Where are the best spots to enjoy a sweeping view over Vienna?
Here is our answer with the most beautiful viewpoints over the Old Town, the surrounding area and the urban area of Vienna.
This includes the viewpoints for classic Viennese sights and natural attractions on the outskirts.
Let's start!
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1. St. Stephen's Cathedral
Hofburg Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum & Silver Collection
The imposing St. Stephen's Cathedral, affectionately called "Steffl" by the Viennese, is one of the most famous landmarks and most popular sights in Vienna. The impressive Gothic building is located in the middle of the old town in the center of Vienna and is the most famous church in the imperial city and probably even in all of Austria.
A stairway with 343 steps leads to the top, where you have a fantastic view over the old town of Vienna.
Address: Stephansplatz 3, A – 1010 Vienna
- For more insights about this famous landmark, read our complete guide about St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Popular Ticket Options:
- Tickets for a Classical Concert at St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Guided Walking Tour of City Center Highlights
- Secrets of St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Tickets for St. Stephen's Cathedral & Dom Museum Wien + Audio Guides
2. Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
The symbol of Vienna is visible from afar. A total of 15 wagons, which at their highest point are almost 65 meters above the ground, rotate very slowly over the capital. The Ferris wheel was built in 1897 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Josef I's throne. Then as now, the view over the city is phenomenal.
- Address: Riesenradplatz 1, A – 1020 Vienna
- Read more: Guide to Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
Popular Ticket Options:
- Ticket Overview of Popular Giant Ferris Wheel Ride
- Skip-the-cashier-desk-line Giant Ferris Wheel Ride tickets
- Flexipass for 2, 3, 4 or 5 top sights (ride on Ferris Wheel selectable)
- Vienna PASS including ride on the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
3. Gloriette in Schönbrunn Palace Park
The Gloriette, built in 1775 and later used as the breakfast room for Emperor Franz Josef I, stands on the summit of Schönbrunn Palace Park. It is the eye-catcher in the castle park, from the viewing terrace you have a spectacular view over the entire castle complex and Vienna.
The interior is elegant and elegant, the outdoor area designed in the style of a French street café. The Gloriette is known above all for its excellent pastries, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays there is the so-called Sissi buffet as a breakfast buffet.
- Address: Schlosspark, A – 1130 Vienna
- Here is an overview of Schönbrunn Palace and the palace gardens.
Popular Ticket Options:
- Overview of all available ticket options for Schönbrunn Palace
- Blue Danube Boat Tour with Dinner & Schonbrunn Palace Concert
- Ticket for a Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour(recommended)
- Schönbrunn Palace: Mozart & Strauss Concert, Tour & 3-Course Dinner
- Skip-the-Line: Schönbrunn Palace & Vienna City Tour
- Skip-the-Line Ticket for Schönbrunn Zoo
Best Ticket Options:
- Tickets for Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens: Guided Tour with Skip-The-Line Access
- Tickets for Christmas Market & Concert
- Tickets for Schönbrunn Palace: Self Guided Evening Tour + Dinner + Concert at Orangery
- Tickets for Tiergarten Schönbrunn: Zoo Skip The Line
4. Empress Elisabeth Ruhe on Kahlenberg
Kahlenberg is a 484 meter high mountain on the city border of Vienna and Klosterneuburg. Empress Sissi is said to have liked to stay here. In the middle of a slightly semi-shaped stone bench with five steps is an idealized profile bust of the empress with the inscription "Empress Elisabeth-Ruhe". The monument was created in 1904.
The view of Vienna and the surrounding area is impressive.
Address: Villenweg 30, 1190 Vienna
5. Vineyards on the Outskirts
In the vineyards on the outskirts of Vienna you can drink the wine directly at the winery and enjoy the view. Heurigen or wine bars that serve this year's wine are located here. Wine from the current vintage is called a heuriger. Heurigen wines are light and easy to drink and may only be called that until November 11 of the same year. Winegrowers are allowed to serve wine from their own cultivation in a Buschenschank. Cold dishes are usually served with this, the Brettljause is very popular.
Because of its special cultural significance, the Viennese Heurigen culture was included in the National UNESCO List of Austria's Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2019. The opening hours are in the Heurigen calendar.
The following wine taverns are particularly worth mentioning:
- Mayer am Nussberg, Buschenschank, Kahlenberger Strasse, opposite 210, A - 1190 Vienna
- Weingut Wailand, Kahlenberger Strasse/corner of Eisernenhandgasse,
A - 1190 Vienna - Wieninger am Nussberg, Eichelhofweg 125, A - 1190 Vienna
6. Danube Tower
When visiting the tower restaurant in the Vienna TV tower, you should definitely be free from giddiness. The café rotates at a height of 160 meters and the restaurant, at a height of 170 meters, rotates around its own axis once every half an hour. The 360° panoramic view over Vienna makes you for an unforgettable experience. The fine cuisine is Austrian.
- Address: Donauturmplatz 1, 1220 Vienna
- Read More: Complete Guide to Danube Tower
Popular Ticket Options:
- Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket to the Danube Tower (Most popular option)
- Flexipass for 2, 3, 4 or 5 top sights (Danube Tower selectable)
7. Ocean Sky (Haus des Meeres)
The newly opened “360° OCEAN SKY” is located on the roof of the building that houses the Haus des Meeres. A panorama lift goes directly to the 11th floor to the Rooftop Bar, which is freely accessible independently of Haus des Meeres. The all-round terrace offers a fantastic view of Vienna. The ambience is chic, the restaurant serves fine cuisine.
Address: Fritz-Grünbaum-Strasse 1, A – 1060 Vienna
8. Lamee Rooftop
Lamee roof terrace can be reached through the entrance of the 5-star boutique and design hotel of the same name, the last few meters have to be walked by stairs. The bar surprises with its chic and at the same time hip ambience. During the day, stylish sunshades in bright colors are set up, and the glazed balustrade offers a great view even when seated. From this roof terrace, St. Stephen's Cathedral seems particularly close, the view extends to the Kahlenberg.
Address: Lichtensteg 2-3, A – 1010 Vienna
9. Jubiläumswarte
The Jubilee Observatory is a viewing terrace on the western outskirts of Vienna on Gallitzinberg in the municipality of Ottakring and is 449 meters above sea level. It was opened in 1956 after the old lookout point was demolished due to dilapidation.
If you want to enjoy the view from a height of 31 meters, you first have to climb the 183 steps of the steel structure’s winding external staircase. You will be rewarded with a view over the entire Vienna city area and over Vienna Forrest.
Address: Johann-Staud-Strasse 80, Vogeltennwiese, A – 1160 Vienna
10. Das LOFT
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More InformationOn the 18th floor of the 5-star luxury hotel Sofitel in Vienna, cosmopolitan cuisine and sparkling drinks meet an incomparable view. It is an unforgettable experience to see the Imperial City from a bird's eye view.
The ambience is elegant, reserved and yet comfortable.
After 10 p.m. there is dancing, the place is transformed into the highest dance floor in Vienna.
Address: Praterstrasse 1 – 1020 Vienna
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