Top 20 most beautiful monuments in Austria2026 ranking

This palace is truly impressive. If you have the chance, I recommend opting for the guided tour, which is very interesting. One part is dedicated to Sisi, which is really top notch. You can explore her richly decorated apartments, as well as those of her husband.

Beyond being a very beautiful Gothic-style cathedral, it is also a place famous for its acoustics. So, calling all concert lovers, especially those who enjoy organ concerts. It is obviously very crowded since it is right in the heart of the capital.

Rather than doing the guided tour (too many people), I would recommend going to see a show. You will be spoiled for choice, the programming is impressive. Very well located right in the center, the walk around the area is very pleasant at night.

While walking along the Graben, I didn't expect to stumble upon this huge baroque column at all. Without a doubt, the most beautiful sculpture in Vienna. It reminded me of the statues in Bernini's fountains in Rome. The clouds and angels look like they are ready to fly away. It is a memorable representation of the Holy Trinity, adorned with magnificent gilding at the top. Right next door, I bought some really good chocolates at Heindl.

You really need to arm yourself with patience to get into this prestigious Viennese cafe! A solid hour of waiting outside, then another fifteen minutes to be seated at a table. But it is impossible to visit Vienna without discovering this institution. To keep the line to a minimum, try going around 3 PM. The interior is magnificent. You would think you were in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! The shop offers a quantity of mouth-watering sweets. I watched the preparation of the famous Kaiserschmarrn, a house specialty somewhere between a pancake and a waffle, before enjoying it with a delicious hot chocolate. A quick tip if you want to taste it with less of a wait, there is a take-out stand near the cathedral.

The facade of the Karlskirche is truly incredible. Its ornate Baroque style makes this church really unique. I have never seen anything like it. Visiting the interior is interesting, but it is not necessarily worth the price. It is possible to go up to the terrace for the view, but I was expecting something better. If you are in a rush, you can just admire the exterior of the church.

I waited too long to be able to catch a show at the opera, but I was still able to visit it thanks to a guided tour. The building is truly magnificent and sumptuous. It is the most beautiful opera house I have visited so far. To have the chance to see a performance there, you have to plan way in advance.

Visiting the palace and its gardens is really very pleasant. For my part, I booked a guided tour that I recommend you do. You will learn a lot about the life of Sisi and her husband, which is far from what you see on television. The carriages on display are very impressive. This visit is a must if you are staying in the city of Vienna.

Linz Castle is remarkable from the outside and houses a huge museum. For only three euros (student price), we were able to discover the history of the region and the city through an uncountable number of objects of all kinds, ranging from the Renaissance to the present day. One floor showcased animal species from the region, while two temporary exhibitions highlighted the work of local artists.