Vienna attractions

7 top sights, in our order of priority for a first visit.

1. 1Schönbrunn PalaceMuseums & culture · Allow 3 hThe summer residence of the Habsburgs, with 1,441 rooms, formal gardens and a hilltop Gloriette with views over the city.
2. 2Belvedere & Klimt's The KissMuseums & culture · Allow 3 hA baroque palace complex that holds the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt's paintings, including The Kiss.
3. 3Vienna State OperaEvening · Allow 2 h 30 minOne of the world's leading opera houses. You can see a performance, or take a guided tour of the building.
4. 4Hofburg & Sisi MuseumMuseums & culture · Allow 3 hThe imperial palace of the Habsburgs, with the Imperial Apartments, the Sisi Museum about Empress Elisabeth and the silver collection.
5. 5Wachau Valley & Melk AbbeyDay trips · Allow Full dayA UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube with vineyards, apricot orchards, medieval villages and the baroque Melk Abbey, about 90 minutes from Vienna.
6. 6Coffee House & Naschmarkt TourFood & drink · Allow 3 hA tasting tour of traditional coffee houses and the Naschmarkt market.
7. 7Classical ConcertEvening · Allow 1 h 30 minA concert of Mozart and Strauss in a historic hall, a Vienna tradition.