Off the beaten path · Vienna, Austria

8 Hidden Gems in Vienna Most Visitors Miss

Vienna beyond the postcard stops: the spots that reviewers love and tour groups walk past.

Picked out of the 40 Vienna places we track, favoring high ratings over high foot traffic. Updated monthly.

  1. Albrechtsbrunnen

    LandmarkFree entry

    Albrechtsbrunnen is a historic fountain located in the Innere Stadt district of Vienna, Austria. Situated near the Albertina museum, this fountain is a fine example of 19th-century Viennese public art.

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  2. Palais Equitable

    LandmarkFree entry

    Palais Equitable is a magnificent Art Nouveau building located on the prestigious Stock-im-Eisen-Platz in Vienna's historic center.

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  3. Schwarzenberg-Denkmal

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Schwarzenberg-Denkmal is a prominent equestrian statue located in the center of Schwarzenbergplatz, one of Vienna's grand squares.

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  4. Classic Ensemble Vienna

    Entertainment

    Classic Ensemble Vienna offers an intimate classical music experience in the heart of Vienna, at Petersplatz.

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  5. Donnerbrunnen

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Donnerbrunnen, also known as the Providence Fountain, stands in the Neuer Markt square in central Vienna.

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  6. Leschanz Wiener Schokolade Konig

    MarketFree entry

    Leschanz Wiener Schokolade König is a charming chocolate shop located on Freisingergasse in Vienna's first district.

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  7. St Peter's Catholic Church

    Religious siteFree entry

    St. Peter's Catholic Church (Peterskirche) is one of Vienna's most beautiful Baroque churches, located on Petersplatz just off the bustling Graben street.

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  8. Burgkino

    Entertainment

    Burgkino is a beloved independent cinema located on Vienna's grand Opernring boulevard, just steps from the State Opera.

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