Costs nothing · Vienna, Austria

13 Free Things to Do in Vienna

Every place here has verified free entry. Your Vienna day can cost exactly nothing.

Only places with a confirmed free-entry policy make this list. Ranked by traveler review volume. Updated monthly.

  1. St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Religious site

    St. Stephen's Cathedral, known locally as Stephansdom, stands at the heart of Vienna's historic center, its striking multicolored roof and 136-meter south tower dominating the skyline.

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  2. Hundertwasser House

    Landmark

    The Hundertwasser House (Hundertwasserhaus) is one of Vienna's most photographed landmarks, a vibrant residential building that defies conventional architecture.

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  3. Ankeruhr

    Landmark

    The Ankeruhr is a famous landmark located on the Anker Clock Tower at Hoher Markt square in Vienna, Austria.

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  4. Column of Pest

    Landmark

    The Column of Pest, also known as the Plague Column or Dreifaltigkeitssäule, is a monumental Baroque sculpture located on the Graben, one of Vienna's most famous pedestrian streets.

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  5. Albertina

    Museum

    The Albertina is a museum in Vienna's Innere Stadt (First District).

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  6. Donnerbrunnen

    Landmark

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

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  7. Mozart Statue

    Landmark

    The Mozart Statue stands as a beloved tribute to one of Vienna's most famous sons, located in the serene Burggarten park near the Hofburg Palace.

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  8. Albrechtsbrunnen

    Landmark

    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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  9. Palais Equitable

    Landmark

    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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  10. Schwarzenberg-Denkmal

    Landmark

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

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  11. Goethe Monument

    Landmark

    The Goethe Monument in Vienna is a dignified tribute to one of Germany's greatest literary figures, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

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  12. Leschanz Wiener Schokolade Konig

    Market

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

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  13. St Peter's Catholic Church

    Religious site

    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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How we pick these

Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 40 Vienna places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.

Good to know

Always vs sometimes free

A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.

Budget the extras

Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Vienna still add up.

Go early

Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.

Common questions

What can you do for free in Vienna?+

This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Vienna, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.

Are there free museums in Vienna?+

Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.

Is Vienna expensive to visit?+

You can see a lot of Vienna on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.

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