Costs nothing · Vienna, Austria
15 Free Things to Do in Vienna
The best budget in travel is zero. These Vienna spots have verified free entry.
Only places with a confirmed free-entry policy make this list. Ranked by traveler review volume. Updated monthly.
Schönbrunn Palace
MuseumSchönbrunn Palace in Vienna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Austria's most important cultural landmarks.
Read our full guide →St. Stephen's Cathedral
Religious siteSt. 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.
Read our full guide →Hundertwasser House
LandmarkThe Hundertwasser House (Hundertwasserhaus) is one of Vienna's most photographed landmarks, a vibrant residential building that defies conventional architecture.
Read our full guide →Ankeruhr
LandmarkThe Ankeruhr is a famous landmark located on the Anker Clock Tower at Hoher Markt square in Vienna, Austria.
Read our full guide →Column of Pest
LandmarkThe 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.
Read our full guide →Albertina
MuseumThe Albertina is a museum in Vienna's Innere Stadt (First District).
Read our full guide →MuseumsQuartier
MuseumThe MuseumsQuartier is an arts and culture complex in Vienna's 7th district, opened in 2001 on the site of the former imperial court stables.
Read our full guide →Donnerbrunnen
LandmarkThe Donnerbrunnen, also known as the Providence Fountain, stands in the Neuer Markt square in central Vienna.
Read our full guide →Mozart Statue
LandmarkThe 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.
Read our full guide →Albrechtsbrunnen
LandmarkAlbrechtsbrunnen 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.
Read our full guide →Palais Equitable
LandmarkPalais Equitable is a magnificent Art Nouveau building located on the prestigious Stock-im-Eisen-Platz in Vienna's historic center.
Read our full guide →Schwarzenberg-Denkmal
LandmarkThe Schwarzenberg-Denkmal is a prominent equestrian statue located in the center of Schwarzenbergplatz, one of Vienna's grand squares.
Read our full guide →Goethe Monument
LandmarkThe Goethe Monument in Vienna is a dignified tribute to one of Germany's greatest literary figures, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Read our full guide →Leschanz Wiener Schokolade Konig
MarketLeschanz Wiener Schokolade König is a charming chocolate shop located on Freisingergasse in Vienna's first district.
Read our full guide →St Peter's Catholic Church
Religious siteSt. 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
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Vienna still add up.
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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