Penzing Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Vienna Technical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Vienna Technical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Schönbrunn Palace
Once the summer retreat of Austria's ruling dynasty, this stunning palace is set among 120 hectares of land which also houses the world's oldest zoo.
Vienna State Opera
Come and experience world-class opera productions in opulent surroundings or simply admire one of the most famous opera houses on the planet.
Vienna Christmas Market
When you visit Vienna Christmas Market, a popular shopping spot in Vienna, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Centuries of architectural genius, artistic endeavour and fascinating history are packed into Vienna's most important religious structure.
Prater
This beautiful city park is home to the world's longest-running amusement park, containing over 250 attractions, including the iconic Riesenrad ferris wheel.
Activities
Vienna: Skip-The-Line Ticket to the Museum of Technology
Vienna's Hills Private tour: Nature & Hidden Architectural Jewels
Vienna: Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Skywalk Lift
Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church
Vienna: Classical Concert at Mozart's First House
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Penzing
Schönbrunn
Schönbrunn is well liked for its gardens and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Schönbrunn Palace and Gloriette are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hietzing U-Bahn or Schonbrunn U-Bahn to get around.
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. Top attractions like Mariahilfer Street and Wiener Stadthalle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mariahilfer Straße, Geibelgasse Tram Stop or Staglgasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Meidling
The historical sites and shopping are a few things visitors like about Meidling. Check out Euro Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hetzendorf S-Bahn or Altmannsdorfer Straße Tram Stop to get around town.
Schottenfeld
While you're in Schottenfeld, take in top sights like Lugner City or Mariahilfer Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Kaiserstraße, Burggasse Tram Stop.
Neubau
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Neubau. You can visit top attractions like MuseumsQuartier and Leopold Museum, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Josefstadt
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Josefstadt. Top attractions like Piaristenkirche and Osterreichisches Museum fur Volkskunde are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Florianigasse Tram Stop or Laudongasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.