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Self Guided AI Audio Tours in Vienna and Austria

By Herodot AI - city travel buddy
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$17 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
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  • Multiple languages
Overview

With your personal AI guide you aren't restricted to major landmarks and limited stories any more! Explore iconic sites like the Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna State Opera or any other popular or less known landmark, historical building or even piece of art. You can ask about literally anything which catches your eye: whole city district, hidden street corner, intriguing frescoes…

Key Features for Your Holiday:

Snap a photo of any ancient ruin, fountain, or masterpiece and instantly receive a fascinating storey. It’s like having a historian in your pocket!

Navigate seamlessly with map-based audio tours, giving you full flexibility.

Choose a narrator persona—from an in-depth local guide to a fun, kid-friendly companion—to tailor the stories to your interests.

Offline Ready: Download guides in advance so you never miss a storey, even without Wi-Fi.

7 days premium subscription included. Available both for iPhones and Android smartphones

Activity location
  • Schönbrunn Palace
    • 47 Schönbrunner Schloßstraße
    • 1130, Wien, Wien, Austria
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Schönbrunn Palace
    • 47 Schönbrunner Schloßstraße
    • 1130, Wien, Wien, Austria

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Vienna and Austria for 1 week in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • Opening hours: Tue 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English
Price details
AU$17.43 x 1 AdultAU$17.43
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Price is AU$17.43

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  • What's includedWhat's included
    7 days premium app access for iPhone or Android

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Schonbrunn Palace (Pass by)
Step into the summer residence of the Habsburgs at Schönbrunn Palace! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this Rococo masterpiece into a royal journey through the lives of Maria Theresa and Emperor Franz Joseph. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Great Gallery, the Gloriette on the hill, or the Neptune Fountain. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about imperial balls, the 16 children of Maria Theresa, or the secret meetings held in these gardens at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the 1,441 rooms and the vast park effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to get lost in the maze or admire the Privy Garden without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the tragedy of Sisi or the fall of the monarchy—our app adapts the narrative.
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Pass by)
Look up at the zig-zag roof tiles of St. Stephen's Cathedral! AI travel guide transforms your visit to the symbol of Vienna into a vertical journey through Gothic art and wartime survival. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Pummerin bell, the pulpit with the "Fenstergucker" (window peeper), or the catacombs entrance. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the fire of 1945, the architect carving his own face into the stone, or the Habsburg organs stored below at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the nave and the 343 steps of the South Tower effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to find the Turkish cannonball embedded in the wall without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Mozart wedding held here or the Masonic symbols—our app adapts the narrative.
The Hofburg (Pass by)
Walk the halls of power at The Hofburg! AI travel guide transforms your tour of this sprawling winter palace into a complex storey of an empire that ruled for 600 years. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Imperial Silver Collection, the entrance to the Spanish Riding School, or the Sisi Museum artefacts. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the 4,000-person court staff, the training of the Lipizzaner stallions, or the Empress's obsession with beauty at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the Swiss Wing and Heldenplatz effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to watch the horses cross the street without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Congress of Vienna or the crown jewels in the Treasury—our app adapts the narrative.
Upper Belvedere Palace (Pass by)
Kiss the past at the Belvedere Palace! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this Baroque complex into an encounter with Gustav Klimt and Prince Eugene of Savoy. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of Klimt's "The Kiss," the Marble Hall, or the reflection pool. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the Golden Phase of Vienna Secession, the military genius who built this palace, or the signing of the Austrian State Treaty in 1955 at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the Upper and Lower Belvedere gardens effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to admire the view of the city skyline without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Baroque garden design or the fate of the art during WWII—our app adapts the narrative.
Vienna State Opera (Pass by)
Take your seat in the "First House on the Ring" at the Vienna State Opera! AI travel guide transforms your tour of this musical temple into a symphony of architectural drama and world-class performance. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Grand Staircase, the Emperor's Tea Room, or the stage curtain. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the tragic suicide of the architects, the destruction by bombing in 1945, or the mechanics of the Opera Ball at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the foyers and the auditorium effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to learn about the "standing room" culture without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Gustav Mahler's directorship or the Vienna Philharmonic connection—our app adapts the narrative.
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel (Pass by)
Ride the wheel of history at The Prater! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this amusement park into a cinematic journey through The Third Man and imperial hunting grounds. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the red cabins of the Riesenrad (Ferris Wheel), the long chestnut tree avenues, or the Wurstelprater rides. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the survival of the wheel in WWII, the 1873 World's Fair held here, or the Emperor giving this park to the people at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the Green Prater and the amusement sector effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to eat a Stelze (pork knuckle) without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the history of the "Republic of Kugelmugel" nearby—our app adapts the narrative.
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna (Pass by)
Stand face-to-face with the masters at the Art History Museum! AI travel guide transforms your walk through these marble halls into a private lesson with Bruegel, Raphael, and Vermeer. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Tower of Babel, the Saliera (gold salt cellar), or the massive cupola. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the philosophical meaning of the paintings, the theft of the Saliera, or the museum being built as a "cathedral for art" by the Emperor at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the Picture Gallery and the Egyptian collection effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to relax in the majestic cafe without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Habsburgs as collectors or the Kunstkammer curiosities—our app adapts the narrative.
Albertina (Pass by)
Walk on top of the old city bastions at The Albertina! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this graphic art collection into a blend of modern art brilliance and stateroom luxury. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of Dürer’s "Young Hare," the Habsburg State Rooms, or the Soravia Wing fly-roof. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the fragility of the drawings (and why you see facsimiles), the life of Archduchess Marie-Christine, or the transformation of the fortress wall at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the exhibition halls and the terrace effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to view the Opera House from above without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the collection of Duke Albert or the modernist movements—our app adapts the narrative.
Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna (Pass by)
Visit the world's oldest zoo at Tiergarten Schönbrunn! AI travel guide transforms your family outing into a history of Baroque menageries and modern conservation. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Imperial Breakfast Pavilion in the centre, the panda enclosure, or the old iron cages. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the Emperor enjoying breakfast while watching animals, the zoo's UNESCO status, or the transition from "collection" to "conservation" at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the radial paths and the rainforest house effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to watch the seal feeding without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the first giraffe in Vienna (1828) or the architectural preservation—our app adapts the narrative.
Karlskirche (Pass by)
Gaze at the reflection of Baroque perfection at Karlskirche! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this domed church into a storey of plague, vows, and architectural synthesis. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the two massive columns (inspired by Rome's Trajan Column), the dome frescoes, or the water basin outside. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Emperor Charles VI’s vow to build a church if the plague ended, the mixture of Greek and Roman styles, or the restoration lift inside at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the interior and the panoramic lift effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to see the angel frescoes up close without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Antonio Vivaldi (buried nearby) or the Counter-Reformation art—our app adapts the narrative.
Wombat's City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt (Pass by)
Taste the world at Vienna’s most famous market, the Naschmarkt! AI travel guide transforms your stroll through these 120 stalls into a culinary journey from vinegar barrels to falafel. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the vinegar barrels at Gegenbauer, the colourful spice mounds, or the Secession building nearby. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the market's origins as a milk bottle deposit, the "Golden Cabbage" dome, or the culinary diversity at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the food lanes and the Saturday flea market effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to sample cheese or buy vintage trinkets without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Viennese coffee house culture or the transformation of the Wien river below—our app adapts the narrative.
Hundertwasserhaus (Pass by)
Defy the laws of straight lines at the Hundertwasserhaus! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this colourful apartment block into a manifesto of eco-architecture and artistic rebellion. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the trees growing out of windows, the uneven floors, or the onion domes. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s philosophy against "godless straight lines," the tenant rights to paint their facades, or the roof covered in earth at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the exterior and the nearby Hundertwasser Village effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to admire the mosaic fountains without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "window right" or the artist's environmental activism—our app adapts the narrative.
Imperial Crypt (Pass by)
Descend into the metallic silence of the Imperial Crypt! AI travel guide transforms your visit to the Capuchin Church basement into a solemn walk among the sarcophagi of 150 Habsburg royals. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the double sarcophagus of Maria Theresa, the skulls wearing crowns, or the tomb of Franz Joseph. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the elaborate funeral rites (heart, entrails, and body separated), the tragedy of Crown Prince Rudolf, or the humble "Knocking Ritual" at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the cool, bronze-filled chambers effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to pay respects to Empress Zita without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the end of the dynasty or the artistic styles of the coffins—our app adapts the narrative.
State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Pass by)
Enter one of the world's most beautiful libraries at the Austrian National Library! AI travel guide transforms your visit to the Prunksaal (State Hall) into a celebration of knowledge and Baroque grandeur. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the frescoed dome, the statue of Emperor Charles VI, or the Venetian globes. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the 200,000 leather-bound books, the hidden passages behind the shelves, or the symbolism of the "War and Peace" wings at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the oval hall effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to smell the ancient paper and admire the walnut wood shelves without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Prince Eugene's book collection or the library's role today—our app adapts the narrative.
Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum) (Pass by)
Travel back 29,000 years at the Natural History Museum! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this twin of the Art Museum into a treasure hunt for meteorites and Stone Age icons. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the tiny Venus of Willendorf, the dinosaur hall, or the meteorite collection. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the fertility symbol that changed archaeology, the oldest meteorite collection in the world, or the architectural mirror image of the museum across the square at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the 39 halls effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to see the Steller's Sea Cow extinction exhibit without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the evolution of species or the museum's rooftop view—our app adapts the narrative.
MuseumsQuartier Wien (Pass by)
Chill out on modern furniture in the midst of history at the MuseumsQuartier! AI travel guide transforms your visit to the former imperial stables into a tour of one of the world's largest art complexes. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Leopold Museum limestone, the dark basalt of the MUMOK, or the colourful "Enzi" courtyard furniture. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Egon Schiele’s provocative art, the contrast between old and new architecture, or the transformation of horse stables into culture hubs at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the courtyards and passageways effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to enjoy a drink among the locals without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Vienna Modernism or the "Klimt vs. Schiele" styles—our app adapts the narrative.
Vienna City Hall (Pass by)
Look up at the iron knight guarding the city at the Rathaus! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this Neo-Gothic giant into a storey of civic pride and seasonal festivals. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Rathausmann statue on the spire, the loggia arches, or the Film Festival screen (in summer). AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the knight who refused to carry a lantern for the Emperor, the 30 million bricks used, or the Christmas Market traditions at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the Rathausplatz and the inner courtyard effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to admire the floral arrangements without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the liberal politics of 19th-century Vienna or the grand balls held inside—our app adapts the narrative.
St. Peter's Church (Pass by)
Find a Baroque pearl hidden in a tight space at St. Peter's Church! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this oval church into a visual lesson on perspective and illusion. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the turquoise dome, the golden pulpit, or the organ. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about how the architects fit such a massive church into a tiny square, the Opus Dei connection, or the illusionistic fresco that makes the dome look higher at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the intimate interior effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to listen to a free organ concert without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Plague Column outside or the history of the site dating to Charlemagne—our app adapts the narrative.
Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof) (Pass by)
Walk among the ghosts of musical geniuses at the Central Cemetery! AI travel guide transforms your tram ride to the outskirts into a pilgrimage to Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Musician's Section (Ehrengräber), the Art Nouveau church of St. Charles Borromeo, or a wild deer crossing the path. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "honorary graves" moved here to attract visitors, the unique flora and fauna, or the burial of pop star Falco at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the massive 2.5 square kilometre park effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to find the old Jewish section without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Viennese "Schöne Leich" (beautiful funeral) culture—our app adapts the narrative.
Danube Tower (Pass by)
Spin 150 metres above the river at the Danube Tower! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this 1960s icon into a panoramic geography lesson of the Danube valley. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the view towards the Vienna Woods, the UN City below, or the bungee jumpers. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the International Garden Show of 1964, the engineering of the rotating restaurant, or the changing course of the Danube River at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the viewing platform effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to identify the borders of Slovakia and Hungary on a clear day without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about "Donau City" urban planning or the tower's express lift—our app adapts the narrative.
Secession Building (Secessionsgebaude) (Pass by)
Read the golden motto "To every age its art, to every art its freedom" at the Secession! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this white cube into a manifesto of the Art Nouveau revolution. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the "Golden Cabbage" dome of laurel leaves, the gorgons above the door, or Gustav Klimt’s Beethoven Frieze in the basement. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the artists walking out of the conservative academy, the symbolism of the frieze, or the public outrage when it opened at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the sparse, elegant exhibition halls effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to decode the mythological figures in Klimt's work without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Jugendstil movement or the financing of the building—our app adapts the narrative.
Sigmund Freud Museum (Pass by)
Lie back on the couch of history at the Sigmund Freud Museum! AI travel guide transforms your visit to Berggasse 19 into a psychological journey through the birthplace of psychoanalysis. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the waiting room, the personal belongings, or the staircase Freud walked every day. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "Wednesday Psychological Society" meetings, Freud’s escape from the Nazis in 1938, or the patients like the "Wolf Man" treated at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the apartment rooms effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to read the original correspondence and see the footage of the family without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the interpretation of dreams or Anna Freud’s work—our app adapts the narrative.
Grinzing (Pass by)
Raise a glass of "Gemütlichkeit" in the wine village of Grinzing! AI travel guide transforms your trip to the outskirts into a celebration of new wine, music, and rustic charm. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of a pine bush (Buschen) hanging over a door, the vineyards, or a musician playing the accordion. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the Emperor’s decree allowing farmers to sell their own wine, the tradition of the "Heuriger" (new wine), or Beethoven drinking here at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the cobblestone streets and vineyard paths effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to find a tavern with the best buffet without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the difference between a Heuriger and a restaurant—our app adapts the narrative.
Volksgarten (Pass by)
Walk among 3,000 rose bushes at the Volksgarten! AI travel guide transforms your stroll through this park into a romantic interlude with Sisi and Greek architecture. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the white marble Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) monument, the Theseus Temple, or the blooming roses. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the assassination of the Empress, the temple meant to house a Canova statue, or the Strauss family playing concerts here at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the manicured paths effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to sit on a bench and admire the Hofburg view without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the destruction of the city walls to create this park—our app adapts the narrative.
Wien Museum Hermesvilla (Pass by)
Escape to the "Castle of Dreams" at the Hermes Villa! AI travel guide transforms your hike through the wild boar preserve into a visit to Sisi’s private sanctuary. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the statue of Hermes guarding the villa, the painted bedroom of the Empress, or the surrounding forest. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Franz Joseph building this villa to keep his travelling wife in Vienna, the Klimt brothers' early paintings inside, or the wildlife of the Lainzer Tiergarten at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the forest trails and the villa interiors effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to spot a wild boar or deer without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Sisi’s poetry or her refusal of court duties—our app adapts the narrative.
Otto Wagner Kirche am Steinhof (Pass by)
Witness the peak of modern religious architecture at the Church of Am Steinhof! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this hospital church into a study of Otto Wagner’s functional genius. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the golden dome, the angel statues, or the slanted floor inside. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about how the church was designed for psychiatric patients (no sharp edges, visible altar for all), the controversy of the modern style, or the glass mosaics by Koloman Moser at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the hospital grounds (now a university/medical centre) effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to see the "lemon" dome glinting in the sun without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the treatment of mental health in 1900 Vienna—our app adapts the narrative.
Austrian Parliament (Pass by)
Stand before the cradle of Austrian democracy at the Parliament! AI travel guide transforms your view of this Greek Revival temple into a storey of political battles and classical ideals. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Pallas Athena fountain, the chariot riders on the roof, or the massive ramp. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about why the architect chose Greek style (democracy's birthplace), the four rivers represented in the fountain, or the turbulent sessions of the Imperial Council at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the Ringstrasse pavement effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to find the best angle of the Athena statue holding Nike (victory) without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the collapse of the multi-ethnic empire or the recent renovation—our app adapts the narrative.
Burggarten (Pass by)
Relax in the Emperor’s private garden at the Burggarten! AI travel guide transforms your picnic on the grass into a musical encounter with Mozart and tropical butterflies. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Mozart Statue with the treble clef flowerbed, the Art Nouveau Palmenhaus, or the Butterfly House. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the statue being moved here after the war, the Emperor Franz Joseph working in this greenhouse, or the 50 species of free-flying butterflies at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the pond and the glasshouse effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to have a coffee on the terrace without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the contrast between the rigid Volksgarten and the English-style Burggarten—our app adapts the narrative.
Haus der Musik (Pass by)
Conduct the Vienna Philharmonic at the Haus der Musik! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this interactive sound museum into a playful experiment with your own ears. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the giant drum, the "Virtual Conductor" podium, or the staircase that plays piano notes. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the physics of sound, the history of the Vienna Philharmonic (founded in this building), or Otto Nicolai living here at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the four floors of sonic experiments effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to compose your own waltz with dice without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "Sonosphere" or the great composers' rooms—our app adapts the narrative.
Klosterneuburg (Pass by)
Travel to the "Escorial of Austria" at Klosterneuburg Abbey! AI travel guide transforms your excursion (just outside Vienna) into a journey through sacred art and wine cellars. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Imperial Crown hat (Archducal Hat), the Verduner Altar, or the baroque facade. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the legend of the veil found in an elder tree, Emperor Charles VI’s unfinished dream to rival Spain’s Escorial, or the 900-year-old winery at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the courtyards and the treasury effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to decode the 12th-century enamel work of the altar without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Babenberg dynasty or the abbey's role today—our app adapts the narrative.
Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial (Pass by)
Stand in the silent centre of remembrance at Judenplatz! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this quiet square into a dual journey through the medieval Jewish ghetto and modern commemoration. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the "Nameless Library" memorial (concrete books turned backwards), the statue of Lessing, or the museum entrance. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Rachel Whiteread’s "inside-out" sculpture, the medieval synagogue buried beneath your feet, or the vibrant community destroyed in 1421 at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the underground excavations effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to understand the foundations of the bimah without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "Vienna Gesera" or the symbolism of the sealed doors—our app adapts the narrative.
Melk Abbey (Pass by)
Look down from the fortress of God overlooking the Danube at Melk Abbey! AI travel guide transforms your day trip to this yellow baroque giant into a storey of monks, manuscripts, and "The Name of the Rose." What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the library’s ceiling fresco, the spiral staircase, or the view of the Wachau Valley. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the 100,000 medieval books, Umberto Eco finding inspiration here, or the fire that almost destroyed the abbey at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the Marble Hall and the church effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to see the skeletons of saints dressed in jewels without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Benedictine rules or the Baroque obsession with gold—our app adapts the narrative.
Johann Strauss Monument (Pass by)
Waltz with the golden king of music at the Stadtpark! AI travel guide transforms your walk through Vienna’s first public park into a melody of statues and river views. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the gilded statue of Johann Strauss II, the Kursalon building, or the floral clock. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "Waltz King" who made the world dance, the scandalous concerts held at the Kursalon, or the channelling of the Vienna River at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the winding paths and duck ponds effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to find the monuments to Schubert and Lehár without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the fortification walls that once stood here or the park’s opening in 1862—our app adapts the narrative.
Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (Pass by)
Touch the car that started World War I at the Museum of Military History! AI travel guide transforms your visit to the Arsenal into a gripping timeline of wars, from the Ottoman sieges to the fall of the Empire. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Gräf & Stift car with the bullet hole, the bloody uniform of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, or the Hall of Commanders. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the assassination in Sarajevo, the tactile reality of the Thirty Years' War, or the Byzantine-style architecture of the arsenal at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the chronological halls effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to analyse the propaganda maps without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "Radetzky March" or the naval history of landlocked Austria—our app adapts the narrative.
Schloss Hof (Pass by)
Pet a white Baroque donkey at Schloss Hof! AI travel guide transforms your excursion to the Slovakian border into a visit to Prince Eugene’s hedonistic country estate. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the seven terraced gardens, the Great Cascade fountain, or the white baroque donkeys. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the extravagant parties thrown for Maria Theresa, the restoration of the "Versailles of Austria," or the rare animal breeds preserved on the farm at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the palace rooms and the orangery effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to smell the heritage roses without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Prince Eugene of Savoy’s wealth or the estate’s decline and rebirth—our app adapts the narrative.
Postsparkasse (Pass by)
Step inside a modern vault at the Austrian Postal Savings Bank! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this Otto Wagner masterpiece into a lesson on how design moved from imperial pomp to functional cool. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the aluminium bolts on the facade, the glass-roofed banking hall, or the bentwood furniture. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the bolts being purely decorative (to look "modern" and "armored"), the air-conditioning vents designed as art, or the "scandal" of such a plain building in 1906 at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the museum section and the main hall effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to admire the floor vents without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Vienna Secession vs. Modernism—our app adapts the narrative.
Seegrotte Hinterbruhl (Pass by)
Boat across a secret underground lake at Seegrotte Hinterbrühl! AI travel guide transforms your descent into this former gypsum mine into a storey of cinematic explosions and secret Nazi jets. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the blue water, the boat, or the rough tunnel walls. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the blasting error that flooded the mine in 1912, the production of the Heinkel He 162 jet fighter here by forced labourers in WWII, or the filming of Disney’s The Three Musketeers at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the tunnels effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to feel the constant 9°C temperature without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "Salamander" aircraft project or the mine’s geology—our app adapts the narrative.
Franzensburg (Pass by)
Row a boat to a fairytale knight’s castle at Laxenburg! AI travel guide transforms your walk through this massive park into a romantic journey to the Habsburgs’ favourite honeymoon spot. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Franzensburg castle on the island, the ferry boat, or the extensive English gardens. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the castle being a "fake" medieval fortress built as a museum, Sisi spending her unhappy honeymoon here, or the jousting tournaments held in the park at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the 250-hectare park effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to explore the stained glass windows inside the castle without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Romanticism in architecture or the birth of Crown Prince Rudolf here—our app adapts the narrative.
Ankeruhr (Pass by)
Watch history pass by minute by minute at the Anker Clock! AI travel guide transforms your wait at the Hoher Markt into a parade of historical figures bridging two buildings. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the copper figures, the Art Nouveau bridge, or the organ pipes. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the insurance company that built it, the 12 figures from Marcus Aurelius to Haydn, or the full parade of figures at noon accompanied by music at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the square effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to identify the current hour’s historical celebrity without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Roman ruins directly beneath the clock or the painter Franz von Matsch—our app adapts the narrative.
Heiligenkreuz Abbey (Pass by)
Listen to the chant of the ages at Heiligenkreuz Abbey! AI travel guide transforms your visit to the Vienna Woods into an encounter with one of the world's oldest continuously active Cistercian monasteries. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Romanesque nave, the Babenberg stained glass, or the monks in white habits. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "Chant" album that topped pop charts, the relic of the True Cross, or the burial of the last Babenberg duke at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the cloisters and the fountain house effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to hear the Gregorian chant at noon without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Cistercian lifestyle or the Mayerling tragedy connection nearby—our app adapts the narrative.
Beethoven Museum (Pass by)
Walk the floorboards where a genius faced his silence at the Beethoven Museum! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this quiet house into a heartbreaking storey of music, deafness, and resilience. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the ear trumpets, the death mask, or the courtyard. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "Heiligenstadt Testament" (his suicide note turned manifesto), the composition of the "Eroica" symphony here, or his desperate cures for hearing loss at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the rooms of the apartment effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to listen to the transition in his music as his hearing faded without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about his difficult personality or his 67 moves within Vienna—our app adapts the narrative.
Danube Canal (Donau Kanal) (Pass by)
Explore Vienna’s urban graffiti gallery at the Danube Canal! AI travel guide transforms your walk along this river arm into a vibrant contrast between imperial history and modern street culture. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the ever-changing graffiti murals, the beach bars (Strandbar), or the Urania observatory. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "legal walls" for street artists, the canal's history as a defensive moat, or the lively summer nightlife scene at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the promenade from Schwedenplatz to the Zaha Hadid house effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to watch the Twin City Liner boat depart for Bratislava without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about urban renewal or the fish species in the canal—our app adapts the narrative.
Otto Wagner Majolikahaus (Pass by)
Stare up at a facade of ceramic flowers at the Majolikahaus! AI travel guide transforms your pavement view into a masterclass on Otto Wagner’s vision for a modern Vienna. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the pink floral tiles, the lion heads, or the gold medallion house next door. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the weather-resistant ceramic tiles (easy to clean!), the break from historicist styles, or the "screaming" architecture that shocked 1899 Vienna at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the Naschmarkt area effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to compare Wagner’s two adjacent masterpieces without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the Vienna Secession architecture or Wagner’s influence on city planning—our app adapts the narrative.
Kahlenberg (Pass by)
Stand where the Ottoman Empire was stopped at Kahlenberg! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this hill into a panoramic lesson on the 1683 Battle of Vienna. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the Polish church (St. Joseph), the view of the Danube, or the vineyards below. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about King Jan Sobieski leading the winged hussars charge, the origin of coffee in Vienna (beans left by the Turks), or the geography of the Vienna Woods at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the viewing terrace effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to identify the spires of the city centre far below without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the "Second Siege of Vienna" or the hiking trails nearby—our app adapts the narrative.
Kreuzenstein Castle (Pass by)
Enter a "Frankenstein" castle of medieval treasures at Burg Kreuzenstein! AI travel guide transforms your trip (just north of Vienna) into a movie-set adventure of knights and falcons. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the fairy-tale towers, the armoury, or the kitchen. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about how Count Wilczek assembled this castle from authentic parts of destroyed medieval fortresses, its use as a location for The Witcher, or the impressive collection of historical weapons at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the courtyard and the bird of prey show effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to see the "Horn of the Unicorn" (narwhal tusk) without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Romanticism or the art of falconry—our app adapts the narrative.
Römerstadt Carnuntum (Pass by)
Walk into a fully reconstructed Roman city at Carnuntum! AI travel guide transforms your excursion (40 min east) into a time-travel experience to the year 308 AD. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the reconstructed Villa Urbana, the public baths, or the gladiator school amphitheatre. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the "Conference of Carnuntum" where Emperors decided the fate of the empire, the underfloor heating working today, or the daily diet of a legionary at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the house of the oil merchant and the kitchens effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to smell the herbs in the Roman garden without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the border defence (Limes) or Roman fashion—our app adapts the narrative.
Furniture Museum Vienna (Pass by)
See the props behind the Sisi legend at the Imperial Furniture Collection! AI travel guide transforms your visit to this "storage room" into a journey through the private domestic life of the Habsburgs. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of Sisi’s cradle, the rustic furniture from the hunting lodges, or the Red Salon. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the filming of the Sissi trilogy (Romy Schneider), the "Spanish etiquette" dictating chair styles, or the sheer volume of furniture the court moved seasonally at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the endless rows of chairs and spittoons effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to sit on replica imperial furniture without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Biedermeier design or the job of the "Hofmobilieninspektor"—our app adapts the narrative.
Votive Church (Pass by)
Gaze at the white limestone lace of the Votive Church! AI travel guide transforms your view of this Neo-Gothic cathedral into a storey of assassination attempts and gratitude. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the twin spires, the rose window, or the Antwerp Altar inside. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the Emperor’s brother building this church to thank God for saving Franz Joseph from a knife attack, the "Cathedral of the Ringstrasse" concept, or the 15th-century woodcarving masterpiece at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the bright, airy nave effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to light a candle in the quiet side chapels without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the 1853 assassination attempt or the Gothic Revival style—our app adapts the narrative.
Globe Museum of the Austrian National Library (Pass by)
Spin the world at the only Globe Museum in the world! AI travel guide transforms your visit to the Palais Mollard into a navigation of the earth and sky as seen by past centuries. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the giant Coronelli globes, the moon globes, or the brass measuring instruments. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about the changing maps of the world (including sea monsters), the belief in a hollow earth, or the craftsmanship of applying paper gores to a sphere at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the dimly lit rooms effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to find your country on a 17th-century map without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about Gerhard Mercator or the history of astronomy—our app adapts the narrative.
Café Central (Pass by)
Sip a melange where revolutionaries plotted at Café Central! AI travel guide transforms your coffee break into a meeting with Trotsky, Freud, and the soul of Vienna. What you can do: Instant Storytelling: Snap a photo of the vaulted ceiling, the mannequin of poet Peter Altenberg at the door, or a slice of Sachertorte. AI instantly generates an engaging audio storey about Leon Trotsky playing chess here before the Russian Revolution, the "Coffee House Literature" movement, or the unpaid bills of famous regulars at that exact spot. Self-Paced Discovery: Navigate the queue and the pastry display effortlessly using the map-based audio guide, stopping to read a newspaper on a wooden stick without being rushed. Deep Dive into History: Listen to stories tailored to your curiosity. Start a discussion about the UNESCO heritage of Viennese coffee houses or the architecture of the Palais Ferstel—our app adapts the narrative.

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    Schönbrunn Palace
    • 47 Schönbrunner Schloßstraße
    • 1130, Wien, Wien, Austria
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    Schönbrunn Palace
    • 47 Schönbrunner Schloßstraße
    • 1130, Wien, Wien, Austria

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