Things to Do in Vienna

Large pedestrian plaza between the Leopold Museum and MUMOK, shaded by modernist umbrellas. The outdoor area is free and often hosts free art installations, public seating, and wifi.

🕐 Plaza open 24 hours. Nearby museums have paid entry (closed Mondays).

💡 Come on a sunny afternoon when the Enzis (big rounded benches) are out — they make great spots for a picnic. The public toilets inside the connecting tunnel are clean and free.

Long outdoor market with rows of produce, spices, olives, cheese, and Middle Eastern street food. Walking through costs nothing; samples can be had from generous vendors.

🕐 Mon-Fri 6 am-7:30 pm, Sat 6 am-6 pm. Closed Sundays.

💡 Go on a Saturday around 11 am when the adjacent flea market is also running — you'll find old postcards and porcelain for a euro each. Prices drop after 3 pm.

The Gothic cathedral at the city's geographic centre. The main nave is free to visit; the crypt and towers cost extra. Light filters through enormous stained-glass windows.

🕐 Main nave open Mon-Sat 6 am-10 pm, Sun 7 am-10 pm. North tower: daily 9 am-5:30 pm, adults €6.

💡 Skip the slow lift queue for the South Tower. Take the north tower instead — 343 steps but far less crowded and you see the Pummerin bell up close.

Colourful municipal housing block designed by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, with uneven floors, a rooftop garden, and trees growing from windows. Exterior viewing is free.

🕐 Exterior viewable 24 hours. Gallery open daily 10 am-6 pm.

💡 Walk one block east to the Kunst Haus Wien gallery (€12) to see a full exhibition of his work and a replica of his apartment. The building across the street has a free viewing platform.

Formal gardens surrounding the Habsburg summer palace with gravel paths, fountains, and the Gloriette. Entry to the park is free; palace interior costs.

🕐 Park open 6:30 am to dusk daily. Gloriette viewing terrace costs €5.

💡 Arrive before 8 am for a quiet walk among the clipped hedges. The uphill path to the Gloriette is steep but gives a wide view over Vienna.