Things to Do in Wien

Vienna's biggest outdoor food market, running for over a kilometre. Stalls sell fresh produce, spices, cheese, olives, and ready-to-eat snacks. No entry fee.

🕐 Mon–Fri 6am–7:30pm, Sat 6am–6pm, Sun closed

💡 Go on Saturday morning for the adjacent flea market (Flohmarkt) – you can find vintage postcards and oddities for a euro. Avoid midday on weekends; it's packed.

The Gothic cathedral at the heart of Vienna. The main nave and side chapels are free to enter. Notice the tiled roof and the south tower's 343 steps (paid, but optional).

🕐 Mon–Sat 9am–11:30am, 1pm–4:30pm; Sun 1pm–4:30pm (free entry ends 30 mins before closing)

💡 Stand just inside the main door and look up to see the stone pulpit. Free guided tours in English at 2pm on Saturdays (check schedule). Catacombs tour costs extra but is very short.

A wavy, colourful apartment block designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, with tree-spotted roofs and uneven floors. You can only view the exterior for free.

🕐 Exterior always visible; building is a private residence – no interior access

💡 Cross the street to the Kalke village – a small, artsy market with affordable street food. The best photo spot is from the corner of Kegelgasse across the street.

Formal French-style gardens connecting the Upper and Lower Belvedere palaces. Free to stroll through, with tiered fountains, statues, and a view of the city skyline.

🕐 Gardens open daily 6:30am to dusk (approx 8pm in summer, 4pm in winter)

💡 Enter from the lower gate near Rennweg. The back garden behind the Lower Belvedere has a small, quiet area with benches – good for a peaceful break.

The vast formal gardens around the Habsburg summer palace. The grounds are free to enter, with sculpted hedges, fountains, and the hilltop Gloriette offering a city view.

🕐 Daily, 6:30am to dusk (varies by season; closes 5:30pm in winter, 9pm in summer)

💡 Arrive just before sunset. The crowds thin out and the light hits the palace facade beautifully. Bring a picnic blanket.