Vienna is the capital of Austria.
Vienna is located in Austria, part of Europe. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
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Vienna is Austria’s capital on the Danube, known for imperial history, classical music, coffee houses and extensive green spaces.
Vienna has a recorded population of 1,691,468. The figure applies to Vienna. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Innere Stadt contains many historic buildings. MuseumsQuartier and Neubau offer culture and city life, while the Danube Canal and Prater provide more open spaces.
St Stephen’s Cathedral, Hofburg, Schönbrunn, Belvedere and the Kunsthistorisches Museum are key stops. Concert halls and traditional coffee houses are important parts of the city experience.
Spring and autumn suit parks and walking. December is known for Christmas markets, while summer can be hot.
The U-Bahn, trams and buses make travel straightforward. The historic centre is easily explored on foot.
Explore Bratislava, Graz and Salzburg.
Vienna has a recorded population of 1,691,468. The figure applies to Vienna. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Vienna is the capital of Austria.
Three or four days allow time for the centre, palaces and several museums.
Yes. Prater, Danube Island, the Vienna Woods and vineyards are easy to reach.