Vienna Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Andrzej Otrębski (CC BY-SA 4.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Herta Dether, Zeqir Kosova, Alby Set, GIORGI KHUTSISHVILI, Dhananjay Baghel · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Austria
- Region:
- Danube
- Coordinates:
- 48.2083° N, 16.3725° E
About Vienna
Vienna's cruise port places you within walking distance of the city's most celebrated landmarks. St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the finest Gothic churches in Europe, stands just 0.1 km from the terminal, while the Hofburg—the former imperial palace—is 0.6 km away. Both are highly rated attractions that showcase Vienna's rich cultural heritage.
The city offers eight major attractions for cruise passengers to explore, from palaces and museums to parks and entertainment venues. Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, and the Hofburg represent Vienna's imperial history, whilst the Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel and Prater amusement park provide different experiences. Hundertwasser House offers distinctive architecture, and Stadtpark is ideal for a leisurely walk.
Exploring Vienna and Beyond
As Austria's capital and cultural centre, Vienna combines world-class museums, galleries, and historical sites within easy reach of your cruise. The city is also well-positioned for exploring the wider Danube region, with nearby ports including Bratislava, Budapest, Melk, and Passau. Spring through autumn offers the best conditions for visiting this vibrant riverside destination.
Vienna is the capital, most populous city, and one of the nine states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. Its larger metropolitan area has a population of nearly 2.9 million, representing nearly one-third of the country's population. Vienna is the cultural, economic, and political centre of the country, the fifth-largest city by population in the European Union, and the most populous of the cities on the river Danube.
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Things to do in Vienna on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Mārtiņš Mežciems · via Google Maps Castle
Schönbrunn Palace
4.7 (186,249) 5.1 km from port
18th-century summer palace with tours of lavish rococo ceremonial rooms, plus gardens with a maze.
Near: Parade Court Fountains (44 m) · Children’s Museum Schönbrunn Palace (97 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Saturday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Sunday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
- 5 · “Beautiful place with amazing grounds that are very well kept. Lots to see and despite being busy the gardens didn’t…” — Edward Fenner
- 5 · “We visited on one of the hottest days in Vienna when the temperature hit a roasting 40°C. The Tour: We…” — Pasan Sensouk
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Photo: Thorsten Müssig · via Google Maps Amusement Park
Prater
4.6 (142,158) 2.2 km from port
Large park with old-time amusements, including a landmark giant wheel dating from 1897.
Near: Space-Shot (45 m) · Hotel Psycho (106 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
- Toilets
- 5 · “Best! Place! Ever! So much fun rides even for adults (and kids alike!). Food and drinks are reasonably priced, many…” — MYMYMY MYMYMY
- 5 · “An ideal amusement park for teenagers and families; while not as famous or well-equipped as other renowned parks in Europe…” — Predoana Daria Aniela
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Photo: Andreas Lehofer · via Google Maps Church
St. Stephen's Cathedral
4.7 (140,512) 0.1 km from port
Medieval Roman Catholic place of worship with an ornate spire, catacombs & a treasury museum.
Near: TYROLIA BUCH WIEN (51 m) · Shop Haas & Haas (55 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Tuesday: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Wednesday: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Thursday: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Friday: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Sunday: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
- 5 · “We visited St. Stephen's Cathedral at night first—it was absolutely stunning from the outside, and being able to step inside…” — Deividas Zinkevičius
- 5 · “This is a stunning cathedral. It’s up on the hill from the old town and you just take the trolley…” — Dr. RL
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Photo: Gianfranco Pinto (Gianfrà) · via Google Maps Museum
Belvedere Palace
4.7 (91,161) 2.0 km from port
Baroque, 18th-century palaces housing art from Middle Ages to today, with notable Klimt collection.
Near: Austrian Gallery Belvedere (6 m) · Schloss Belvedere (116 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “Belvedere Palace is a beautiful old palace complex in Vienna, Austria. It has two main buildings: the Upper Belvedere and…” — Soudamini Mohapatra
- 5 · “The palace considered an absolute masterpiece of Baroque architecture and a crowning jewel of Vienna’s cultural landscape from 18th century…” — Vadar Hasan
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Historical place
Hofburg
4.7 (60,135) 0.6 km from port
Habsburg palace complex with ornate, baroque interiors, imperial apartments & a silver museum.
Near: Neue Burg (56 m) · Heldenplatz (136 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “The Hofburg Palace is a MUST see in Vienna and take your time exploring this enormous historic complex and I…” — DominicTravel
- 5 · “10/10 Aura. Absolutely class place to explore with phenomenal history. The Hofburg is absolutely enormous. You arrive expecting a palace…” — Levi McGlashan
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Ferris wheel
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
4.5 (50,055) 2.0 km from port
Fairground attraction rebuilt in 1945, with wooden cabins offering dining & an exhibition.
Near: Vienna Planetarium (91 m) · Madame Tussauds Vienna (94 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 10:45 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 10:45 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 10:45 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 10:45 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 10:45 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 10:45 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 10:45 pm
- 5 · “Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad): A cinematic time machine with unbeatable views! An iconic, unique attraction with a vintage aesthetic…” — Denys Astachov
- 5 · “Well worth the visit for a fun afternoon with the family. And if you love the film The Third Man…” — Jamie Preston
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Tourist attraction
Hundertwasser House
4.5 (35,513) 1.6 km from port
Artist's creation of brightly painted, natural apartment block with a forested roof & balconies.
Near: BIPA (42 m) · Hundertwasser Village (47 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
- 5 · “For the second time, this little restaurant has impressed me! We came back over the weekend, and once again, everything…” — Saber Alsaloom
- 5 · “It's an amazing sight in Vienna. It's particulary nice when it's sunny. We went there after the souvenir shops were…” — Eva Hollitzerova
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Park and Garden
Stadtpark
4.6 (31,363) 0.7 km from port
English-style, 19th-century public park with a river, ornate bridges & gilded Johann Strauss statue.
Near: Wasserfall Stadt Park (65 m) · Johann Strauss monument (110 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Beautiful park, great place to just chill. The statues were beautiful. Would visit again, a really beautiful detour if you’re…” — Liu-Ti Perfaid
- 5 · “This place is really great. Not sure how many know it's the first ever public park of Vienna town. Spread…” — Abhidha Saluja
Map of Vienna and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Vienna
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