6 of the best · Vienna, Austria
The Best Walks in Vienna
The Ringstrasse, the old town from St Stephen’s to the Hofburg, the Naschmarkt to Karlsplatz, Spittelberg and the vineyards up to the Kahlenberg.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Vienna.
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Or tram 1 and 2
The Ringstrasse
The boulevard around the old town: the State Opera, the museums, the Parliament, the Rathaus and the Burgtheater.
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Vineyards and views
The vineyards: Nussdorf to the Kahlenberg
Up through the vineyards of Nussdorf and Grinzing to the Kahlenberg, with views over the city and the Danube.
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Town walks 4
Streets with stories.
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Markets and Jugendstil
Naschmarkt to the Secession and Karlsplatz
Through the Naschmarkt to the Secession and the Karlskirche, with Otto Wagner’s buildings on the way.
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Biedermeier lanes
Spittelberg and the MuseumsQuartier
The Biedermeier lanes of Spittelberg and the courtyards of the MuseumsQuartier.
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To the Hofburg
The old town: Stephansplatz, the Graben and the Kohlmarkt
From St Stephen’s along the Graben and the Kohlmarkt to the Michaelerplatz and the Hofburg.
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Or tram 1 and 2
The Ringstrasse
The boulevard around the old town: the State Opera, the museums, the Parliament, the Rathaus and the Burgtheater.
Vineyards and parks 2
Green walks.
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Chestnut avenue
The Prater Hauptallee
The long chestnut avenue through the Prater, from Praterstern towards the Lusthaus.
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Vineyards and views
The vineyards: Nussdorf to the Kahlenberg
Up through the vineyards of Nussdorf and Grinzing to the Kahlenberg, with views over the city and the Danube.
