Penzing Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Vienna Technical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Vienna Technical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Schönbrunn Palace
Once the summer retreat of Austria's ruling dynasty, this stunning palace is set among 120 hectares of land which also houses the world's oldest zoo.
Vienna State Opera
Come and experience world-class opera productions in opulent surroundings or simply admire one of the most famous opera houses on the planet.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Centuries of architectural genius, artistic endeavour and fascinating history are packed into Vienna's most important religious structure.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Visit this marvellous array of museums, sumptuous residences and theatres in the historic home of the Habsburgs.
Prater
This beautiful city park is home to the world's longest-running amusement park, containing over 250 attractions, including the iconic Riesenrad ferris wheel.
Activities
Vienna: Skip-The-Line Ticket to the Museum of Technology
Vienna: Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Skywalk Lift
Vienna: Classical Concert at Mozart's First House
The Underground Network of RÉSO Montréal: Private 2.5-hour Tour
Bratislava and Budapest Small Group Guided Tour from Vienna
Vienna: Guided Walking Tour of City Center Highlights
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Other neighbourhoods around Penzing
Ottakring
The museums and churches are just a few things visitors like about Ottakring. Ottakringer Brewery and Brunnenmarkt are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Ottakring S-Bahn or Weinheimergasse Tram Stop to get around the larger area.
Schönbrunn
Schönbrunn is well liked for its gardens and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Schönbrunn Palace and Gloriette are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hietzing U-Bahn or Schonbrunn U-Bahn to get around.
Hernals
Hernals is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Himmelmutterweg Tram Stop or Neuwaldegg Tram Stop to explore sights like Metropol Theater.
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. Top attractions like Mariahilfer Street and Wiener Stadthalle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mariahilfer Straße, Geibelgasse Tram Stop or Staglgasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Meidling
The historical sites and shopping are a few things visitors like about Meidling. Check out Euro Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hetzendorf S-Bahn or Altmannsdorfer Straße Tram Stop to get around town.
Schottenfeld
While you're in Schottenfeld, take in top sights like Lugner City or Mariahilfer Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Kaiserstraße, Burggasse Tram Stop.