1. Modern art in the Karlskirche

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The Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) is one of the most beautiful churches in Vienna, as well as being the most important baroque building in Austria, and is always worth a visit. The Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) was built to designs drawn up by the famous architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. It is currently hosting a modern art installation that contrasts with its baroque opulence. A huge sculpture by British artist Cerith Wyn Evans catches the eye inside and spans almost the entire dome of the Karlskirche (St. Charles Church). It’s definitely worth a visit! Well worth seeing and nice and cool in summer too!

2. Boat trips on the Old Danube

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A great way to discover Vienna in summer is from the water. Hire a boat on the Old Danube, dip your feet in the cool water and enjoy a sightseeing tour with a difference. We’re sure you will never have seen Vienna from this perspective before. After the boat tour, we recommend stopping off at one of the idyllic beach restaurants along the Old Danube.

3. Spend time in a sidewalk café

© Florence Stoiber

Viennese locals use Sidewalk cafés like their living rooms for much of the summer. Nobody stays indoors on hot summer days. Do as the Viennese do and take a seat in one of the many beautiful sidewalk cafés. This summer, for example, the Le Bar Lillet Pop Up is enticing visitors to Marco Simonis’ pretty garden with sparkling drinks and delicious culinary creations. This is how we do summer in Vienna.

4. Explore the city – over one day or 7

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If you need advice or information about Vienna between visits, you can check out our Mobile Tourist Infos, which are out and about in the city throughout the summer. Interested visitors can learn more about the city, get insider tips and discover new sides of Vienna as well as some of its lesser-known places. The cargo bike is used to distribute maps of the city and free brochures.

And what is the best way to get to know Vienna?  By spending a few days in the city. The best way to do this is with the Vienna City Card, a new 7-day version of which will be available from July 2, 2024.

5. Wrap up the day with a cocktail

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Bring a summer’s day to a relaxed conclusion with a sundowner in a Viennese rooftop bar. The restaurant Chez Bernard, which also includes a chic rooftop bar, is situated on the roof of Hotel Motto on Mariahilfer Strasse. Like the restaurant itself, the roof terrace is also a green oasis. Enjoy the view all the way to the vineyards with a cocktail in your hand. Guaranteed amazing photo material for Instagram!