Best Photo Spots & Scenic Views inVienna

Pack your camera. We've mapped out the most beautiful and photogenic locations across the city, from iconic postcard views to hidden aesthetic streets.

  • Graben and Plague Column

    DER GRABEN UND DIE PESTSÄULE

    This wide, luxurious pedestrian street is lined with grand historical facades, but the true focal point is the incredibly ornate, golden Plague Column. The highly complex baroque sculpture captures the dramatic swirl of clouds and saints, creating fantastic shadow and light interplay. Capturing the monument against the backdrop of the elegant surrounding boutiques offers a quintessential shot of imperial luxury.

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    Established
    In 1683, making it 343 years old

    ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

    Heritage Status
    Listed Objects In Austria
    Architectural Styles
    Baroque
    Architects
    Paul Strudel
    Founders
    Leopold I, Duke Of Austria
  • Palm House at Schönbrunn

    PALMENHAUS SCHÖNBRUNN

    This monumental nineteenth century steel and glass greenhouse is an absolute marvel of industrial era elegance. Shooting from the outside allows you to capture the curved glass reflecting the sky and the surrounding formal gardens. Inside, the massive ferns and towering palms create a lush, tropical contrast against the delicate green steelwork, offering phenomenal framing opportunities.

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    ArchitectureGlassNature

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    Established
    In 1882, making it 144 years old

    ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

    Architects
    Franz SegenschmidIgnaz Gridl

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  • Franciscan Square

    FRANZISKANERPLATZ

    This tiny, cobblestoned square hidden in the backstreets of the first district looks like a perfectly preserved movie set. It features a quaint fountain, an old Franciscan church, and one of the city's most charming traditional coffee houses, the Kleines Café. The tight, colourful facades and intimate scale make it an incredibly atmospheric spot for capturing the romantic, old world charm of the city.

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    Established
    In 1624, making it 402 years old
  • Hundertwasser Village

    Located directly opposite the famous apartment block, this small commercial centre was designed by the same eccentric artist in his signature, wavy style. The interior features undulating tile floors, tree trunks growing through the middle of the room, and wildly colourful mosaics. It offers a dense, psychedelic background that makes for incredibly vibrant and unusual photographs.

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    AbstractColourfulUnique

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    Established
    In 1984, making it 42 years old

    ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

    Heritage Status
    Listed Objects In Austria
    Architectural Styles
    Expressionist
    Architects
    Friedensreich HundertwasserJosef KrawinaPeter Pelikan

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  • Palace of Justice Interior

    JUSTIZPALAST

    While the exterior is impressive, stepping into the main hall of the supreme court building reveals a breathtakingly photogenic, multi tiered glass atrium. The grand central staircase, flanked by classical statues and framed by elegant Renaissance style arches, creates a perfect symmetrical composition. The natural light flooding in from the glass roof makes it a dream location for interior architectural photography.

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    ArchitectureInteriorSymmetry

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    Heritage Status
    Listed Objects In Austria
    Architectural Styles
    Renaissance Revival
    Architects
    Alexander Wielemans
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