UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Austria
map viewAustria's UNESCO World Heritage runs from imperial Vienna to the Alpine lakes, and this page brings together nine sites we have visited. In Vienna alone you can see Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg, the Belvedere, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the neo-Gothic City Hall. Along the Danube in the Wachau valley, the Baroque abbeys of Melk and Göttweig look down on the river. Hallstatt sits on its lake below the Dachstein mountains, and the Semmering Railway was one of the first mountain railways in Europe. May to September is the most pleasant time to visit.
Hallstatt iconic landscape, Austria
A small lakeside village located in the Salzkammergut region of Austria
Belvedere Palace, Vienna, Austria
The Belvedere Palace in Vienna is located near the old city. It is considered one of the most beautiful palaces in the…
Melk Abbey, Austria
Melk Abbey is a large Benedictine monastery located in the town of Melk, in Lower Austria
Stefansdom, Vienna, Austria
The main Catholic cathedral of Austria and one of the primary symbols of Vienna.
Göttweig Abbey, Austria
Göttweig Abbey is a Benedictine monastery located in Krems in Lower Austria
Hofburg palace, Vienna, Austria
The main winter residence of the Austrian emperors. Complex of palaces and museums in the center of Vienna.
Semmeringbahn / Semmering Railway, Austria
A historic mountain railway in eastern Austria, first standard-gauge mountain railway in Europe.
Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria
Schönbrunn Palace is a former summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty, located in the Hietzing district of Vienna, Austria.
City Hall in Vienna
Rathaus (The Vienna City Hall) building has an interesting façade with tall turrets and many sculptures.
UNESCO sites in Austria on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit UNESCO sites in Austria
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over 9 places.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for 9 places on this page.
Tickets: what it costs to visit UNESCO sites in Austria
Adult entrance prices, cheapest first. What the ticket includes and what you can see for free.
| Place | Region | Adult ticket | Ticket includes | Free without a ticket | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Palace | Vienna | from €9.30 | Palace museum | — | |
| Göttweig Abbey | Lower Austria | €14 | Abbey | — | |
| Melk Abbey | Lower Austria | €16 | Abbey | — | |
| Schönbrunn Palace | Vienna | €16.50 | Palace | — | |
| Hofburg palace | Vienna | €20 | Palace | — | |
| Hallstatt iconic landscape | Upper Austria | Free | — | Village | |
| Stefansdom | Vienna | Free | — | Cathedral |
Prices checked in Settembre 2026. Always check the official website before you go.
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