Free things to do in Vienna

Klimt's The Kiss + baroque gardens; do upper palace first.

Newly renovated city history museum with free entry and a spectacular rooftop terrace — a local favourite.

Vienna's longest street market in a multicultural neighbourhood with great cafés and indie shops to explore.

Two-hour guided walk through history, food or street art — great solo intro to a city.

Sprawling market — Saturday flea market is a separate event entirely.

The Third Man Ferris wheel + 4 km of woods to walk.

Large thermal spa complex with indoor and outdoor pools — a beloved local wellness destination for all ages.

Low-stakes 18 holes — perfect date, family outing or chill friend hang on a warm evening.

Pack snacks, park up and catch a double feature under the stars.

Slide down on an inner tube, ride the lift back — silly fun with kids or friends.

Two frames in, nobody's bored — easy plan with friends, family or a casual date.

Hundreds of games, coffee and snacks — equally great solo, on a date or in a group.

Coached lanes, leagues most nights — go-to group activity when everyone's bored.

Open jump, dodgeball courts and foam pits — chaotic kid energy or unironic adult fun.

Free-roam VR rooms — works for friend groups, parties or rainy-day plans.

Soak, steam and reset — book solo, with a friend, or as a couples thing.

21 km recreational island with cycling, swimming and beach bars on the Danube — beloved by Viennese families.

Romantic landscaped park with ponds and peacocks — a quiet local gem far from tourist crowds, ideal for couples.

Vast illuminated ice circuit around the Rathaus — Europe's most scenic outdoor ice skating experience.

Huge island lido on the Alte Donau with sandy beaches and outdoor pools — Vienna's summer institution.

Hop on the water for an hour — beginner-friendly, great with a friend or date.

Lace up at a city rink — date-night classic and the easiest winter family outing.

Day-pass bouldering with shoe rental — great solo workout or first-date conversation starter.

Flights, board games and food trucks parked out front — laid-back friends hang.