Vienna Ring Road, Vienna

Name: Vienna Ring Road
Address: Vienna, Austria

#311 among attractions in Vienna

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The Vienna Ring Road is a circular grand boulevard that serves as a ring road around the historic Innere Stadt district of Vienna, Austria. The road is located on sites where medieval city fortifications once stood, including high walls and the broad open field ramparts, criss-crossed by paths that lay before them. ()

Local name: Wiener Ringstraße Coordinates: 48°12'17"N, 16°21'46"E

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Innere Stadt (Widmerviertel)Vienna Austria

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Vienna Ring Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Hofburg, Natural History Museum, Mozart Statue.

~390 ftSW
Fine arts museum in palatial building
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Kunsthistorisches Museum is a treasure trove of fine arts and antiquities, standing as a testament to the cultural richness of Austria's capital. This grand museum, established in 1891, was built to house the extensive collections of...
~990 ftNE
Baroque palace complex with museums
Hofburg, Vienna
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Hofburg is a magnificent palace that stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Serving as the official residence of every Austrian ruler since 1275, it now houses some of the most important cultural...
~750 ftW
Museum, Natural history museum
Natural History Museum, Vienna
4 min walk • The Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria, stands as a monumental tribute to the wonders of the natural world. This prestigious institution, commonly known as the Naturhistorisches Museum Wien, is home to an extensive collection that spans billions of years of...
~530 ftE
Monuments and statues
Mozart Statue, Vienna
3 min walk • The Mozart Statue in Vienna, Austria stands as a tribute to one of the world's most prodigious and influential composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Situated in the picturesque Burggarten park, this sculpture is a must-see for music lovers and history aficionados alike.
~460 ftW
Square, Monuments and statues
Maria-Theresien-Platz, Vienna
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, Maria-Theresien-Platz is a grand square that epitomizes the city's rich cultural heritage and architectural beauty. This elegant space is named after Empress Maria Theresa, the only female ruler of the Habsburg dominions, who...
~630 ftNE
Public square with green space and statues
Heldenplatz, Vienna
4 min walk • Heldenplatz, or Heroes' Square, is a historic public space in the heart of Vienna, Austria, that carries with it the weight of the nation's history and a backdrop of grandiose architecture. The square is part of the Hofburg Palace complex, an imperial palace that has...
~1140 ftSW
Collection of modern Austrian art and cafe
Leopold Museum, Vienna
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna's MuseumQuartier, the Leopold Museum stands as a beacon of Austrian art, housing the most extensive collection of modern Austrian art, including an unparalleled assembly of works by Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt.
~1150 ftNE
Museum of Habsburg emperors' treasure
Imperial Treasury, Vienna
6 min walk • Nestled within the historic Hofburg Palace in the heart of Vienna, the Imperial Treasury (Schatzkammer) stands as a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the Habsburg dynasty. This museum houses a remarkable collection of secular and ecclesiastical treasures...
~1230 ftW
Striking museum of contemporary art
Mumok, Vienna
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna's MuseumsQuartier, the Mumok, or Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien, stands as a bastion of contemporary and modern art. Housed in a distinctive building characterized by its dark, basalt-grey exterior, the museum is an...
~1280 ftSW
Museum of international contemporary art
Kunsthalle Wien, Vienna
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, the Kunsthalle Wien stands as a contemporary beacon for art enthusiasts from around the globe. This notable art museum is renowned for its dynamic and innovative approach to modern and contemporary art, offering a diverse range...
~880 ftNW
Regal public park open since the 1820s
Volksgarten, Vienna
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Volksgarten is an oasis of tranquility and beauty that offers a delightful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. This charming park, a feature of Austria's capital, is a perfect example of the city's dedication to public...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vienna Ring Road?

Nearby attractions include Weltmuseum Wien, Vienna (2 min walk), Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna (2 min walk), Maria-Theresien-Platz, Vienna (3 min walk), Mozart Statue, Vienna (3 min walk).

How to get to Vienna Ring Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vienna Ring Road:

Tram

Burgring • Lines: 1, 2, 71, D, U2Z (2 min walk)
Ring, Volkstheater • Lines: 1, 2, 46, 49, 71, D, U2Z (6 min walk)

Bus

Burgring • Lines: 57A, N25, N38, N60, N66 (3 min walk)
Museumsquartier • Lines: 57A, N46, N49 (4 min walk)

Metro

Volkstheater • Lines: U3 (6 min walk)
Herrengasse • Lines: U3 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (10 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (11 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (24 min walk)

Train

Wien Mitte (26 min walk)
Wien Rennweg (32 min walk)