SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS NEAR THE URBAN JUNGLE APARTMENTS IN VIENNA
Many of Vienna’s most famous sights are only a few minutes away from the Urban Jungle Apartments. The Vienna Prater is around 800 metres away, while St. Stephen’s Cathedral can be reached in approximately 20–25 minutes on foot or even faster by U1 underground.
Thanks to the nearby U1, U2, S-Bahn, tram and bus connections, attractions further across the city are also quick and easy to reach.
You can also find an overview of all Viennese sights on the official website of the City of Vienna.
VIENNA PRATER & GIANT FERRIS WHEEL – 800 m
approx. 10 min. walk
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The Vienna Prater, with its famous Giant Ferris Wheel, amusement park and extensive green spaces, is just a short walk from the Urban Jungle Apartments.
MESSE WIEN – approx. 1.7 km
approx. 20–25 min. walk / approx. 10 min. by public transport
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Messe Wien is located right next to the Prater and is easy to reach from the Urban Jungle Apartments - making our location convenient for trade fair visitors and business travellers.
DANUBE ISLAND – approx. 2 km
approx. 15 min. by public transport U1 Donauinsel
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Danube Island is one of Vienna’s largest recreation areas, with plenty of space for walking, cycling, swimming and relaxing by the water.
VIENNA STATE OPERA – approx. 2.5 km
approx. 30 min. walk / approx. 15 min. by public transport
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The Vienna State Opera is one of the world’s
best-known opera houses and is located directly on Vienna’s Ringstrasse.
BURGTHEATER – approx. 2.8 km
approx. 20 min. by public transport
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The Burgtheater is one of the best-known German-language theatres and is located on Vienna’s Ringstrasse, directly opposite City Hall.
WIEN MUSEUM – approx. 3.1 km
approx. 15–20 min. by public transport
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The Wien Museum at Karlsplatz tells the story of Vienna from its beginnings to the present day and is located directly opposite Karlskirche. Admission to the permanent exhibition is free.
BELVEDERE PALACE – approx. 3.3 km
approx. 20–25 min. by public transport
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Belvedere Palace is one of Vienna’s most important Baroque landmarks. The Upper Belvedere is home to major works including Gustav Klimt’s famous "The Kiss".
VOLKSTHEATER – approx. 3.3 km
approx. 20 min. by public transport
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Volkstheater is one of Vienna’s
major theatres and is located directly next to the MuseumsQuartier.
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA
approx. 20–25 min. by public transport
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The Botanical Garden next to the Belvedere is home to more than 12,000 plant species from six continents and also provides valuable habitat for wildlife.
DONAUPARK – approx. 4.1 km
approx. 25 min. by public transport
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Donaupark offers extensive green spaces for walking,
recreation and leisure and is located directly next to the Danube Tower.
DESERT HOUSE – approx. 10 km
approx. 35–40 min. by public transport
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The Desert House at Schönbrunn showcases plants and animals from arid habitats and can easily be combined with a visit to Schönbrunn Zoo, the Palm House or Schönbrunn Palace.
HUNDERTWASSER HOUSE – approx. 1.2 km
approx. 15–20 min. walk
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Hundertwasser House is one of Vienna’s most distinctive architectural landmarks, known for its colourful façade, irregular shapes and abundant greenery.
ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL – approx. 1.8 km
approx. 20–25 min. walk / approx. 10 min. by U1
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St. Stephen’s Cathedral stands at the heart of
Vienna’s historic city centre and is one of the city’s most famous landmarks.
HOUSE OF MUSIC – approx. 2.3 km
approx. 25–30 min. walk / approx. 15 min. by public transport
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The House of Music is an interactive sound museum in central Vienna, combining music history with hands-on sound experiences.
HOFBURG – approx. 2.7 km
approx. 30–35 min. walk / approx. 15–20 min. by public transport
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For centuries, the Hofburg was at the centre of the Habsburg monarchy. Today it is home to attractions including the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments.
KUNSTHISTORISCHES MUSEUM – approx. 3 km
approx. 20 min. by public transport
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The Kunsthistorisches Museum on Maria-Theresien-Platz houses one of Europe’s most important collections of art and historic objects.
VIENNA CITY HALL – approx. 3.2 km
approx. 20–25 min. by public transport
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Vienna City Hall is one of the most distinctive buildings along the Ringstrasse. Rathausplatz hosts popular events throughout the year, including the Christmas Market and Film Festival.
MUSEUMSQUARTIER – approx. 3.3 km
approx. 20 min. by public transport
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MuseumsQuartier combines museums, restaurants, contemporary architecture and generous public spaces, making it one of Vienna’s most important cultural districts.
AUSTRIAN PARLIAMENT – approx. 3.6 km
approx. 20–25 min. by public transport
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The Austrian Parliament is located on Vienna’s Ringstrasse, close to the Volksgarten, Hofburg and City Hall. Visitors can also explore the building on guided tours.
HOUSE OF THE SEA – approx. 4 km
approx. 25 min. by public transport
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The House of the Sea is located inside a former flak tower and combines an aquarium, tropical habitats and a rooftop viewpoint over Vienna.
SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE – approx. 7.5 km
approx. 30–35 min. by public transport
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Schönbrunn Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Vienna’s most famous attractions. Despite the distance, it is easy to reach from the Urban Jungle Apartments by public transport.
PALM HOUSE SCHÖNBRUNN – approx. 10 km
approx. 35–40 min. by public transport
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The historic Palm House in Schönbrunn Palace Park is one of the largest structures of its kind in Europe and houses plants from different climate zones.
MAK – MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS – 1.3 km
approx. 15–20 min. walk
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The MAK combines design, architecture,
art and everyday culture and is one of Vienna’s most important museums of applied arts.
STADTPARK – approx. 1.8 km
approx. 20–25 min. walk
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Vienna’s Stadtpark is known for its green spaces,
walking paths and the famous golden Johann Strauss
monument.
ALBERTINA – approx. 2.4 km
approx. 30 min. walk / approx. 15 min. by public transport
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The ALBERTINA is one of Vienna’s leading art museums and is located in the historic city centre. It combines perfectly with a visit to the State Opera, Hofburg and Burggarten.
ST. CHARLES CHURCH – approx. 2.7 km
approx. 15–20 min. by public transport
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Karlskirche at Karlsplatz is one of Vienna’s most important Baroque churches and one of the city’s most
distinctive landmarks.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM VIENNA – approx. 3 km
approx. 20 min. by public transport
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Directly opposite the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Natural History Museum Vienna houses extensive scientific and natural history collections.
NASCHMARKT – approx. 3.2 km
approx. 20 min. by public transport
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Naschmarkt is one of Vienna’s best-known markets, with food stalls, restaurants and specialities from Austria and around the world.
MUMOK – approx. 3.3 km
approx. 20 min. by public transport
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The MUMOK at MuseumsQuartier
is Austria’s largest museum of modern and
contemporary art.
BUTTERFLY HOUSE – approx. 3.9 km
approx. 20 min. by public transpor
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The Butterfly House in the Burggarten combines tropical plants with freely flying butterflies in the heart of Vienna’s
historic centre.
DANUBE TOWER – approx. 4.1 km
approx. 25–30 min. by public transport
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At 252 metres high, the Danube Tower is one of Vienna’s most distinctive landmarks and offers panoramic 360° views across the city and the Danube.
SCHÖNBRUNN ZOO – approx. 9.1 km
approx. 35–40 min. by public transport
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Schönbrunn Zoo is located inside the palace park and is the world’s oldest zoo still in operation. It is particularly popular with families.
BLUMENGÄRTEN HIRSCHSTETTEN – approx. 7 km
approx. 30–40 min. by public transport
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A garden paradise featuring a variety of themed
gardens, a palm house, a historic farm and
the Hirschstetten Zoo.
WHY OUR LOCATION IS IDEAL FOR SIGHTSEEING
The Urban Jungle Apartments are located right between Vienna’s historic city centre and the Prater. Many of the city’s most important sights can be reached within 10 to 30 minutes on foot, while the U1, U2, S-Bahn, tram and bus are only a few minutes away.
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Even attractions further across the city, such as Schönbrunn Palace, can generally be reached within 30 to 40 minutes by public transport.
This means you get the best of both worlds: Vienna’s main attractions within easy reach, the green Prater almost on your doorstep – and a quiet side street to come home to and unwind.
