Austria

Day trips from Vienna

Places you can visit in a day from Vienna and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Melk Abbey
77 km from Vienna
Baroque Benedictine monastery overlooking the Danube, worth a visit for its library and views.
2

Kreuzenstein Castle
20 km from Vienna
Ruined medieval fortress near Vienna, offers panoramic outlook and a glimpse of 12th‑century architecture.
3

Stift Heiligenkreuz
25 km from Vienna
Cistercian monastery near the Semmering, known for its quiet cloister and historic church.
4

Neusiedler See (Lake Neusiedl) – Rust
53 km from Vienna
Large steppe lake near Rust, ideal for cycling, birdwatching and wine tasting in the town.
5

Burg Liechtenstein
15 km from Vienna
Gothic castle on a hill north of Vienna, provides modest ruins and countryside scenery.
6

Stift Zwettl
98 km from Vienna
Cistercian abbey in Lower Austria, notable for its baroque church and tranquil setting.