e-Scavenger hunt Vienna: Explore the city at your own pace

Wien (Vienna) has been the capital of Austria since the end of World War I, but before that it was the capital of the Habsburg Empire for more than six centuries. Popular culture thrives in New Vienna, but you can still find a wealth of history and tradition in the classic historic buildings, parks and coffeehouses.

The Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) in Vienna is one of the most important museums in the world for European painting

Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It played an essential role as a leading European music centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century.

Explore exhibition highlights from Monet to Picasso, photography, architecture and contemporary art and take a tour of the Habsburg state rooms

The Hofburg is a palace in Vienna. It was the residence of the Habsburg Archdukes of Austria from the thirteenth century until 1918. Since 1945 it has been the official residence of the Federal President of Austria

The Museum of Natural History in Vienna is one of the important museums of the world, and the earliest collections of artifacts are over 250 years old.

The Belvedere in Vienna is one of the leading museums worldwide. Its famous art collection includes works ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day

The Vienna State Opera (German: Wiener Staatsoper) is Austria's most important and largest opera house

Stephen's Cathedral, the Pummerin, is located in the 68.3 meter-tall north tower. It is the second-biggest free-swinging chimed church bell in Europe.

The City Hall is one of the most splendid amongst the numerous monumental buildings along Vienna's. Designed by Friedrich Schmidt

St. Peter's Church is a church building in Vienna from the 18th century and is located on Petersplatz. The church building has a round shape and is to some extent based on St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

The Stephansplatz is a square at the geographical centre of Vienna. It is named after its most prominent building, the Stephansdom

If you're in Vienna and looking for something to do, head down to the Rathausplatz square in front of the Rathaus (city hall)

The Austrian National Library (German: Österreichische Nationalbibliothek) is the largest library in Austria, with more than 12 million items in its various collections.

The most important treasury in the world is home to two imperial crowns