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Schönbrunn Palace
The magnificent 1,441-room Habsburg summer residence in Vienna, with Baroque gardens, the world's oldest zoo, and the Gloriette viewpoint.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Hietzing
State of Vienna, Austria · Europe
About Hietzing
Hietzing works well as a base: 10 minutes from Neubau, 1km from Schönbrunn Palace.
Hietzing is in State of Vienna, Austria, with about 54,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Neubau, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Hietzing?
Within an hour or so of Hietzing: Schönbrunn Palace (1 km), Schönbrunn Zoo (1 km), Kunsthistorisches Museum (5 km), Belvedere Palace (6 km).
Where is Hietzing?
Hietzing is in State of Vienna, Austria, about 4 km from Neubau.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 54,265
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- State of Vienna
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 48.1862, 16.2965
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Hietzing
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Schönbrunn Zoo
The world's oldest continuously operating zoo, founded in 1752 within the imperial Schönbrunn Palace grounds in Vienna.
1 km · about 5 min drive
museum
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Vienna's grand imperial art museum housing the Habsburgs' legendary collection, including Bruegel's masterpieces and the Crown Jewels.
5 km · about 10 min drive
castle
Belvedere Palace
A Baroque palace complex in Vienna built for Prince Eugene of Savoy, housing one of Austria's most important art collections.
6 km · about 10 min drive
cathedral
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)
Vienna's magnificent Gothic cathedral with its distinctive multi-coloured tile roof and 136-metre south tower dominating the city skyline.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Hofburg Palace
Vast imperial palace complex in Vienna that served as the Habsburg dynasty's seat of power for over 600 years.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Vienna State Opera
World-renowned opera house on the Ringstrasse, one of the most important venues for opera and ballet since 1869.
6 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
Café Central
Opened in 1876 under the vaulted arches of Palais Ferstel, this was the coffeehouse of Trotsky, Freud and Vienna's literary circle; the Apfelstrudel and the house pianist remain.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Driving roads near Hietzing
- 60 kmMost SNP (UFO Bridge)Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.
- 68 kmWachau ValleyA UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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