Taking a tram ride around the ringstrasse is a great way to start your visit to Vienna. Don't bother with the yellow ring tram, the audio guide is terrible. Instead, download Rick Steve's audio tour for free on your smart phone or iPod. He gives a nice overview and you don't have to pay other than your transportation pass.

I stayed at a hotel in the Ring and was able to enjoy all of the offerings of Ringstrasse. You can either take the tram or enjoy the sites by walking around on foot. There are alot of attractions in this area. I felt safe walking alone at night especially since the streets tend to be crowded with tourists at... More

Take the ring tram or just wake around the imperial Vienna admiring the historical buildings, beautiful fountains and squares with lots of cafes and restaurants best place to hang around in Vienna

The street circles the inner city of Vienna and has many sites along the way. There are various ways to go round; the Vienna Ring Tram is OK but a bit short and expensive but at least you get a running commentary on the sites. There is also a hop/hop option which is good however at about 4 kilometres why... More

Lots of beautiful buildings and sights. From the opera hop on tram 2, get off at swedenplatz and take tram 1 back to the operetta stop. This is an enjoyable way to experience the Ringstrasse.

I definitely recommend taking the ring tram around this area first. Take a good look of the area, the buildings, the streets, and make a list of which ones you like the most. Then definitely take a tour on foot around this area, taking into account what you've listed, spend more time in those places. It is a very lovely... More

I love this place, walking or riding a tram. drinking coffe or just enjoy the view of the elegant buildings and palaces.

If you are rich and want to waste money - go ahead. If you would like to browse non standard & no tourist crap made in china: go to the famous & gorgeous flea market, every Saturday from 7AM ! The earlier - the less crowded (address naschmarkt, underground no.4)

The mall inside the between Kärtner strasse and Schwartzenberg gasse, just inside the Kärtner Ring trasse is worth visiting. Many shops and useful services. The food market in the bottom of block II (closest to Schwartzenberg gasse) has a very nice delicatessen with everything you can think of. I wish my hometown had something like it.