Donauturm
The highest building in Vienna is the Donauturm. From there you have a wonderful view over Vienna. Moreover, there is a café and restaurant; both of them are rotating in order for you the have an alternating view while you are enjoying your food.
Where?: Donauturmstraße/Mispelweg 8, 1220 Vienna
Public Transport: U1 underground stop Kaisermühlen, then taking the bus 20A until the stop Donauturm
Website: Donauturm

Lainzer Tiergarten
A nice walking area and for a Viennese a typical destination for a Sunday trip is the Lainzer Tiergarten. There are great observation points such as the Wiener Blick and the Hubertuswarte.
Where?: 1130, 1230 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Hütteldorf
Website: Lainzer Tiergarten

Kahlenberg
If you are a wine lover, then you should walk around Kahlenberg for having a beautiful view over Vienna and enjoying a nice glass of wine at one of the many Heurigen.
Where?: 1190 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Heiligenstadt, then take the bus 38A and get off, where you like or you can walk to the top (takes a couple of hours)
Website: Kahlenberg

Riesenrad
Take a ride with the Giant Ferris Wheel and enjoy a wonderful view over the city.
Where?: Riesenradplatz 1, 1022 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U2 underground stop Praterstern
Website: Riesenrad

Stephansdom
To get a look over the inner city of Vienna, you can either take the elevator (North Tower) or stairs (South Tower) up.
Where?: Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U3 underground stop Stephansplatz
Website: Stephansdom

DC Tower
Nearly as high as the Donauturm, the DC tower terrace offers a great view over Vienna as well.
Where?: Donau-City-Straße 7, 1220 Vienna
Public Transport: U1 underground stop Donauinsel
Website: Skyterrace DC Tower

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