Best Time
April to October
Vienna is a city where grandeur and tradition are beautifully intertwined. Its coffeehouses, with their rich cultural history, are perfect places to relax and enjoy Austrian pastries. The city’s classical music heritage, reflected in the Vienna State Opera, ensures that music lovers will be in paradise. Vienna’s artistic legacy, including its stunning palaces and museums, offers a wealth of experiences for culture seekers.
Airport
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Minimal List TL;DR
🩰Historic Venue
State Opera HouseEach season, the schedule features 350 performances of more than 60 different operas and ballets.
🏰Palace Entry
Schönbrunn PalaceHistorical summer palace with lavish rooms and large gardens
🏙️Observation Deck
Danube TowerTallest building with a revolving restaurant and views over the city
🕍City
SalzburgPicturesque city with baroque architecture and a well-preserved city centre
🌆City
GrazUrban city featuring spectacular architecture with a warm climate
🏞️City
BratislavaPleasant medieval city with narrow winding streets on the river Danube
🍾City
KremsHistoric city with medieval chapels famous for its wine
🏞️City
St PöltenClassy city filled with interesting museums and surrounded by lakes
🍰Cafe
DemelGraceful 1888 salon serving specialties such as cream cakes, scones & strudels, with shady terrace.
🛋️Hotel
Hotel Sacher WienArt nouveau-style rooms with chandeliers and ornate furnishings feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars and iPod docks.
🍰Café
Cafe MuseumTraditional Wien cafes serving cakes & pastries
🥩Fine Dining
DstriktSteakhouse serving food with fresh and locally sourced organic ingredients
🌯Casual Dining
KantineTop quality kebab, shawarma and döner places in Vienna
🍣Sushi Restaurant
MochiSmall and cosy Japanese restaurant serving fresh sushi in an outdoor terrace
☕Bistro
Die WäschereiLaundromat turned into a brunch cafe with outdoir seating
🎶Club
FlexFamous underground techno club near a canal with an outdoor area in Vienna
Places to See
Opernring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
4.8
40
10AM to 12AM
Home to the famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Tip:
Opera tickets, guided tours
Get To:
U-Bahn: Karlsplatz
Opera house featuring shows by the Wien Philharmonic
Opernring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
4.7
10-150 (varies by show)
Mon-Sun: Varies by performance
World-class performances, guided tours
Vibe:
Lavish and Historic
Get To:
U-Bahn Station: Karlsplatz
Each season, the schedule features 350 performances of more than 60 different operas and ballets.
Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria
4.7
20
10AM to 12AM
Magnificent gardens, the Gloriette, and a beautiful landscape
Tip:
Guided tours, gardens, zoo entry
Get To:
U-Bahn: Schönbrunn
Historical summer palace with lavish rooms and large gardens
Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Wien, Austria
4.6
5
10AM to 12AM
The Catacombs and the Pummerin bell
Vibe:
Majestic, Spiritual
Tip:
Guided tours, climb the tower
Get To:
U-Bahn: Stephansplatz
Historical marriage venue of Mozart with rooftop views
Donauturmplatz 1, 1220 Wien, Austria
4.4
12
10AM to 12AM
The highest point in Vienna with breathtaking views
Tip:
Observation deck access, dining
Get To:
U-Bahn: Kaisermühlen/VIC
Tallest building with a revolving restaurant and views over the city
Must Visit:
Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera
Vienna hosts over 450 balls annually, making it the ball capital of the world. It’s also home to some of the best concert halls and opera houses in the world. The city’s royal heritage and refined atmosphere make it a top destination for lovers of music and history.
Places to Eat
Philharmoniker Str. 4, 1010 Wien, Austria
4.8
15-50
Mon-Sun: 08:00-22:00
Historic charm, world-renowned pastry
Vibe:
Elegant and Luxurious
Get To:
U-Bahn Station: Karlsplatz
Tip:
Sachertorte, Fine Dining
Art nouveau-style rooms with chandeliers and ornate furnishings feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars and iPod docks.
http://www.sacher.com/hotel-sacher-wien/Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Wien, Austria
4.8
10-30
Mon-Sun: 09:00-20:00
Historic ambiance, renowned pastries
Get To:
U-Bahn Station: Stephansplatz
Tip:
Sachertorte, Pastries
Graceful 1888 salon serving specialties such as cream cakes, scones & strudels, with shady terrace.
https://www.demel.com/Operngasse 7, 1010 Wien, Austria
4.6
10
10:30AM to 8PM
Famous for its connection to the Vienna Secession movement
Get To:
U-Bahn: Museumsquartier
Traditional Wien cafes serving cakes & pastries
http://www.cafemuseum.at/Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Wien, Austria
4.5
10
10AM to 12AM
A historic establishment with royal ties
Get To:
U-Bahn: Stephansplatz
Famous pastry shop serving brunch options and desserts
Rotenturmstraße 14, 1010 Wien, Austria
4.5
5
10:30AM to 8PM
Offers unique and seasonal flavors
Get To:
U-Bahn: Volkstheater
Best ice cream shops in Vienna
http://www.eis-greissler.at/Schubertring 5, 1010 Wien, Austria
4.4
35
6 to 11PM
Focus on local ingredients and sustainability
Vibe:
Contemporary, Upscale
Get To:
U-Bahn: Westbahnhof
Tip:
Steak dishes, wine pairings
Steakhouse serving food with fresh and locally sourced organic ingredients
Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien, Austria
4.4
12
9AM to 2AM
A focus on sustainability and health
Get To:
U-Bahn: Landstraße
Tip:
Seasonal dishes, salads
Top quality kebab, shawarma and döner places in Vienna
Albertgasse 49, 1080 Wien, Austria
4.3
15
4PM to 1AM
A unique dining experience with a creative menu
Get To:
U-Bahn: Landstraße
Tip:
Seasonal dishes, brunch
Laundromat turned into a brunch cafe with outdoir seating
Praterstraße 15, 1020 Wien, Austria
4.3
15
11:30AM to 7PM
A fusion of traditional and modern Japanese flavors
Get To:
U-Bahn: Pilgramgasse
Small and cosy Japanese restaurant serving fresh sushi in an outdoor terrace
Must Try:
Sachertorte, Wiener Schnitzel, Apfelstrudel, Kaiserschmarrn
Places to Drink
Augartenbrücke 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
4.9
10-25
Mon-Sun: 22:00-06:00
Waterfront location, great acoustics
Get To:
U-Bahn Station: Landstraße
Tip:
Cocktails, Dance Floor
Famous underground techno club near a canal with an outdoor area in Vienna
http://flex.at/Hamburgerstraße 18, 1050 Wien, Austria
4.8
25
10:30AM to 8PM
Live music on weekends, outdoor terrace
Vibe:
Elegant and Sophisticated
Get To:
U-Bahn Station: Stephansplatz
Hipster friendly nightclub with late night sessions and a guest courtyard
http://www.celeste.co.at/Baumgasse 80, 1030 Wien, Austria
4.7
10-30
Mon-Sun: 20:00-06:00
Large capacity, diverse lineup
Vibe:
Energetic and Diverse
Get To:
U-Bahn Station: Erdberg
Tip:
Concerts, Club Nights
Industrial type open air venue for local concerts, gigs and summertime cinema
http://arena.wien/U-Bahnbogen 37, 1080 Wien, Austria
4.6
5-15
Mon-Sun: 10:00-01:00
Known for its sound quality, friendly vibe
Vibe:
Intimate and Lively
Get To:
U-Bahn Station: Gumpendorferstraße
Modern bar playing glocal live DJs, bands and musicians with an upbeat atmosphere
Schönbrunner Str. 61, 1050 Wien, Austria
4.5
10-20
Mon-Sun: 18:00-02:00
Art-focused events, industrial design
Vibe:
Industrial and Creative
Get To:
U-Bahn Station: Gasometer
Hipster dive bar with eclectic furniture perfect for after work drinks in Vienna
http://www.werkzeugh.at/Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien, Austria
4.5
8-15
Mon-Sun: 18:00-02:00
Expert mixology, stylish decor
Get To:
U-Bahn Station: Stephansplatz
Venue serving around 500 cocktails, 1000 whiskeys & hundreds of rums, playing Rat Pack-style music.
Florianigasse 39, 1080 Wien, Austria
4.4
10-20
Mon-Sun: 22:00-06:00
Subterranean setting, unique atmosphere
Vibe:
Electric and Energetic
Get To:
U-Bahn Station: Karntnertor
Cafe-like venue with an outdoor area known for its comedy and jazz nights
http://www.tunnel-vienna-live.at/Margaretenstraße 22-24, 1040 Wien, Austria
4.3
30
5PM to 1AM
A blend of cinema and bar experience
Get To:
U-Bahn: Pilgramgasse
Indie cinema and bar serving ‘cocktails with a plot’ followed by live DJ sets
U-Bahnbögen 29-30, 1080 Wien, Austria
4.3
5-15
Mon-Sun: 16:00-02:00
Known for its dance parties, vibrant crowd
Vibe:
Lively and Energetic
Get To:
U-Bahn Station: Gumpendorferstraße
Sports bar and night club with the perfect atmosphere on the day of a football match
Music / Dance:
Classical, Waltz, Opera, Contemporary Viennese Music
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Vienna
“Vienna is famous for its exquisite standards, supported by the calm yet elegant lifestyle. Its rich musical history makes the city quite a pilgrimage point for classical music worshippers; It is truly Austria’s artistic, cultural, economic and political center in every sense.”
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Unseen Vienna
Classical music, palaces, and coffeehouses.
Vienna has a rich tradition of coffeehouse culture, with many establishments dating back centuries.
Vienna, the cultural capital of Europe, exudes elegance and history. Known for its imperial palaces such as the Hofburg and Schönbrunn, the city is steeped in classical music, particularly associated with composers like Mozart and Beethoven. Vienna’s coffeehouses have long been gathering spots for philosophers, artists, and writers, offering a cozy ambiance perfect for intellectual conversations. With its baroque architecture, grand museums, and coffee culture, Vienna offers a sophisticated European experience.
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Transportation
Excellent metro, trams
City Overview
Vienna is a city of imperial palaces, rich history, and vibrant arts. Known for its classical music heritage, stunning architecture, and café culture, it offers a unique blend of the old and new.
3 Day City Guide
- Day 1: Morning: Visit Schönbrunn Palace. Afternoon: Explore the historic city center and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Evening: Dinner at a traditional Viennese restaurant. - Day 2: Morning: Visit Belvedere Palace and its gardens. Afternoon: Explore the MuseumsQuartier. Evening: Attend a concert at the Vienna State Opera. - Day 3: Morning: Visit the Sigmund Freud Museum. Afternoon: Stroll along the Ringstrasse. Evening: Enjoy coffee and cake at a traditional café.
Current Trends
- Contemporary art: The art scene is thriving with numerous galleries showcasing local artists. - Culinary innovation: A new wave of modern Viennese cuisine is emerging, blending tradition with innovation. - Digital nomad scene: Increasingly popular with remote workers, leading to co-working spaces and community events.
Local Events Guide
- Vienna Festival (May): Celebrating performing arts with international performances. - Christmas Markets (December): Magical holiday markets throughout the city. - Donauinselfest (June): A free open-air festival on Danube Island featuring music and food.
Local Insider Tips
- Naschmarkt for local food and multicultural cuisine. - Neubau for trendy shops and street art. - Prater Park for outdoor activities and local events.
Sustainable Travel
- Public transportation: Vienna’s metro, trams, and buses are efficient and environmentally friendly. - Green initiatives: The city promotes recycling and sustainable urban development. - Parks and gardens: Vienna has numerous parks like Stadtpark and Schönbrunn Gardens.
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