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Vienna

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Vienna is the capital of Austria and its largest city. Art and culture are embeddedin the soul of Vienna: imperial splendour, world-class museums, opera andclassical music heritage but also a unique Modernist legacy and a cosmopolitanflair.

Walk down the parks- and grand palace-lined Ringstrasse, experience thecenturies-old cafe tradition and admire the astonishing architecture of a buzzingmodern capital filled with history.

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Museum of Fine Arts Vienna...Emperor Franz Joseph has theVienna Museum of Fine Artsbuilt for the imperi...Schönbrunn PalaceA visit to Vienna’s most famouspalace is a must for art lovers.The Baroq...St. Stephen’s CathedralThe religious and geographicalcenter of Vienna is St. Stephen'sCathedral. ...Museums QuartierVienna’s Museums Quartier(MQ) is one of the largestcultural districts in t...The Prater & Giant Ferris ...Vienna Prater is a large publicpark, a place of nostalgic dreamsfor some a...

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THE CITY

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Vienna is located on the Danube, just at the center of Europe and near the north-easternextension of the Alps, largely surrounded by theVienna Woods.The city is world-famous for its magnicent imperial heritage, with the Schönbrunn Palace,the Belvedere and the Imperial Palace. The cityis also appreciated around the world for itstop-notch music and cultural oer with manyrenown concert halls, museums and institutions –from the large Musikverein Hall to theprestigious Museum of Fine Arts and the ViennaState Opera.And let’s not forget that Vienna is considered one of the world's most liveable cities and hasbeen awarded this distinction for eighth times ina row, conrming the city status as a metropolisfor bon vivants and art lovers, oering its guestsan abundance of unique attractions at any timeof the year.

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Vienna is old, Vienna is new – and so varied: from the magnicent Baroque buildings and ArtNouveau masterpieces to the latest architectureachievements, Vienna is a city of beauty and artfar beyond its imperial legacy: the city drawstourists with its dynamic mix of animperial-nostalgic air and an extremely creativecultural scene.

Museum of Fine Arts Vienna (KHM)

Emperor Franz Josephhas the Vienna Museumof Fine Arts built for theimperial collection: itstreasures earned it thetitle of one of the most

important museums in the world. Objects from ve centuries – from ancient Egypt and ancientGreece to the end of the 18th century – areshowcased here, beside an extraordinary artgallery with paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt,Raphael, Vermeer, Velázquez, Titian, Dürer andthe largest Bruegel collection in the world.Gustav Klimt, in collaboration with his brother Ernst and Franz Matsch, created a series ofpaintings housed in the magnicent staircaselocated twelve meters above the museum’slobby. A cafe can be found in the spectaculardomed hall.

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Photo: Fotograe-Kuhlmann/Shutterstock.comAddress: Maria-Theresien-PlatzPublic Transport: Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater); Tram:D, 1, 2 (Volkstheater); Bus: 2A and 57AOpening hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursday:10:00 - 21:00. June-August open daily.Phone: +43 1 525 240Internet: www.khm.at/enEmail: [email protected] Info: Admission till half an hour before closing time

Schönbrunn Palace

A visit to Vienna’s mostfamous palace is a mustfor art lovers. TheBaroque buildingstructures have beenpreserved with “Viennese

Charm" and hosts the 1,441 rooms that were once inhabited by the imperial family – 40 ofwhich you can still admire during the guidedtours today.Explore the architectural treasures of the Palace Gardens, such as the Palm House and the theoldest zoo in the world, built in 1752 by EmperorFranz I.

Photo: saiko3p/Shutterstock.comAddress: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47Public Transport: Underground: U4 (Schönbrunn)Opening hours: Daily: 08:30 - 17.30. From 1 July to 31August: 08:30 - 18:30Phone: +43 1 811 130Internet: www.schoenbrunn.at/enEmail: [email protected]

St. Stephen’s Cathedral

The religious andgeographical center ofVienna is St. Stephen'sCathedral. The mostprominent Gothicmasterpiece of the city,

with its stunning tiled roof and stone interiors,

actually retains many artworks from dierentperiods as the Romanic towers, the Baroquealtar or the Renaissance decorations.When the Pummerin – the largest bell in Austria – rings on New Year’s Eve, it is even broadcaston TV.

Photo: Agatha Kadar/Shutterstock.comAddress: Stephansplatz 3Public Transport: Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz)Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 06:00 - 22:00, Sunday &holidays: 07:00 - 22:00Phone: +43 1 5155 230 54Internet: www.stephanskirche.atEmail: [email protected]

Museums Quartier

Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier (MQ) is one ofthe largest culturaldistricts in the world. Atthe edge of the Old City,in the former imperial

stables, it unites facilities highlighting dierent elds of art with restaurants, coeehouses andshops in an area of 60,000 square meters with acombination of Baroque buildings and modernarchitecture. This has created a colorful anddiverse local scene against the backdrop ofsignicant museums and collections.

Photo: mRGB/Shutterstock.comAddress: Museumsplatz 1Public Transport: Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater orMuseumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49(Volkstheater)Phone: +43 1 5235 881Internet: www.mqw.at/enEmail: [email protected]


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The Prater & Giant Ferris WheelVienna Prater is a largepublic park, a place ofnostalgic dreams forsome and an oasis ofgreenery for almosteveryone – it is the home

of the popular amusement park and the location of the Giant Ferris Wheel, one of Vienna’s mostfamous symbols. The Prater is open from Marchto October, but the Giant Ferris Wheel and a fewother attractions are open year-round.

Photo: creativemark/Shutterstock.comAddress: PraterPublic Transport: Underground: U1, U2 (Praterstern)Phone: +43 1 7280 516Internet: www.prater.atEmail: [email protected]

UNIQUE SPOTS

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Besides the many sights sought-after by tourist, Vienna has something more to oer: there aremany hidden gems in the city that often providea deeper understanding of its history and a realinsight into its current daily life. Here are a fewtips to check out for a o-the-beaten-track trip toVienna.

Campus of Vienna University of Economicsand Business Administration

The new campus of theVienna University ofEconomics and BusinessAdministration is animpressive architecturalachievement which ha

soon turned into a landmark of the area nearby the Prater.Conceived and designed by internationally acclaimed architects,this futuristic and yetsustainable complex of innovative buildings is amust-see for architecture lovers.Guided tours are also available.

Photo: Boehringer Friedrich/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Welthandelsplatz 1Public Transport: Underground: U2 (Krieau or Messe Prater)Phone: +43 1 3133 60Internet: www.wu.ac.at/en

Augarten

Augarten are amazingBaroque gardens werevisitors can marvel atlavish ower landscapesand walk through anextensive area

criss-crossed by shady avenues and lined with chestnuts, elms, lindens, ashes and maples.Amongst other things, the Augarten is home tothe Vienna Boys’ Choir in the Augartenpalais.With some luck, the Boys’ Choir can also beheard rehearsing here.

Photo: Agatha Kadar/Shutterstock.comAddress: Obere Augartenstraße 1Public Transport: Underground: U2 (Taborstraße)Opening hours: Changing according to the season, generallyfrom early morning until dusk.Phone: +43 1 8135 9500Internet: www.bundesgaerten.at


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Zeinlhofergasse

Crossing the Margaretendistrict, Zeinlhofergassecan boasts a reputationas the most beautiful lanein Vienna. The historichouses with their

wonderfully decorated front gardens make for anidyllic streetscape.

Photo: Ricardalovesmonuments/WikimediaCommons.com (image cropped)Address: Zeinlhofergasse, MargaretenPublic Transport: Underground: U4 (Kettenbrückengasse orPilgramgasse)

Jewish Cemetery

The Jewish Cemetery inRossau is the oldestcemetery in Vienna, withan history reacheing backto the middle of the 16thcentury. It is currently

possible to view around 350 maintained grave monuments in the cemetery, with someheadstones dating back up to 500 years. Thecemetery is located in the inner courtyard of theRossau Retirement Home.

Photo: Stuart73 (stuart watt)/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Seegasse 9Public Transport: Tram: D (Seegasse)Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 07:00 - 15:00More Info: Access via Rossau Retirement Home

Street Art along Danube CanalThe embankment walls ofthe Danube Canal form asingle, giant canvas. Thearea is open to graitiartists who have turnedthe concrete walls into

their very own art gallery in Vienna. From generic scribbles to political messages andintricate artworks: stroll along the banks andexplore this tangible example of Viennesecultural life. For the most interesting works,walk down the track between Schwedenplatz andSchottenring.

Photo: Gerwin Sturm/Flickr.com (image cropped)Address: DonaukanalPublic Transport: Underground: U1, U4 (Schwedenplatz);Tram: 1, 2 (Schwedenplatz)

Brotfabrik

This former bread factoryturned into contemporaryart gallery andphotography exhibitionhall is a must for any artlover. Studios, galleries

and showrooms have settled around the inner courtyards, creating a real cultural melting potaround the impressive industrial building.The cafe, Magdas Kantine, is run as a social business, employing refugees and long-termunemployed people

Photo: Thomas Ledl/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Absberggasse 27Public Transport: Tram: 6 (Absberggasse)Phone: +43 1 9823 939Internet: www.brotfabrik.wien/enEmail: [email protected]


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Sightseeing by boatIf you want to sightseethe city from anotherperspective, there aremany options to exploreVienna from the waters ofthe Danube river. DDSG

Blue Danube oers several excursion trips all year round, from classic city cruise to themedtrips.Twin City Liner shuttle service take you from Vienna to Bratislava in only 75 minutes, whilethe National Park boat takes you directly into thewilderness of the Donau-Auen Nationl Park.It is also possible to rent a boat on the Old Danube on warm summer’s days and explore thecity in private.

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Vienna Woods

Spreading on the westernside of the capital andcomprising seven of itsdistricts Vienna Woodsare considered the greenlung of Vienna. Easily

reached with public transportation and perfect for a daily excursion, the area encompass greathiking trails, old castles and monasteries, a richfauna and plenty of picturesque vineyardvillages.Whether you decide to explore the area with one of the guided tours or by yourself, make sure notto miss the exquisite regional gastronomy andthe overwhelming views over the city and thelast foothills of the Alps.

Photo: dinkaspell/Shutterstock.comAddress: WienerwaldPhone: +43 2233 541 87

Internet: www.bpww.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Horse Carriage Ride

A ride in a carriage pulledby horses is a highlight ofa trip to Vienna for manytourists. Today it is hardto imagine the cityscapewithout the Viennese

horse-drawn carriages. A tour in a horse-drawn carriage provides a very cozy way to explore thebeauty of Vienna.Carriage ranks can be found at Stephansplatz, Michaelerplatz, Heldenplatz, Albertinaplatz,Petersplatz and outside the Burgtheater.

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Spittelberg

Vienna’s Spittelberg islocated right next to theMuseumsQuartier.Outside of the classictouristy beaten track,with its narrow lanes and

relaxed atmosphere mainly attracts young, bohemian locals and students.Among the arts and crafts stores and independent shops, this charmingneighbourhood has developed livelyentertainment scene with numerous restaurants,cafés and bars famous for their leafy courtyardsand Biedermeier-style building.Spittelberg Village's Christmas market during Advent is considered one of the best in town:always busy, it's an ideal place to end an eveningin an atmospheric setting.

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Freihausviertel

Lively, aordable andwith a vibrantatmosphere, Freihaus isby many considered thetrendiest district inVienna. Stretching south

of Naschmarkt and Karlsplatz, this eclectic neighbourhood is famous for its creative scene,full of entertainments and hip hang outs.Amidst design shops and modern galleries refreshments can be enjoyed in any of theexciting cafes or restaurants, while night-owlscan nd in Freihaus plenty of trendy meetingplace. The most popular streets are Operngasseand Schleifmühlgasse.

Photo: Jacob Lund/Shutterstock.comAddress: MargaretenstraßePublic Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz), U4(Kettenbrückengasse)

Bitzinger Hot Dog Stand

The Bitzinger sausagestand at Albertinaplatz isallegedly considered thebest würstelstand inVienna, which is why youshould denitely paid a

visit for a snack or cheap meal when staying in the city. There is usually a queue as this is one ofthe most famous sausage venues in the city.Besides the classic Bratwurst and Currywurstthey also sell some other specialties like thecheese-lled sausage.Bitzinger has also another stand at Prater.

Photo: Johann Werfring/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: AlbertinaplatzPublic Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 1, 2 (Oper - Opernring)

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 08:00 - 04:00Phone: +43 6648 8622 428Internet: www.bitzinger-wien.atEmail: [email protected]

Austrian Film Museum

The Film Museum in theAlbertina is a must inVienna for every lmenthusiast, serving as acinematheque and anarchive for a collection

ranging from the origins of lm history to the present days.National and international lms are screen all year round, with changing retrospectives andindividual presentations oered to the public.The Film Museum also boasts the widestcollection of lm literature in the country, as wellas a selection of cinema-related photos, postersand periodicals.

Photo: Sabine Eppendorfer-Ockler/WikimediaCommon (imagecropped)Address: Augustinerstraße 1Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 1, 2 (Oper - Opernring)Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 10:00 - 18.00, Friday:10:00 - 13:00Phone: +43 1 5337 054Internet: www.lmmuseum.at/en_1Email: [email protected]

Steinhof Church

Also known as St.Leopold's Church, this ArtNouveau masterpiece byOtto Wagnercharacterizes Vienna’sarchitectural cityscape

and is recognize as the rst example of a Modernist church in Europe. Distinctivecomponents of Art Nouveau style were the


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ornaments that are here especially visible on thedome of the church and on the altar.

Photo: Roman Plesky/Shutterstock.comAddress: Baumgartner Höhe 1Public Transport: Tram: 49, 52 (Baumgarten)Opening hours: Saturday: 16:00 - 17:00, Sunday: 12:00 -16:00. Tours: Saturday at 15:00 & Sunday at 16:00Phone: +43 9106 011 007Email: [email protected] Info: Mass on Sunday 09:30

Yellow Fog Lights Installation

In the 1st district, marvelat a breathtaking lightinstallation by the artistOlafur Eliasson on thefaçade of the Verbundheadquarters. The

suggestive artwork can be seen on permanent display in Vienna every day at dusk, when 32uorescent lamps cast light on the articial fogclimbing up the side of the building andspreading over the pavement.

Photo: Geolina/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Am Hof 6aPublic Transport: Underground: U3 (Herrengasse)Opening hours: Every day at dusk, for one hourPhone: +43 5031 3500 44Email: [email protected]

Therme Wien

In the south of Vienna isTherme Wien, the biggestthermal spa facility inAustria. Relax and bepampered by 26 betweenindoor and outdoor pools,

24 sauna and steam cabins, 2,500 loungers and a6,000 m² health area.Only a 30-minute metro or tram ride from the city center, it's a good option for a relaxing breakfrom sightseeing.

Photo: nd30007/Shutterstock.comAddress: Kurbadstraße 14Public Transport: Underground: U1 (Oberlaa); Tram: 67(Kurzentrum Oberlaa)Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 09:00 - 22:00, Sunday &Holidays: 08:00 - 22:00Phone: +43 1 6800 996 00Internet: www.thermewien.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Gartenbaukino

The Gartenbaukino withits impressively largescreen is one of the lastremaining singleauditorium cinemas inVienna. The cinema is the

central performance venue of the Viennale, the successful international lm festival held inVienna every year. Night screenings, premieresand many other spectacular events are also heldhere.

Photo: Manfred Werner/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Parkring 12Public Transport: Underground: U4 (Stadtpark), U3(Stubentor); Tram: 2 (Weihburggasse or Stubentor)Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 16:00 - 22:00Phone: +43 1 5122 354Internet: www.gartenbaukino.atEmail: [email protected]


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DO & SEE

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Vienna has over 100 museums and countless examples of great architecture in harmonybetween old and new design. When you've gotenough sightseeing for the day, rest in one of the280 parks and gardens scattered around thecity.

St. Stephen’s Cathedral

The religious andgeographical center ofVienna is St. Stephen'sCathedral. The mostprominent Gothicmasterpiece of the city,

with its stunning tiled roof and stone interiors, actually retains many artworks from dierentperiods as the Romanic towers, the Baroquealtar or the Renaissance decorations.When the Pummerin – the largest bell in Austria – rings on New Year’s Eve, it is even broadcaston TV.

Photo: Agatha Kadar/Shutterstock.comAddress: Stephansplatz 3, district 1Public Transport: Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz)Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 6:00 - 22:00, Sunday andpublic holidays: 7:00 - 22:00Phone: +43 51552 - 3054Internet: www.stephanskirche.atEmail: [email protected]

SecessionFeaturing a golden domedecorated with laurels,this Art Nouveauexhibition building wasconstructed in 1897/98 byJoseph Maria Olbriach, a

student of Otto Wagner, and is one of the most famous structures in Vienna. The BeethovenFrieze created by Gustav Klimt in 1902 is onpermanent display on the lower level. Changingexhibitions featuring contemporary art are heldon the entrance level.

Photo: Kiev.Victor/Shutterstock.comAddress: Friedrichstraße 12Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz)Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00Phone: +43 1 5875 307Internet: www.secession.at/enEmail: [email protected] Info: Guided tours: Saturdays at 11:00 in English and at14:00 in German

Belvedere Palace

With its magnicentgardens, this formerresidence of PrinceEugen von Savoyen is oneof the most beautifulBaroque ensembles in the

world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Upper Belvedere houses the world’s largest collection of paintings by Klimt, including the ArtNouveau icons “The Kiss” and “Judith.” It alsocontains masterpieces by Schiele, Kokoschka,Waldmüller, Renoir, Monet and Van Gogh as wellas important collections of works from the 19thand 20th centuries, the Baroque and the MiddleAges. Top-quality special exhibitions are put onin the Lower Belvedere and Orangery.The exquisite Baroque garden between the two palaces oers an extraordinary view of Vienna.


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Photo: canadastock/Shutterstock.comAddress: Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27Public Transport: Tram: D, O, 18 (Quartier Belvedere), D(Schloss Belvedere), Bus: 13A, 69A (Hauptbahnhof)Opening hours: Upper Belvedere: 09:00 - 18:00 daily, Friday:09:00 - 21:00; Lower Belvedere and Orangery: 10:00 - 18:00daily, Friday: 10:0 - 21:00Phone: +43 1 7955 70Internet: www.belvedere.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Hofburg Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace wasthe residence of theHabsburg emperor until1918. From the 13thcentury until just beforethe end of the monarchy,

the area was tted out in imperial splendor with its present-day size. The original gothic buildingaround today’s Schweizerhof was extended on acontinuous basis, resulting in an extensivebuilding complex formed of dierent sections,which contributes an essential character to theappearance of Vienna's Old City. Europe’slargest imperial cultural complex today housesmore than two dozen collections of internationalstanding, including the Austrian NationalLibrary, the Imperial Treasury, the ImperialApartments and the Sisi Museum, as well as theSpanish Riding School.

Photo: TTstudio/Shutterstock.comAddress: Hofburg, MichaelerkuppePublic Transport: Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz), U3(Herrengasse), U2, U3 (Volkstheater); Bus 48A(Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring), 57A (Burgring); Tram: D, 1, 2(Burgring)Opening hours: September-June: 09:00 - 17:30 daily,July-August: 09:00 - 18:00 dailyPhone: +43 1 5337 570Internet: www.hofburg-wien.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Museums QuartierVienna’s MuseumsQuartier (MQ) is one ofthe ten largest culturaldistricts in the world. Atthe edge of the Old City,in the former imperial

stables, it unites facilities highlighting dierent elds of art with restaurants, coeehouses andshops in an area of 60,000 square meters with acombination of Baroque buildings and modernarchitecture. This has created a colorful anddiverse local scene against the backdrop ofsignicant museums and collections.

Photo: mRGB/Shutterstock.comAddress: Museumsplatz 1, district 7Public Transport: Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater orMuseumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49(Volkstheater)Phone: +43 1 523 58 81Internet: www.mqw.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Spanish Riding School

Founded in 1572, theSpanish Riding Schoolhas put on performancesin the Baroque WinterRiding School since 1735.These shows represent

the highest form of equestrian art: the Spanish Riding School in Vienna is the only institution inthe world in which the classic equestrian art hasbeen preserved and practiced unchanged sincethe Renaissance. At the gala shows, visitors canenjoy unique presentations by the Lipizzanerhorses in the most beautiful riding hall in theworld. The morning session oers an insight intothe years of training that the riders and theirLipizzaners go through.

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Address: Michaelerplatz 1Public Transport: Underground: U1 (Karlsplatz orStephansplatz), U2, U4 (Karlsplatz), U3 (Herrengasse); Bus:2A and 3A (Michaelerplatz); Tram: 1, 2, D (Kärntner Ring,Oper or Burgring), 62 (Kärntner Ring)Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 09:00 - 16:00, Friday ifthere is an evening performance: 09:00-19:00Phone: +43 1 5339 031Internet: www.srs.at/enEmail: [email protected] Info: Entrance and cash desk at Josefsplatz

Kunst Haus Wien

FriedensreichHundertwasser createdthe Kunst Haus Wien withcolorful tiles, tilted walls,uneven oors andirregular shapes often

overgrown with rampant green: this was how theartist not only added new momentum toVienna’s architecture but also established anexhibition center that shows Hundertwasser’sworks along with changing exhibitions ofexciting contemporary art.The ground oor also contains a cafe and a shop.

Photo: Gabor Kovacs Photography/Shutterstock.comAddress: Untere Weißgerberstraße 13Public Transport: Underground: U1, U4 (Schwedenplatz),continue on tram 1 (direction: "Prater Hauptallee") toRadetzkyplatz or U3, U4 (Landstrasse/Wien Mitte), continueon tram O (direction: "Praterstern") to RadetzkyplatzOpening hours: Daily: 10:00 - 18:00Phone: +43 1 7120 491Internet: www.kunsthauswien.com/enEmail: [email protected]

Leopold Museum

With its 41 paintings and188 works on paper, theLeopold Museum inVienna’sMuseumsQuartier has theworld’s largest and most

signicant collection of works by Egon Schiele. The comprehensive collection “Vienna 1900 andArt Nouveau” is another highlight of the LeopoldMuseum. The paintings by Schiele’s mentor andfriend Gustav Klimt are especially noteworthy. Aprogram of special exhibitions also presentslarge-scale shows of work by internationallyfamous artists. The oer is rounded o by awell-curated museum shop and a cafe with apatio overlooking the main courtyard of theMuseumsQuartier.

Photo: Leopold Museum Wien / Foto: Julia SpickerAddress: Museumsplatz 1Public Transport: Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater orMuseumsquartier); Tram: 1, 2, D (Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring)Opening hours: Daily: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursday: 10:00 - 21:00.June-August: open dailyPhone: +43 1 5257 00Internet: www.leopoldmuseum.org/enEmail: [email protected]

Karlskirche

A striking sacred buildingwith a large cupola andtwo giants twin columnsstanding at its sides, thischurch is the last greatwork of Baroque city

architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. Karlskirche is a European Baroque masterpiece, with symbolic design and use of classicalarchitectural elements. Take the elevator to thedome for a close-up of the frescoes-decoratedinteriors.

Photo: photo.ua/Shutterstock.comAddress: Kreuzherrengasse 1Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz)Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00, Sunday &Holidays: 12:00 - 19:00Internet: www.karlskirche.atEmail: [email protected]


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Albertina

Albertina, Habsburg’senormous collection ofgraphic arts, housesworks by Dürer andRubens along withmasterpieces by Schiele,

Cézanne, Klimt, Kokoschka, Picasso and Rauschenberg.The show “Masterworks of Modernism: The Batliner Collection” illustrates the progressionfrom Monet and Picasso to Gerhard Richter andGeorg Baselitz and presents highlights from thelast 130 years of art history.Albertina also has a collection of architectural works and photos (including Helmut Newton andLisette Model among others), which are ondisplay in special exhibitions.

Photo: Philip Lange/Shutterstock.comAddress: Albertinaplatz 1Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 1, 2, D, 62, 65 (Staatsoper/Kärntner Ring); Bus: 3A(Albertina)Opening hours: Daily: 10:00 - 18:00, Wednesday & Friday:10:00 - 21:00Phone: +43 1 5348 30Internet: www.albertina.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Mumok - Museum of Modern Art LudwigFoundation Vienna

This huge basalt stonebuilding makes visitorsexperience art from the20th century to thepresent days via changingexhibits of everything

from classic modern art to the essential artistic genres of the 1960s and 1970s, right up tocontemporary artworks from the worlds of lm,photography and video.Since 2011, a cinema designed by the artist

Heimo Zobernig has also been housed, focusingon the relationship between visual arts and lm.

Photo: Gryindor/Wikimedia commons.com (image cropped)Address: Museumsplatz 1Public Transport: Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater), U2(Museumsquartier); Bus: 48A and 2A; Tram: 49Opening hours: Monday: 14:00 - 19:00, Tuesday-Sunday:10:00 - 19:00, Thursday: 10:00 - 21:00Phone: +43 1 5250 00Internet: www.mumok.at/enEmail: [email protected]

The Prater & Giant Ferris Wheel

Vienna Prater is a largepublic park, a place ofnostalgic dreams forsome and an oasis ofgreenery for almosteveryone – it is the home

of the popular amusement park and the location of the Giant Ferris Wheel, one of Vienna’s mostfamous symbols. The Prater is open from Marchto October, but the Giant Ferris Wheel and a fewother attractions are open year-round.

Photo: creativemark/Shutterstock.comAddress: Prater, District 2Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2 (Praterstern)Phone: +43 1 7280516Internet: www.prater.atEmail: [email protected]

Schönbrunn Palace

A visit to Vienna’s mostfamous palace is a mustfor art lovers. TheBaroque buildingstructures have beenpreserved with “Viennese

Charm" and hosts the 1,441 rooms that were once inhabited by the imperial family – 40 ofwhich you can still admire during the guidedtours today.


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Explore the architectural treasures of the Palace Gardens, such as the Palm House and the theoldest zoo in the world, built in 1752 by EmperorFranz I.

Photo: saiko3p/Shutterstock.comAddress: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47Public Transport: Underground: U4 (Schönbrunn)Opening hours: Daily: 08:30 - 17:30. From 1 July to 31August: 08:30 - 18.30Phone: +43 1 8111 30Internet: www.schoenbrunn.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Museum of Natural History

Two twining museumbuildings were erectedduring the construction ofVienna's Ringstrasse asmonuments to theimperial collections: the

Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of NaturalHistory.Embark on a journey through the breathtaking diversity of the natural world: from insects toprecious stones and minerals to ying dinosaurs,you will experience fascinating insights into thehistory of our planet at this museum near theImperial Palace. Numerous stued specimens ofextinct species make this an invaluablecollection. From the rooftop, where guided toursare oered regularly, you have the best viewover Vienna's Inner City and the Ringstrasse.

Photo: canadastock/Shutterstock.comAddress: Maria-Theresien-PlatzPublic Transport: Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater)Tram:1, 2, 46, 49, 71; Bus: 48AOpening hours: Thursday- Monday: 09:00 - 18:30,Wednesday: 09:00 - 21:00, Tuesday: closedPhone: + 43 1 5217 70Internet: www.nhm-wien.ac.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Vienna State Opera

The Vienna State Opera isone of the mostdistinguished operahouses in the world. Themagnicent building onRingstrasse was

constructed between 1861 and 1869 by August Siccardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll asHofoperntheater (Court Opera).You can catch a glimpse of what goes on backstage and admire the architecturalmagnicence of this neo-Renaissancemasterpiece with one of the 40-minute guidedtours .

Photo: stefano carniccio/Shutterstock.comAddress: Opernring 2Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 1, 2, 62, D (Oper)Phone: +43 1 5144 422 50Internet: www.wiener-staatsoper.at

MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts

The MAK AustrianMuseum of Applied Artsis unique in its ability torepresent the history andsignicance of the WienerWerkstätte. The archive,

which was donated to the MAK in 1955 by its lastowner, Alfred Hofmann, comprises, amongothers, about 16,000 design drawings and about20,000 fabric samples.One of the highlights of the MAK’s collection is Gustav Klimt’s nine-part working drawings forthe mosaic frieze in the dining room of the PalaisStoclet in Brussels. After a restoration processthat took several years, this has again been onpermanent display in the MAK since 2012.

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Address: Stubenring 5Public Transport: Underground: U3 (Stubentor), U4(Landstraße); Tram: 2 (Stubentor); Bus: 1A and74AStubentorOpening hours: Tuesday: 10:00 - 22:00, Wednesday-Sunday:10:00 - 18:00. Monday closedPhone: +43 1 7113 60Internet: www.mak.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Kunsthalle

Kunsthalle displaysinternationalcontemporary art.Located in theMuseumsQuartier, itpresents exhibitions

focused primarily on photography, video, lm, installation and new media. Themed exhibitsconvey developments and relationships from themodern era up to today’s art scene. KunsthalleWien calls itself the exible and experimentaloutdoor exhibition site.There is also a cafe with a huge terrace, inviting visitors to stay a while after enjoying the art ondisplay.

Photo: David Koester/Wikimedia Commons.com (image cropped)Address: Museumsplatz 1Public Transport: Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater orMuseumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49(Volkstheater)Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 11:00 - 19:00, Thursday:11:00 - 21:00Phone: +43 1 5218 90Internet: www.kunsthallewien.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Danube TowerThe Danube Tower oersan unforgettable view ofVienna’s Danubelandscape, the Old Cityand the Vienna Woodsfrom a height of 170

meters. The two express elevators take visitors to the viewing terrace and the two revolvingcafe/restaurants in just 35 seconds. The DanubeTower was built in 1964 for the ViennaInternational Garden Festival, which isremembered today in the Danube Park. Largemeadows, extensive jogging paths, children’splay areas and owerbeds oer a relaxing spacefor visitors.

Photo: Toni Genes/Shutterstock.comAddress: Donauturmstraße 8Public Transport: Underground: U1 Kaisermühlen (VIC)Opening hours: Daily: 10:00 - 24:00, last drive-up at 11:30Phone: +43 1 2633 572Internet: www.donauturm.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Museum of Fine Arts Vienna (KHM)

Emperor Franz Josephconstructed the ViennaMuseum of Fine Arts forthe imperial collectionsand with its treasures itnow ranks as one of the

most important museums in the world. Objects from ve centuries – from ancient Egypt andancient Greece to the end of the 18th century –are showcased here, beside an extraordinary artgallery with paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt,Raphael, Vermeer, Velázquez, Titian, Dürer andthe largest Bruegel collection in theworld.Gustav Klimt, in collaboration with hisbrother Ernst and Franz Matsch, created a seriesof paintings housed in the magnicent staircase


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located twelve meters above the museum’slobby. A cafe can be found in the spectaculardomed hall.

Photo: Fotograe-Kuhlmann/Shutterstock.comAddress: Maria-Theresien-PlatzPublic Transport: Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater); Tram:D, 1, 2 (Volkstheater); Bus: 2A and 57AOpening hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursday:10:00 - 21:00. June-August open daily.Phone: +43 1 5252 40Internet: www.khm.at/enEmail: [email protected] Info: Admission util half an hour before closing time

House of the Sea

Schools of yellow, red andblue sh, green mambasand sharks: over 10,000animals from everycontinent live in theaquariums, terrariums

and in the 20-meter-high tropical house with a waterfall, a suspension bridge and mangrovelandscape.The tropical house and Krokipark (crocodile park) also include free-ying birds as well asmonkeys and crocodiles roaming freely. Theterrarium houses poisonous and giant snakes,lizards, leaf-cutting ants and tarantulas.The House of the Sea is located in one of Vienna’s monumental anti-aircraft towers andhouses hammerhead sharks.The cafe on the 11th oor provides visitors with a breathtaking view of Vienna.

Photo: Isiwal/WikimediaCommons.com (image cropped)Address: Fritz-Grünbaum-Platz 1Public Transport: Underground: U3 (Neubaugasse); Bus:13A, 14A, 57A (Haus des Meeres)Opening hours: Daily: 09:00 - 18:00, Thursday: 09:00 - 21:00Phone: +43 1 5871 417Internet: www.haus-des-meeres.atEmail: [email protected]

More Info: Admission until half an hour before closing time

Imperial Treasury

The medieval part of theImperial Palace, theSchweizerhof, containsthe unique treasures ofthe Habsburgs, includingthe Austrian imperial

crown and the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire.Further highlights include the treasure of the Order of the Golden Fleece and the collections ofthe invaluable Burgundian treasures from the15th century. Jewels belonging to the Habsburgempresses and pieces of the original jewelrybelonging to Empress Elisabeth can also be seenhere. You can also discover legendary treasuressuch as the Holy Lance of the 8th century, thelargest cut emerald in the world and the horn ofthe fantastical unicorn.

Photo: Bede735c/WikimediaCommons.com (image cropped)Address: Hofburg, SchweizerhofOpening hours: Daily: 09:00 - 17:30. Closed on TuesdayPhone: +43 1 5252 40Internet: www.kaiserliche-schatzkammer.at/enEmail: [email protected] Info: Admission until half an hour before closing time

Concert Halls

Vienna’s classical concertrepertoire is dominatedby two great concerthalls: Vienna Musikvereinand Vienna Konzerthaus.Millions of music fans

around the world consider the Musikverein to be one of the most traditional concert houses,paying host to artists of the very highest caliber.From its Golden Hall, the annual New Year'sConcert of the Vienna Philharmonic is broadcast


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to the world on television.Another focal point of cultural life is the Wiener Konzerthaus in the atmospheric Art Nouveaustyle. Its musical bandwidth encompasses notonly the classical repertoire, but also rangesfrom the Middle Age, Renaissance and Baroquemusic to Jazz, World and the progressive tones ofthe present day.

Photo: Tamas/Flickr.com (image cropped)Address: Musikverein: Musikvereinsplatz 1 / ViennaKonzerthaus: Lothringerstraße 20Opening hours: Musikverein: Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 20:00,Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00 / Vienna Konzerthaus: Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 19:45, Saturday: 10:00 -14:00Phone: Musikverein: +43 1 5058 190, Vienna Konzerthaus:+43 1 2420 02Internet: www.musikverein.at / www.konzerthaus.atEmail: [email protected] / [email protected]

House of Music

The House of Music is amulti-media world ofexperience.Experimentation is calledfor here: visitors paintsounds with their ngers

and direct the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The acoustic journey ranges from pre-natalhearing experiences to the development of thehuman ear and the rst musical instrumentsright through to the sounds of the Cosmos.Geniuses such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart andJohann Strauss are presented with originalmusic scores, programs, costumes and personalitems. On the top oor of the Sound Museum, theRestaurant Huth oers ne Austrian cuisinewith a wonderful view over the rooftops ofVienna.

Photo: Marina Ivkic/WikimediaCommons.com (image cropped)Address: Seilerstätte 30Public Transport: Underground: U1 (Karlsplatz or

Stephansplatz), U2, U4 (Karlsplatz), U3 (Stephansplatz);Tram: 2, D and J (Oper)Opening hours: Daily: 10:00 - 22:00Phone: +43 1 5134 850Internet: www.hausdermusik.com/enEmail: [email protected]

Central Cemetery

The second largestcemetery in Europe ishome to graves ofnumerous personas,including composersBeethoven, Strauss,

Mozart and Salieri. The multi-denominational cemetery represents a unique park landscape,hosting a Funeral Museum, monumental tombsof honor and an Art Nouveau cemetery churchLueger Kirche.

Photo: Jule_Berlin/Shutterstock.comAddress: Main gate: Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234Public Transport: Tram: 6, 71 (Zentralfriedhof)Opening hours: November-February: 08:00 - 17:00, March &October: 07:00 - 18:00, April-September: 07:00 - 19:00Internet: www.friedhoefewien.at/en

Vienna Boys' Choir

Vienna Boys' Choir is aworld-famous choir of boysopranos and altos. InVienna, they regularlyappear in the Chapel ofthe Imperial Palace and

in their own new concert hall "MuTh” which was opened in 2012 and is located in the Augarten.The hall is used as a rehearsal and performancevenue for the Vienna Boys' Choir and as a centerfor music and theater for other children andyoung people. Collaborations are planned withestablished festivals, the Konzerthaus, theVienna State Opera and Theater an der Wien.


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Photo: Li Sun/WikimediaCommons.com (image cropped)Address: Obere Augartenstraße 1cPhone: +43 1 3478 080Internet: www.wienersaengerknaben.at/en, www.muth.at/enEmail: [email protected]

DINING

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The Viennese still like to celebrate the good old days on a daily basis, for example with a heartyKaisersemmel, traditional Viennes bread, orwhen enjoying a Kaiserschmarrn, Austrianchopped pancakes dusted with powdered sugar.Vienna is also the only metropolis in the world that grows a signicant enough amount of winewithin city limits, so prepare to nd plenty ofgood local wines to match your Viennesedinners.

Palmenhaus

Where Vienna’s imperialcharm meets the latesttrends. The attractive ArtNouveau building oersgood cuisine, greatcocktails and has become

an institution for locals and visitors alike.The terrace looks directly onto the Burggarten and tables there are in high demand when theweather is good. Inside the former greenhouse,guests dine in real style amongst exotic plantsand relax over a good glass of wine or a necocktail.

Photo: trabantos/Shutterstock.comAddress: Burggarten 1Public Transport: Underground: U1 (Karlsplatz orStephansplatz), U2 (Museumsquartier, Volkstheater orKarlsplatz), U3 (Stephansplatz, Volkstheater orHerrengasse), U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2, 71, D (Burgring);Bus: 2A (Albertinaplatz), 57A (Burgring)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00 - 24:00, Saturday:09:00 - 24:00, Sunday & holidays: 09:00 - 23:00Phone: +43 1 5331 033Internet: palmenhaus.atEmail: [email protected]

Figlmüller

Vienna’s schnitzel mecca,serving their distinctivelarger, thinner andcrispier schnitzels since1905. Nowadays is still afamily-run business but

they added to the historical Wollzeile venue, right behind St. Stephen's Cathedral, anotherrestaurant to accommodate the great popularityof their traditional Viennese cuisine.

Photo: Giannis Papanikos/Shutterstock.comAddress: Wollzeile 5Public Transport: Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz), U1,U4 (Schwedenplatz)Opening hours: Daily: 11:00 - 22:30Phone: +43 1 5126 177Internet: www.glmueller.at/en

Motto am Fluss

Motto am Fluss is locatedright at the DanubeCanal, in theextravagantly designedWien-City mooringstation. On oer there is

a modern cuisine with a focus on Austrian traditions and organic ingredients, set in anelegant environment fashioned in 1950sVenetian style.


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At the top oor you'll nd a cafe with large sun deck that is really popular for breakfasts.

Photo: Marco Verch/Flickr.com (image cropped)Address: Franz Josefs Kai 2Public Transport: Underground: U1, U4 (Schwedenplatz);Tram: 1, 2 (Schwedenplatz)Opening hours: Sunday-Friday: 12:00 - 14:30 & 18:30 -02:00, Saturday & holidays: 18:00 - 02:00Phone: +43 1 2525 510Internet: www.mottoamuss.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Das LOFT

Das LOFT is located atthe 18th oor of theSO/Vienna hotel'sbuilding by Jean Nouvel.Here you can enjoy abreathtaking all-round

view and sophisticated international cuisine prepared with fresh and carefully selectedingredients.

Photo: rocharibeiro/Shutterstock.comAddress: Praterstraße 1Public Transport: Underground: U1, U4 (Schwedenplatz);Tram: 1, 2 (Schwedenplatz)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 12:00 - 15:00 & 18:00 -23:30, Sunday: 18:00 - 23:30Phone: +43 1 9061 60Internet: www.dasloftwien.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Mochi

An extremely popularvenue serving fusionJapanese cuisine in aninformal setting. Boastingan open-view kitchen andRobata grill, Mochi is the

hippest East Asian restaurant in town, so make sure to reserve a table in advance.

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Address: Praterstrasse 15Public Transport: Underground: U1 (Nestroyplatz orSchwedenplatz), U4 (Schwedenplatz)Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 11:30 - 22.00Phone: +43 1 9251 380Internet: www.mochi.at/mochiEmail: [email protected]

Fabios

The restaurant opened bylocal matador FabioGiacobello in the Old Cityis top of the gastronomicclass. The Mediterraneanspecialties oered here –

in an atmosphere set by a stylish mahogany design – ensure that guests are thoroughlysatised.

Photo: Kondor 83/Shutterstock.comAddress: Tuchlauben 4-6Public Transport: Underground: U1 or U3 (Stephansplatz),U3 (Herrengasse)Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 09:00 - 01:00. Closed onSunday.Phone: +43 1 5322 222Internet: www.fabios.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Motto

This restaurant has beena popular hot spot on theViennese dining scene foryears. In a smart but yetcosy atmosphere, Mottoserves seasonally-created

dishes with a focus on regional ingredients, in a combination of Viennese, Asian andMediterranean cuisine. They also have a stylishbar and during summer DJs nights are frequentlyheld. It's advisable to book in advance.

Photo: Alex Eames Imagery/Shutterstock.comAddress: Schönbrunner Straße 30


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Public Transport: Underground: U4 (Pilgramgasse)Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday: 18:00 - 02:00, Friday -Saturday: 18:00 - 04:00Phone: +43 1 5870 672Internet: www.motto.atEmail: [email protected] Info: Entrance at Rüdigergasse

Naschmarkt Deli

This is the ideal spot forvisitors to take a breakfrom their walk throughthe Naschmarkt, with aquick bite, a cozy meal orjust an espresso. The Deli

is a popular spot on the Vienna scene, attracting a large crowd not only at lunchtime but also inthe evening, with DJs playing from 18. Try theirbreakfast, the falafel or the lentils soup whileenjoying the lively atmosphere of the market.

Photo: Natalia Van Doninck/Shutterstock.comAddress: Naschmarkt 421-436Public Transport: Underground: U1 (Karlsplatz), U4(Karlsplatz or Kettenbrückengasse)Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 07:00 - 24:00Phone: +43 1 5850 823Internet: www.naschmarkt-deli.atEmail: [email protected]

Market Restaurant

This top-class Asianestablishment oer amodern an innovativecuisine prepared with thefresh ingredients fromthe nearby

Naschmarkt.In the morning they serve an international breakfast or an alternative Asian version withinuences from traditional Chinese medicine.Good cocktails and small snacks are available allday long, but the signature oer from MarketRestaurat are the authentic South Asian menus.

Photo: simon time/Suhtterstock.comAddress: Linke Wienzeile 36Public Transport: Underground: U4 (Kettenbrückengasse)Opening hours: Daily: 08:00 - 02:00Phone: +43 1 5811 250Internet: www.market-restaurant.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Glacis Beisl

The Glacis ‘Bistro’ istucked away o thebeaten track in theMuseumsQuartier.Classics from Viennesecuisine and local wines

are on the menu here.Enjoy your meal under the scenic trees of the traditional courtyard outside.

Photo: Andrew Nash/Shutterstock.com (image cropped)Address: Breitegasse 4Public Transport: Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater orMuseumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49(Volkstheater)Opening hours: Daily: 11:00 - 02:00Phone: +43 1 5265 660Internet: www.glacisbeisl.atEmail: [email protected]

ShanghaiTan

Lanterns give theShanghaiTan anatmosphere which issomewhat reminiscent ofChinese night markets.Here visitors can feast on

delicious satay skewers, dim-sum, Asian salads and, of course, noodles and soups. The mix of thelocal scene and dishes from China, Vietnam andJapan ensures that there are always plenty ofvisitors.

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Public Transport: Underground: U2 (Museumsquartier); U4,U2, U1 (Karlsplatz)Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 18:00 - 01:00Phone: +43 1 5854 988Internet: www.shanghaitan.atEmail: [email protected]

Labstelle

The focus here is onregional and local cuisine,with home-baked breadand locally-grownproduces. Labstelle oerstraditional dishes that are

prepared and served in highly innovative and original manners. A cosy and modern venue withan appealing atmosphere, the restaurant alsoboasts a pleasant outdoor area.

Photo: Pietruszka/Shutterstock.comAddress: Lugeck 6Public Transport: Underground: U1, U4 (Schwedenplatz), U1,U3 (Stephansplatz); Tram: 1, 2 (Schwedenplatz)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 11:30 - 24:00, Saturday:10:00 - 24:00Phone: +43 1 2362 122Internet: www.labstelle.atEmail: [email protected]

Tian

Tian is a vegetariangourmet restaurant thatshows how sophisticatedand diverse meat-freedining can be. In thisMichelin-starred eatery

the food is cooked using unusual and healthy, locally-sourced ingredients. The natural theme isalso reected in the interior design of therestaurant.

Photo: Christian Lathom-Sharp/Shutterstock.comAddress: Himmelpfortgasse 23Public Transport: Underground: U4 (Stadtpark); Tram: 2

(Weihburggasse)Opening hours: Tuesday: 18:00 - 21:00, Wednesday -Saturday: 12:00 - 14:00 & 18:00 - 21:00. Closed on Monday,Sunday and on public holidaysPhone: +43 1 8904 665Internet: www.tian-restaurant.com/wien/enEmail: [email protected]

Augustinerkeller

In the heart of Vienna,right beneath theAlbertina, this formermonastery cellar servestraditional Viennesecuisine, Austrian wines

and draft beer along with traditional Viennese Heuriger music. Guests can enjoy the uniqueatmosphere of the well-preserved vaultingceiling of the cellar.

Photo: Johann Werfring/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Augustinerstraße 1Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 1, 2 (Oper - Opernring)Opening hours: Daily: 11:00 - 24:00Phone: +43 1 5331 026Internet: www.bitzinger.wien/en/augustinerkellerEmail: [email protected]

Plachuttas Gasthaus zur Oper

This restaurant is thelatest establishment ofthe Plachutta boiled beef(“Tafelspitz”) dynasty,although the focus here ison Wiener Schnitzel.

Inside the inn, 100-year-old wood paneling provides a cozy atmosphere, while a gardenattracts guests in the summer.

Photo: Johann Diglas/Shutterstock.comAddress: Walschgasse 5-7Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 1, 2 (Oper - Opernring)Opening hours: Daily: 11:00 - 24:30


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Phone: +43 1 5122 251Internet: www.plachutta-oper.atEmail: [email protected]

Gasthaus Wolf

This ‘beisl’ is as typical asthey come, with excellentViennese cuisine and anattractive bar out front.In the dining area, oldResopal tables and green

paneling create a cozy atmosphere.

Photo: Visionsi/Shutterstock.comAddress: Große Neugasse 20/Rienößlgasse 17Public Transport: Tram 62, 1 Mayerhofgasse. U1 toTaubstummengasse or U4 to KettenbrückengasseOpening hours: Monday: 18:00 - 23:00, Tuesday-Friday:12:00 - 14:00 & 17:00 - 01:00, Saturday: 17:00 - 01:00Phone: +43 1 5811 544Internet: www.gasthauswolf.atEmail: [email protected]

Kussmaul

Located in the heart ofVienna’s Spittelbergdistrict, this is the rstrestaurant to be ownedand operated by chefMario Bernatovic, who

previously cooked at some of the nest addresses in Vienna. Serving modern cuisineprepared with prime-quality, organic ingredients,Kussmaul culinary oer change as the dayprogress: from patisserie and bistro tone-dining restaurant and cocktail bar.The weekend brunch is very popular.

Photo: Aleksandrs Muiznieks/Shutterstock.comAddress: Bäckerstrasse 5Public Transport: U3 VolkstheaterOpening hours: Sunday-Thursday: 17:00 - 01:00,Friday-Saturday: 17:00 - 02:00Phone: +43 1286 1117

Internet: www.kussmaul-vienna.comEmail: [email protected]

Restaurant Konstantin Filippou

A ne-dining restaurantwith minimalist interiorsand open-view kitchen.Awarded with twoMichelin stars,Konstantin Filippou oers

a creative cuisine and exceptional wine pairing, mixing Austrian and Mediterranean avours.

Photo: Travelling Homebodies/Shutterstock.comAddress: Dominikanerbastei 17Public Transport: Subway: U1, U4 SchwedenplatzOpening hours: Monday-Friday: 12:00 - 15:00 & 18:30 - 24:00Phone: +43 1 5122 229Internet: www.konstantinlippou.comEmail: [email protected]

Silberwirt

Silberwirt is anappreciated culinaryinstitution of the city: atraditional Beisl oeringViennese cuisine madewith organic and regional

ingredients. Frequently lled with a mixed crowdthat from early spring onward like to linger inthe tree-shaded courtyard. Try the local sheep'scheese, the potato salad or the Palatschinkenpancakes.

Photo: Ariyani Tedjo/Shutterstock.comAddress: Schlossgasse 21Public Transport: Underground: U4 (Pilgramgasse)Opening hours: Daily: 12:00 - 24:00Phone: +43 1 5444 907Internet: www.silberwirt.atEmail: [email protected]


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CAFES

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Since 2011, the traditional Viennese coee houseculture has been part of the intangible culturalheritage of UNESCO. Traditional cafes enticevisitors with a wide variety of coee-basedspecialties, heavenly pastry creations and aunique cozy and friendly: the Austriangemütlichkeit.

Café Landtmann

When Franz Landtmannopened this Viennese cafein 1873 he was foundinga coee house institution.The quintessential Viennaperiod-style cafe, Café

Landtmann is located just opposite to the Burgtheater and serves plenty of coeespecialties as well as cakes and pastries. Thisplace has hosted Sigmund Freud, MarleneDietrich, Romy Schneider and Paul McCartney,among others.

Photo: Felicitas Matern/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Universitätsring 4Public Transport: Tram: 1, D (Rathausplatz/Burgtheater)Opening hours: Daily: 07:30 - 24:00Phone: +43 1 2410 0120Internet: www.landtmann.atEmail: [email protected]

Café SperlFounded in 1880 theSperl is one of the mostemblematic coee housesin Vienna. The 19thcentury interiors,hardwood pool tables and

the wide selection of international newspapers provide the perfect n-de-siècle atmosphere. Sipone of the 34 types of coee and enjoy a slice ofthe signature Sperl cake, a delicious chocolatecream and almond treat.After 15:30 on Sundays cosy piano music entertain the guests

Photo: La Citta Vita/Flickr.com (image cropped)Address: Gumpendorfer Strasse 11-13Public Transport: Underground: U2 (Museumsquartier); U4,U2, U1 (Karlsplatz)Opening hours: Monday- Saturday: 07:00 - 22:00, Sunday:10:00 - 20:00, Holidays: 10:00 - 20:00. July & August: SundayclosedPhone: +43 1 5864 158Internet: www.cafesperl.atEmail: [email protected]

Café Hawelka

The long-standingreputation of this cafe asvenue for artists andintellectuals dates back tothe post-war period,when a great number of

literary gures used to visit Hawelka regularly. The bohemian atmosphere of the thick layers ofposters on the walls, the telephone booth and theworn upholstered benches is unique and worthexperiencing.Try the Mélange (white coee) and the Buchteln:sweet rolls lled with jam, poppy seeds or curd.

Photo: Yusuke Kawasaki/Flickr.com (image cropped)Address: Dorotheergasse 6Public Transport: Underground: U1, U4 (Stephansplatz)


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Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:00 - 24.00,Friday-Saturday: 08:00 - 1:00, Sunday and Holidays: 10:00 -24:00Phone: +43 1 5128 230Internet: www.hawelka.atEmail: [email protected]

Café Sacher

Taste the originalSachertorte, the thickchocolate cake lled withapricot jam, in its verybirthplace. Enjoy thefancy decors of the salons

and experience a real Viennese coee house atmosphere with a piece of the world-famouscake and a cup of coee. The fantastic wintergarden with a view of the Vienna State Operaturns into a terrace in summer.

Photo: Antonio Campoy/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Philharmonikerstrasse 4Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 1, 2, 62, D (Oper)Opening hours: Daily: 08:00 - 24:00Phone: +43 1 5145 610 53Internet: www.sacher.comEmail: [email protected]

Café Central

Boasting 130 years ofhistory, Cafe Central hasseen countless personasfrom the world of art,literature and politicssitting under its vaulted

ceiling. Despite being extremely popular with tourists (there's often a queue, but it movesquickly) this is everything but a tourist trap: themagnicent architecture of this legendarycoeehouse is the setting of top-quality coeespecialties, traditional Viennese cuisine andmouth-watering pastries from the in-house

patisserie.Try the chocolate-true Altenbergtorte.

Photo: Clayton Tang/Shutterstock.comAddress: Corner Herrengasse / StrauchgassePublic Transport: Underground: U3 (Herrengasse)Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 07:30 - 22:00, Sunday &holidays: 10:00 - 22.00Phone: +43 1 5333 763 24Internet: www.cafecentral.wien/enEmail: [email protected] Info: Piano entertainment daily 17:00 - 22:00

Café Museum

The Café Museum was ameeting point for the bignames during the turn ofthe century (GustavKlimt, Egon Schiele,Oskar Kokoschka and

Otto Wagner among others), having opened in 1899 nearby Naschmarkt and the Secession.The original very modest creation by Adolf Loos, who subsequently became a regular, wasreplaced in 1931 by Josef Zotti. After closing andrefurbishing works, the cafe was renovated inZotti’s style and reopened in 2010 with newinterior decorations.Try the three desert selection with Sacher, Mozart and Raspberry Quark mini cakes.

Photo: Vindobohann/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Operngasse 7Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 1, 2 (Oper - Opernring)Opening hours: Daily: 08:00 - 22:00Phone: +43 1 2410 0620Internet: www.cafemuseum.atEmail: [email protected]


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Akrap EspressobarThe stylish AkrapEspressobar inKönigsklostergasse hasits coee roasted inMilan, and customers canhave the end product

served in a wide variety of choices, including a strong triple shot.

Photo: Digital Genetics/Shutterstock.comAddress: Königsklostergasse 7Public Transport: Underground: U1, U4, U2 (Karlsplatz), U2(Museumsquartier)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 17:30, Saturday:11:00 - 18:00. Sunday & holidays closedPhone: +43 1 3523 523Internet: www.akrap.atEmail: [email protected]

People On Caffeine

People On Caein, orPOC, is a tiny coee shoplocated inside an oldchurch. It doesn’t just sellregular coee: POC isspecialized in artisan

coee specialties, served with great homemade cakes in a stylish yet intimate atmosphere.

Photo: De Repente/Shutterstock.comAddress: Schlösselgasse 21Public Transport: Underground: U2 (Schottentor or Rathaus),Tram: 5, 43, 44 (Lange Gasse), 43, 44 (Landesgerichtsstraße)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 08:00 - 17.00

Demel K.u.K Hofzuckerbäcker

Among the luxury of theOld City visitors can nda piece of old Vienna:founded in 1786, courtconfectioner and formerimperial patisserie Demel

demonstrates the high art of confectionery with

its sweet temptations and thrilling windowdisplays.On your way to the regal salons upstairs, spot the showroom bakery and workshop. A must-tryis the Anna Demel torte, a delicious mix ofcream, chocolate and nougat.

Photo: Daniel Huizinga/Flickr.com (image cropped)Address: Kohlmarkt 14Public Transport: Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz), U3(Herrengasse)Opening hours: Daily: 08:00 - 19:00Phone: +43 1 5351 7170Internet: www.demel.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Café Leopold

In the center of Vienna’sMuseumsQuartier, CaféLeopold oers an urbanattitude and an innovativemix of Asian andViennese cuisine. A

multifaceted venue, oering breakfast deals, lunch meals to be enjoyed in the outdoor terraceand refreshing cocktails in the evening.

Photo: Lisovskaya Natalia/Shutterstock.comAddress: Leopold Museum, Museumsplatz 1Public Transport: Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater orMuseumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49(Volkstheater)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 09:30 - 01:00, Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: 09:30 - 24:00Phone: +43 1 5222 391Internet: cafeleopold.wienEmail: [email protected]


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Phil Bar & BookstoreBoth a cafe and a store,Phil is one of the bestbreakfast places inVienna, providing healthyand mouth-watering faresuntil 16. The store sells a

selection of books, DVDs and vinyl which alternates constantly, beside serving goodquality food and fabulous hot drinks for fairlydecent prices. The cozy retro furniture is justperfect for sitting back and viewing the lists ofproducts for sale printed in menu format over anespresso and a bite to eat.

Photo: Kieran Lynam/Flickr (image cropped)Address: Gumpendorfer Straße 10-12Public Transport: Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater orMuseumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49(Volkstheater)Opening hours: Monday: 17.00 - 01:00, Tuesday-Saturday:09:00 - 01:00, Sunday: 09:00 - 24:00Phone: +43 1 5810 489Internet: www.phil.infoEmail: [email protected]

Das Möbel Furniture Cafe

Combining a cafe and afurniture shop, at DasMöbel the pieces ofdesign are both for gueststo linger while sippingsome hot beverage and

for sale.A hip, laptop-friendly venue serving good coee and fresh cakes, at evening it turns more into anhot spot to catch up and enjoy some cocktails.All the furniture on display comes from young Austrina designers.

Photo: Kimji/Shutterstock.comAddress: Burggasse 10Public Transport: Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater); Tram:49 (Volkstheater)

Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday: 09:00 - 24:00,Thursday-Friday: 09:00 - 01:00, Saturday: 10:00 - 01:00,Sunday: 10:00 - 23:00Phone: +43 1 5249 497Internet: cafe.dasmoebel.atEmail: [email protected]

Café Europa

Café Europa is one of themost popular home-likevenues in Vienna, thanksto its mixed clientele,living-room atmosphereand extensive opening

hours. From their basic breakfasts to late night snacks (kitchen is open until 4 am) be sure to alwaysnd reasonably priced warm food.You may want to give a try to locals' favourite drink: Averna with ice and lemon.

Photo: Kichigin/Shutterstock.comAddress: Zollergasse 8Public Transport: Underground: U3 ( Neubaugasse); Tram:49 (Neubaugasse/Westbahnstraße)Opening hours: Daily: 09:00 - 05:00Phone: +43 1 5263 383Internet: www.cafeeuropa.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Café Hofburg

Situated just at the coreof the Imperial Palace,this classic Viennesecoee house with a lovelyterrace open all yearround serves fresh,

homemade pastries, traditional delicacies and light lunch options.Try the Hofburgtorte, a uy hazelnut base with orange-avoured marzipan and hazelnut nougat.

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Address: Hofburg, Innerer Burghof 1Public Transport: Underground: U3 (Herrengasse); Tram: 1,2, 46, 49, D (Dr. Karl Renner Ring)Opening hours: Daily: 10:00 - 18:00Phone: +43 1 2410 0420Internet: www.cafe-hofburg.atEmail: [email protected]

Café Mozart

Cafe Mozart opened itsdoors in 1794, making itone of the oldest coeehouses in Vienna. Locatedright opposite theAlbertina, it has been a

gathering point for cultural gures for decades. With classical interiors and a covered terrace,Cafe Mozart oers traditional Viennese cakesand dishes.Their Apple Strudel is particularly popular.

Photo: Eakkapan Asavapanumas/Shutterstock.comAddress: Albertinaplatz 2Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 1, 2 (Oper - Opernring)Opening hours: Daily: 08.00 - 24:00Phone: +43 1 2410 0200Internet: www.cafe-mozart.atEmail: [email protected]

Kaffeefabrik

A specialty coee roasterand shop where isliterally all about thecoee. The beans arecarefully selected and thecoee roasted

individually and locally to assure the best quality for each cup. The venue is modern and laid-backand they also serve some sweet treats varyingdaily.

Photo: Jan Knop/Shutterstock.comAddress: Favoritenstraße 4-6

Public Transport: Underground: U1 (Taubstummengasse)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 08:00 - 18:00, Saturday:11:00 - 17:00Phone: +43 6601 7890 92Internet: www.kaeefabrik.atEmail: [email protected]

Balthasar

A hot tip for coeeacionados, Balthasar inprobably one of the bestartisan coee shops inVienna. The coee insustainable and

fair-trade, the venue stylish and relaxed and theyalso serves great home-baked Apple Strudel andScandinavian pastries.

Photo: chettarin/Shutterstock.comAddress: Praterstraße 38Public Transport: U1, U2 PratersternOpening hours: Monday-Friday: 07:30 - 19:00, Saturday:09:00 - 17:00Phone: +43 1 9469 536Internet: balthasar.atEmail: [email protected]

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

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A world-famous electronic scene, live music, relaxed cocktail bars and a top-notch culturaloer. A young scene of microbreweries,waterside bars along the Danube sides and retrobars populates the bohemian neighbourhoods


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and are the perfect places to spend a morerelaxed evening. During the weekend headtowards one of the famous underground clubs.

Volksgarten Club Disco

This disco in Vienna citycenter is located in themiddle of a beautifulgarden. The VolksgartenClub Disco has a longhistory and has remained

a hot spot of Vienna's party culture for decades, despite the fast-paced nature of club culture.This has also been one of the city’s mostattractive locations and central points fordecades. The music consists mainly in house,disco and party hits.

Photo: Angel House Studio/Shutterstock.comAddress: Volksgarten, Burgring 1Public Transport: Underground: U2 (Museumsquartier); U2,U3 (Volkstheater); Tram: 1, 2, D (Burgring)Phone: +43 1 5324 241Internet: www.volksgarten.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Fluc & Fluc Wanne

Home of Viennaalternative nightlifeculture, Club Fluc islocated right next toPraterstern in a formerpedestrian passage. The

bar upstairs,without entrance fee and hosting regular lives of experimental and indie-electronicmusic, is perfect to start the evening with a fewdrinks or hang out on the terrace.The club Fluc Wanne dowstair is home to electro and disco parties, often featuring internationalacts. There is a moderate admission fee for theclub.

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cropped)Address: Praterstern 5Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2 (Praterstern)Opening hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 20:00 - 05:00, Friday:18:00 - 06:00, Saturday: 20:00 - 06:00. Sunday and Saturdayclosed.Internet: www.uc.atEmail: [email protected]

Pratersauna

One of the hippestTechno and Electro clubsin Vienna. The 1960sarchitecture with a poolin the garden is theperfect backdrop for ne

electronic music and long parties. Dierent music is played on several oors inside thePratersauna. People can also dance right next tothe former sauna’s plunge pool. The musicranges from minimal techno to electronic liveacts. In summer, the parties spill out into thegarden and onto the terrace.

Photo: Salivanchuk Semen/Shutterstock.comAddress: Waldsteingartenstraße 135Public Transport: Underground: U2 (Messe Prater)Internet: pratersauna.tv/enEmail: [email protected]

Flex

One of the most renownclubs in the city, Flex hasstarted the scene on theDanube Canal: the clubhas a punk past and hostsmany

internationally-famous bands and DJs. Located ina former metro tunnel, the club is said to haveone of the best sound system in Europe andhosts today many events based on a wide varietyof music genres.

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Address: Donaukanal - AugartenbrückePublic Transport: Underground: U2, U4 (Schottenring)Phone: +43 1 5337 525Internet: www.ex.atEmail: [email protected]

WUK

A sample of authenticVienna daily life, socialand cultural centre WUKcombines 150 initiativesand groups. Locatedinside a former

locomotive factory, with brick walls covered in ivy, WUK is packed with entertainments andactivities such as: concerts, exhibitions,workshops, dance and theater, children'sactivities and club nights. During sunny days,enjoy the leafy cobbled courtyard of the popularWUK bistro.

Photo: Manfred Werner - Tsui/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Währinger Straße 59Public Transport: Underground: U6(Währingerstraße/Volksoper); Tram: 5; 37, 38, 40, 41, 42(Spitalgasse/Währingerstraße)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 20:00,Saturday-Sunday & holidays: 15:00 - 20:00Phone: +43 1 4012 10Internet: www.wuk.at/enEmail: [email protected]

Albertina Passage

An exclusive dinner clubthat is an excitingcombination oftop-quality dining, classicAmerican bar and a club.In a futuristic setting

inspired by Tarantino's Pulp Fiction guests can enjoy live jazz music while sampling thetop-notch cuisine or wait fro the resident Dj'stake-over at midnight. Try some of their

extravagant cocktails.

Photo: santypan/Shutterstock.comAddress: Passage Opernring/Operngasse (next to ViennaState Opera)Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 1, 2 (Oper - Opernring)Opening hours: Thursday-Saturday: 18:00 - 04:00Phone: +43 1 5120 813Internet: www.albertinapassage.atEmail: [email protected]

Platzhirsch

A young crowd parties atthe "Platzhirsch,” locatedcentrally close to theOpera. The venue ismodern and popular withstudents, who come here

to dance the night on the R&B, techno and disco music played here every weekend.Platzhirsh is also a great stop for a club-crawl around Vienna Ring.

Photo: Pressmaster/Shutterstock.comAddress: Opernring 11Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 1, 2 (Oper - Opernring)Opening hours: Thursday-Friday: 22:00 - 06:00Phone: +43 6648 8267 202Internet: www.platz-hirsch.atEmail: [email protected]

Red Room

A stylish club with amuch appreciatedcocktail bar in thebasement of well-knownrestaurant Comida inVienna's Ringstrasse.

This bar has everything the heart desires: mirrorfeatures, lots and lots of red velvet and a verylong bar. The music on oer is high-quality soul,R&B and similar music from 1968 to the present


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day, and there is a selection of drinks andcocktails to satisfy every desire.

Photo: Maksym Fesenko/Shutterstock.comAddress: Stubenring 20Public Transport: Underground: U3 (Stubentor), U3, U4(Landstraße Wien-Mitte); Tram: 2 (Stubentor - Parkring)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 22:00 - 02:00,Saturday-Sunday & holidays: 18:00 - 04:00Phone: +43 1 5124 024Internet: www.comida.at/redroomEmail: [email protected] Info: Located at restaurant Comida

Grelle Forelle

The ultimate venue forelectronic music inVienna, Grelle Forelledevelops on two oorsand focus onunderground music of the

highest quality, played by both local and international DJs. The music is mainly House,Techno and Minimal, but occasionally there areHip Hop and concerts nights.Highlights include the sound system designed especially for the club and the lighting conceptby the Viennese visual artist collective NeonGolden.Admission is from 21 years old and there is a straight no photo policy.

Photo: Gugerell/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Spittelauer LändePublic Transport: Underground: U4, U6 (Spittelau)Opening hours: Friday-Saturday: 23:00 - 06:00Internet: www.grelleforelle.comEmail: [email protected] Info: It might be tricky to nd. Use the map in theirwebsite.

U4A legendary Vienneseclub and probably themost famous one. Hardlyany other club in thecountry can bathe in theglow of so many names of

international repute like the U4: Prince, Sade, Grace Jones, Nirvana and Johnny Depp have allpaid a visit.In the meantime, the new generation of guests isprovided with a party atmosphere on two oorsas well as the necessary drinks. The themechanges every evening and brings bliss to suitevery taste to the establishment on U-Bahn line4: from classic funky disco, to oicial rock, totting reviews of the last decades.

Photo: Angel House Studio/Shutterstock.comAddress: Schönbrunner Straße 222Public Transport: Underground: U4 (Meidling Hauptstraße)Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 22:00 - 06:00Phone: +43 1 8171 1920Internet: www.u-4.atEmail: [email protected]

Roxy Club

Roxy is one of the oldestclubs in Vienna and stillkeeps its nostalgic charmin the wooden and redinteriors. Hostingchanging DJs from

Viennese electronica scene, today Roxy is the meeting place for lovers of funky grooves, Souland RnB. The entrance is hidden behind anunobtrusive blue door.

Photo: bbernard/Shutterstock.comAddress: Faulmanngasse 2Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 1, 62 (Resselgasse)Phone: +43 6812 0307 088Internet: www.roxyclub.org


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The Loft

A casual and relaxedattitude, moderate pricesand the diversity of itscultural oer make TheLoft one of the mostwelcoming clubs in

Vienna.On the ground oor there is a bar often hosting exhibitions and small concerts, perfect to sipsome drinks to start the evening.The two main oors, one upstairs and one downstairs, have dierent entrance fees andprovide changing music genres: the rst oorhas a large bar with cozy seating areas, while thebasement always gets the dance oor bubbling.During weekdays many dierent events are held,including poetry slam, quiz, movies, freestylebattle and open mics nights.

Photo: oneinchpunch/Shutesrtcock.comAddress: Lerchenfelder Gürtel 37Public Transport: Underground: U6 (Thaliastraße); Tram: 5(Kaiserstraße/Lerchenfelder Straße), 46 (Thaliastraße)Opening hours: Weekdaysand Sundays : when events arescheduled. Friday - Saturday: 20:00 - 04:00Internet: www.TheLoft.atEmail: [email protected]

Sass Music Club

Barely any other club isin as central a location asthe Sass. Its outstandingarchitecture and decor,with golden panelledwalls and hundred of

cristal chandeliers hanging over the dance oor, make a unique setting for one of the best soundsystems in town.The cocktails are carefully mixed using fresh ingredients and international and local guests

DJs play the best of electronic music during theweekend.

Photo: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.comAddress: Karlsplatz 1Public Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz);Tram: 2, 62, D (Wien Oper/Kärtner Ring)Opening hours: Thursday-Friday: 23:00 - 06:00, Saturday:23:00 - 05:00, Sunday: 18:00 - 01:00Phone: +43 6764 1161 16Internet: www.sassvienna.comEmail: [email protected]

Tanzcafe Jenseits

Tanzcafé Jenseits is asmall, charming hang-outwith a retro feeling. Theplace is beloved by localsand usually get easilypacked with a bohemian

crowd dancing at Soul, Funk and retro-Pop tunes: almost nobody leaves this wild dance cafebefore daybreak.Beside a variety of unusual cocktails and wines, they also have a cigar menu.The soft-lighted, red-velvet interiors sometimes host readings and drama nights.

Photo: Leander Wattig/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Nelkengasse 3Public Transport: Underground: U3 (Neubaugasse)Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 20:00 - 04:00Phone: +43 1 5871 233Internet: www.tanzcafe-jenseits.comEmail: [email protected]

Rhiz

Located in the arches ofthe former City Rail onthe Vienna Gürtel, Rhizhas been playingelectronic music for over10 years. Concerts take

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electronic music and experimental rock.In summer, the outdoor area is very popular.

Photo: Thitinun Lerdkijsakul/Shutterstock.comAddress: Lerchenfelder Gürtel, Stadtbahnbögen 37-38Public Transport: Underground: U6 (Alser Straße); Tram: 43(Alser Straße)Opening hours: Tuesday-Wednesday: 20:00 - 01:00,Thursday: 20:00 - 02:00, Friday-Saturday: 20:00 - 06:00.Closed on Monday and Sunday.Phone: +43 1 4092 505Internet: www.rhiz.orgEmail: [email protected]

DonauTechno

Donau is unique inVienna and simply theplace to be for Technomusic lovers: guests canenjoy electronica fromsome of the capital’s

hottest underground DJs seven days a week, withrelatively cheap drinks and good cocktails.The white-washed walls are illuminated by a stunning slide projection show that never fails toleave rst-hand visitors amazed.Despite this, nding the club from outside may be a little tricky: Donau is hidden behind a greymetal door in a side street betweenMariahilferstraße and the MuseumsQuartier.After a few drinks, try the Wurstelstand upstairs.

Photo: Kzenon/Shutterstock.ocmAddress: Karl Schweighofer Gasse 10/APublic Transport: Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater orMuseumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49(Volkstheater)Opening hours: Monday-Tuesday: 20:00 - 02:00,Wednesday-Thursday: 20:00 - 04:00, Friday-Saturday: 20:00 -05:00Phone: +43 1 5238 105Internet: www.donautechno.comEmail: [email protected]

SHOPPING

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An original souvenir for friends at home or a pretty memento for yourself: shopping is anessential part of any stay in Vienna. From themany colourful markets and shops lled withcountless mouth-watering Viennese specialties todesign boutiques and luxury shoppingexperiences: whatever is your budget you'll nda sweet gift to bring back with you.

Kärntner Straße

The route along KärntnerStraße, running from theVienna State Opera toStephansplatz is the mostpopular shopping streetin Vienna. Stop by at

Ste department store with its luxury designers and fabulous panoramic elevator. Peek &Cloppenburg is another architectural highlight,while the Swarovski store oers a very specialshopping experience.This high-street has mainly big international brands, but on its side streets some shops oflocal specialties can still be found.

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NaschmarktVienna Naschmarkt, onthe plateau above theWien River, is an absolutemust for any visitor toVienna. Shoppers can nda huge selection of fresh

fruit and vegetables, sh, meat, spices and exoticspecialties from many countries, such as Italy,Greece and Turkey in the 123 xed stands. Stopby for some of the best kebab and felafel wrapsto be found in town.

Photo: Johannes Rigg/Shutterstock.comAddress: WienzeilePublic Transport: Underground: U4 (Kettenbrückengasse)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 06:00 - 19:30, Saturday06:00 - 17:00Internet: www.wienernaschmarkt.eu

Mariahilfer Straße

The longest shoppingstreet in Vienna,Mariahilfer starts close tothe Ringstrasse and goesup until Westbahnhofrailway station. In

between, department stores, large branches of the European clothing chains, home decor storesand street cafes can be found. There are plentyof small boutiques in the side streets which oersome great, more traditional products.

Photo: Peter Gugerell/WikimediaComomns.com (image cropped)Address: Mariahilfer StraßePublic Transport: Underground: U3, U6 (Westbahnhof), U3(Zieglergasse or Neubaugasse), U2 (Museumsquartier)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 09:30 - 19:00, Saturday:09:00 - 18:00Internet: www.mariahilferstrasse.at

Altmann & KühneAround 50 types of thenest pralines have beenon oer here since 1928,making ideal souvenirsfor any visitor to Vienna.The Viennese

confectioner’s handmade specialty is known as Liliput confectionery and it is still madeaccording to an original recipe.

Photo: Markus Mainka/Shutterstock.comAddress: Graben 30Public Transport: Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 18:30, Saturday:10:00 - 17:00Phone: +43 1 5330 927Internet: www.altmann-kuehne.atEmail: [email protected]

Kohlmarkt & Goldenes Quartier

The luxury shopping areaKohlmarkt oers todayagship stores for allbrands. Housing once theRoyal Court's appointedjewelers, Kohlmarkt still

stick to the legacy with shimmering windows by famous brands and traditional Viennese jewelers.The neighboring Goldenes Quartier is a modern shopping area located at the core of Vienna OldTown and packed with stores of internationalluxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Armani,Prada and Miu Miu.

Photo: rp72/Flickr.com (image cropped)Address: Tuchlauben, Tuchlaubenhof, Bognergasse &Seitzergasse Am HofPublic Transport: Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00 - 19:00, Saturday:10:00 - 18:00Phone: +43 1 5329 848Internet: goldenesquartier.comEmail: [email protected]


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Flea Market at Naschmarkt

There is a ea markettaking place everySaturday between 6:30and 18 at Vienna’sNaschmarkt. This is thelargest market of this

type in Vienna and one of the best in Europe; framed by the stunning Art Nouveau buildingssurrounding the square one can expect tobrowse for hours among the stalls sellingeverything from valuable antiques, furniture andchina to second-hand clothing, books andrecords.

Photo: Marco Verch/Flickr.com (image cropped)Address: KettenbrückengassePublic Transport: Underground: U4 (Kettenbrückengasse)Opening hours: Saturday: 06:00 - 18:00

Augarten Porcelain Flagship Store

Founded in 1718, theVienna PorcelainManufactory is thesecond-oldest in Europe.Now as then, porcelain ismade and painted by

hand. This makes each piece unique. You can buy one of the artworks that are on display orask for luxury, personalized porcelain.

Photo: Gryindor/WikimediaCommons.com (image cropped)Address: Spiegelgasse 3Public Transport: Tram: 31; Bus: 5A (Obere Augartenstraße)or Underground; U2; Tram: 2; Bus: 80A (Taborstraße)Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00Phone: +43 1 5121 494Internet: www.augarten.com/enEmail: [email protected]

Mühlbauer Hat ManufacturerA world-famousfamily-run factorycreating prime-qualitydesign hats since 1903.All pieces are unique andhand-made: there is a

new collection coming out every season and theyship customised hats worldwide. Their trendyheadgear includes gems such as feather pillboxhats made of satin and extraordinary palm-bercreations.

Photo: SvitlanaR/Shutterstock.comAddress: Seilergasse 10Public Transport: Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00 - 18:30, Saturday:10:00 - 18:00Phone: +43 1 5122 241Internet: www.muehlbauer.atEmail: [email protected]

Karmelitermarkt

Karmelitermarkt is one ofthe oldest market inVienna. Located in apicturesque square, it'ssmaller and less crowdedthan popular Naschmarkt

but it has at least as much to oer. Just a short distance from the Old Town, the area hasrecently lled with young and buzzing bistrosand artists shops.On Friday and Saturday, local farmers sells freshfruit and vegetables, home-baked bread andgenuine Viennese gastronomy's products.

Photo: Peter Gugerell/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Krummbaumgasse, Leopoldsgasse, HaidgassePublic Transport: Bus: 5 (Karmelitermarkt)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 06:00 - 19:30, Saturday:06:00 - 17:00. Food stands: Monday-Friday: 06:00 - 23:00


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The ViennastoreIf you're looking for thebest souvenir to buy inVienna, Viennastoreshould be your rstchoice. The focus is onhigh-quality design,

original gift and authentically Viennese products.The shopkeepers own a publishing company,therefore a huge selection of Vienna-centeredbooks is also available.Viennastore has three branches across the city, with the Vienna 1900 store selling mainlyproducts related to Viennese Modernism.

Photo: EvrenKalinbacak/Shutterstock.comAddress: Herrengasse 5Public Transport: Underground: U3 (Herrengasse)Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 10:00 - 18:30, Sunday:10:30 - 18:30Phone: +43 1 5350 565Internet: www.theviennastore.atEmail: [email protected]

Zur Schwäbischen Jungfrau

The store ZurSchwäbischen Jungfrauhas been Vienna’snumber one source forsophisticated textile andquality fabrics. This is

Europe's oldest clothing shop and almost every item sold in the three-oor store can becustomized at the momentOne of their hand-embroidered centrepiece makes for a unique souvenir.

Photo: Gryindor/WikimediaCommons.com (image cropped)Address: Graben 26Public Transport: Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00 - 18:30, Saturday:10:00 - 17:00Phone: +43 1 5355 356Internet: zsj.at/en


Ringstrassen-Galerien

Integrating old andcontemporaryarchitecture,Ringstrassen-Gallerien isa shopping centre with 60shops, 6 restaurants and

a large supermarket located just in Vienna city center.

Photo: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.comAddress: Kärntner Ring 5-13Public Transport: Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz)Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00 - 19:00, Saturday:10:00 - 18:00; Restaurants: Monday-Saturday: 08:00 - 24:00Phone: +43 1 5125 181Internet: www.ringstrassen-galerien.atEmail: [email protected]

Gerstner K.u.K. Hofzuckerbäcker

A former Imperialpatisserie andconfectionery, Gerstnerhas a stunning shop atthe ground oor of PalaisTodesco selling the best

of Viennese pastry-making tradition. Here you will nd the nest handmade delicacies, such ascakes, trues, cupcakes, petit fours andpralines.

Photo: MagentaGreen/WikimediaCommons (image cropped)Address: Kärntner Straße 51, Palais TodescoPublic Transport: Underground: U1, U2, U4 Karlsplatz; Tram:2, 62, 71, D, Wien Oper (Kärntner Ring)Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 10:00 - 23:00Phone: +43 1 5261 361Internet: www.gerstner-konditorei.atEmail: ko

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