Guidebook for Wien
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous city park with famous statue of Mozart. It is a jewel of Vienna, right in the center, beautifully landscaped. Take a blanket -- they lifted the ban against sitting on the grass a few years ago.
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Burggarten
1 JosefsplatzGorgeous city park with famous statue of Mozart. It is a jewel of Vienna, right in the center, beautifully landscaped. Take a blanket -- they lifted the ban against sitting on the grass a few years ago.
Food Scene
Fantastic interior, very good food, 5 min walk from apartment. Lovely garden. There is no sign on the door -- it is on the corner of Rüdigerhof and Schönbrunnerstrasse.
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Motto
30 Schönbrunner Str.Fantastic interior, very good food, 5 min walk from apartment. Lovely garden. There is no sign on the door -- it is on the corner of Rüdigerhof and Schönbrunnerstrasse.
Authentic Viennese "gasthaus" (restaurant), very good Austrian cuisine including Wiener schnitzel, where the locals go, non- touristy, 8-min walk from the apartment.
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Gasthaus Ubl
26 PreßgasseAuthentic Viennese "gasthaus" (restaurant), very good Austrian cuisine including Wiener schnitzel, where the locals go, non- touristy, 8-min walk from the apartment.
Classic Vienna cafe (it's in the guidebooks), soak up the atmosphere!! 12 min walk from the apt.
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Café Sperl
11 Gumpendorfer Str.Classic Vienna cafe (it's in the guidebooks), soak up the atmosphere!! 12 min walk from the apt.
Taking Irish pub food to another level, great chef on board, excellent sourcing of ingredients. For the quality , reasonably priced. Monday night steak night -- excellent dry-aged steak and a beer a steal at 15.95!!! Ask for the quieter front dining room unless you want to watch the football (soccer) game. . Short walk from the Ring, Schottentor U2.
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Charlie P's
3 Währinger StraßeTaking Irish pub food to another level, great chef on board, excellent sourcing of ingredients. For the quality , reasonably priced. Monday night steak night -- excellent dry-aged steak and a beer a steal at 15.95!!! Ask for the quieter front dining room unless you want to watch the football (soccer) game. . Short walk from the Ring, Schottentor U2.
Modern Asian restaurant. Great pad thai. 12 min walk from apartment, just past Cafe Sperl
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ra'mien Restaurant
9 Gumpendorfer Str.Modern Asian restaurant. Great pad thai. 12 min walk from apartment, just past Cafe Sperl
Famous schnitzel place very close to Stephansdom. Has a 3-course lunch special for 9 or 10€ on weekdays they don't advertise -- it is a secret only their "Stammkunde" (local regular customers) are supposed to know about. However, it is a tourist place so their excellent schnitzel is pricey. But 2 not so greedy people could share one with some side dishes.
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Figlmüller Bäckerstraße menu
6 BäckerstraßeFamous schnitzel place very close to Stephansdom. Has a 3-course lunch special for 9 or 10€ on weekdays they don't advertise -- it is a secret only their "Stammkunde" (local regular customers) are supposed to know about. However, it is a tourist place so their excellent schnitzel is pricey. But 2 not so greedy people could share one with some side dishes.
Famous historic patisserie (the emperor's favourite back in the day) and cafe. It has a fantastic and historic interior, with a beautiful bar on the ground floor where you can have champagne and classic Viennese desserts (upper floor cafe ambience less exceptional). Plus there is a delightful candy store, with beautifully-packaged and delicious confections. Step straight to the back of the building where you can see the pastry chefs working their magic behind a glass partition -- creating amazing icing sculptures, cakes and pastries. I always take my visiting friends here.
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Demel
14 KohlmarktFamous historic patisserie (the emperor's favourite back in the day) and cafe. It has a fantastic and historic interior, with a beautiful bar on the ground floor where you can have champagne and classic Viennese desserts (upper floor cafe ambience less exceptional). Plus there is a delightful candy store, with beautifully-packaged and delicious confections. Step straight to the back of the building where you can see the pastry chefs working their magic behind a glass partition -- creating amazing icing sculptures, cakes and pastries. I always take my visiting friends here.
In the neighbourhood of the apt, corner of Franzensgasse beside Weinschenke. Excellent quality espresso, capuccino. Also sells the beans. Friendly staff.
Marin Espressobar
14 Schönbrunner Str.In the neighbourhood of the apt, corner of Franzensgasse beside Weinschenke. Excellent quality espresso, capuccino. Also sells the beans. Friendly staff.
Near the Graben and Stephansdom. Excellent Italian-style cappuccino, lattes, lovely outdoor seating on small square.
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caffè DELIA'S
8 TuchlaubenNear the Graben and Stephansdom. Excellent Italian-style cappuccino, lattes, lovely outdoor seating on small square.
Wine bar serving only Austrian wines (which are excellent, especially the whites, but most of the world doesn't know because the Austrians drink most of it themselves). Plus excellent burgers to be had here. And it is right around the corner from the apartment (go to the right, then right on Franzensgasse, corner of Schönbrunnerstrasse. Cool ambience plus outdoor seating. 5pm to 1 am.
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Weinschenke Franzensgasse
11 FranzensgasseWine bar serving only Austrian wines (which are excellent, especially the whites, but most of the world doesn't know because the Austrians drink most of it themselves). Plus excellent burgers to be had here. And it is right around the corner from the apartment (go to the right, then right on Franzensgasse, corner of Schönbrunnerstrasse. Cool ambience plus outdoor seating. 5pm to 1 am.
Fruth
20 KettenbrückengasseFantastic French patisserie.
Award-winning yet reasonably-priced restaurant in the neighbourhood with modern Austrian cuisine. 10 minute walk from the apartment. Reservations recommended, open for lunch and dinner Monday to Friday only! If a place can be closed on Saturday night you know it must be good!! http://www.woracziczky.at +43 699 11 22 95 30
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Woracziczky Gasthaus
52 SpengergasseAward-winning yet reasonably-priced restaurant in the neighbourhood with modern Austrian cuisine. 10 minute walk from the apartment. Reservations recommended, open for lunch and dinner Monday to Friday only! If a place can be closed on Saturday night you know it must be good!! http://www.woracziczky.at +43 699 11 22 95 30
Very good espresso! Right around the corner from the apartment. Find them on Facebook.
Kaffee von Sascha
Very good espresso! Right around the corner from the apartment. Find them on Facebook.
4 restaurants in a beautiful historic space -- Trattoria Margareta, Cuadro, Siberwirt, and Girgely's, 7 min walk from the apartment. Ridiculously cheap lunch menu at Margareta 5.90€ and Siberwirt 6.90€ . Check online for day's menu. http://www.schlossquadr.at
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Schlossquadrat
21 Schlossgasse4 restaurants in a beautiful historic space -- Trattoria Margareta, Cuadro, Siberwirt, and Girgely's, 7 min walk from the apartment. Ridiculously cheap lunch menu at Margareta 5.90€ and Siberwirt 6.90€ . Check online for day's menu. http://www.schlossquadr.at
Cool funky outdoor space with couches for nice summer nights. Craft beers. Open 4pm to 1 am, 6min walk from the apartment, left to Pilgramgasse, right on Schönbrunnerstrasse. Careful there is no sign, so you could miss it.
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WerkzeugH
61 Schönbrunner Str.Cool funky outdoor space with couches for nice summer nights. Craft beers. Open 4pm to 1 am, 6min walk from the apartment, left to Pilgramgasse, right on Schönbrunnerstrasse. Careful there is no sign, so you could miss it.
Nice outdoor space on pretty Margaretenplatz to drink a beer in the evening. 6-min walk from the apartment.
Bierometer 2
9 Margaretenpl.Nice outdoor space on pretty Margaretenplatz to drink a beer in the evening. 6-min walk from the apartment.
Excellent breakfasts, across from the Naschmarkt, 7 min from the apartment. Part of an Art Nouveau walk.
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Drechsler - Wienzeile
22 Linke WienzeileExcellent breakfasts, across from the Naschmarkt, 7 min from the apartment. Part of an Art Nouveau walk.
Essentials
Closest grocery store -- but like nearly all grocery stores, closed on Sunday
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Billa
22 PilgramgasseClosest grocery store -- but like nearly all grocery stores, closed on Sunday
Only fully stocked grocery store in the neighbourhood open on Sunday (until 7 pm, other days till 8.30)
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Spar
9 BabenbergerstraßeOnly fully stocked grocery store in the neighbourhood open on Sunday (until 7 pm, other days till 8.30)
Toiletries, cosmetics 5 min from the apt
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BIPA Parfumerien Gesellschaft m.b.H.
60 WallensteinstraßeToiletries, cosmetics 5 min from the apt
dm drogerie markt GmbH
8 Julius-Tandler-PlatzToiletries and cosmetics 5 min from the apartment
Bakery -- On the corner of Recite Wienzeil and Pilgramgasse 3 min from apartment, for bread and sandwiches
Anker Snack & Coffee Gastronomiebetriebs GmbH
37A LöwengasseBakery -- On the corner of Recite Wienzeil and Pilgramgasse 3 min from apartment, for bread and sandwiches
Bakery -- Nice quality bread and good croissants, a step up in quality from Anker but also more expensive, 5 min from apt
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Bäckerei Café Felzl
51-53 KaiserstraßeBakery -- Nice quality bread and good croissants, a step up in quality from Anker but also more expensive, 5 min from apt
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent classic and modern cocktails, 12 min walk from apartment
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IF DOGS RUN FREE
10 Gumpendorfer Str.Excellent classic and modern cocktails, 12 min walk from apartment
One of Europe's best jazz clubs -- world class and local bands, 6-min walk from Stephansdom
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Porgy & Bess
11 RiemergasseOne of Europe's best jazz clubs -- world class and local bands, 6-min walk from Stephansdom
Classic "Jazzkeller", tends to have more traditional jazz, local and international, Vienna's oldest running jazz club, Swedenplatz U4
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Jazzland
29 Franz-Josefs-KaiClassic "Jazzkeller", tends to have more traditional jazz, local and international, Vienna's oldest running jazz club, Swedenplatz U4
Well not exactly a brewery, but has one of the longest list of beer choices in Vienna, from all over the world, PLUS outstanding authentic barbecue, 25 min walk from the apartment
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The Brickmakers Pub & Kitchen
42 ZieglergasseWell not exactly a brewery, but has one of the longest list of beer choices in Vienna, from all over the world, PLUS outstanding authentic barbecue, 25 min walk from the apartment
Great coffee, also a bookstore and a bar, and sells the 70's vintage furniture you are sitting on. Cool vibe. 10 min from apt.
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phil
10 - 12 Gumpendorfer Str.Great coffee, also a bookstore and a bar, and sells the 70's vintage furniture you are sitting on. Cool vibe. 10 min from apt.
Arts & Culture
Houses huge collection of old masters. 15 min walk from apt. The interior is an opulent example of legacy of the wealthy Hapsburg empire. A must-see. Tip! If you don't have time or the budget to go into the museum itself, you can still have a look at the stunning foyer -- by telling the ticket taker you are going to the museum store, which is in fact a good place to pick up souvenir gifts for friends at home. But then you will miss the famous collection of Breugels upstairs. Gorgeous cafe upstairs as well.
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Kunsthistorisches Museum
Maria-Theresien-PlatzHouses huge collection of old masters. 15 min walk from apt. The interior is an opulent example of legacy of the wealthy Hapsburg empire. A must-see. Tip! If you don't have time or the budget to go into the museum itself, you can still have a look at the stunning foyer -- by telling the ticket taker you are going to the museum store, which is in fact a good place to pick up souvenir gifts for friends at home. But then you will miss the famous collection of Breugels upstairs. Gorgeous cafe upstairs as well.
Largest collection of Egon Schiele's works, plus a number of Klimt's. 15 min walk from the apt. Located in the inner "hof" of the MuseumsQuartier.
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Leopold Museum
1 MuseumsplatzLargest collection of Egon Schiele's works, plus a number of Klimt's. 15 min walk from the apt. Located in the inner "hof" of the MuseumsQuartier.
An world-renoened opera house of the highest quality. Excellent ballet as well. Standing room tickets sold the same day for something like 5€. Check online for when they start to sell tickets (something like 6pm) but get there well before that. Excellent view. If you are happy just to hear but not see, the cheap seats are often as little as 9€. Choose near the stage for good acoustic as you will be above the orchestra (but high in the nosebleed seats). Decent tickets something like 60€. Otherwise tickets are as high as 200€
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Vienna State Opera
2 OpernringAn world-renoened opera house of the highest quality. Excellent ballet as well. Standing room tickets sold the same day for something like 5€. Check online for when they start to sell tickets (something like 6pm) but get there well before that. Excellent view. If you are happy just to hear but not see, the cheap seats are often as little as 9€. Choose near the stage for good acoustic as you will be above the orchestra (but high in the nosebleed seats). Decent tickets something like 60€. Otherwise tickets are as high as 200€
Museum with excellent permanent collection and temporary exhibits from all eras.
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Albertina
1 Albertinapl.Museum with excellent permanent collection and temporary exhibits from all eras.
Shopping
Has the major chains rather than boutiques, but is a bucolic pedestrian zone that makes for a pleasant experience
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Mariahilfer Straße
Mariahilfer StraßeHas the major chains rather than boutiques, but is a bucolic pedestrian zone that makes for a pleasant experience
Lindengasse
LindengasseIf you are looking for reasonably priced local clothing designers
A mall only in the original sense, ie. an outdoor pedestrian zone, this one lined with the international top designers (Chanel etc), near Hofburg and Graben and same street as Demels is on (see food), leading from or to Michaelerplatz.
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Kohlmarkt
KohlmarktA mall only in the original sense, ie. an outdoor pedestrian zone, this one lined with the international top designers (Chanel etc), near Hofburg and Graben and same street as Demels is on (see food), leading from or to Michaelerplatz.
Chic and elegant designer clothing boutique for men and women. Not the usual brands. Go to Pilgramgasse, left to Margaretenstrasse across from lovely Margaretenplatz.
Trendzeit
79 MargaretenstraßeChic and elegant designer clothing boutique for men and women. Not the usual brands. Go to Pilgramgasse, left to Margaretenstrasse across from lovely Margaretenplatz.
Boutique for women with a personal touch. Check Facebook for opening times. 7min walk from the apartment.
LIVE for fashion GmbH
7 MargaretenplatzBoutique for women with a personal touch. Check Facebook for opening times. 7min walk from the apartment.
Fantastic deals on stylish accessories for tech gadgets -- laptops, computers, etc. Pay 15 instead of 80€ for a chic laptop bag! 6-min walk from the apt.
URBAN TOOL Shop & Outlet
38-40 ReindorfgasseFantastic deals on stylish accessories for tech gadgets -- laptops, computers, etc. Pay 15 instead of 80€ for a chic laptop bag! 6-min walk from the apt.
Entertainment & Activities
Old-fashioned cinema on the Burgring with a balcony and very big screen, movies in English, about 15 to 20 min walk from the apt, near the Burggarten
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Burgkino
19 OpernringOld-fashioned cinema on the Burgring with a balcony and very big screen, movies in English, about 15 to 20 min walk from the apt, near the Burggarten
Fantastic museum for children -- full of activities -- best to book in advance because "exhibits" are scheduled
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ZOOM Kindermuseum
1 MuseumsplatzFantastic museum for children -- full of activities -- best to book in advance because "exhibits" are scheduled
Swimming and paddle boating in the Alte Donau -- swimming in the river is free of charge. About 25 min on the subway plus 10 min walk, paddle boats closer.
Alte Donau station
Swimming and paddle boating in the Alte Donau -- swimming in the river is free of charge. About 25 min on the subway plus 10 min walk, paddle boats closer.
Artis Kino-Treff
5 SchultergasseMovies in English in the 1st district.
Need to cool off? Has both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, also spa. 5 min on subway plus 5 min walk. Pool entrance 5.50 for adults, 3.00 for teens and 1.80 for kids, reduced price after 1pm. Spa additional.
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Theresienbad
3 HufelandgasseNeed to cool off? Has both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, also spa. 5 min on subway plus 5 min walk. Pool entrance 5.50 for adults, 3.00 for teens and 1.80 for kids, reduced price after 1pm. Spa additional.
Several pools with beautiful historic building, with a stunning view of the city. 19th district. Lovely grounds. Unfortunately only really reachable by car. Same entrance price as all city pools -- 5.50 for adults, 3.00 for teens and 1.80 for kids, reduced price after 13.00. Near Grinzing, so after swimming you can visit the heurigers to sample the local wine!
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Krapfenwaldlbad
65-73 KrapfenwaldgasseSeveral pools with beautiful historic building, with a stunning view of the city. 19th district. Lovely grounds. Unfortunately only really reachable by car. Same entrance price as all city pools -- 5.50 for adults, 3.00 for teens and 1.80 for kids, reduced price after 13.00. Near Grinzing, so after swimming you can visit the heurigers to sample the local wine!
If you have more than a few days in Vienna and the weather is nice, take a hike through the vineyards on the outskirts of the city, reachable in 35 min with bus 38A from U4 Heiligenstadt stop (2.20€ or your subway pass). Heurigers (producer-owned local wine bars which also serve food) abound in this beautiful historic village and the hills surrounding it.
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Grinzing
If you have more than a few days in Vienna and the weather is nice, take a hike through the vineyards on the outskirts of the city, reachable in 35 min with bus 38A from U4 Heiligenstadt stop (2.20€ or your subway pass). Heurigers (producer-owned local wine bars which also serve food) abound in this beautiful historic village and the hills surrounding it.
This is a beautiful forest rope climbing park, wonderfully designed, so you are climbing high up among old trees in the forest. Easily reachable from our apartment, it is actually within the city limits -- U4 to Heiligenstadt, about 15 or so min, then a 15-min bus ride that drops you right there (2.20€ or your subway pass). Suitable for all ages, even teenagers!
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Waldseilpark Kahlenberg
47 JosefsdorfThis is a beautiful forest rope climbing park, wonderfully designed, so you are climbing high up among old trees in the forest. Easily reachable from our apartment, it is actually within the city limits -- U4 to Heiligenstadt, about 15 or so min, then a 15-min bus ride that drops you right there (2.20€ or your subway pass). Suitable for all ages, even teenagers!
Historic art house cinema (films in various languages), wonderful interior ambience, preserved from 1950's when it was fully renovated.
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Filmcasino
78 MargaretenstraßeHistoric art house cinema (films in various languages), wonderful interior ambience, preserved from 1950's when it was fully renovated.
Wonderfully preserved interior. Generally films in English. Also has live shows on occasion -- I saw Russell Brand there in 2014, and David Sederis did a show earlier 2016. Both these shows cost a fraction of their North American show ticket prices.
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Gartenbaukino
12 ParkringWonderfully preserved interior. Generally films in English. Also has live shows on occasion -- I saw Russell Brand there in 2014, and David Sederis did a show earlier 2016. Both these shows cost a fraction of their North American show ticket prices.