Vienna is reminiscent of Paris, only without the acrid stench of urine. The Austrian capital has charm, combining the advantages of a big city with the homely feeling that comes over you when you go to the bakery in the village and are served a cappuccino with extra chocolate dust. Impressive buildings, ornate windows, castles that even the Brothers Grimm could not have imagined, monuments, parks and this dialect that relates to High German like the Pope to the King. Traveling to Vienna means striking a balance between the it-was-once and the it-will-be-again and finally finding yourself in the here and now.
Living in Vienna
Falco’s “Vienna Calling” echoes through the Andaz Hotel and puts you in the mood for the coming days in Vienna’s capital. The hotel is cool, chic and conveniently located just around the corner from the main train station. Even Sissi would have felt at home in House of Time, as the rooms are wonderfully playfully furnished. The Hotel Stadthalle is pursuing a zero-energy balance, reducing its ecological footprint with solar energy and making the environment and guests happy with a vegan breakfast.
Andaz , Arsenalstraße 10, Austria
House of Time , Leopoldsgasse 39, Austria
City Hall Hackengasse 20, Austria
Eating and drinking in Vienna
In addition to bread and rolls in every conceivable form, the Joseph Brot branches also offer vegan sweets and savory spreads as well as salads to take away. If the weather is right, Motto am Fluss is a wonderful spot to enjoy the sun, a glass or two of crémant and chips with truffle mayo. Cocore serves pizza that you’re guaranteed not to have had on your plate before, while Maiz Tortilla serves Mexican street food that you won’t forget in a hurry. Mari’s Metcha Matcha serves the best onigiri, and if you prefer the classic Kaiserschmarrn, then try the one at Demel Am Kohlmarkt. Oh yes, and while we’re on the subject of classics: Schnitzel, traditional and really tasty, is served at Plachutta’s Gasthaus zur Oper.
Joseph Bread Landstraßer Hauptstraße 4, Führichgasse 6, Naglergasse 9, Kirchengasse 3, Währinger Str. 106, Obkirchergasse 37-39, Austria
Motto on the river Franz-Josefs-Kai 2 EG, Austria
Cocore Berggasse 14, Austria
Maiz , Schönbrunner Str. 32, Austria
Mari’s Metcha Matcha , Neustiftgasse 7, Austria
Demel Am Kohlmarkt , Kohlmarkt 14, Austria
Plachuttas Gasthaus zur Oper, Walfischgasse 5, Austria
Shopping in Vienna
Nanna is the place to go if you like Nordic food, because hygge is celebrated here like nowhere else outside Scandinavia. Vinodea not only has the right wine, but also the story of the winemaker behind it. Anyone looking for pretty lingerie off the rack will find it at Amour Fou*. Fashion fans can search through two floors of the park for beautiful things, and that is guaranteed: The heart definitely beats fast here. The Stamm concept store offers great things for the table and kitchen, while the Volta store sells other beautiful things for the home. The store celebrates vintage furniture from bygone times and the spot-on furnishings will immediately make you want to pick up a piece or two. Even if you’re not a museum fan, you have to cross the threshold of the MAK Design Shop, one of the best-curated museum stores around.
Nanna , Barnabitengasse 8, Austria
Vinodea , Lange G. 72, Austria
Amour Fou , Barnabitengasse 14, Austria
Park Mondscheingasse 20, Austria
Stamm , Bösendorferstraße 1, Austria
Volta , Siebensterngasse 28, Austria
The apartment Schönbrunner Str. 100, Austria
MAK Design , Stubenring 5, Austria
Party in Vienna
The longer the nights, the more exuberant the atmosphere in the sky and water, where you can enjoy beer and coke in hammocks or deckchairs. U4 celebrates the hits of the 80s and 90s; Wednesday and Friday are all about rock’n’roll, so don’t forget your leather jacket! The music at Club Fledermaus is as varied as its guests, with techno and electro being celebrated in the Pratersauna, which is actually a former sauna.
Sky and water Steinspornbrücke 1, Austria
U4 , Schönbrunner Str. 222/228, Austria
Bat Spiegelgasse 2, Austria
Pratersauna , Waldsteingartenstraße 135, Austria
Must-do in Vienna
Sit in a coffee house and drink your way through the many coffee varieties. The classic: Café Schwarzenberg, Vienna’s oldest Ringstrasse café. If not to the museum, then at least to stroll through the Belvedere Park and soak up a bit of history.
Café Schwarzenberg , Kärntner Ring 17, Austria
Events in Vienna
KLIMT – The Immersive Experience
until 4.9.2022
Klimt’s paintings are presented in a large and impressive way with the help of light installations.
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