Guidebook for Wien

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Guidebook for Wien

Food Scene

This legendary literati café, which counted Arthur Schnitzler, Peter Altenberg and Adolf Loos among its regulars, has a charm of its own that transforms a visit into an experience. Viennese cuisine, homemade cakes and pastries and piano music.
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Café Central
14 Herrengasse
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This legendary literati café, which counted Arthur Schnitzler, Peter Altenberg and Adolf Loos among its regulars, has a charm of its own that transforms a visit into an experience. Viennese cuisine, homemade cakes and pastries and piano music.
Vienna’s best-known luxury restaurant. The Tafelspitz is an absolute must – a tender joint of boiled beef that simply melts in the mouth. A legendary laidback atmosphere rounds out the overall experience.
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Plachutta Wollzeile
38 Wollzeile
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Vienna’s best-known luxury restaurant. The Tafelspitz is an absolute must – a tender joint of boiled beef that simply melts in the mouth. A legendary laidback atmosphere rounds out the overall experience.
Figlmüller is celebrated for its fabulous schnitzel and has symbolised Vienna’s incomparable lifestyle for over 110 years. Young and old alike enjoy meeting at this restaurant to savor its Viennese cuisine and quality wines.
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Figlmüller at Wollzeile
5 Wollzeile
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Figlmüller is celebrated for its fabulous schnitzel and has symbolised Vienna’s incomparable lifestyle for over 110 years. Young and old alike enjoy meeting at this restaurant to savor its Viennese cuisine and quality wines.

Drinks & Nightlife

A Night club in the heart of the city. Stylish, welcoming for any age groups, hosts live music concerts on the weekends.
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O - the club
Opernring/Operngasse
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A Night club in the heart of the city. Stylish, welcoming for any age groups, hosts live music concerts on the weekends.
Classical american bar, small and cozy with exceptional cocktail drinks. Absolutely a local tipp.
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New York, New York
8 Annagasse
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Classical american bar, small and cozy with exceptional cocktail drinks. Absolutely a local tipp.

Sightseeing

Schönbruhnn Palace is a former imperial summer residence located in Vienna, Austria. The 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historical monuments in the country. Since the mid-1950s it has been a major tourist attraction. The sculpted garden space between the palace and the Neptune Fountain is called the Great Parterre. The French garden, a big part of the area, was planned by Jean Trehet, a disciple of André Le Nôtre, in 1695. It contains, among other things, a maze. The complex however includes many more attractions: Besides the Tiergarten (Zoo), an orangerie, a palm house
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Zámek Schönbrunn
47 Schönbrunner Schloßstraße
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Schönbruhnn Palace is a former imperial summer residence located in Vienna, Austria. The 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historical monuments in the country. Since the mid-1950s it has been a major tourist attraction. The sculpted garden space between the palace and the Neptune Fountain is called the Great Parterre. The French garden, a big part of the area, was planned by Jean Trehet, a disciple of André Le Nôtre, in 1695. It contains, among other things, a maze. The complex however includes many more attractions: Besides the Tiergarten (Zoo), an orangerie, a palm house
The heart of the collections at the Belvedere are the works of Gustav Klimt with his golden paintings "The Kiss" and "Judith". The masterpieces by Schiele and Kokoschka as well as works of French Impressionism and highlights of the Vienna Biedermeier era (Waldmüller, Amerling, Fendi) that you will see here are every bit as impressive as the paintings of Makart, Boeckl, Wotruba, Hausner, Hundertwasser and others. Masterworks of late Gothic art like the Znaim Altar, works by Michael Pacher, Rueland Frueauf the Elder and Conrad Laib are also on display here, along with lavish works of art dating from the baroque age.
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Rakouská galerie Belvedere
27 Prinz Eugen-Straße
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The heart of the collections at the Belvedere are the works of Gustav Klimt with his golden paintings "The Kiss" and "Judith". The masterpieces by Schiele and Kokoschka as well as works of French Impressionism and highlights of the Vienna Biedermeier era (Waldmüller, Amerling, Fendi) that you will see here are every bit as impressive as the paintings of Makart, Boeckl, Wotruba, Hausner, Hundertwasser and others. Masterworks of late Gothic art like the Znaim Altar, works by Michael Pacher, Rueland Frueauf the Elder and Conrad Laib are also on display here, along with lavish works of art dating from the baroque age.
The Imperial Crypt (also known as Capuchin Crypt) is the burial place of the emperors and empresses of the House of Habsburg and their families. The coffins are works of art that reflect nearly four centuries of Austrian and European history. Over the years, the crypt was enlarged several times and the best artists of the time were commissioned to design the burial vaults and the magnificent sarcophagi of the imperial family. The Imperial Crypt is the largest and most important of its kind. It is located beneath the Capuchin Church on Neuer Markt in the 1st district. 146 people have found their final resting place there.
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Císařská hrobka
2 Tegetthoffstraße
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The Imperial Crypt (also known as Capuchin Crypt) is the burial place of the emperors and empresses of the House of Habsburg and their families. The coffins are works of art that reflect nearly four centuries of Austrian and European history. Over the years, the crypt was enlarged several times and the best artists of the time were commissioned to design the burial vaults and the magnificent sarcophagi of the imperial family. The Imperial Crypt is the largest and most important of its kind. It is located beneath the Capuchin Church on Neuer Markt in the 1st district. 146 people have found their final resting place there.
This clock (built 1911 - 1914) was created by the painter and sculptor Franz von Matsch and is a typical Art Nouveau design. It forms a bridge between the two parts of the Anker Insurance Company‘s building. In the course of 12 hours, twelve historical figures or pairs of figures move across the bridge. Every day at noon, all of the figures parade, each accompanied by music from its era. During the Advent season daily at 5 and 6 p.m. Christmas Carols.
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Anker hodiny
10-11 Hoher Markt
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This clock (built 1911 - 1914) was created by the painter and sculptor Franz von Matsch and is a typical Art Nouveau design. It forms a bridge between the two parts of the Anker Insurance Company‘s building. In the course of 12 hours, twelve historical figures or pairs of figures move across the bridge. Every day at noon, all of the figures parade, each accompanied by music from its era. During the Advent season daily at 5 and 6 p.m. Christmas Carols.

Arts & Culture

The Albertina not only has the largest and most valuable graphical collections in the world, with works such as Dürer’s “Hare” and Klimt's studies of women. Its latest exhibition collection presents masterpieces of the Modern, spanning Monet to Picasso and Baselitz. New collections change seasonly. As the largest Hapsburg residential palace, the Albertina dominates the southern tip of the Imperial Palace on one of the last remaining fortress walls in Vienna.
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Albertina
1 Albertinapl.
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The Albertina not only has the largest and most valuable graphical collections in the world, with works such as Dürer’s “Hare” and Klimt's studies of women. Its latest exhibition collection presents masterpieces of the Modern, spanning Monet to Picasso and Baselitz. New collections change seasonly. As the largest Hapsburg residential palace, the Albertina dominates the southern tip of the Imperial Palace on one of the last remaining fortress walls in Vienna.
The former Court Silver and Table Room, today the Silver Collection, is a unique collection of cultural and historical importance, comprising objects and items that were required for the court household and its organisation. Today the Silver Collection Museum gives visitors a fascinating insight into the culture of courtly dining in its various forms
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Stříbrná sbírka Hofburgského paláce ve Vídni
Michaelerplatz
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The former Court Silver and Table Room, today the Silver Collection, is a unique collection of cultural and historical importance, comprising objects and items that were required for the court household and its organisation. Today the Silver Collection Museum gives visitors a fascinating insight into the culture of courtly dining in its various forms
Since 2004 the Sisi Museum has been housed in the Stephan apartments, so named after Archduke Stephan Viktor. Here numerous personal items that once belonged to Elisabeth are used to help illustrate the true personality of the frequently misunderstood Empress. The sensitively designed exhibits, created by renowned set designer Prof. Rolf Langenfass, are inspired by the monarch's poetry.
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Hofburg
1 innerer burghof
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Since 2004 the Sisi Museum has been housed in the Stephan apartments, so named after Archduke Stephan Viktor. Here numerous personal items that once belonged to Elisabeth are used to help illustrate the true personality of the frequently misunderstood Empress. The sensitively designed exhibits, created by renowned set designer Prof. Rolf Langenfass, are inspired by the monarch's poetry.

Parks & Nature

The Stadtpark (City Park) in Vienna, Austria is a large municipal park that extends from the Ringstraße in the Innere Stadt first district up to the Heumarkt (Hay Market) in the Landstraße third district. The park is divided in two sections by the Wienfluss (Vienna River), and has a total surface area of 65,000 square metres (28 acres). Scattered throughout the park are statues of famous Viennese artists, writers, and composers, including Hans Canon, Emil Jakob Schindler, Johann Strauss II, Franz Schubert, and Anton Bruckner. The opulent Kursalon building on Johannesgasse, with its broad terrace that reaches into the park, is the site of popular waltz concerts.
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Stadtpark station
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The Stadtpark (City Park) in Vienna, Austria is a large municipal park that extends from the Ringstraße in the Innere Stadt first district up to the Heumarkt (Hay Market) in the Landstraße third district. The park is divided in two sections by the Wienfluss (Vienna River), and has a total surface area of 65,000 square metres (28 acres). Scattered throughout the park are statues of famous Viennese artists, writers, and composers, including Hans Canon, Emil Jakob Schindler, Johann Strauss II, Franz Schubert, and Anton Bruckner. The opulent Kursalon building on Johannesgasse, with its broad terrace that reaches into the park, is the site of popular waltz concerts.

Shopping

This is the closest supermarket, just couple of minutes walk from the appartment. You will find all the necessary products there. A tip: if you want to bring chocolate or other food as a souvenir, you should take a look there, the prices are cheaper than in a souvenir store.
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Billa
33 Löwengasse
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This is the closest supermarket, just couple of minutes walk from the appartment. You will find all the necessary products there. A tip: if you want to bring chocolate or other food as a souvenir, you should take a look there, the prices are cheaper than in a souvenir store.
No shopping trip to Vienna would be complete without a stroll along this pedestrianised zone of fine Viennese jewellery boutiques. Kohlmarkt is located in the heart of the city and is referred to as the ‘Golden U’ of Vienna. It is an historic shopping street for high fashion, fine jewellery and rare gems. Here you will find international jewellery houses such as Tiffany, Chopard and Cartier. For established fashion houses with a long history, be sure to stop by Burberry, Moncler, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ermenegildo Zegna and Dior.
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Kohlmarkt
Kohlmarkt
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No shopping trip to Vienna would be complete without a stroll along this pedestrianised zone of fine Viennese jewellery boutiques. Kohlmarkt is located in the heart of the city and is referred to as the ‘Golden U’ of Vienna. It is an historic shopping street for high fashion, fine jewellery and rare gems. Here you will find international jewellery houses such as Tiffany, Chopard and Cartier. For established fashion houses with a long history, be sure to stop by Burberry, Moncler, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ermenegildo Zegna and Dior.
This long pedestrian zone is one of Vienna’s famous place to shop and is home to the flagship store of Austrian brand Swarovski. It offers a wealth of contemporary labels such as Hugo Boss and Karl Lagerfeld and it presents some of the best brands in high street fashion; look no further than H&M, Zara, Mango and Forever 21. For a one-stop shop, visit popular Steffl department store and enjoy its mix of designer and high street items that will appeal to the whole family.
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Kärntner Straße
Kärntner Straße
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This long pedestrian zone is one of Vienna’s famous place to shop and is home to the flagship store of Austrian brand Swarovski. It offers a wealth of contemporary labels such as Hugo Boss and Karl Lagerfeld and it presents some of the best brands in high street fashion; look no further than H&M, Zara, Mango and Forever 21. For a one-stop shop, visit popular Steffl department store and enjoy its mix of designer and high street items that will appeal to the whole family.

Entertainment & Activities

The various departments of the House of the Sea present tropical fresh water and salt water fish as well as fish from the Mediterranean and Austrian lakes. In the House of the Tropics and the Croc-Park you can see free-flying birds and free-roaming apes, crocodiles, and other animals categorized by habitat. In the terrarium section live poisonous as well as giant snakes, lizards, leaf-cutter ants, and tarantulas. And the Adventure Aquarium "Brandungsriff" lets children experience the tropical fish right up close through the "diver‟s helmets" built into the floor of the aquarium. In an artificial stalactite cave grotto, you can observe over 100 animals and cave-dwellers.
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Haus des Meeres - Aqua Terra Zoo
1 Fritz-Grünbaum-Platz
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The various departments of the House of the Sea present tropical fresh water and salt water fish as well as fish from the Mediterranean and Austrian lakes. In the House of the Tropics and the Croc-Park you can see free-flying birds and free-roaming apes, crocodiles, and other animals categorized by habitat. In the terrarium section live poisonous as well as giant snakes, lizards, leaf-cutter ants, and tarantulas. And the Adventure Aquarium "Brandungsriff" lets children experience the tropical fish right up close through the "diver‟s helmets" built into the floor of the aquarium. In an artificial stalactite cave grotto, you can observe over 100 animals and cave-dwellers.
The most famous attraction in Prater is the Wiener Riesenrad (Ferris Wheel) The giant wheel was build in 1897 and is one of Vienna’s landmarks. Its outline can be seen from a long distance and makes it an irreplaceable attraction. A ride on the fascinating and imposing structure is a must-do for most Vienna visitors.
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Vídeňské obří ruské kolo
1 Riesenradpl.
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The most famous attraction in Prater is the Wiener Riesenrad (Ferris Wheel) The giant wheel was build in 1897 and is one of Vienna’s landmarks. Its outline can be seen from a long distance and makes it an irreplaceable attraction. A ride on the fascinating and imposing structure is a must-do for most Vienna visitors.