Visit Vienna, Austria

Ahhhh you want to visit Vienna, Austria. Some of you might want to travel to this great city for it’s stunning architecture or some of you might want to go specifically for the Vienna sausages. I personally went for both. Below are my tips and tricks for the BEST things to eat, do and see in Vienna!!

What to Do in Vienna:

When I was visiting Vienna, I loved just walking around looking at every single building. I love, love, love every building.

• The Ring– the whole walk around the city center of Vienna. I recommend walking around it to see a good majority of the buildings and sites.

• Universitat Wien/ Library– the library looks straight out of Harry Potter.

• City Hall– One of the most gorgeous buildings in Vienna
• Burgtheater– National Theater, plan ahead and see a show!
• Naturhistorisches Museum Vienna– Natural History Museum
• Kunsthistorisches Museum– Museum of Fine Art
• Parliament– Another great example of Vienna’s architecture
• Graben St – Expensive shopping but BEST Christmas decorations
• Theater an der Wien– Couldn’t get tickets at the other theater? Try this one!

• Supreme Court– GORG
• Secession building– Just look at the outside or go inside to see some art
• Hofburg– Imperial Palace, where the president lives
• State Opera House– And then you know, see an opera while you are there
• Karlskirche– Another gorg cathedral
• St. Charles Cathedral– ANOTHER ONE
• Palace of Belvedere– Where I wish I lived
• St. Stephan Cathedral– Cathedral, most famous
• Hundertwasserhaus– I just love the architecture and plant wall of this place
• Naschmarkt– You know I love a good market
• Brunnenmarkt– a little further out of the center. For more info on all the markets check it out HERE
• Christmas Markets– Visiting around Christmas? Check out the Christmas Markets!
• Schönbrunn Palace– You will have to take the metro here but it’s a lovely palace with lovely gardens. Walk up the hill in the gardens to the Gloriette to enjoy an awesome view of Vienna.

• Albertina Museum– Art museum. See Van Gogh to Monet!
• Museumsquartier– Between the Albertina and Belvedere, where the c0o0o00ol people hang out. AKA me. Also known for some of the best restaurants and cafes.
• Praterstern– Historical amusement park!
• Schönbrunn Zoo– World’s oldest zoo!
• Giant Ferris wheel– Iconic to Vienna. Best views of the city and oldest ferris wheel in the world!

What to Eat in Vienna:

While you visit Vienna, make sure to try the bread, it’s different from the rest of Europe. Krustenbrot is an Austrian rye bread also known as Vollkornbrot. Schnitzel is the most famous Austrian dish (cue Sound of Music). Also try the wine and beer (obviously). What’s traveling without wine and beer??? Try the Viennese beers, Ottakringer and Gösser Naturradler Lemon. If you happen to be there during the Christmas markets try the Punsch, their typical winter drink. Wiener melange is another Austrian drink similar to a cappuccino. Another famous Austrian dish is the Sacher-Torte, a chocolate cake, coated with apricot jam and topped with chocolate icing. Don’t leave Vienna without trying it all!

• Waldviertlerhof– Austrian dining.
• Wiener Waiz Haus– One of our favorite places! Long wait, Cash only but 100% worth it.
• Bohème– German and Austrian food.
• Figlmuller– Best Schnitzel! Make a reservation because the line can be very long.
• Skopik & Lohn– Traditional Austrian dining with cool interior.
• Silberwirt– Austrian food with cute outdoor garden area.
• Amerling Beisl– Traditional food and outdoor garden area.
• Zum Schwarzen Adler– Traditional food and they brew their own beer!
• Cafe Ansari– If you want a break from Austrian food and want to try Georgian.
• ShanghaiTan– Still tired of Austrian food? Try this Asian cuisine. Go in for the interior design alone.
• Die Burgermacher– Unique, great burgers.
• Schachtelwirt– DELISH, quick lunch or small bites.
• Vienna sausage– When you literally just want a damn Vienna weiner.

• Cafe Central – Gorgeous interior. Usually has a wait but worth it.
• Palm House– Wow, just WOW.
• Vollpension – Just the cutest lil cafe with comfy chairs.
• Cafe Hawelka– Perfect for if you need a mid-day coffee!
• Cafe Mozart– Another great place for coffee and a treat.
• Joseph Brot– Bakery, known for their breads.
• Café Sacher – The Original Sacher-Torte, one of the most famous cakes in the world. Personally, I didn’t care for it but it’s something you have to try!
• Cafe Elies– If you don’t want Sacher-Torte, try one of the best places to get apple strudel!
• Kaffee Alt Wien– Another place to get apple strudel.
• Brau-Bar– Traditional food and bar.

Night Life and Bars in Vienna:

If you are into the nightlife scene, Vienna has TONS and TONS of options. Usually by the end of walking around all day, the last thing I want to do is go out but hey, to each their own.

• Albertina Passage
• Volksgarten Club Disco
• Platzhirsch
• Flex
• Jenseits Café & Dance
• The Loft
• Bar Music
• Porgy & Bess
• Ulrich
• Shake it Baby!
• First Floor
• R&Bar
• Bar in the 25hours hotel
• Barfly’s
• Sky Restaurant & Bar
• Onyx Bar

So as you can see there is PLENTY to see, eat and do while you visit Vienna. I recommend mostly eating. Prepare yourself to get fat. It’s worth it.

Hope you enjoyed my Visit Vienna Blog! If you want to read my Travel Diary about my time in Vienna you can check it out HERE! If you want to read other travel destinations, check them out HERE.

BYE!