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Things to do in Vienna

Things to do in Vienna


The Best Visitor Attractions in Vienna

Schoenbrunn Palace
Vienna
Often compared to France’s Versailles, Schoenbrunn is a majestic golden-yellow palace where many rooms are open to the public.

Archiv Des Österreichischen Widerstands
Wipplingerstrasse 8
WWII enthusiasts will find plenty of interest at the Austrian Resistance Archive, which documents the little known efforts of the Austrian anti-Nazi group.

Haus der Musik
Seilerstätte 30
This large museum features the history of famous composers, a room that recreates the noises a baby hears in the womb, and interactive toys.

Johanne Strauss Residence
Praterstrasse 54
With the wealth of composers that were born in or inhabited in Vienna, it's no surprise many of their former homes are now municipal museums.

Ddsg Blue Danube
Handelskai 265
This tour goes along the river Danube and the Leopoldstadt and Brigittenau districts.

Oberes Belvedere
Prinz Eugen-Str. 27
This impressive palace was built in the 18th century for the prince it was named after.

Recommended Restaurants in Vienna

Vestibül
Dr-Karl-Lueger-Ring 2
Typical Austrian fare such as Wienerschnitzel.

Schöne Perle
Grosse Pfarrgasse 2
You'll find classica Austrian dishes made only with organic produce.

Figlmüller
Wollzeile 5
No trip to Vienna would be complete without trying the Wiener Schnitzel here.

Goldmund
Zitterhofergasse 8
Goldmund brings a taste of the Med to Vienna.

Breakfast club
Schleifmahlgasse 12-14
Indulge in a hearty breakfast at this New York-style eatery.

Expedit
Wiesingerstrasse 6
A young and trendy crowd gather here to sample the Italian cuisine at Expedit.

Umar
Naschmarkt Stand 76 – 79
Umar is run by a nearby fishmonger, therefore expect the freshest produce on the menu here.

Hollman Salon
Grashofgasse 3
Classy looking eatery with prices to match.

Pars
Lerchenfelder Strasse 148
Believe it or not there is a thriving Iranian community in Vienna, and they patronise Pars, a sign that their dishes are authentic.

Neu Wien
Bäckerstrasse 5
There's a classic, meaty menu on offer here, with dishes such as fillet of Alp ox.

Recommended Bars in Vienna

Cabaret Renz
Zirkusgasse 50
This bar used to be a brothel, but today it attracts 20 somethings who come to dance at weekends and play table football.

Phil
Gumpendorfer Strasse 10-12
Phil is part bar part thrift shop, with records, books and furniture for sale.

Brunners
Wienerbergstrasse 7
Panoramic views over the Vienna woods can be seen from this 22nd floor bar.

First Floor
Seitenstettengasse 5
A cocktail bar with jazz in the background and a very large fish tank as decoration.

Porgy & Bess
Riemergasse 11
A jazz venue attracting some of the world's top musicians.

Recommended Shopping Venues in Vienna

Augarten Wien
Stock-im-Eisen-Platz 3
If you're looking for porcelain vases and dinnerware, Augarten Wien is the ideal place.

Xocolat
Freyung 2
There are many sweet shops in Vienna, Xocolat is one of the best with over 40 different varieties of handmade chocolate.

Flo Vintage Mode
Schleifmühlgasse 15a
The only vintage clothing store in the city boasts all the top designers - don't expect low prices though.

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