Vienna City Guide

Vienna is the capital of the Republic of Austria. At the same time, it is one of the 9 Austrian federal states. It has close to 2 million inhabitants, is the 2^ndlargest city in the German-speaking area and the 6^thlargest city in the European Union.

Its history begins about 4,000 years ago, when humans first settled there. Due to its ideal position along the Danube river between the foothills of the Alps and the lowlands in the East, it steadily gained importance as a trading center in the heart of Europe.

In international rankings which evaluate the quality of life of expatriates Vienna regularly ranks at the top worldwide. It is considered one of Europe’s most prosperous cities. It offers a unique mix of historic architecture, culture and music, and a fun nightlife.

Below are some of Alps2Go’s favorite locations.

Food

Naschmarkt click: a bunch of stalls that sell food from around the world
Griechenbeisl click: the oldest guesthouse in Vienna (dating from 1447), which once welcomed regular guests such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, and Johannes Brahms
Café Drechsler click: a cafe mixing classic coffeehouse elements with contemporary decor, serving local food and famous for the dish Gulasch
Café Sperl click: a coffeehouse that dates back to 1880 and also sells delicious Austrian snacks
Zanoni & Zanoni click: I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, year-round

Drinks

Dachboden click: a great spot to relax while drinking a “Fritz-kola” and enjoying Vienna’s skyline
Esterházykeller click: an ancient Viennese wine tavern with an enormous cellar
Cafe Neko click: Japanese-owned cat cafe
Café Sacher click: Austria’s emperor Franz Josef loved the world-famous Sacher cake (very touristic though)
Kruger’s American Bar click: legendary 1930s American bar with a wide selection of drinks

Activities

Kärtner Straße click: the city center’s main shopping street
Stephen’s Cathedral South Tower click: climb this tower for stunning views over Vienna
Schönbrunn Palace click: A UNESCO World Heritage site with over 1000 rooms (reserve your ticket online a week in advance)
Therme Wien click: nicely heated waters in Vienna’s most famous thermal bath
mumok click: worldclass contemporary art museum with Pop Art exhibits among other