Welcome to Vienna! Here are some local recommendations for sights, restaurants and watching UEFA EURO 2016!

While in Vienna for WordCamp Europe you’ll probably also want to get out and explore the city. Also, of course, you’ll need to eat and drink and want to enjoy the sun in our beautiful capital! We’ve gathered some recommendations for a nice (extended) weekend in Vienna. Sightseeing, local restaurants recommendations and advice on where to watchUEFA EURO 2016!

Sightseeing

Stephansdom - Wikimedia CommonsHow about combining sightseeing, shopping and a trip to Vienna’s green side within one day? Here’s our suggestion:

Stroll around the first district to discover Vienna’s old town. Take in the medieval alleys and lanes and peak in some romantic backyards (for example Heiligenkreuzerhof). If you fancy some shopping, you will find all sorts of shops along Graben and Kärntner Straße, both streets starting at Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s Cathedral).

Head down Kärntner Straße to Karlsplatz to the famous Opera House and also make sure not to miss the baroque Karlskirche (St. Charles’s Church) located on the south side of Karlsplatz. Here you’ll also find Wien Museum, which is currently running an exhibition on Vienna’s biggest park and recreational area – the Prater.

Now you’ll probably enjoy a break from walking: Hop on tram No.1 at Karlsplatz (destination Prater Hauptallee) which will take you along some important sights: the famous Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament, City Hall, Burgtheater, on to Hundertwasser House (might be worth a detour, if you’re interested in colorful and exceptional architecture – get off at “Radetzkyplatz”) and Prater.

In Prater, head down the main Prater avenue (Prater Hauptallee) for a relaxing walk in the shade or enjoy a picnic or a nap on the lawns. At the end of the avenue, you’ll find Praterstern where you can take the subway U1 back to the city center.

Summer in Vienna

Especially in summer, Vienna is a great place to be: Open Air Cinemas, outdoor bars & restaurants all over town, the Danube, the vineyards, the parks. Our suggestions:

  • Danube Island Festival (C) Florian WieserDance and have fun at the Danube Island Festival, which coincidentally takes place from 24 to 26 June, also. Admission to the festival is free, the easiest to get there is by subway U6 (“Handelskai” or “Neue Donau”) or U1 (“Donauinsel”).
  • If you want to see the green side of Vienna, consider taking a trip to Grinzing (Tram 38), Nussdorf (Tram D) or Kahlenberg (Bus 39A) where you’ll experience some real Viennese wine culture. In the vineyards on the slopes of the hills surrounding Vienna, you’ll find lots of taverns (“Heurige”) offering local food (usually buffet style) and wines. Alte_Donau - Wikipedia CommonsMake sure to try the typical local white wine “Gemischter Satz”, a blend of different grape varieties grown in the same vineyard.
  • Rent a paddle boat to enjoy the idyllic atmosphere of the Old Danube, the former path of the main river Danube. Water quality in the Old and New Danube is good, so bring your swimsuit and take a dip!

Restaurants

This selection of restaurants has been hand-picked by our team and comes with our recommendation!

Name / website Google map Cuisine Type Type Comments
Ramien Map Thai / Chinese Noodles Lunch Good, cheap, fast (not really Ramen)
1500 Food Makers Map Modern Italian Lunch Nice to eat and work
Il Mare Map Italian Lunch / Dinner Very good Italian, not only pizza.
Rebhuhn  Map Traditional Austrian Lunch / Dinner Best Schnitzel in town for Paolo
Gasthaus Wickerl Map Traditional Austrian Lunch / Dinner Very traditional atmosphere
Schöne Perle Map Traditional Austrian Lunch / Dinner “Modern Traditional” if that means anything.
Map
Traditional Austrian
Lunch / Dinner
Reservation mandatory
Food is very comforting here
Pizza Mari’ Map Pizza Lunch / Dinner Good pizza, only that.
Burger de Ville Map Burgers Lunch / Dinner Public screenings of EURO 2016
Zum Wohl Map 100% Gluten Free Dinner 100% Gluten and Lactose-free
Yohm Map Asian fusion Dinner A bit expensive, but really good.
Plachutta Map Traditional Austrian Dinner No Viennese ever eats there, but still a great experience for people visiting.
Tapasta Map Italian / Spanish Tapas Dinner
Skopik & Lohn Map Traditional Austrian Dinner Best Schnitzel for some other people
Vietthao Map Vietnamese Dinner Best Vietnamese in town, don’t believe people who say it’s Sapa
Stomach Map Traditional Austrian Dinner Very traditional, great house beer.
Puerta del Sol Map Tapas Dinner/Drinks Great tapas & wine
It’s all about the meat baby Map Burgers Dinner/Drinks Pop-up restaurant at Donaukanal, outdoor
Heuriger Wieninger Map Heuriger Dinner/Wine A bit out of town, requires a car or Uber
Heuriger Wiegel Map Heuriger Dinner/Wine Easy to reach by tram 38 (short walk from final stop)
Zum Schwarzen Kameel Map Traditional Austrian Aperitivo / Dinner Oldest restaurant in town, since 1618. Better for a drink and snack than a full meal.
Café Central Map Viennese Cafe Café Great for lunch, or tea time (cakes)
Demel Map Viennese Pastries Café One of the best two pastries, the nicest looking one.
Oberlaa Konditorei Map Viennese Pastries Café The other best pastries and cakes, a paradise of gluten free desserts.
Landtmann Map Typical café Café Great Apfelstrudel :), expensive
Tirolerhof Map Very typical café Café Great Apfelstrudel and Topfenstrudel 🙂
Café Frauenhuber Map Typical café Café Vienna’s oldest Coffee House
Diglas Map Typical café Café Great pastries, also good for lunch
Das Loft Map Cocktail bar Drinks Great view, reservations!
Hammond Bar Map Cocktail bar Drinks American bar
Barfly’s Map Cocktail bar Drinks American Bar in the Hotel Fürst Metternich
Donaukanal Map Bars, restaurants, EURO 2016 screenings Drinks All sorts of outdoor bars, nice atmosphere
Veganista Map Vegetarian/Vegan Ice Cream/Vegan Restaurant
Hase & Igel Map Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant and Organic Grocery  Lunch
yamm! Map Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant  Lunch/Dinner

Football watching

Euro_2008_public_viewing_vienna_5Last but not least, a list for those interested in sports – there will be loads of public screenings of the UEFA EURO 2016! The most popular spots:

A number of spots down the Donaukanal:

 

You’re a local and have recommendations for other attendees?

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