VIENNA

FALL & WINTER GUIDE 2011 2012

The best places to eat, sleep and play in Vienna this fall and winter
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VIENNA
Visions of Hapsburg grandeur are usually what compels travelers to Vienna, and happily, they wont be disappointed. Ornate palaces, modern art complexes, delectable pastries and opera await. Those journeying in the winter will have the added treat of the Lipizzaners at the Spanish Riding School and the Vienna Boys Choir. While the warm, sunny summers are the most popular tourist season, autumn is also a romanticand less crowdedtime to visit. Cold, snowy winters bring skiers and winter camping enthusiasts, while spring is the perfect time to beat the crowds. The charms of the city have long lured artists and intellectuals. Composers Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms, artists Gustuv Klimt and Egon Schiele, architect Adolf Loos, father of modern psychiatry Sigmund Freud and author Joseph Roth have all called Vienna home. And they have left their mark upon the city in the architecture, the museums, the music hallsin the very culture of Vienna. Navigating Vienna is made simple by excellent public transportation. Most visitors will remain within the boundaries of the Ringstrasse, the boulevard circling the Inner Stadt (the city center), leaving only to visit the Prater and Schonbrunn. tripadvisor.com 2

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PACKING TIPS
1. Dont spend too much time inside the museums; maybe choose one or two museums and one of the two imperial palaces. Walk in the city, listen to the concerts in the streets and feel its unique atmosphere.TripAdvisor Member 2. If attending a performance, there seems to be no real dress-code anymore, but at least you ought to wear darkcolored clothes and proper shoes. No leisure clothing! A tie would be nice. TripAdvisor Member, Vienna 3. Read Fin-de-sicle Vienna: Politics and Culture by Carl E. Schorske. This book takes readers back in time to experience Vienna as it was in the 19th and early 20th centuries.TripAdvisor Member, San Francisco, Calif.

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VIEWS
Take a day trip to Melk Abbey, a beautiful Benedictine abbey now fully restored. Many say its the most beautiful in the world. It has a commanding view of the Danube. TripAdvisor Member, Vienna
Melk Abbey, Abt Berthold Dietmayrstrasse 1, Melk, 27525550

VIENNAS BEST VIEWS

If the weather cooperates, head to Schloss Schonbrunn. The gardens are huge and lovelythe climb up to the Gloriette is rewarded with a wonderful view. TripAdvisor Member, United Kingdom
Gloriette, Schloss Schonbrunn, 181113239

I enjoyed the big wheel at the Prater. I went on in February and got some fantastic, atmospheric pictures of the view from the top through a snowstorm. It was so silent up there (only me), and the structure is incredible.TripAdvisor Member
Riesenrad (Giant Ferris wheel), Prater, Prater 90, 17295430

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PLAY
6. Belvedere Palace (Schloss Belvedere), Prinz Eugen-Strasse 27, 1 795 57 0 7. St. Charless Church, Karlsplatz, 1 504 61 87 8. St. Stephens Cathedral (Stephansdom), Stephansplatz 3/4, 1 513 76 48 9. Museum Quarter (MuseumsQuartier Wien), Museumsplatz 1, 1 523 58 81 10. Liechtenstein Museum, Furstengasse 1, 5 767 25 2

TOP 10Attractions
1. Tiergarten Schonbrunner - Zoo Vienna, Maxingstrae 13b, 1 877 92 94 0 2. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Maria Theresienplatz, 1 525 24 0 3. Schonbrunn Palace (Schloss Schonbrunn), Schnbrunner Schloss-Strasse, 1 811 13 0 4. Historic Center of Vienna 5. State Opera House (Staatsoper), Opernring 2, 1 514 44 29 55

FAMILIES
Finally, a museum in the Museum Quarter where parents dont have to plead, Please dont touch! The hands-on Zoom Kindermuseum is designed for children of various ages and is very popular. TripAdvisor Member, Vienna
Childrens Museum (ZOOM Kindermuseum), MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1, 15247908

Inside the Butterfly House, youll be surrounded by hundreds of live, freeflying butterflies in a tropical rainforest environment. There are hollow trees with spiral staircases, bridges and even waterfalls.TripAdvisor Member, Berlin, Germany
Butterfly House (Schmetterlinghaus), Palmenhaus Burggarten Hofburg, 1 533 85 70

One of the main highlights of the Schnbrunn has to be the Tiergarten, reputed to be the oldest zoo in Europe. Today, it contains many modern animal exhibits, like aquariums and a tropical rainforest building. You can see pandas, tigers, rhinos, lemurs and kookaburras.TripAdvisor Member, Vancouver, British Columbia
Schnbrunn Tiergarten, Maxingstrasse 13b A, 18779294

ROMANCE
The Museum Quarter is a very nice complex of modern museum buildings, with a center for dance, design, childrens museum, art galleries and more. We spent some time in the square, which is a very lively place with cafes, a museum shop and some comfortable places to sit. TripAdvisor Member, Athens, Greece
Museum Quarter (MuseumsQuartier Wien), Museumsplatz 1/5, 15235881

Be sure to participate in the tours organized by professional guides inside the Opera and see the building, listen to the history, go up on the stage and visit the main hall.TripAdvisor Member
State Opera House (Staatsoper), Opernring 2, 1514442250

Its an art collection fit for a prince! The Liechtenstein Museum features the personal collection of Prince Liechtenstein in the royal family palace. This is a fantastic museum! We took a guided tour from the most passionate guide I ever saw. TripAdvisor Member
Liechtenstein Museum, Frstengasse 1, 13195767252

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PLAY
Stephansdom is a spectacular cathedral in the heart of Vienna. The area is wonderful and gorgeous to walk around. No cost to walk around the cathedral, and no cost to go inside when it is open to the public. TripAdvisor Member, Gualala, Calif.
St. Stephens Cathedral (Stephansdom), Stephansplatz 3/4, 15137648

BUDGET
Zentralfriedhof is a a quirky yet worthwhile diversion. We found the graves of Beethoven, the Strausses, Schubert and Brahms, as well as a monument to Mozart. But the real treat was the walk through row after row of elaborate and creative tombstones of prominent Viennese. TripAdvisor Member, Stuttgart, Germany
Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof ), 11Simmeringer, Hauptstrasse 234

Naschmarkt is a market with a difference, where you can buy anything from a carrot to exotic oriental spices. The atmosphere is more of an eastern market, with traders calling and offering samples.TripAdvisor Member, Vienna
Naschmarkt, between Karlsplatz and Kettenbruckengasse

a quirky yet worthwhile diversion.

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ADVENTURE
The Vienna Woods are rather big. From Gumpoldskirchen, you can take a walk or even a hike on Beethovenweg and finish at one of the numerous heurigen. TripAdvisor Member, Vienna
Vienna Woods

The gardens at Schnbrun Palace are very nice to walk around, and the hike up to the Gloriette is worth it just for the view down to the palace below.TripAdvisor Member, Auckland, New Zealand
Schnbrun Palace (Schloss Schnbrun), Schnbrunner Schloss-Strasse, 1 811 13 0

The hiking paths at Semmering, the Magical Mountain, 90 kilometers south of Vienna, are maintained throughout the year. Try to visualize fin-de-siecle villas built in the late 19th century, scattered in the woods on very steep slopes. The glory of the past, maybe a little haunted.TripAdvisor Member, Vienna
Semmering, Passhhe 248, Semmering

EDUCATIONAL/HISTORICAL
The Hofburg Palace is a must-see. Be sure to visit the Hofburg Imperial Apartments and the Treasury (Schatzkammer). The Treasury provides in-depth information about the Hapsburgs and the history of Austria (great for history buffs). TripAdvisor Member, Ipswich, U.K.
Imperial Palace (Hofburg), Michaelerkuppel, 15337570

There are two parts to the Kapuzinergruft, the church and the crypt. The crypt is held by Capuchin monks and, for a small fee, you can view the tombs of every Hapsburg emperor and empress. The tombs range in size from small to gigantic, and they are decorated in different motifs.TripAdvisor Member
Kapuziner Crypt (Kapuzinergruft), Tegetthoffstrasse 2, 1 512 68 53

A nice break from Viennas staid palaces and art museums, the Museum of Technology has a well laid-out and diverse collection, with hands-on displays. Recommended for families with children over the age of nine.TripAdvisor Member, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Museum of Technology (Technisches Museum), Mariahilfer Strasse 212, 1 899 98 60 00

RELAXATION
The Kunsthistorisches Museum is one of the best museums in Europe. The Breughels, Drers and Rubens are worth the visit. And the interior of the museum is a work of art in itself.TripAdvisor Member, Stuttgart, Germany
Museum of Fine Arts - Kunsthistorisches Museum, Maria Theresien-Platz, 1 525 24 40 25

The Belvedere Palace was the summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy. This Palace contains the collections of 19th and 20th century paintings belonging to the Austrian Gallery. The Lower Belvedere displays Viennas Golden Age works of art. Next door to it is the Orangery; this houses the Museum of Austrian Medieval Art. TripAdvisor Member, Vancouver, British Columbia
Belvedere Palace (Schloss Belvedere), Prinz Eugen-Strasse 27, 1 795 57 0

The pastry shops and cafs in Vienna are renowned. I like the cafes. I like to sit, to rest, to be comfy, to eat the delectable cakes and food, to gawk curiously at the world and to think thoughts of varying cleverness.TripAdvisor Member, Oxford, U.K.
Various cafes and pastry shops; Try Demel, Kohlmarkt 14, 153517170

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TOUR

How to Get Around

Walking tours, bus tours, running tours, boat, bicycle and streetcar tours, even Segway toursso many ways to explore! For information on the various ways to see Vienna, visit Sightseeing at http://www.info.wien.at. The bike path along the Danube is very popular. Excellent paved pathways, well-marked and mostly away from vehicle traffic. TripAdvisor Member, Vienna

The best method of getting around Vienna is via public transportation. A combination system of buses, trams, trains and newer subway lines makes getting around Vienna easy and efficient.TripAdvisor Member Consider getting the Vienna Card. I got three days of unlimited travel on public transport, along with discounted entrance to all but one of the museums/attractions I visited. TripAdvisor Member, Birmingham, U.K. For a quick introduction to Vienna, ride on streetcar one or streetcar two.TripAdvisor Member, Vienna

WHERE
FAMILIES
Tichy is probably the most famous of all ice cream parlors in Vienna. I have yet to find a hazelnut that comes close to their perfection. The strawberry is quite scrumptious, too.TripAdvisor Member, Vienna
Tichy, Reumannplatz 13, 1 604 44 46

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Expand your hot dog repertoire at one of the many wrstel stands seen all over the citygood sausage. Try the ksekrainer, sausage filled with cheese.TripAdvisor Member, Vienna
Wrstelstands, Throughout Vienna

Ilona Stuberl is a tiny place with a family feel to it. The service is excellent, and the local cuisine is probably the best Ive had in Vienna.TripAdvisor Member, Moscow, Russia
Ilona Stuberl, Brauner Strasse 2, 1 533 90 29

ROMANCE
My husband celebrated his birthday in Vienna and I had booked at Do & Co. The food is to die for! The view is directly on Stephansdom. The service is great, very courteous. We HIGHLY recommend Do & Co. TripAdvisor Member, Montreal, Quebec
Do & Co., Stephansplatz 12, 15353969

I would happily move to Vienna based on this meal alone!

As a lover of gastronomy, I was amazed by the quality of the food at Le Salzgries, which follows the French tradition of simple dishes and honest cuisine. The Wine Cave is also interesting, with great service. An unforgettable experience!TripAdvisor Member, Paris, France
Le Salzgries, Marc Aurel Strasse 6, 1 533 40 30

Steirereck was the best restaurant experience Ive ever had. The service was amazing, with at least six different waiters/ waitresses attending to us. The food was superb. I would happily move to Vienna based on this meal alone!TripAdvisor Member, Rome, Italy
Steirereck, Am Heumarkt 2a, 17133168

BUDGET
Pasta e Basta has great prices and a great atmosphere. If you like good pasta and arent afraid of other people sitting at your table, this is definitely the place to go. TripAdvisor Member, Graz, Austria
Pasta e Basta, Werdertorgasse 10, 1 796 65 42

Figlmller is where to go for wiener schnitzel. My husband and I split what had to be the largest pork schnitzel I have ever seen! Prices were reasonable and the staff was friendly. The atmosphere, although busy, was still intimate.TripAdvisor Member, Ohio
Figlmller, Wollzeile 5, 15126177

The GasthausKopp is a gourmets paradise. The portions are more than generous and the food tastes like your mothers home cooking. The ambiance is very simple and Viennese.TripAdvisor Member, Vienna
GasthausKopp, Engerth Strasse 104, 1 330 43 92

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HEALTH-CONSCIOUS
Trzesniewski is a Vienna institution. You will see people with boxes of these sandwiches being taken home or to offices. This is a very small placejust point to what you want. In good weather, there are tables outside.TripAdvisor Member, Vienna
Trzesniewski, Eight branches in Vienna; Center branch Karl Tornay Gasse 34, 14931332

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Kuishimbo doesnt serve sushi, but instead what my Japanese friends call Japanese home cooking: oyakodon, miso soup, horenso salad, kabocha or okonomiyaki. Its always hard to decide what to have! TripAdvisor Member, Vienna
Kuishimbo, Linke Wienzeile 40, 1 194 06 73

For something completely different, I like Wiener Kochsalon. Its a vegetarian restaurant, but they have a couple of meat dishes and the food is lovely. Lots to choose from, even for carnivores.TripAdvisor Member, Oxford, U.K.
Wiener Kochsalon, Bauernmarkt 10, 15331526

Lots to choose from, even for carnivores.

HIDDEN GEMS
From the essential oils and flavored salts served with rolls to the fine-tuned and harmonized tastes of each dish, dinner At Eight never ceases to take my breath away. The service is helpful and charming. A must for fine-cuisine lovers.TripAdvisor Member, Vienna
At Eight, The Ring Hotel, Kaerntner Ring 8, 1 221 22 3 830

A local favorite with young Viennese, Palmenhaus is a beautiful restaurant on the grounds of the Hofsburg Palace. In the summer, locals love to lounge on the grass or enjoy desserts in the outdoor cafe. The restaurant inside is elegant and beautiful. TripAdvisor Member
Palmenhaus, Burggarten, 1 533 10 33

Finkh was the perfect way to ease into our sightseeing week. Its a very relaxed place and a great neighborhood spot for classic Viennese dishes.TripAdvisor Member
Finkh, Esterhazygasse 12, 1 913 89 92

SPECIAL EVENTS
Vienna, the classical music capital, provides the perfect backdrop for Wien Modern, the premier festival showcasing the latest trends in contemporary classical. The citys most ornate venues host concerts featuring a vast variety of music ranging from Georges Aperghis to Frank Zappa. This years festival will be spotlighting three composers: Friedrich Cerha, Wolfgang Mitterer and Gerald Resch. (October 28 November 25)
Wien Modern, Various venues, 1 242 00, http://www.wienmodern.at

Welcome in the New Year with the famous Vienna Philharmonics New Years Day Concert. Tickets to this popular concert are awarded on a lottery basis, so enter your ballot and cross your fingers! (January 1)
Vienna Philharmonics New Years Day Concert, Golden Hall, Musikverein 1 505 65 25, http://www.wienerphilharmoniker.at

Glide across the ice to the music of pop, rock and, of course, the traditional Viennese waltz at Wiener Eistraum. (January 19 March 4)
Wiener Eistraum (Vienna Ice Dream), Wiener Rathausplatz, http:// www.wienereistraum.com, 1 24 555 (Tourist Board)

Find last minute gifts and treat yourself to sweets and surprises in the magical Christmas Market, when the Rathausplatz is filled with lights, decorations, music and festive activities. (November 12 December 24)
Christmas Market, Wiener Rathausplatz, http://www.christkindlmarkt.at

The LGTB community in Vienna host their own contribution to the Ball Season with Regenbogenball, featuring a traditional ballroom as well as a second disco party for those who crave the less traditional dance. (February 11)
Regenbogenball (Rainbow Ball), Parkhotel Schnbrunn, 676 725 27 52, http://www.hosiwien.at/regenbogenball

Count down to midnight with myriad activities, from the Kaiserball, kicking off Viennas Ball Season, to assorted DJ sets and entertainment villages on New Years Eve. (December 31)
New Years Eve, Various venues

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STAY
We loved K+K Hotel, tucked away on a side street yet in easy walking distance to all the main attractions in Vienna. Wonderful breakfast buffet and several cute restaurants within a two-block walk.TripAdvisor Member, Boston, Mass.
K+K Hotel Maria Theresia, Kirchberggasse 6, 1 521 23

FAMILIES
Hotel Konig Von Ungarn was a superstar hotel, from the location to the friendly and helpful staff, from the spacious rooms to the scrumptious full breakfast. This hotel was the perfect place for a family, but would be perfect no matter what type of traveler you are.TripAdvisor Member, The Hague, Netherlands
Hotel Konig Von Ungarn, Schulerstrasse 10, 1515840

Best Western Premier Kaiserhof Wien has got something special. Its clean, warm and friendly and so convenient to the center of Vienna. The breakfast is good, and the free internet is handy for finding out whats currently happening in in the city.TripAdvisor Member
Best Western Premier Kaiserhof Wien, Frankenberggasse 10, 1 505 17 01

superstar hotel

Have questions about Vienna? Get insider advice from local experts in our forums. The majority of questions are answered within 24 hours. We were celebrating our anniversary, so we wanted a romantic hotel, close to the action. The Steigenberger was all that and more. The rooms were modern, the bar was a nice place to end an evening and the location was unbeatable.TripAdvisor Member, London, England
Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof Wien, Herrengasse 10, 1 534 04 0

ROMANCE
Kaiserin Elisabeth is a beautifully and stylishly decorated, quiet and cool hotel, right in the centre of the city. What more could you ask for? When we saw our room, we immediately booked another night. TripAdvisor Member, Perth, Australia
Kaiserin Elizabeth, Weihburggasse 3, 1 515 26 0

The Ring was the most memorable of all the hotels on our trip. It combines both the casual and the luxurious, the best of two worlds. Without the stuffiness you would expect in many hotels in Vienna, but with all the amenities you want for a five-star hotel. TripAdvisor Member, Toronto, Ontario
The Ring-Viennas Casual Luxury Hotel, Karntnerring 8, 1 221 22

BUDGET
Pension Kraml was a lovely place for our stay. The family is friendly and kind; they preside over the more-than-ample breakfast buffet provided every morning. Our room was quite large and clean, with big sunny windows, and the mattresses were very comfortable.TripAdvisor Member, Toronto, Ontario
Pension Kraml, Brauergasse 5, 15878588

If youre looking for a charming little hotel with excellent location, staff and value, Pension Suzanne may be the place for you. The staff could not be nicer or more friendly.TripAdvisor Member, Paris, France
Pension Suzanne, Walfischgasse 4, 15132507

We had a double en suite room at K&T Boardinghouse and it was really lovely decorated well, clean, comfortable, spacious, bright and everything worked! Even outside in the stairwell, there were plants and a little bench.TripAdvisor Member, London, England
K & T Boardinghouse, Mariahilferstrasse 72/18, 1 523 29 89

I am spoiled now.

LUXURY
The Imperial Vienna is a wonderful hotel with ambience and a real sense of history. The rooms are truly amazing - antique furniture, classic art work, chandeliers and ceilings that have to be close to 20 feet high!TripAdvisor Member, Sydney, Australia
Hotel Imperial Vienna, Kaerntner Ring 16, 1 501 10 0

I have stayed in many hotels in my life, but Das Tyrol was the best! Definitely worth the money if you want to treat yourself. Really, and this sounds corny, there was not one little thing to complain about. I am spoiled now.TripAdvisor Member, Hamburg, Germany
Das Tyrol, Mariahilferstrasse 15, 1 587 54 15

The Grand very successfully marries tradition and cutting-edge technology. The decor of the recently renovated and upgraded rooms was superb. While the atmosphere of a bygone era was doubtlessly evoked, it was not accompanied by frumpy furniture and musty smells.TripAdvisor Member, Venice, Italy
Grand Hotel Wien, Kaerntner Ring 9, 1515800

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STAY
For more than ten years I have returned to the miracle of Altstadt Vienna. Viennas most individual hotel gives you friendly atmosphere, first quality living and breakfast, so you can feel at home day by day. Little surprises guaranteed.TripAdvisor Member, Berlin, Germany
Altstadt Vienna, Kirchengasse 41, 15226666

HIDDEN GEMS
Guests appreciate Stadtnest B&B for friendship, long breakfast talks, the best marmalade ever eaten, lots of information and the feeling that you can forget time when there.TripAdvisor Member, Dsseldorf, Germany
Stadtnest B&B, Stumpergasse 29, 15454938

Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design Wien is WUNDERBARa wonderful boutique hotel. Each room is themed on a different Austrian vineyard. Samples of the wines are available to purchase. The rooms themselves are beautifully designed in a modern, chic and minimalistic, but very comfortable, style.TripAdvisor Member, The Hague, Netherlands
Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design Wien, Lange Gasse 13, 1 400 11 22

...you can forget time when there.

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