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The best places to eat, sleep and playin Vienna this fall and winter

FALL & WINTER GUIDE 2011 2012


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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 andthe 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.

Inside

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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 dark-

colored 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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VIEWSTop

Where

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VIENNAS BEST VIEWSIf 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, 1 811 13 239

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.


Melk Abbey, Abt Berthold Dietmayrstrasse 1,Melk, 27 52 555 0

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, 1 729 54 30

FAMILIESFinally, 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.


Childrens Museum (ZOOM Kindermuseum),MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1,1 524 79 08

Inside the Buttery House, youll be

surrounded by hundreds of live, free-

ying butteries in a tropical rainforest

environment. There are hollow trees

with spiral staircases, bridges and even

waterfalls.TripAdvisor Member, Berlin,

Germany

Buttery 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,

1 877 92 94

ROMANCEThe Museum Quarteris 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, 1 523 58 81

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 2,1 514 44 22 50

Its an art collection t 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 1,1 319 57 67 252

TOP 10 Attractions1. 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

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


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TheVienna Woods are rather big. From

Gumpoldskirchen, you can take a walk

or even a hike on Beethovenweg and

nish at one of the numerous heurigen.


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 n-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

ADVENTURE

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, 1 533 75 70

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

Technologyhas 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 (TechnischesMuseum), Mariahilfer Strasse 212,1 899 98 60 00

EDUCATIONAL/HISTORICAL

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 - KunsthistorischesMuseum, 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), PrinzEugen-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, 1 535 17 17 0

RELAXATION

Zentralfriedhofis 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 ),11 Simmeringer, Hauptstrasse 234

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, 1 513 76 48

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 andKettenbruckengasse

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Where

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a quirky yet

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Tichyis probably the most famous of all

ice cream parlors in Vienna. I have yet

to nd a hazelnut that comes close to

their perfection. The strawberry is quite

scrumptious, too.TripAdvisor Member,

Vienna

Tichy, Reumannplatz 13, 1 604 44 46

Expand your hot dog repertoire at one of

the manywrstel stands seen all over the

citygood sausage. Try the ksekrainer,

sausage lled 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

FAMILIES

Whats

the TOURHow to Get Around

WHEREto

eat

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, 1 535 39 69

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, 1 713 31 68

ROMANCE

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

efcient.TripAdvisor Member

Consider getting theVienna 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 streetcarone or

streetcar two.TripAdvisor Member, Vienna

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 trafc.


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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 denitely the place to go.

TripAdvisor Member, Graz, Austria

Pasta e Basta, Werdertorgasse 10,1 796 65 42

Figlmlleris 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, 1 512 61 77

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

BUDGET

I would happily move to Vienna

based on this meal alone!


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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! Denitely 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 9,1 515 80 0

LUXURY

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, 1 587 85 88

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, Walschgasse 4,1 513 25 07

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, Mariahilferstrasse72/18, 1 523 29 89

BUDGET

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 10,1 515 84 0

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, Kirchberggasse6, 1 521 23

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 nding out whats currently

happening in in the city.TripAdvisor Member

Best Western Premier Kaiserhof Wien,Frankenberggasse 10, 1 505 17 01

FAMILIES

STAYWhere

to

ROMANCEKaiserin 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 Ringwas 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 stufness you would

expect in many hotels in Vienna, but with all

the amenities you want for a ve-star hotel.

TripAdvisor Member, Toronto, Ontario

The Ring-Viennas Casual Luxury Hotel,Karntnerring 8, 1 221 22

We were celebrating our anniversary, so

we wanted a romantic hotel, close to the

action. The Steigenbergerwas 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

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I am spoiled now.


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STAY

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 29,1 545 49 38

For more than ten years I have returned to

the miracle ofAltstadt Vienna. Viennas

most individual hotel gives you friendly

atmosphere, rst quality living and breakfast,

so you can feel at home day by day. Little

surprises guaranteed.TripAdvisor

Member, Berlin, Germany

Altstadt Vienna, Kirchengasse 41,1 522 66 66

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

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