Guidebook for Vienna
Sightseeing
The Votive Church (German: Votivkirche) is one of the most important neo-Gothic religious architectural sites in the world.
10 locals recommend
Katholisches Pfarramt Votivkirche
8 RooseveltplatzThe Votive Church (German: Votivkirche) is one of the most important neo-Gothic religious architectural sites in the world.
The University of Vienna was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world after Charles University in Prague. It is one of the largest in Europe.
152 locals recommend
University of Vienna
1 UniversitätsringThe University of Vienna was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world after Charles University in Prague. It is one of the largest in Europe.
The Medical University of Vienna is the largest medical research institution in Austria and the biggest medical university in all the German speaking countries.
Medical University of Vienna
23 SpitalgasseThe Medical University of Vienna is the largest medical research institution in Austria and the biggest medical university in all the German speaking countries.
Lycée Francais de Vienne
37A LiechtensteinstraßeInternational french school.
The Rathaus is a building in Vienna which serves as the seat both of the mayor and city council of the city of Vienna. Absolutely awesome building.
219 locals recommend
Rathaus (Stadiongasse) station
The Rathaus is a building in Vienna which serves as the seat both of the mayor and city council of the city of Vienna. Absolutely awesome building.
The Burgtheater, originally known as K.K. Theater an der Burg, is the Austrian National Theatre in Vienna and one of the most important German language theatres in the world.
258 locals recommend
Burgtheater
2 UniversitätsringThe Burgtheater, originally known as K.K. Theater an der Burg, is the Austrian National Theatre in Vienna and one of the most important German language theatres in the world.
The Minoritenkirche, (Greyfriars Church or Minorite Church), is a church built in French Gothic style in the Altstadt or First District of Vienna, Austria.
7 locals recommend
Italian National Church of Mary of the Snows
2A MinoritenplatzThe Minoritenkirche, (Greyfriars Church or Minorite Church), is a church built in French Gothic style in the Altstadt or First District of Vienna, Austria.
Palais Kinsky is a Baroque palace in Vienna, Austria. The rooms have baroque frescoed ceilings and expensive parquet floors. The palace is used for auction events, houses shops and a restaurant.
Palais Kinsky
4 FreyungPalais Kinsky is a Baroque palace in Vienna, Austria. The rooms have baroque frescoed ceilings and expensive parquet floors. The palace is used for auction events, houses shops and a restaurant.
Inspired by Italian architect Andrea Palladio, the church of the Servites was built by Martin Carlone and dedicated to the Annunciation to the Virgin.
Servitenkloster Konvent
9 ServitengasseInspired by Italian architect Andrea Palladio, the church of the Servites was built by Martin Carlone and dedicated to the Annunciation to the Virgin.
Its current Romanesque and Gothic form seen today, situated at the heart of Vienna, Austria in the Stephansplatz, was largely initiated by Rudolf IV and stands on the ruins of two earlier churches.
450 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Cathedral
3 StephansplatzIts current Romanesque and Gothic form seen today, situated at the heart of Vienna, Austria in the Stephansplatz, was largely initiated by Rudolf IV and stands on the ruins of two earlier churches.
The Heldenplatz is the outer plaza of the Hofburg and was built under the reign of Emperor Francis Joseph, as part of what was to become the imperial forum, which, however, was never completed.
121 locals recommend
Heldenplatz
HeldenplatzThe Heldenplatz is the outer plaza of the Hofburg and was built under the reign of Emperor Francis Joseph, as part of what was to become the imperial forum, which, however, was never completed.
Hofburg Palace is a palace located in Vienna, Austria, that has housed some of the most powerful people in European and Austrian history, including the Habsburg dynasty. Impressive big building!
9 locals recommend
Neue Burg
HeldenplatzHofburg Palace is a palace located in Vienna, Austria, that has housed some of the most powerful people in European and Austrian history, including the Habsburg dynasty. Impressive big building!
The Austrian National Library is the largest library in Austria with 7.4 million items in its various collections. The library is located in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna.
81 locals recommend
Austrian National Library
1 JosefsplatzThe Austrian National Library is the largest library in Austria with 7.4 million items in its various collections. The library is located in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna.
Tiny art gallery with only one room and there is only one artwork in it.
14 locals recommend
Doktor-Karl-Renner-Ring
Doktor Karl Renner-RingTiny art gallery with only one room and there is only one artwork in it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best student pub in town! A hop, skip and a jump from the university you'll find Charlie P's Irish pub. Guiness and Murphy's on draft, friendly bar staff and lots of trinkets on the walls.
61 locals recommend
Charlie P's
3 Währinger StraßeBest student pub in town! A hop, skip and a jump from the university you'll find Charlie P's Irish pub. Guiness and Murphy's on draft, friendly bar staff and lots of trinkets on the walls.
Highlander Scottish Pub
3 GarnisongasseBesides Charlie P's one of the best pubs in town!
Here you can party the whole night - until the sun reminds you that you have to be fit the next day for visiting the awesome Volksgarten park with endless flowers and nearby sightseeing attractions.
434 locals recommend
Volksgarten
HeldenplatzHere you can party the whole night - until the sun reminds you that you have to be fit the next day for visiting the awesome Volksgarten park with endless flowers and nearby sightseeing attractions.
Flex
Wanna party? Let's do this!
Spend your summer evenings there watching public events, enjoying cocktails while watching the sundown behind the skyline... Every time relaxing on stylish beach chairs in the sand.
170 locals recommend
Strandbar Herrmann
Spend your summer evenings there watching public events, enjoying cocktails while watching the sundown behind the skyline... Every time relaxing on stylish beach chairs in the sand.
One of the hippest clubs in Vienna - quite expensive and "Schicki-Micki" but worth a visit.
http://www.platz-hirsch.at/en
17 locals recommend
Platzhirsch
One of the hippest clubs in Vienna - quite expensive and "Schicki-Micki" but worth a visit.
http://www.platz-hirsch.at/en
Food Scene
100% fair trade and biologically food from all over the world! Different kinds of coffees, teas and breakfasts you definitely haven't seen before! Absolutely nice atmosphere!
30 locals recommend
Weltcafé
15 Schwarzspanierstraße100% fair trade and biologically food from all over the world! Different kinds of coffees, teas and breakfasts you definitely haven't seen before! Absolutely nice atmosphere!
Very good international food, with student prices. Dedicated to the two biggest action heroes ever!
9 locals recommend
SLY & ARNY – Restaurant Cocktail Bar
5 LackierergasseVery good international food, with student prices. Dedicated to the two biggest action heroes ever!
This Viennese restaurant was founded in 1873 on October 1st when Franz Landtmann opened Vienna’s most elegant Café.
101 locals recommend
Café Landtmann
4 UniversitätsringThis Viennese restaurant was founded in 1873 on October 1st when Franz Landtmann opened Vienna’s most elegant Café.
The Hotel Sacher is a five-star hotel in the Innenstadt district of Vienna, next to the Staatsoper. It's famous for the specialty of the house, the Sachertorte, a chocolate cake with apricot filling.
9 locals recommend
Restaurant Bauer
17 SonnenfelsgasseThe Hotel Sacher is a five-star hotel in the Innenstadt district of Vienna, next to the Staatsoper. It's famous for the specialty of the house, the Sachertorte, a chocolate cake with apricot filling.
The classical viennese restaurant with all the austrian traditional dishes.
Classical since 1952.
6 locals recommend
Zum Leupold
7 SchottengasseThe classical viennese restaurant with all the austrian traditional dishes.
Classical since 1952.
One of the best known restaurants and wine shops in Vienna.
8 locals recommend
WEIN & CO Wien Schottentor
12 UniversitätsringOne of the best known restaurants and wine shops in Vienna.
Everything Else
The biggest chill out area for vienna's students - definitely fun to spend an afternoon in the sun!
9 locals recommend
Sigmund-Freud-Park
6 UniversitätsstraßeThe biggest chill out area for vienna's students - definitely fun to spend an afternoon in the sun!
Hotel de France
3 SchottenringAnother hotel - not as convenient as my place :-P
Hilton Vienna Plaza
11 SchottenringAnother hotel - not as convenient as my place :-P
Palais Ferstel is one of the most interesting buildings belonging to the Wilhelminian Era and by 1900 formed the social centre of Vienna comprising of its Café Central, ballrooms and salon areas.
6 locals recommend
Palais Ferstel
4 StrauchgassePalais Ferstel is one of the most interesting buildings belonging to the Wilhelminian Era and by 1900 formed the social centre of Vienna comprising of its Café Central, ballrooms and salon areas.
The gigantic Rossau Barracks are the headquarters of Austria's Ministry of Defence.
(Strangely enough, the Ministry of Defence also covers Sport.)
Monumental building worth seeing!
9 locals recommend
Rossauer Kaserne
The gigantic Rossau Barracks are the headquarters of Austria's Ministry of Defence.
(Strangely enough, the Ministry of Defence also covers Sport.)
Monumental building worth seeing!
It is a traditional riding school for Lipizzan horses. Not only is it a center for classical dressage, the headquarters is a tourist attraction that offers public performances and training sessions.
123 locals recommend
Spanish Riding School
1 MichaelerplatzIt is a traditional riding school for Lipizzan horses. Not only is it a center for classical dressage, the headquarters is a tourist attraction that offers public performances and training sessions.
The trendiest open space in Vienna, bars, restaurants, clubs, museums, theatres, galleries,... everything you can imagine to spend a great day!
http://www.mqw.at
1009 locals recommend
Museumsquartier U station
The trendiest open space in Vienna, bars, restaurants, clubs, museums, theatres, galleries,... everything you can imagine to spend a great day!
http://www.mqw.at
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Natural History in Vienna is one of the important museums of the world, and the earliest collections of artifacts were begun over 250 years ago.
451 locals recommend
Museum of Natural History Vienna
7 BurgringThe Museum of Natural History in Vienna is one of the important museums of the world, and the earliest collections of artifacts were begun over 250 years ago.
The Museum of Fine Arts is housed in a festive palatial building, it is crowned with an octagonal dome. It faces the Natural History Museum across Maria-Theresien-Platz.
640 locals recommend
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna
Maria-Theresien-PlatzThe Museum of Fine Arts is housed in a festive palatial building, it is crowned with an octagonal dome. It faces the Natural History Museum across Maria-Theresien-Platz.
Volkstheater station
BurggasseTheater "performing arts".
http://www.volkstheater.at/