First let me say, we visited Vienna at the start of the week, not typically when bars and cafes are at their fullest. Still, consider this. Our classical concert finished at p.
It was our last night and we wanted to enjoy one last piece of Viennese cake before tucking in for the night. But everything was closed. We walked past one dark cafe after another. The same would have been true if we had wanted a drink. I suggested we walk toward the Radisson Blu , where we were staying. There were several cafes in the area. Surely, one of them would be open. Not only were they closed. The place was cleaned, chairs were flipped onto tables, and the staff seemed long gone.
In fact, we had to walk past our hotel, back to the pedestrian shopping area near St. This ended up being nearly a minute walk. Maybe I should be thankful to have walked off the calories of the cake I was about to eat…?? Besides, travel is about experiences and yours will hopefully be different than mine. In the end, we made the most of our visit and enjoyed sights like Schonbrunn Palace and the Freud Museum.
The cakes were delicious and the ambiance of the cafes we visited was charming and chic. It was ok. It was pretty to look at. I would like to return someday and have another crack at Vienna and utilize the Vienna Pass! Maybe, next time my expectations will be different. Or maybe the city will be more forthcoming and reveal a bit more of itself.
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And, the weather was terrible! That being said, I can see how Vienna would be amazing to visit- hoping to go back one day, preferably in the summer! I think the city lacks energy. Notoriously grumpy, nothing to do with kids, not welcoming.
Yes it is quiet in some spots but other areas are lively and quite busy. The museums, art and cultural venues around the ring are outstanding so there is plenty to see and enjoy in the city. Maybe you should give it a 2nd try and stay a little longer?
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, Noel. I definitely want to give it another try. Actually, I was quite surprised by how I felt during my visit. Besides, the cake alone is worth returning for! Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts, Freddy! He has been there around 15 times now he really loves it… and his excitement and love for the city has transferred onto me and my sisters.
Try visiting the city over summer. The weather will be gorgeous and there will be more people around! Thanks for your comments, Lies. Thanks for the suggestions! I guess you should visit again. Thanks for commenting, Vidya. It was just ok, like I could take it or leave it. I was expecting something else, which is totally for me to adjust. I definitely hope to give Vienna another try.
I visited Vienna during the summer and totally fell in love with it because of the nightly outdoor musical festival that was going on at the time. I completely can see how you would not have fallen head over heels over the city…. Thanks so much for commenting, Christina! Nightly music festivals sound so fun! I could totally see how that atmosphere would create a terrific impression of Vienna. It has been at least 25 years since I was in Vienna. Like you, I found it sprawling. It never really touched my heart.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Lorri. It was just ok. My favorite part of visiting Vienna are a couple things, first of all the Hundertwasser House is an interesting sight. What we love to do is take day trips from Vienna to Melk Abbey it never gets old visiting there , and Schonbrunn Palace.
Vienna is a good hub city to get out and see the sights on the Danube. I had a great experience in Vienna, I was there on contiki when I was 18, so perhaps the reason I liked it so much was because it was a pretty big drunken blur lol … but we loved the chance to sit in on a Motzart concert, to take a horse and carriage ride around and to marvel at the buildings and architecture. Personally your Vienna is Paris for me. Thanks, Meg. I agree with what you said about personal preferences.
Sounds like your trip to Vienna was a blast, though! Paris was my first international city so it holds a special place in my heart. Glad you ended up with a good outlook at least, and that Viennese cake looks amazing! Agreed, Jenna. Some places are just ok.
Hope your Vienna trip goes well for you! Thanks for the honest post! Hope you still had an okay visit and perhaps will have an opportunity for a do-over! I just talk about my favourite experiences. No crazy wild things going on. A gorgeous city but very proper. It has a strong heritage for producing exceptional classical music and theatre. The city is associated with some monumental characters: Beethoven, Klimt and Mozart, to name but a few.
Vienna has incredible museums and music venues , including the Vienna State Opera House, where thousands of visitors flock each year to see world-class musical performances.
Frequented by intellectuals, artists and philosophers during the 19th century, they have developed a reputation for being cultural hubs where great minds gather. Where is Vienna located? Italy, Slovenia, Hungary and Germany are easily accessible by car or train. In addition, although Austria is a landlocked country, the Mediterranean Sea can be easily reached by a relatively short car journey; if you want to stay closer to home, the River Danube will quench your desire to swim.
It has a lot of parks to explore, and there are a plethora of hiking routes in and around the city. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements. To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK".
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Vienna is also very environmentally friendly, with noticeably good air quality for a major city. And its Seestadt development to the east of the city offers an alternative vision of the future, with modern sustainable apartments, an artificial lake and new transport links straight into the city.
Vienna is acutely aware of its own beauty and uses it to its full advantage. A former imperial greenhouse is now a cocktail bar and restaurant, the Palmenhaus; the Volksgarten rose garden next to the Hofburg Palace, and open to the public since the s is a pleasant spot for local officials to catch some sun on their lunch break. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation.
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Its residents have access to a ton of shopping options, including one of the best flea markets in Europe — the Flohmarkt — with plenty of gems hidden among the piles of goods. There's also the fashion-forward 7th district of Neubau that includes the MuseumsQuartier Wien.
Made up of museums, concert halls, and a theater, it was constructed from the original Hapsburg stables.
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