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Continue your journey and explore the best things to do in Vienna, amazing restaurant tips, current events and more insiders about Vienna. #top10vienna. All articles are written by our Top 10 Vienna City Scouts and Affiliates and represent our own opinion and experiences in the most liveable city in the world.

Best Things To Do in Vienna in Summer

Summer is here! And the "normal life" as we know it, is slowly coming back with regulations being loosened. We hope you all have a great summer in Vienna and be careful! #summerinvienna

Best Schnitzel in Vienna

When visiting Vienna, eating local food like the original Wiener Schnitzel is a must! Unless you are vegetarian... then you might want to stop reading this mouth-watering article. If you like to find out where to get the best Wiener Schnitzel in Vienna keep reading.Photo ©: 123rf.com / Instagram / Top10 Vienna

Best Locations for Valentine‘s Day in Vienna

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we would like to present you the Best Locations for a Romantic Dinner in Vienna. Treat your loved one with a very special night out in Vienna.Das Schick RestaurantRomantic dinner above the rooftops of Vienna - Valentine's Day with an extraordinary viewWith its unique location at the border of the city's center, you can overlook the entire old town from ...

10 Amazing Lunch Places in the First District of Vienna

If you work or stay in the city center of Vienna, you are surrounded by great restaurants and gourmet stores including a vast offering of lunch options. We have a lot of different lunch spots in the first district and have prepared a list of 10 amazing lunch places for you. They are all within walking-distance from St. Stephen's Cathedral, because we know how short a lunch-break can be.1. Honu ...

8 Best Christmas Markets in Vienna You Shouldn't Miss

Visiting Vienna during Christmas time is especially charming! The city's most important squares are transformed into Christmas Markets and the city center's streets are illuminated, most notably with the giant red light bulbs at Rotenturmstrasse near St. Stephen's Cathedral. But what are the most charming Christmas Markets in Vienna? Here are our choices!

5 Best Thanksgiving Dinners in Vienna 2018

THIS WAS THE BEST OF THANKSGIVING 2018. CHECK OUT OUR 2019 THANKSGIVING BLOG ARTICLE.Hello American friends and visitors! Celebrating Thanksgiving in Vienna and don't know where to get the best turkey? We have created a list of the 5 best Thanksgiving Dinner places in Vienna for you, your family and your friends! Have a great time in Vienna and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!1. AndanteA place of encounter ...

Vienna Challenge #23

You are celebrating your birthday, your bachelor's party or just looking for a fun way to hang out with your friends drinking? We have got you covered. The name Challenge #23 has been initiated by a group of Top10 Vienna City Scouts and consists of drinking 23 beers in all 23 districts of Vienna. Easy right? Well, not exactly, let us tell you about our experience. Known under the name "Seidltour" ...

What To Do In Vienna On Sundays

Even though most supermarkets and shops in Vienna are closed on Sundays as well as on public holidays, there is still a lot to do on Vienna on Sundays. Most restaurants, bars and bakeries are open on Sundays and public holidays, as Austrians tend to eat out on weekends.

10 Best Activities In Vienna For Groups

You are looking for some fun group activities in Vienna for a birthday party, a bachelor's party or some other occasion? We have selected some great activities that are perfect for groups and a lot of fun!

The Ultimate Guide To Vienna

If Vienna is still not on your bucket list and you really need more reasons to visit Vienna, we are happy to give you some. Why You Should Visit Vienna Vienna is the most livable city in the world for the seventh time in a row and is full of historical buildings, monuments, cultural diversity, tons of museums and is considered the music capital of the world. For some more reasons to visit Vienna, ...

Vienna Sightseeing and Bar Hopping Tour

Visiting Vienna only for a day or two and want to explore the Viennese bar culture while sightseeing? Take a look at our Ultimate Vienna Sightseeing and Bar Hopping Tour that will get you both without cutting short. And NO, we are not talking about a Pub Crawl. if you are more interested in a classic Pub Crawl, go visit www.pub-crawl-vienna.com.The top attractions in the city center of Vienna can ...

365 Things To Do in Vienna

From tons of museums, parks, monuments, buildings, events and things to do in Vienna, here is a list of 365 things to do in the most livable city in the world. 1. Schönbrunn Palace2. Hofburg Vienna3. Schokov Wien 4. Spanish Horse Riding School5. St. Charle's ChurchPhoto ©: 123rf.com6. St. Stephen's Cathedral7. Opera Ball (February)8. Klimt Villa Vienna9. Bitzinger Würstelstand10. Burggarten11. ...

Stand Up Paddling in Vienna | SUP Center Vienna

Aloha & Welcome at the Stand Up Paddle Scene in Vienna!Yes, you read correctly... the latest sports trend, Stand Up Paddle (short: SUP) from Hawai has gained massive popularity within the past few years and has even made it into metropolitan cities with no access to the ocean, like Vienna. The best thing about SUP is, it can be exercised anywhere on the water, from rivers, lakes to oceans ...

Vienna in Spring

What to do in Vienna in SpringSpring in Vienna is the perfect time to explore the city, to visit open-air events and enjoy the wonderful parks and nature. Vienna has some great places and we have provided some event tips for you to have an amazing time in Vienna during your stay. VolksgartenThe Volksgarten is one of many beautiful parks located in the inner city of Vienna. It is a very popular ...

Vienna on a Budget

Having a great time in Vienna does not necessarily mean you need to spend a lot of money. You will be surprised how many activities you can do in the capital of Austria for free. Depending on the weather, you can decide if you either want to visit local free-entry museums, visit a historical church or just take a walk through the city center of Vienna. To have a better overview of the most ...

Best Street Food in Vienna

When travelling to Vienna, there is plenty of delicious food you must try. Vienna has a lot more to offer than the typical dishes like Wiener Schnitzel, Sachertorte and Apfelstrudel. Especially when time is limited, the following eats might come in handy: Original Wiener WürstelstandYou will encounter Viennese sausage stands (Würstelstand) on pretty much every corner in the city center. Vienna ...

Vienna Must Sees

Best Tourist Attractions and Things to See in Vienna!When travelling to a new city, you probably plan ahead what you want to see. Since Vienna does have a lot of great places to see, we would like to point out the absolute best sights in Vienna.Especially the first district, the old town of Vienna, can be viewed as a whole tourist attraction, you can take pictures of a variety of historic ...

Best Austrian Food in Vienna

When you travel to Vienna you probably want to indulge in the local culture and get the full experience out of your trip. That of course includes food as well! We tell you where you get the best authentic and traditional Austrian food in Vienna.What to eat in Vienna?The traditional Austrian cuisine has many delicious dishes, which you definitely have to try when visiting Vienna. We show you which ...

Top 10 Cocktail Bars in Vienna

Vienna has so many amazing cocktail bars and rooftop bars that it sometimes gets hard to pick out the best ones. Therefore we created a list of the top 10 Cocktail Bars in Vienna.There is nothing better than enjoying a delicious cocktail in a classy and comfortable bar after dinner. Making good cocktails is like cooking an excellent meal, therefore the best cocktail bars in Vienna hire the best ...

Café Telegraph | Insider-Restaurant of the Month

For our last insider tip of the year 2017, we found something really special - Café Telegraph in the 9th district of Vienna around the corner from Votivkirche and not too far of a walk from the town hall. We proudly present our insider restaurant of the month December:The charming Café Telegraph is especially popular among a younger Viennese crowd for its self made cakes, eclairs and other ...

New Year's in Vienna

Best events and things to do for New Year's in ViennaYou don't realize how time flies until it's New Year's Eve again, a day which is all about music, food, spending time with the ones you love and welcoming the New Year. In a big, vivid city like Vienna, you get many different opportunities to celebrate New Year's. To make your choice easier, we have selected some of the best ways to spend New ...

YOU-Vienna | Insider-Restaurant of the Month

Every month in 2017 we are presenting you one insider restaurant in Vienna. Upon our research, we select from the best restaurants in Vienna, the newly opened restaurants in Vienna and those restaurants in Vienna that we consider absolutely worth visiting.Our Insider Restaurant Tip of the Month November: Restaurant YOU ViennaAt YOU, Vienna's rather new restaurant and cocktail bar, it's all about ...

Thanksgiving in Vienna

THIS WAS THE BEST OF THANKSGIVING 2017. CHECK OUT OUR 2019 THANKSGIVING BLOG ARTICLE.Being away from home during Thanksgiving doesn't mean you can't enjoy a great Thanksgiving dinner in Vienna. As an international metropolis Vienna welcomes people from all over the world and has also adapted many international cultural traditions, such as the American Thanksgiving. Even though, November 23rd is ...

Christmas Markets in Vienna

Time flies and XMas is just around the corner, temperatures in Vienna are starting to fall and the first Christmas Markets are starting to sell hot punch, typical Austrian food and Christmas gifts. Typically Christmas Markets in Vienna open in mid-November; in 2017 the official Christmas Market season starts on November 17th. During Christmas season many squares and places in Vienna transform ...

Best Würstelstände in Vienna

Pretty much every city in this world has its own traditional type of fast food. In Vienna, it is the "Wiener Würstelstand" culture. You can find a "Würstelstand" in every district of Vienna. They are little takeaways which offer many different sausage creations. The most traditional, and the one you should definitely try, is the "Käsekrainer" - not just because you will probably find it hard ...

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Vienna

Top10 Vienna presents some of Vienna's best vegetarian RestaurantsYou are visiting Vienna as a vegetarian and want to know where to get the best vegetarian or even vegan food? That's not a problem at all: Vienna has so many delicious vegan options, which will be definitely a reason for you to visit Vienna again. The vegan trend of the last years has reached Vienna as well and some amazing ...

Fuhrgassl Huber | Insider-Restaurant of the Month

Insider Restaurant Tip of the month October presented by Top10 Vienna: Fuhrgassl HuberThe sunny October days, especially at the beginning of the month, were just perfect for a visit to one of Vienna's Heurige, (the Austrian word for typical wineries). Heurige in Austria are typical, mostly family-owned restaurants serving authentic Austrian food such as "Schnitzel", "Schweinsbraten" (pork roast) ...

Best English Cinemas in Vienna

Vienna has not only plenty of sights, interesting museums and good restaurants, but also great entertainment facilities, like cinemas and theaters. You might think that going to the movies in other countries can be difficult, especially because of different languages being spoken, but don't worry- you don't have to learn German to enjoy your favorite movies. Vienna offers a lot of English ...

The University of Vienna

The University of Vienna is one of the oldest and most traditional universities in Europa. It opened on March 12, 1365 and is currently home for 95.000 students and 9.400 staff members. Most students in Vienna study at University of Vienna. In fact the University of Vienna is the largest university in the German speaking area and also one of the largest universities in Europe.Students at the ...

Blue Mustard | Insider-Restaurant of the Month

Insider Restaurant Tip of the month September presented by Top10 Vienna: Blue MustardOn the search for new restaurants and bars in Vienna, we came across Blue Mustard, a stylish and modern restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Vienna. Blue Mustard is located in the same building as the famous event venue CASA NOVA on Dorotheergasse, a side street of Graben in the first district of ...

Best Burger in Vienna

A few years ago, the hype about handmade, fresh and high-quality burgers also reached Vienna and started to make international fast food chains some serious competition. Today, you find a lot of new restaurants that offer burgers and other American dishes to a high standard. For those of you staying in Vienna searching for one of the best burgers in town, we recommend you these five great Burger ...

10 Reasons Why Vienna Should Be On Your Bucket List

When considering any place to add to your bucket list, Vienna should be on your list. Vienna is not just one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Austria's capital also ranks among the 20 most visited cities in the world. According to recent studies, Vienna is named the world's most livable cities in the world. If those reasons aren't enough for you to plan a trip to Vienna, here are our top ...

Best climbing gyms in Vienna

You are looking for some action and fun things to do in Vienna, regardless of the weather? Climbing and bouldering are fun activities that can be done any time of the year. Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is performed without the use of ropes or harnesses, whereas climbing requires some skills and techniques of securing someone. Both climbing and bouldering require you to wear special ...

The Best 5 Veggie Burgers in Vienna

Are you vegetarian and visiting Vienna with your non-vegetarian or non-vegan friends and they want to go and get some burgers? Don't worry, you don't have to starve. Vienna has plenty of restaurants that offer amazing vegetarian and vegan burgers besides the "classic" beef burgers. We have tested a couple of burger restaurants with vegetarian options and would like to present you our Top 5 Veggie ...

The Best Traditional Coffee Houses in Vienna

If you're in Vienna and you haven't tried out the coffee here, you're definitely missing out. Vienna has a big coffee culture that goes back quite some time. To truly enjoy coffee in Vienna, you need to go to a traditional coffee house or "Kaffeehaus" as they are known here in Vienna,Austria. Interestingly, they have been part of the Viennese history for centuries, starting out in 1683. Over the ...

Vienna City Beach Club - Vienna waterfront location

The Vienna City Beach Club (short: VCBC) doesn't just have a cool name, it also meets expectations when it comes to a cool outdoor & waterfront location in Vienna! VCBC is definitely one of the coolest outdoor locations in Vienna during summer, offering top culinary, sport activities, events & parties and a weekend brunch.Vienna City Beach Club is the perfect place for everybody who wants to ...

Ramasuri: Top10 Vienna Insider-Restaurant of the Month

On the lookout for our insider restaurant of the month, our City Scout Peter came across Ramasuri, a trendy new place in Vienna's second district, to be more specific, between Schwedenplatz and Nestroyplatz. Peter was immediately impressed by the charm of the restaurant and declared Ramasuri as the Top10 Vienna Restaurant of the Month August! If you are looking for new restaurants in Vienna and ...

The 10 Ultimate Dishes to try in Vienna

Vienna has a rich culture and the cuisine there is just as rich and exquisite. Drawing inspiration from its historical background, Vienna has a lot of dishes which are an fusion of different cultures. Nonetheless, cooked with a special Viennese touch to them, these dishes will have you craving for more each time you try them. The following are some of the most typical and best dishes you should ...

The top 5 cultural activities in Vienna

When it comes to cultural activities, Vienna has plenty to see and do for people of different tastes and different backgrounds. When you visit Vienna, you're going to be completely immersed in a new world. Apart from its historic significance, Vienna has also made a huge cultural impact and there are plenty of activities that are still found to this day that are of cultural value. Many places ...

Best Parks in Vienna for your Dog

You are visiting Vienna with your dog? We recommend you the following parks where your dog can enjoy Vienna as much as you do and you and your dog can spend a great time together. In Vienna, there are parks that are just for dogs, called dog zones (Hundezone). You can recognize them by their white and green sign with a black dog on it (see picture above). Within those parks, your dog can run free ...

Top 10 Things to See in Vienna

Vienna is one of the most visually exhilarating cities in the world. Its architecture is so uniquely interesting that even a walk down the street can show you interesting points. However, if you're pressed for time and can't spend your day walking leisurely through the streets, we are pleased to introduce our top 10 things to see in Vienna!1. The Hofburg PalaceThe palace of the Hofburg isn't just ...

Trilogie Top10 Vienna Insider-Restaurant of the Month

Trilogie Greek Restaurant: Top10 Vienna Insider Restaurant of the Month JulyDuring summer months in Vienna, we might think of countries like Italy, Croatia, Spain or Greece a lot, which also has an impact on our restaurant choices, doesn't it?We came across Trilogie Greek restaurant about a year ago on an evening walk through from Wiener Rathaus through the 8. district of Vienna and have visited ...

The Best Museums to Visit in Vienna

Considered the City of Music, and the City of Dreams, Vienna is definitely the gem of Austria that has only gotten more polished with time. With roots reaching back to 500BC, the city of Vienna has been a hotbed for historic activity and its collection of museums highlight this fact. With more than 150 museums scattered throughout the city, it can be quite confusing to pick the best one's to ...

IKI: Top10 Vienna Insider Restaurant of the Month

IKI: Top10 Vienna Insider Restaurant of the MonthOur search for a new Top10 Vienna insider restaurant has led us to IKI, a contemporary Japanese restaurant with unique flair. IKI is located in a new business area of Vienna called “Am Erste Campus” where gradually more businesses are settling. So far dining options in the immediate office area are rather scarce with a few exceptions. IKI has ...

Ludwig van: Top10Vienna Insider Restaurant of the Month

Top10 Vienna Insider Restaurant of the Month April: Ludwig vanIn search of a new Vienna insider restaurant, one of our City Scouts suggested Ludwig van. Once a typical Viennese “Beisl” (a typical tiny Austrian restaurant), today one of the best restaurants in Vienna and most certainly an insider tip. In 2016 the new owner Oliver Jauk took over Ludwig van and together with chef Walter ...

el Hans: Top10 Vienna Insider Restaurant of the Month

Top10 Vienna Insider Restaurant of the Month March: el Hans Searching for a new insider restaurant, we came across el Hans – a modern Spanish restaurant in Vienna's 2nd district. What you learn very fast: El Hans doesn't just serve food, it provides an excellent and personal culinary experience. We decided to go with the full experience and enjoyed their degustation menu. The degustation menu ...

the Room: Top10 Vienna Insider Restaurant of the Month

Top10 Vienna Insider Restaurant of the Month February: the RoomThe Room Sofiensäle – a great mix of classy dinner atmosphere with cocktail lounge feeling.The historic building “Sofiensäle” hosts various cultural events and is home of Ruby Hotel, John Harris Fitness and the Restaurant the Room. Sofiensäle also hosts a monthly afterwork, next date: Wednesday, March 15, 2017.But let's get ...

Loca: Top10 Vienna Insider Restaurant of the Month

Top10 Vienna Insider Restaurant of the Month January: LocaLoca, Vienna's Low Carb Fine Dining.With the increasing trend of low carb diet, a number of restaurants in Vienna started to offer low carb options on their menus. Loca however, made low carb their philosophy. Their menu supports a low carb, as well as low fat, nutrition – all biological ingredients without refined sugar. And the best ...

Best Burgers in Vienna

What's your favorite Burger Place in Vienna?Fast Food Burgers have gotten some serious competition by some amazing burger restaurants and burger bars. A lot of new burger places opened in the past few years in Vienna and most of them are very successful. Cool designs and fresh-made quality burgers are very well received by us Viennese.We have tested some of Vienna's coolest burger places and ...