Things To Do
Things to do in Vienna
1. Kunsthistorisches (Art History Museum) - Vienna’s ultimate art and cultural treasure trove! This grand museum is an architectural masterpiece in itself, with marble staircases, gilded details, and ceilings that look like they belong in a royal palace. 2. St. Stephen’s Cathedral - Vienna’s most famous church and on the weekends, they even have classical concerts. 3. Café Central - The most famous and oldest coffee house in Vienna, where famous literary figures and scholars like Sigmund Freud would stop by for their caffeine fix. 4. Vienna State Opera 5. Eat a schnitzel at Figlmüller - This historic wine tavern first opened in 1905 and has been known as “the home of the schnitzel” ever since. 7. Austrian National Library State Hall - This is the largest library in Austria and is also the most beautiful. The Austrian National Library is something straight out of a fairytale – or specifically, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
Thermal Spas
Austria has around 40 thermal baths, where water bubbles, flows, and steams. A bathing facility can only be called a “thermal bath” if it has its own spring and groundwater with a discharge temperature of over 68°F. What’s unique about thermal water is its blend of minerals and trace elements, which can offer various health benefits. FUN FACT: In Austria, many traditional thermal spas are coed, and it’s common for guests to enjoy the facilities without swimwear. This is part of the local spa culture, so don’t be surprised if you see people without bathing suits/robes — it’s completely normal there!” 1. Therme Wien (closest to Vienna) 2. St. Martin's Thermal Spa 3. Silent Spa
Coffeeshops & Cafes in Vienna
Vienna is known for its amazing Cafes. Below are a couple we recommend. The Truth Wollzeile Café Central Aufzug Café Fenster Cafe Treu am Platzl Sacher Café Café Demel Gerstner Cafe No Panic Coffee Brasserie Palmenhaus Wien
Best Restaurants in Vienna
Figlmüller (Austrian) Viva La Mamma! (Pizza) Skopik & Lohn (European) Lucullus (Mediterranean) C.O.P. (European) Do & Co (Asian) Das LOFT (Modern Cuisine) ONYX (Asian) Fabios (Italian) Chez Bernard (French/Austrian) The Bank Brasserie & Bar (International)
Speakeasy & Rooftop Bars in Vienna
Cayo Coco Rooftop Bar at The Hoxton Aurora Rooftop Bar Fitzcarraldo Speakeasy (enter through a faux vending machine) Das LOFT at SO/ Vienna MOOONS Rooftop Bar The Rooftop at Hotel MOTTO (8th Floor) SKY Bar on top of STEEFL (Department store) The Chapel Bar Speakeasy (enter through the toilets at the restaurant, Let’s be Frank) Atmosphere Rooftop Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Bar ONYX – stunning view of St. Stephen’s Cathedral Neue Hoheit Rooftop at Rosewood Vienna
Hallstatt
Located on a lake, the town is known for its pastel houses and mountain reflections.
Schafberg
Take the vintage red cogwheel train up Schafberg and watch the lakes unfold beneath you. This is peak Austria.
Styria Wine Country
Rolling vineyards, Tuscan vibes, and a heart-shaped road near Gamitz. Sip local wine, snack on regional delicacies and soak in the beauty. Also, fun fact, this is the state where Elmar is from.
Salzburg
Where The Sound of Music takes place and is known for its baroque beauty, palace gardens, and the birthplace of Mozart. The sun sets views behind the Alps are like a dreamy old film
Drachensee
High-altitude magic in the Tyrol region. A glacial lake with surreal turquoise water, framed by jagged peaks. Perfect for those that love to hike.