Wiener Symphoniker History, Concerts & Performance Venues

The Wiener Symphoniker (Vienna Symphony Orchestra) is one of Vienna’s most iconic cultural institutions, weaving music into the very fabric of the city’s identity. Founded in 1900, the orchestra has become synonymous with musical excellence, performing a repertoire that spans the timeless works of classical composers to bold contemporary creations. As the 2024–2025 season marks its 125th anniversary, […]

Contemporary Vienna Restaurants: Top 7 Bistro-Style Places

contemporary Vienna restaurant Lingenhel

Contemporary Vienna Restaurants. How does contemporary cuisine in Vienna taste? To try local beef tartare, grilled fish and the likes head for one of these relaxed restaurants. While they all excel in quality food each boasts a distinctive menu and interiors. Since the eateries are based in the center or in lovely neighborhoods you can integrate them […]

Keller Vienna Restaurants: Are They As Good As They Seem?

keller Vienna restaurant Brezl Gwoelb

Keller Vienna Restaurants. Do you find cutting your Schnitzel beneath vaulted ceilings an irresistible thought? Located mostly in the city center, Vienna’s romantic keller restaurants let you fork up history and (food) culture in one big bite. However, the ongoing international stair run down the Kellers has created two types of cellar restaurants: those that […]

Vienna Neighborhood Restaurant Silberwirt – Inside A Local Institution

Vienna neighborhood restaurant Silberwirt

Set in trendy district Margareten, Vienna neighborhood restaurant Silberwirt presents a buzzing eatery that satisfies cravings for Schnitzel and a historic setting alike. Occupying part of 14th-century Margareten castle Silberwirt is one of four restaurants and bars at ‘Schlossquadrat’. Inside, the Beisl  (tavern) has gently transferred the old Beisl-style into the 21st century: the green […]

Vienna Sausage: What It Is and How to Enjoy It

The Vienna sausage may seem like a simple snack, but there is actually a lot of confusion surrounding it. First of all, the term “sausage Vienna” (or Wiener Wurst) actually refers to a different type of sausage in Austria’s capital city. If you find yourself in Vienna, you’ll discover a wide variety of delicious sausages […]

Wine Tasting In Vienna: 3+ Top Finds Underground

Wine tasting in Vienna

As for guided wine tasting in Vienna local Austrian wine shops often beat vintners. Why? Simply because the latter are either busy cultivating wine, or serving food and drink in their wine taverns. In the city center, a small deli and wine store regularly pours out its knowledge about Viennese and Austrian wines. On top, […]

Wienerschnitzel in Vienna: My Restaurant Guide

Vienna insider tips: Pichlmaier's Zum Herkner in Vienna district Hernals

Where do you get the best Wienerschnitzel in Vienna? In a dedicated German schnitzel restaurant? Or in the neighbourhood tavern that no one in search of ‘der weinersnitchel’ ever heard of? To add local flavour, my Wiener Schnitzel restaurant guide largely reflects where Viennese residents like to go. I think you will love those places, […]

Wiener Schnitzel – How We Do A Wienerschnitzel Recipe

Wiener Schnitzel with lemon

Since the Wiener Schnitzel (or Wienerschnitzel) remains at the epicentre of Viennese cuisine, learn all about it, including the best Schnitzel recipes and local insider tricks for preparing it. From a culinary point of view, Schnitzel stands for our love for all things breaded and fried: from meat to fish, mushrooms, celeriac, cauliflower, and even […]

Best Bars In Vienna – Why These 14 🍹Spots Are A Knockout

Best bars in Vienna: First Floor Bar

Best Bars in Vienna. To shake up evenings of classical music find out where people of our generation and upwards gather over drinks and live tunes in Wien. In fact, many bars already open in the afternoon, adding an exciting stopover to your sightseeing program. There are so many more great bars out there but […]

Snack Bars Vienna: Where to Find Quality Fast Food from Austria

snack bars Vienna: Leberkas Pepi

Snack Bars Vienna. At our traditional sandwich and snack bars you get quality food from Austria, which is a far cry from mainstream snacks. The basis for most of these snacks is dark Austrian sourdough bread and rolls, soft inside, with a crunchy upper crust. You can delve into crispy breads and fluffy spreads, cheeses on […]