Fabio’s (Tuchlauben 4-6, Vienna) – as the name suggests, this restaurant serves mainly Italian dishes (some very impressive), including ligurian fish stew (gamberi, octopus, seppia, vongole, plaice, mussels & toasted bread), pollo al forno (organic oven roasted chicken, with zucchini, capers, and buffalo ricotta), and branzino & crema di ceci (roasted sea bass fillet with […]
Die Halle (1 Museumsplatz, Vienna) – located in the Kunsthalle, Vienna’s lively cultural center in the Museumsquartier, this one-time Imperial riding hall-turned-restaurant draws in crowds because of its affordability, as well as its roomy, high-ceiling interior. Its dining selections run from salads to pastas, and international and Asian cuisine.
Do & Co Albertina (Albertina Museum, Albertinaplatz 1, Vienna) – located within this popular museum, this restaurant serves a variety of meals – from Thai-style steamed rice, oysters and sweet chili sauce (servable with vegetables, prawns, or beef), to the Baguette Albertina (stuffed with smoked salmon, cream cheese, arugula, and sun-dried tomatoes), as well as […]
Wiener Musikverein (Bösendorferstrasse 12, Vienna) – this classical music concert hall, inaugurated in 1870, is the home of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra. Due to its acoustics, it is considered one of the best concert halls in the world. Various productions, including the annual Vienna New Year’s Concert, are held here. See the Musikverein’s website for […]
Vienna State Opera (Opernring 2, Vienna) – this is an opera house that was built in the 1860s and was originally known as the Vienna Court Opera (Wiener Hofoper), and was given its present name in 1920 (after the fall of the Austrian royal family). Various operas and theatrical productions were held there over the […]
Vienna Museum – this is a chain of museums that have exhibits connected to the history of the city of Vienna. Its two main buildings are at Karlsplatz and Hermesvilla (a one-time palace and hunting grounds for Hapsburg nobility). At Karlsplatz, the history of Vienna is documented, starting with the first settlements on the Danube […]
Urania Observatory (Uraniastrasse 1, Vienna) – this is an observatory and public education institute that was opened in 1910 by Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I. Named after the Muse Urania, it was severely damaged during the Allied bombing campaigns against Austria during World War II. Admission: €8 (adult)(planetarium), €7 (adult)(observatories); €6 (children up to […]
The Lobau (Vienna) – this water forest is located in the southeastern outskirts of Vienna, and covers 2,300 hectares and accounts for almost one third of the entire area of the Donau-Auen National Park. This is one of six Austrian national parks, has existed for 15 years, and protects one of the last remaining large […]
Technisches Museum Wien (Mariahhilferstasse 212, Vienna) – this museum, opened in 1918, focuses on scientific and industrial innovations. Among the permanent exhibits there are: nature & knowledge, astronomy, physics, heavy industry (mining, iron, steel), transportation (locomotive trains, automobiles, motorcycles, scooters, bicycles), household appliances, energy, communications, and other areas. Admission: €10 (adult), €8.50 (seniors and students), […]
Schloss Hof (Schloss Hof 1, Schlosshof, Austria) — just a 45-minute ride east of Vienna (via routes A4 and B9), with an ideal connection to the Vienna-Budapest motorway and within sight of the Slovakian capital Bratislava, a fascinating Baroque world of experience awaits tourists: the imperial Schloss Hof, which was built for Prince Eugene of […]