Vienna is a good place for measured winter pleasures. We will find out what the weather is like in winter, what to see and where to go: museums, exhibitions, suburbs, shopping, Viennese waltz, balls. Read my selection of ideas for a winter trip to Vienna.
Vienna is a good place for measured winter pleasures. Nothing boils here, does not rage. Winter Vienna attracts with its amazing coziness and charm. On the eve of Christmas, the time for festivals begins, exhibitions open, tents of Christmas fairs bloom. You need to go here for a warm melange, architectural fossils and continuous music.
What to expect from the weather in winter in Vienna
It is hard to predict what this winter will be like in Vienna. Fluffy snowflakes, so romantically flowing from the sky, can turn into real rain in the blink of an eye. And then suddenly a cold wind suddenly flies up. The average winter temperature in Vienna fluctuates around –2 ° C, but sometimes it can drop to –18 ° C. So think over your wardrobe in such a way that it is ready for such weather changes.
What to see, where to go
Admire the sights
Well, of course, first of all, admire the numerous Vienna sights and graceful monuments.
Visit museums and exhibitions
Kunsthistorisches Museum
From September 29, 2017 to January 7, 2018, he invites to the exhibition dedicated to the work of the outstanding Renaissance painter Raphael. The exposition covers all periods of Raphael's work - early Umbrian (until 1504), Florentine (c. 1504–1508) and Roman (c. 1508–1520).
The exhibition "Thomas Bairle: If Something Is Too Long - Make It Even Longer" will be held from October 25, 2017 to April 2, 2018 at - IAC. Thomas Bairle - artist, graphic artist, sculptor, weaver will present for the first time his works of art that go beyond the scope of one genre. With the help of graphic, sculptural, pictorial, textile and installation works, he binds several rooms into a single projection for his interpretation of “Social Fabric”. The central work of “iPhone meets Japan” is a huge installation of many iPhones in the museum’s columned hall.
It’s worth a look at least at some of Vienna’s museums.
Take a trip to Vienna suburbs
Vienna Jazzfloor Jazz Festival will be held from November 1 to 30, 2017 in 9 Vienna clubs, the world famous jazz artists will give 100 concerts. Information, places, tickets: ig-jazz.at.
From November 3 to December 3, the Voice Mania Vocalist Festival will be held. Information, places, tickets: voicemania.at.
Resonanzen's annual Early Music Festival will be held from January 20 to 28, 2018. “Resonances” will present listeners with works of different eras performed by the best musicians of the world. Information, program, tickets: konzerthaus.at.
Festival “Winter in the Museum Quarter”
From November 9 to December 23, 2017, the festival "" takes place in the courtyard. Even in frost it will be hot. DJs will take care of this, as well as a punch specially prepared in the ice pavilions and ice rink.
Go shopping
Shopping in Vienna
Shopping in Vienna is a great walk along the streets of the old city, comfort, coziness and excellent service. A lot of options are presented for shopping: in boutiques, department stores, antique shops, jewelry stores, flea markets, where you will definitely find goods to your liking. Shopping in Vienna has its own characteristics: here you can buy almost everything - exclusive masterpieces from the best fashion houses to practical and inexpensive things in small shops. The winter period is good for shopping, because sales begin.
Look at the ice rink
Vienna Ice Dream Rink (Photo: Caitlin Leigh)
The Vienna Ice Dream skating rink - Vienna Ice Dream, runs opposite. About 7,000 m² are poured under the grounds for mass skiing. Skating is accompanied by musical accompaniment.
After the skating rink you can go to the fashionable club-restaurant Passage-Albertina, listen to live jazz music.
Winter is a hot season in Viennese cafes
When else, if not during the winter season, I so want to sit in a cozy atmosphere with a cup of coffee or a glass of heated wine. Vienna's wine cellars and coffee houses are in the middle of the "hot" season. Traditional cafes in the Austrian capital await guests at any time.
Ball Season
Opera ball
January and February are the time of Viennese balls. Before the New Year’s ball is held at. The most brilliant event of the season is the Staatsoper Opera Ball. The most famous ballroom evenings: Vienna Hofburg Coffee Ball, Vienna Music Society Ball at the Palace of Music, Strauss Ball I wrote about balls.
House of Music. Great masters
Ring sightseeing tram in Vienna
Vienna is my favorite city in Austria or not, rather, in all of Europe. It fascinates with its castles and palaces, gardens and parks, as well as museums and galleries. It seems that time has stopped.
Take a stroll through the historic city center. Attractions are located a short distance and are easy to get around on foot in a short time. Although, for a change, you can ride on public transport, the routes of which are very numerous.
Take a look at St. Stephen's Cathedral on Stephansplatz 3. You can take a guided tour of the catacombs under the building. Services are held in the cathedral, and if desired, you can get to them. Generally a very colorful and atmospheric place.
Visit Schönbrunn Palace. Better to take a big tour to visit the forty rooms of the palace. There is an audio guide in Russian. If you like to walk in the park, then it is better to come in spring or summer.
What other places are required to visit:
- Hofburg
- belvedere Palace Complex;
- museum of Art History;
- church of the Jesuits.
Nature, parks and gardens
For nature lovers there is a real paradise. If you are visiting Vienna with children, be sure to check out the Schönbrunn Zoo. Very large territory and a lot of unusual animals. Impressed by the pandas, I have not seen them before this live.
The garden of the crowned prince Rudolph is conducive to leisurely walks. It is better to come in good weather to appreciate the beauty of this place.
Donaupark is a great place for walks and photos. Well maintained park with forest area. Great playground.
Vienna Restaurants
You can try the local cuisine in the form of fast food in Schachtelwirt at Judengasse 5. The choice of dishes is small, but the portions are huge and everything is delicious at home.
At Trzesniewski Cafe on Dorotheergasse 1 you can enjoy unusual snacks. I liked the sandwich with the interesting name "egg with egg." Fast service.
If you are a connoisseur of haute cuisine, visit Restaurant Rote Bar, at Philharmonikerstrasse 4.
The interior is amazing, just in the style of Viennese castles. The kitchen is on the level. Good wine selection. Prices are high, but worth it.
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Trip to Vienna It took place because my husband and I raised children as travelers. :)) And if we go only to neighboring cities and the sea in the summer, then our daughter and son will “take” us abroad.
What to see in Vienna
The city offers just a huge variety of places that will appeal to any average tourist:
- palaces;
- museums
- locks;
- parks etc.
But my story begins far from it. The daughter decided that this list is too banal, and we went to a very conflicting places.
Street art gallery
Honestly, I don’t understand fashion paint on the walls. Probably, age does not allow to put it in my head. :)) But when I came to the gallery, I revised my views somewhat. It turned out that too art, and he even has his predecessors and many directions. Whole story street arts!
Factory Piatnik
I did not expect to be in such a place, but you know, I did not regret it. It is peculiar playing card factory. Here you will see the mechanism by which cards are born. Specialists are engaged in painting, and mountains grow in small pieces of cardboard, rivers flow, and female and male figures appear. I found the deck of cards very beautiful depicting landscapes of Vienna.
Snow Ball Factory
When my daughter said she would show me another factory, I wanted to object. I am a museum person, after all! But when she heard the full name, she was extremely happy. After all balls with snow carry so many memories and good moments! Plunge into a fairy talevisiting this factory and try to bring from there souvenir for the long memory. :)
Tower of madmen
ATTENTION, This place is not for the faint of heart! Think ten times before you go there. The only thing that made me visit the attraction was curiosity. What is so bad about this place? As it later turned out, this one of the most terrible museums in the world, and so it is. From the shelves and racks "look" at you alcoholic babiessurround you internal organs, and ahead are the chambers mentally ill people and this is only a small part. The tower became the crown of our entire trip, I definitely will never forget this trip.
Here we have such an unusual visit to one of the European cities. Do not forget that the medal always has two sides!
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Last month, my husband went on a business trip abroad to Vienna. And I, like his beloved wife, could not help but take this chance and went to visit him for the weekend. already waiting for me. She met a warm sun and cloudless weather. My husband and I spent several days in a fairy tale.
What to see in Vienna
Capital of Austriait has long been considered cultural center of Europe. This city with a thousand-year history is simply crowded with art galleries, museums and concert halls.And leads this whole fraternity Vienna Opera. What is here worth to visit Firstly:
In this city, everything is created for people, for their comfort and convenience. And although I do not live here, it is very tangible.
We buy souvenirs in Vienna
What did I bring from Vienna besides photos? Almost a whole bag of souvenirs. Besides viennese coffee (which costs around 15-20 euros) I brought sweet souvenirs which then she ate herself. These were:
In addition to edible gifts you can buy products from Austrian porcelain.It is made by hand. in the palace of Augarten. And here is scorewhere you can buy tea sets, figurines, coffee sets. Well, for lovers of original gifts, I recommend Klimt product stores in the center of the capital.
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I got to Vienna by accident. I can hardly imagine that I would specially choose this city for a European trip (simply because I did not know anything about it). But, spending holidays in a country neighboring Austria, I got the opportunity to visit its capital and spend the weekend there. Why not, I thought. After all, at about a great opportunity to find out what this city is famous and beautiful. It turned out sights in Vienna a huge number, and this is not only the heritage of Baroque, but also a host of more modern monuments of art and architecture.
What to see in Vienna
It is considered one of the most important cultural capitals of Europe, where the streets, like a hundred years ago, real carriages drive aroundEach building is striking in its grace, and classical music plays from every corner. City business cards:
- summer residence of the Austrian emperors Schönbrunn;
- palace Gazebo ;
- square with two symmetrical buildings On the sides;
- famous " plague pillar"- a statue erected in honor of the victory over a terrible epidemic.
But, frankly, for my taste they didn’t seem so interesting, I’m a little bit original i'll show you something else.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Wow! This is a grandiose building! The giant cathedral is one of the tallest temples in Europe, the highest spire rises more than 130 meters above the ground. How small and insignificant its numerous parishioners and visiting tourists seem against the backdrop of the magnificent Gothic building ... The interior cannot be described in words, going into the church, it seems that inside it is even larger, its arches are so high.
City Hall
This is a very beautiful building I saw for the first time already during an evening walk in Vienna. Backlit by many lights, it was incredible. The Town Hall is located in the city center, so fairs and festivities are often held near it, and on the day of my arrival under her windows stood a tent of a circus tent. Mimes, clowns on stilts, mulled wine and fresh pastries, happy and nonchalant faces of citizens - classic picture of a European holiday. In the afternoon, returning to the town hall, you can see it in a different light. This is stately neo-gothic buildingIt has been serving for meetings and resolving important issues for more than a hundred years.
Hundertwasser House
This is a fancy house of the architect whose name he is named. A talented man with a complex name Friedensreich Hundertwasser believed that architecture, construction and nature should be closely connected, and built completely asymmetric, hilly building with windows of various sizes, on the roof of which lush vegetation curls.
A great place to take a photo or just to cheer up - vibrant colors and fancy lines this building will not leave you indifferent!
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A beautiful clean city with interesting house architecture and many attractions - that’s how I remember it. It is a pity that I stayed there only a week, but I have something to tell about this city.
What to see in Vienna
There are quite a lot of attractions that everyone should see in Vienna, so I will talk about those that I remember most, namely:
- vienna City Park;
- Karlskirche;
- Vienna City Hall.
Vienna City Park
On the first day of visiting Vienna, I went first to the city park of Vienna, because after a long flight I wanted to take a walk and see the wonderful nature in Vienna. A park located in the city center, so I didn’t have to go far. Here you can admire an abundance of various flowers and plants, birds, sculptures of famous composers. I even managed to photograph the stork. Many convenient shopswhere you can quietly sit and enjoy nature. About an hour and a half walked around this wonderful park and rested went on.
Karlskirche
I have long wanted to visit Karlskirche, so I went without fail to this magnificent church. Paid for entrance 8 euro with the opportunity to take the elevator to the highest point of Karlskirche. Outside the architecture of the building is striking in its uniqueness, so before entering, I advise you to take a couple of pictures for memory. Inside is no less beautiful: luxurious decoration of the altar, beautiful murals and much more. Nice view opens from the observation deck (just on the elevator and went up). I think that look in Vienna to this wonderful temple everyone should.
Vienna City Hall
One of the most beautiful buildings this wonderful city, in my opinion, is Vienna City Hall. Unforgettable architecture, neat look and amazing size - all this combines this object. - an incredibly beautiful city, the streets of which you can wander endlessly, but among them I would like to highlight Spittelberg district, especially loved by me. Inside it is so calm and quiet with cobblestone streets and countless cafes.
Of the museums in Vienna, I wanted to see only two, probably the most unusual:
- I confess I was the first to visit Coffee museum: The four halls of this private museum have a ton of fascinating information about this drink. it only true coffee lovers will appreciate the place.
- Honestly, I gathered for a long time with courage to visit the next museum, but curiosity overpowered fear. Federal Pathological and Anatomical Museumit already looks creepy from the outside: the five-story “tower of madmen” is a rather gloomy building. The exhibits of the museum are a sight completely not for the faint of heart, completely incomparable with our Kunstkamera.
Communicating with the animal world helps to recharge with a mass of positive emotions: good, the Austrian capital is rich in such places:
- To visit vienna Zoo it took me at least 4 hours. it the oldest zoo in the worldexisting for more than 2.5 centuries. It is located on the territory of the imperial residence Schönbrunn.
- House of the seastruck me with its strange construction: it turned out that in the past this building served as a bomb shelter. But now about 10,000 inhabitants from around the world live in huge aquariums and terrariums.
- In the park of the Hofburg Palace complex I found an amazing place - Butterfly House. It is almost not visited by tourists, but in vain: the special microclimate and a huge number of beautiful creatures seem to be transferred to the tropics.
For me, the most interesting way to see the city from a height has always been ferris wheel. What was my surprise when I found out that the oldest in the worldit is located in Vienna in the Prater park. Attraction booths are made in the form of small wagons, inside each of which are set tables. No less interest aroused in me museum of the history of this wheel.
What to see in the vicinity of Vienna
I didn’t have to leave far from the city to climb observation deck of the Kalenberg mountain. Hence the beautiful visible at a glance.
My journey continued towards Vienna Woods. Oaks, wild animals, an observation tower, castles and fortresses - this is not all that can be found in the "fairy forest".
You don’t want to leave Vienna: it is so attractive with its magnificent parks, as if with fabulous houses and a magical aroma of coffee.
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We have already introduced you, now it’s time to show you less well-known places where there are no crowds of tourists, but which will be very interesting for sophisticated tourists, we can say these are some secret places in the Austrian capital.
Dornerplatz - street with umbrellas
Dornerplatz is a street and square near the Blumengasse Underground Station, which is decorated with umbrellas. The street is suitable for creating vivid photographs and uplifting.
Amalienbad - Art Deco Pool
Amalienbad Spa is located in the center of Vienna, housed in an Art Deco building. You will find the pool at the Reumannplatz Underground Station. In this complex you can swim in an indoor pool 33 meters long. It looks beautiful, especially its domed roof.
For visitors, besides the pools, there is a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna, a Turkish steam bath, a jacuzzi and an infrared cabin, a round pool for cooling after the sauna, stylish dressing cabins.
Stadttempel synagogue
Stadttempel Synagogue is Vienna's main synagogue. If you are interested in the history of World War II and the history of the Jews, then it will be interesting to you here. This synagogue is a historical monument, after all, 93 synagogues were destroyed in Vienna during the Nazis. In general, it is one of the most important architectural monuments for the Jewish community and one of the oldest buildings in the city.
- Name of the attraction in German: State Hall - Österreichische Nationalbibliothek
- Library address: Josefsplatz 1 1015 Vienna
- How to get there: nearest metro station Stephansplatz (lines U1 and U3)
- Working hours: 20:00 – 18:00
- Ticket price: 8 Euro. Children under 19 years old - free of charge.
“What interesting things can be seen in the library?” - some skeptic tourists may say. But, the State Hall of the Austrian National Library will surely change your mind. And all because the historic imperial halls of the library are simply mesmerizing. Imagine a hall 80 meters long and 20 meters wide, decorated with a painted dome and numerous frescoes. This Baroque library has become home to more than 200,000 book volumes, and the National Library of Austria has 7.4 million book volumes. And do not forget to pay attention to the 4 Venetian globes, which are a rich decoration of the library.
Vienna University of Economics
Want to feel like a student and visit the modern university campus? Then after a walk along the Prater, head to modern vienna University of Economics and Business campus. In 2013, the entire university moved to a new campus. The university will especially appeal to lovers of modern architecture and futuristic buildings. The new campus cost half a billion Euros, but now 25 thousand students will be pleased to study here. But the money was not spent in vain, because the entire campus was built adhering to the Green Building concept, i.e. using materials and structures to achieve maximum energy efficiency.
One of the most mesmerizing buildings is the massive, modern university library that hangs over the main campus area. It’s a pity that it’s just not possible to enter the library, only students with special cards have access.
Zacherlfabrik Factory
It may seem to you that this building, built in an oriental style, is nothing more than a mosque. But nothing like this, this is a former moth powder factory. The factory was opened by Austrian industrialist Johann Zacherl in 1870, and after 10 years, his factory sold powder throughout Europe. Then the factory was transferred to his son, then to other heirs, the type of products changed, ski mounts were even produced here, and by the middle of the 20th century the production was curtailed, and the factory was abandoned. Now in the premises of this factory are held art exhibitions and music evenings.
Incinerator
It would seem that tourists may be interested in a typical European incinerator. But Austria does not cease to amaze, because the Waste Incinerator in Vienna (Müllverbrennungsanlage Spittelau), located at Spittelauer Lände 45, is a very interesting building. Not only does the plant heat the nearest areas of the city, it complies with all high environmental standards, it’s also an unusual architectural building, as its design was done by the famous architect Hundertwasser. Now this plant looks like an open-air museum of contemporary art.
Historic tram
The historic Vienna Ring Tram offers the opportunity to ride around the city and enjoy its views without straining your legs. 7 days a week, every 30 minutes from 10:00 to 17:30 a retro tram leaves from the Schwedenplatz stop. During the trip, you will listen to the audio guide and enjoy the sights of the city: opera, Imperial Palace, Parliament, Town Hall. The duration of the trip is 25 minutes, the fare is € 9.00. To be honest, it’s better to buy a ticket for a regular tram and ride plenty of different routes, because this historic tram passes through the same stops as regular tram routes.
Strudel show
Every hour, professional pastry chefs prepare Viennese apple strudel according to an original recipe in the most beautiful bakery of Schönbrunn Palace - Café Residenz. The whole cooking process will be demonstrated to you, the nuances and all the secrets of cooking the best strudel in the world will be told. The show is held every day from 11:00 to 16:00 every hour. The Strudelshow show lasts every 20 minutes. The cost of visiting: 11.5 Euro.
Agree, such a mini-tour will be remembered much more than the next church visited?
Vienna Passages
In the historical center of Vienna there are a lot of passages that connect the streets and squares of the city. In fact, this is the whole art of finding inconspicuous entrances to these shopping galleries. But if you find the entrance, then your eyes will be presented to a variety of interiors. For example, look for the passage Freyung Passage, which was pompously decorated during the time of the Empire. In the middle of the passage there is a fountain with a mermaid, an elegant domed roof allows light to pass through, and rich stucco molding looks like a work of art. Passage address: Strauchgasse 4, Palais Ferstel. Here in the passage is a good coffee shop Central (Café Central).
Kugelmugel Republic
The Republic of Kugelmugel (Republik Kugelmugel) is a self-proclaimed state in 1976, which is based in a round ball in Vienna's Prater park. Kugelmugel currently has 650 citizens. State Address: Antifaschismuspl. 2. The state in the form of a sphere you will recognize by the barbed wire around it and the designation of the borders of the state.
Friedenspagode - This is a Buddhist pagoda in Vienna, located on the banks of the Danube. The pagoda was built in 1983 by Japanese monks. The height of the pagoda is 26 meters, in the middle of the structure is a Buddha figure. The pagoda is also decorated with relief images from the life of the Buddha from birth to death. Near the pagoda is a Buddhist temple
Vienna Gasometers (Gasometer Wien) will be interesting to lovers of industrial architecture. Four former gas tanks were built in 1896-1899 and provided gas to all of Vienna. At that time it was the largest gas meters in Europe, the height of each structure reached 70 meters, a diameter of 60 meters. In 1969-1978, the city refused to use coke oven gas in favor of natural gas, and gas meters were closed. Since 2001, gas meters have received a second life. Now there is a concert hall for 3,000 people, a cinema, shops, cafes, municipal offices, a student hostel and 800 apartments. You can see these gasometers in the sparks from the eyes bondian.
Naschmarkt Market
Naschmarkt Market It is located near Karlspaltz square, so it is very easy to get to it. Not only can you have cheap lunch here, but here in 120 tents you can buy gifts for relatives and friends. Just don’t think that this is a tourist market, local people make purchases here. What you can buy on the market: delicacies, sausages, local alcoholic beverages, cheeses, spices, oriental sweets, fruits, vegetables, porcelain, toys, souvenirs. Here you can even find exotic durian!
Wotruba - An unusual church in a suburb of Vienna near the Vienna Forest. Most of all, the church is struck by its unusual appearance, because the structure consists of asymmetrically located large concrete blocks of different sizes. The weight of one block reaches 140 tons.
The former glass factory at Westbahnstraße 40 is located westLicht Museum of Photography and Photogallery. The museum was created by lovers of photography. The museum-exhibition has a large collection of cameras (from the oldest to the most modern), books on photography and photographs. The collection of photographs totals more than 40,000 exhibits. But the exhibits will delight even the most sophisticated amateur photographers, there are works of various genres: reportage, portrait, nude, tourism, military photography, landscape, architecture, as well as works from the international press photography contest World Press Photo. The cost of visiting the photo gallery: 6.5 Euro.
In Russian by the best guides.
Ah Vienna! Stand on the Stefansplatz square, admire the St. Stephen's Cathedral, then turn on the Domgass, look into the house of the great Mozart. Walk to the Hoher Markt, enjoy the magic of the “dancing” Anchor Clock. Go ahead and appreciate the severity of the Old Town Hall. Take a stroll to the Hofburg Imperial Residence and the Vienna Opera House. Take a look at the Sacher Cafe. Then turn towards the New Market (Neuer Markt) and go again to Stefansplatz to compare the modern and classical architecture using the example of Haas House. Now set aside a typical guide. We will open for you a completely different Vienna.
1. Butterfly House
The Hofburg Palace complex does not pass by a single tourist arriving in Vienna. But about the "Butterfly House", which is located in the Burggarten Palace Park, for some reason, few people know.
Meanwhile, the place is absolutely amazing. There are collected dozens of species of exotic butterflies from Costa Rica, Thailand, the Philippines and other countries. At the same time, all conditions have been created for tropical beauties: the temperature in the pavilion never drops below 26 degrees, and air humidity - 80%. In addition, to make insects feel at home, plants that are familiar to their habitat are grown there. Butterflies flutter gracefully between hibiscus and lanthanum flowers.
You can not only enjoy the beauty of this tropical oasis, but also watch how the butterflies “drink” nectar, and also see with your own eyes a miracle - the “birth” of a new butterfly from the pupa.
Address:
Schmetterlinghaus Palmenhaus, Burggarten Hofburg
Website: schmetterlinghaus.at
Operation mode: from April to October: Monday-Friday - from 10:00 to 16:45, Saturday, Sunday and holidays - from 10:00 to 18:15; from November to March: Monday-Sunday - from 10:00 to 15:45
2. Coffee Museum
If you ask, what does Vienna smell like? The answer is coffee. This drink plays a special role in the history and culture of the city. The first coffee houses appeared in it in the XVII century, after the Turkish siege, and to this day are not just cafes. These are places for exquisite relaxation.
Be sure to check out one of Vienna's coffee houses to feel this atmosphere, and also go to the Coffee Museum to find out the history of the drink.
The Coffee Museum (Kaffeemuseum) was opened in Vienna in 2003. This is a merit of a private collector and a big fan of coffee Edmund Mayr (Edmund Mayr). It was he who assembled most of the collection, now located in four exhibition halls.
In the first of them you will learn the history of Viennese coffee, in the second look at old coffee utensils (Turks, cups, saucers), and also “get acquainted” with some famous coffee lovers. Among the exhibits, for example, there is a coffee mug of V.I. Lenin. The leader of the world proletariat drank coffee from it while in Finland. In the fourth and third halls you will find all kinds of devices for making coffee: from coffee machines to coffee grinders.
In addition, the Museum hosts various coffee seminars. So, you can, for example, take a barista master class.
Address:Vogelsanggasse, 36
Website:kaffeekompetenzzentrum.at
Wiki:Coffee museum
Operation mode:monday-Thursday - from 9:00 to 18:00, Friday - from 9:00 to 14:00
3. The Treasury of the Teutonic Order
The Teutonic Spiritual Knight Order was founded in the 12th century and quickly developed into an influential political organization. Although it was more reminiscent of the state, because the Order had its own head (Grand Master), Prime Minister (Landmaster), Commander-in-Chief (Marshal of the Order), Minister of Health (High Hospitaller), Minister of Finance (main treasurer), etc.
During the Crusades to Palestine in Jerusalem, a chapel was laid in the name of St. Mary. And the same name is given to the Austrian residence of modern Teutons, located in Vienna. Brothers and sisters are still united by the motto “Helfen - Wehren - Heilen” (“Helping - Protecting - Healing"), but, unlike the Middle Ages, they no longer show military expansion, they are engaged in purely spiritual affairs.
And they also conduct excursions for those who want to get acquainted with the history of the Teutonic Order. In the monastery, between the church of St. Stephen and the Treasury, is located the Vienna Treasury of the Teutonic Order. The museum’s exposition is small, but where else will you see the weapons of the crusaders, their military trophies from Malaysia and Persia, or the petrified innards of goats (the knights believed that they possess magical properties)? But the most outlandish item in the Treasury is a “tree” of shark teeth. With it, the Teutons determined whether food was poisoned.
A visit to the museum will cost you only 4 euros, and for children under 6 years of age admission is completely free.
Address:
Singerstrasse, 7
Website:
deutscher-orden.at
Operation mode: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - from 10:00 to 12:00, Wednesday and Friday - from 15:00 to 17:00
4. Vienna gasometers
At the end of the 19th century, Vienna was heated and lit by coke oven gas. For these purposes, four huge gas tanks 70 meters high and 60 meters in diameter, four towers for coke oven gas storage (each with a volume of about 90,000 m³) were built in the Austrian capital.
However, soon, in the second half of the 20th century, the city switched to natural gas, and gas meters became unnecessary. Therefore, at the end of the century, the city authorities announced a competition for the best project for the reorganization of gas storages and at the turn of the 21st century a new multifunctional complex appeared in Vienna.
Special equipment was dismantled, a complete reconstruction was carried out inside, and the facade and roofs were left the same, and as a result gas meters A, B, C and D turned into residential houses (about 800 apartments + 70 student campuses), shops, a cinema, a concert hall with a capacity of about 3 000 people, office and municipal premises.
You can wander around the territory of Vienna gas meters on your own or with a guide, which you can hire on the site of the complex. In any case, you will certainly feel the special atmosphere of this place - the residents of the former gas meters, like community members, live together and in peace.
Address:
Guglgasse, 6
Website:wiener-gasometer.at
Wiki: Vienna gasometers
5. Street art gallery
Vienna is a treasury of world painting. The Belvedere Gallery, the Museum of Art History, the Albertina Gallery and the Leopold Museum hold thousands of immortal works by great artists. It would seem, where in this "temple of classical painting" come from the avant-garde urban graphics?
You will be amazed, but street art lives and thrives even in strict sedate Vienna. So, in 2006, Viennese street artists came together to communicate and exchange experiences, and created the Inoperable Gallery. Together they created a project for the development of street art, which would organically fit into the cultural and historical landscape of the city.
Since then, the gallery regularly holds exhibitions of famous street artists, including the famous Australian artist Shida, who now lives in Vienna, the legendary Tara McPherson and others. Inoperable also often hosts street art festivals and performances.
Address: Burggasse, 24
Website:
inoperable.at
Operation mode: Tuesday-Friday - from 13:00 to 18:00, Saturday - from 13:00 to 17:00
6. WestLicht Photography Center
Another unusual place for the Austrian capital is the WestLicht photo gallery. Even its location can be called original. The center of photography is in the attic of a house in which there was a glass factory until the 1950s. In 2001, a group of enthusiasts in love with the photography genre teamed up to create WestLicht. His mission is the development and popularization of photo art in Austria.
WestLicht is both a museum and a photo exhibition at the same time. In stands with special lighting - cameras, flashes, lenses and other equipment; on the walls are the first photographs taken by means of daguerreotype, as well as the work of Elfi Semotan, Peggy Sirota, Mary Ellen Mark and other world-famous artists.
The WestLicht exposition has about 500 technical devices, from different eras and for different purposes. The evolution of photographic technology is presented in chronological order. The highlight of the collection is the “forefather” of modern 1839 Susse Frères Daguerreotype Camera cameras.
A separate part of the exhibition is dedicated to reporting tourist photography. This is not an easy collection of photographs from the middle of the 19th century to the present day - it is an amazing journey when you simultaneously move through time and space. In addition, there are halls dedicated to the nude genre, military photography, photojournalism and creepy Vienna actionism.
A ticket to the WestLicht Photography Center costs € 6.5, and believe me, this is an insignificant fee for the pleasure you get when you visit it.
Address: Westbahnstraße, 40
Website:
westlicht.com
Operation mode: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - from 14:00 to 19:00; Thursday - from 14:00 to 21:00; Saturday, Sunday and holidays - from 11:00 to 19:00
7. Linzer Tiergarten
On the outskirts of Vienna, in the Hitzing district, there is a unique place - the Leinzer Tiergarten Nature Reserve. Its territory is 2,450 ha, most of which (1,945 ha) is occupied by the fabulous Vienna Forest. Majestic oaks and beeches have been standing in these places for about 400 years. Imagine the air there!
About 94 species of birds, including rare ones, dozens of species of reptiles (salamanders, alpine newts) live in the forest. Of the more "serious" representatives of the fauna are bison, wild boars, deer, mouflons and other animals. But feeding and approaching them is strictly forbidden: “Linzer Tiergarten” is not a zoo, animals are not tamed here.
The nature reserve has several paths for walking and contemplating the virgin nature. In addition, several entertainment venues have been created: a children's corner, a picnic area, an observation tower, etc.
But of particular interest is Villa Hermes, located on the territory of the reserve. This beautiful palace was built in 1886 by order of Emperor Franz Joseph I. He passionately loved his wife, Empress Elizabeth, and she loved to travel. Therefore, the monarch decided to build a palace from which his wife would not want to leave.
The surprise was a success. The villa turned out to be really stunning: luxurious interior decoration, a garden with a gazebo and antique statues, a fountain and a stable for the Empress’s horses. But most importantly, it was one of the first buildings in Vienna, where electricity and telephone communications were conducted.
Sisi often looked at Hermes’s villa, until in 1898 the anarchist Luigi Lucceni killed her with a knife in the heart.
Today Hermes Villa is open for tourists from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 18 hours. Admission is 4 euros. A visit to the Linzer Tiergarten is free.
Address: Hermesstraße
Website: lainzer-tiergarten.at
Wiki:Linzer Tiergarten
Operation mode: The reserve’s work schedule is changing, it is currently open daily from 8:00 to 20:00
8.Museum of tobacco
There are a lot of museums in Vienna. The main ones are, of course, the Museum of Modern Art, the Leopold Museum, the Architectural Center and others. But besides them, in the same Museum Quarter, there are also small, inconspicuous at first glance, but very interesting museums.
One of them is the “Museum of Tobacco” (Österreichisches Tabakmuseum). This is the oldest and largest tobacco museum in the world. Its history began in 1873 and is inextricably linked with Austria Tabak.
The museum contains exquisite pipes, unique lighters and cigars, paintings and all kinds of thematic printed materials. The pride of the collection is the only tobacco and cigar vending machine remaining in the world.
A visit to the Vienna "Museum of Tobacco" will be interesting not only to smokers, but also to those who have not done a single puff in their life. Indeed, this institution is by no means a propaganda of smoking, it is, first of all, a historical exhibition.
Address:Mariahilfer, 2
Operation mode: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - from 10:00 to 17:00; Saturday - from 10:00 to 19:00, Sunday and holidays - from 10:00 to 14:00
9. House of Music
Gaidan, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss, Mahler is far from a complete list of great composers who lived and worked in Vienna at different times.
Historically, Vienna is the musical capital of Europe. Therefore, it is not surprising that the House of Music was opened there in 2000.
It is located in the palace of Archduke Charles, where subsequently also lived the famous German composer Otto Nikolai, the founder of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The House of Music occupies 4 floors and an area of \u200b\u200bmore than 5,000 sq.m. (plus a gift shop and restaurant).
The uniqueness of this place is that its exposition consists not only of old musical instruments or musical notebooks, but of sounds. So, on the second floor there are several interactive touch screens that allow you to experiment with various sounds. There you will learn how the child perceives sounds in the womb, how the paper rustles, how the city “sings”.
On the third floor there are exhibits related to the composers of the classical and new Viennese schools. But again, the exhibits are "alive." For example, “Virtual Conductor” - Have you ever run the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra? ;)
The fourth floor is dedicated to the sounds of the future: what will Music be like in the 21st century? Particularly noteworthy here is the Mind Forest Hall (Forest of Consciousness), in which the trees sing along and the walls respond to movements.
It is noteworthy that an attendant will not require you to visit the House of Music - the museum is equipped with an audio guide that provides visitors with valuable information in several languages, including Russian.
Address: Seilerstätte, 30
Website: hausdermusik.at
Wiki: House of Music in Vienna
Operation mode: daily from 10:00 to 22:00
Vienna is the capital of Austria and its largest city, located in the east of the country. A trip to Vienna is attractive to us not only for its rich cultural life, many attractions and the beauty of nature surrounding the city, but also for its practical side: the capital of Avaria is one of the cheapest destinations for flights to Europe from Russia, and almost everyone can get a Schengen visa today.
In addition, it is not necessary to be limited to Vienna alone in your journey. Austria is a relatively small state (in any case, compared with Russia), so you will get, for example, by train from the capital to Innsbruck, which is located on the opposite end of the country, only about 4 hours. Well, two more popular destinations from Vienna are Budapest and Bratislava - the capital of neighboring European states. Budapest is three hours away by train, and Bratislava is even an hour away by bus or car.
How to get to Vienna
By plane
The easiest way, of course, is to fly to Vienna by plane. Many airlines make regular direct flights from major cities of Russia and the CIS countries to the capital of Austria. For example, from Moscow, a flight to Vienna takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The most popular airlines for travelers in this direction are Aeroflot and Austrian Airlines. With a transfer, flying will be significantly cheaper, and there are much more options for flights with a transfer. Here we choose not only from two airlines, but also from a huge number of other European air carriers, for example, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Air France and others.Enter the destination and departure point, flight dates in the search and click "Find." Total: tickets Moscow-Vienna and Vienna-Moscow from April 13 to 20, 2016 will cost us a minimum of 11,474 rubles, thanks to the Dutch carrier KLM. Please note that the price may be lower, because many companies regularly hold promotions and discounts.
By train
You can get to Vienna by train. But only from Moscow, the rest of the cities of Russia do not have land connections with Austria. The only major city that was lucky like Moscow is on its way to Vienna, and this is Smolensk. The Belarusian capital Minsk was also lucky.
There are two trains: Moscow-Vienna and Moscow-Nice. Both depart from the Belarusian railway station of the capital.
The Moscow-Nice train runs on Thursdays towards Vienna and on Sundays towards Moscow. On the way, you will spend 1 day and 4 hours, but do not be alarmed, because the train is very comfortable, this is not a regional train for you. One-way ticket prices start at 114 euros. You can see the full price list and schedule, as well as get acquainted with the discount system on the official website of the train http://www.poezd-moskva-nicca.ru.
The Moscow-Vienna train runs to the Austrian capital for the same number of hours and makes stops at the same large points as Moscow-Nice. The difference is only in the price of the ticket - these are much cheaper, and in the time of departure of the train. Departures on Fridays at midnight. Traveling by train to Vienna is a great option for those who are afraid to fly, but love and want to travel.
By car
About how to travel by car in Europe, we have already written for you a detailed article "". But get ready for the long road - you will spend at least 20 hours on the road if you are coming from Moscow. And from other cities of Russia, located east of the capital or north, to go even longer.The best route to Vienna by car is through Belarus, Poland and the Czech Republic. You’ll go a little longer if after Poland you go to Slovakia, and from there to Vienna, excluding their route from the Czech Republic.
Weather in Vienna
The climate of Vienna is similar to the climate of central Russia, only a little softer. Winter is sometimes harsh, but most often the mark on the thermometer does not drop below zero. In the summer, you are more likely to find yourself in a pleasant warmth than in the heat and stuffiness. In July and August, the average temperature is 20 degrees.Vienna Transport
Vienna's public transport network is well developed and includes buses, trams, subways and trains. True, you most likely will not need electric trains within the city limits - you can easily get to any place in Vienna by other transport.The metro consists of five branches: green, orange, brown, red and purple. In the city center, the stations are very close to each other, so you do not need a taxi to move around the center. In other areas, stations are less common, but still within walking distance from each other. In extreme cases, you can use any type of land transport. A metro ticket costs 2.2 euros, it can be purchased at any station in a special machine or at some stations at the box office. 
Buses and trams cover both the center and the rest of the city. With the schedule of each route and stops it is more difficult than in the subway. It is better to have a Vienna public transport card with you (you can ask for it at the tourist information center of the capital). If they don’t have a map, then they’ll tell you exactly how to get to a place in the city. A ticket also costs 2, 2 euros and is bought either at the tobacco kiosk or from the driver, which will be 10 cents more expensive.
To plan your travels in advance in Vienna, it is convenient to use the official website of the Austrian capital's public transport http://www.wienerlinien.at, which is available in German and English. Here you can read about preferential travel conditions and discounts, as well as see what type of transport and what route number you get to your destination.
Well and, of course, as in any developed European city, Vienna has many car rental points and no less taxi services. You can read more about car rental in our article "".
The main sights of Vienna
Hofburg
The residence of the Austrian kings Hofburg is located in the heart of Vienna. The incredible size of the building, which has more than two and a half thousand rooms, is still one of the main assets of the Austrian capital. Not only are many of the halls of the palace open for tourists to visit, but also museums on the history of art and natural history are open on the territory of Hofburg. Well, those who are only interested in the external architecture of buildings or are limited in time can take a walk in the parks and squares near the palace, or even have a picnic in fine weather.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Vienna Cathedral - St. Stephen's Cathedral, begins its history in the XII century. It acquired its present form only with time, and each part of it, each detail of the interior and exterior can impress even the most fastidious tourist. This attraction of Vienna is placed first of all, because not to see St. Stephen's Cathedral means not to see Vienna. Entrance to the cathedral is free, some parts inside are closed and available for a fee, for example, the crypt of the cathedral or the central part. In addition, the cathedral is conveniently located - from it begins the main pedestrian street of the city of Graben. So it makes sense to start exploring the city right here, near the cathedral of the Stefanplatz metro station, especially since there will be much less people in the cathedral in the morning than in the afternoon.Schönbrunn
The summer residence of the Austrian Habsburgs is located within the city of Vienna near the Schönbrunn metro station of the green line. Without exaggeration, one can set aside a whole day to inspect the palace and surrounding territories. Not only the palace itself and its park part, but also several other museums, for example, the Museum of carriages and carriages or the famous Viennese zoo, are noteworthy here. The zoo is famous, first of all, for the presence of pandas in it, but in addition to these rare and crazy animals, the Vienna Zoo still has something to be proud of - both children and adults will be delighted. Well, for a “dessert” you can attend a master class on cooking Viennese strudel or just have dinner at the Schönbrunn restaurant.Gazebo
Belvedere Palace is another example of the fact that Austrian high society knew a lot about palaces and castles. Today, the Belvedere is a museum of paintings, which houses an excellent collection of impressionism, and most importantly - the most significant collection in the world of the famous Austrian modernist Gustav Climate, whose whole country is still proud of his work. The Belvedere consists of two parts - Upper and Lower, in each of which you can buy a separate ticket (you can also have a common for two museums, so it will be cheaper). The Upper and Lower Palaces are separated by a beautiful small park - so those who are not particularly interested in painting can simply enjoy walking and imagining themselves in the 18th century.Vienna City Hall
The building that you will certainly remember from walks in Vienna is the Vienna City Hall. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to get inside, because the city administration is still located in the town hall, but nothing will hinder you from taking a walk around. In addition, it is the square in front of the town hall that most often becomes the site for city holidays. It hosts Christmas markets, opens an open-air cinema and organizes all kinds of festivals, such as a festival of light or music festivals.The Vienna State Opera is a world famous opera house that is visited by tens of thousands of people every year. Tickets are not cheap, but for 30 euros you can buy a ticket for a “gallery” or a standing seat right on the day of the performance. The building of the legendary opera is located between the Karlsplatz and Stensplatz metro stations, on the Vienna Ring - the ring road surrounding the Old Town.
The Karlskirche church itself and the square in front of it Karlsplatz undoubtedly deserve the attention of a tourist. Fairs are often held on the square, where you can taste basic Austrian dishes at fairly affordable prices. And the church, built in the XVIII century in honor of the deliverance of the city from the plague, will undoubtedly become one of the most unusual landscapes that you observe at dinner. You can even go to church for a moderate fee of 5 euros. It is very small, but it is amazing how harmoniously it combines several architectural styles: from classicism to baroque. But it is better not to splurge on the observation deck under the dome of the cathedral - the view through the small trellised windows is not as impressive as the panoramas from other venues in the city.
Hundertwasser House
One of the most avant-garde architects of the last century, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, it would seem that he could remain in the shadow with his strange ideas, but nevertheless he managed to get permission to design several houses in the center of Vienna. Now these houses are one of the most visited places by tourists in the Austrian capital, which is well deserved. We advise you to take a walk even to the most popular of them, which is located at Kegelgasse 36-38, to see live how unusual the ideas of the architect were, and how he managed to fit the residential building into the surrounding nature, and, of course, to smile strange Hundertwasser’s “finds”, whether they were glass bottles walled into the walls, or curved windows, which seemed to be at random.
Museum Quarter
In the heart of the capital is the museum quarter, combining several of Austria's leading museums. Although not all of Vienna’s main museums are located in one place, the Museum Quarter is a great idea, which is now being successfully promoted in other major cities of the world. There are museums of modern art, and a children's museum, and even a museum of a private collection of modern art. In short, this place will appeal to people of all ages and interests. And between the museums there is a small area with fountains, pebbles and comfortable sunbeds and benches, where locals often spend their free time with a book or lunch.More details in the article "".
Anti-aircraft towers
Since World War II, anti-aircraft towers have been preserved in Vienna, which were built to protect local authorities, to store weapons and important objects of art and history of the city. Looking at them, as never before, you realize how diverse and diverse Vienna is that Vienna has not only imperial palaces and ancient castles. All the towers, except for one (in which the aquarium is located) are closed for visiting, but at least once you will certainly see them, since they stand out noticeably in the general panorama of the city, due to their gigantic size. More details in the article "".What to do in Vienna
Take a walk in the old town
What is the most logical way to start your acquaintance with any European capital? Of course, with a walk in the Old Town. In Vienna, the historic center is surrounded by a boulevard ring called the Ring. All the most iconic and interesting places of the city are concentrated here - St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, Graben Street, Opera, the museum quarter and more. In the center there are also thousands of cozy cafes, famous restaurants and shops of Vienna, so that the cultural program can always be diluted with shopping or a hearty dinner.
Go to the museum
Vienna has a huge number of museums, not inferior in importance to the leading museums of the world in collections. For example, the Hofburg Palace Museum of Art History is often compared with Dover, the British Museum, and the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fans of painting and sculpture may also be interested in the Leopold Museum in the Museum Quarter of Vienna, the Belvedere, the Albertina Gallery, which is located right behind the opera houses or, for example, the Vienna Secession, in which a room painted by Gustav Klimat was recently opened for visiting.But do not think that only art museums are worthy of attention in Vienna. The variety of museums here is so great that it is sometimes difficult to choose: from the Natural History Museum to the Museum of Pathal Anatomy, which is located in a former psychiatric hospital, or the apartment museum of the world-famous founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud.
Take a ride on the historic tram
The ring route of the tram that runs through the entire Vienna Ring - the road surrounding the Old Town, attracts tourists no less than the aforementioned museums. It’s like a tourist bus, which in the shortest possible time will drive you past all the sights of the city, only better - because you will pass the route on the old RingTram tram. A trip on it will undoubtedly plunge you into the past of the city. And it will not take much time - only 25 minutes - and now you are already familiar with Vienna and its pride - the Opera, the Hofburg, the Town Hall building and the Danube embankment.Enjoy the music
Music and everything connected with it is another hallmark of Vienna, because many great composers were from Austria, and somehow connected their lives with the capital. Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and many others today are the pride of this state.In addition to visiting the Vienna Opera, there are other ways to join the beautiful. For example, visit the Museum of Music or Haus der Musik at Seilerstätte 30, where you not only learn about the history of the invention of musical instruments, but you can personally try to make up with an orchestra. Or you can go to one of the free concerts held in Vienna’s major cathedrals and churches. For example, in Piterskirche on Graben street every evening at 20:00 classical music concerts are held.
Well, if you're lucky, then you will get to one of the local festivals, which are usually based on the main squares of the city, for example, Karlsplatz, Stefansplatz or on the square in front of the Town Hall - Rathusplatz. 
Ride the rides
Prater Park is the most famous amusement park in Austria, and the reason for this is not only because it is located right in the center of the capital. It houses the oldest Ferris wheel in Europe - a mandatory minimum program for tourists visiting the park. There are many attractions here - for both children and adults. There are those from whom blood runs cold - for example, a huge catapult that throws a daredevil to a height of 110 meters. In addition to entertainment, cafes and attractions, Parterre is also a park in the original sense of the word. And so old that almost all the famous historical figures of Vienna loved to walk in it.
Walk around the shops and markets
Even those who are far from love for shopping will still want to bring a piece of Vienna to their friends and family. Yes, even the same Mozart sweets sold at every turn. So why not do it in the most comfortable places of the capital? For example, Graben street and the adjacent Kertnerstrasse are the most “shopping” streets of the city. Boutiques and shops of expensive brands are located a little further - closer to Colmarkt Street. The streets south of Graben are more like typical European streets, both in width and architecture. Many souvenir stalls and authentic brands are located on the streets between Graben and Am Hof \u200b\u200bSquare. Well, we advise you to buy products in the famous Vienna supermarket Meinl am Graben at the end of the street. Prices here may be higher than in the market, but you will not find such a choice and atmosphere anywhere in Vienna.There is another place in Vienna where shopping lovers gather - the Naschmarkt market. The old market consists of a grocery part, where, by the way, a large number of inexpensive, but very cozy cafes with world cuisines are also open, and a flea market, which is open every morning.