VIENNA
Typical Vienna
Naschmarkt
The Naschmarkt is one of the oldest markets in Vienna and, thanks to its location nestled between numerous turn-of-the-century and Art Nouveau houses, as well as its variety of stalls, bars, cafés and restaurants, invites you to try, enjoy and linger.
Heurigen
As early as 1784, Emperor Josef II gave local winegrowers the right to serve their own wine in small restaurants. The "Heuriger" was born. On simple wooden benches you can still enjoy the view over the city and the good wine, accompanied by Viennese songs and “Gstanzln”. The Vienna Heurige has been a world heritage site since 2019.
Third man tour
This famous film by Orson Welles shows Vienna in the post-war period. Divided between different occupying powers, the black market is flourishing and Harry Lime is also involved in the underground trade with all kinds of contraband.
Today you can follow Lime's traces under the streets of Vienna.
Hundertwasser- haus
Friedensreich Hundertwaser shaped the cityscape of Vienna not only through many extraordinary buildings, but also through his intentions. Hundertwasser wanted to create humane, natural buildings that were not reserved for any particular class. A slightly different type of social housing.
Insider tips of the VERSAVA Team
City walks
Whether exploring alone or with a city guide at your side - there is a lot to discover in Vienna. From hikes through the local mountains, to so-called "women's walks" to walks through Jewish Vienna, or in the footsteps of Beethoven, Mozart or Zweig.
Coffeehouse "Old Vienna"
Vienna is famous for its coffee house culture, because in the coffee house you are alone, but not lonely - you get to see all sorts of things. There is a rustic atmosphere in Old Vienna, which enticed Helmut Qualtinger to spend his mornings reading the newspaper and watching people.
Rooftop Cafés
Right in the middle and yet a little removed, you can find the many extraordinary roof terrace cafés that can be found in Vienna and offer a breathtaking view over the city. The “House of the Sea” is very popular and can be combined with a visit under the sea.
Meierei Schönbrunn
The Meierei in Schönbrunn is pure joy of life and a true source of relaxation. If you are looking for relaxation and nature in the city, just take the U4 to Schönbrunn.
Classical Vienna
Schönbrunn Palace
Archduchess Maria Theresia made Schönbrunn Palace, which was also called "Little Versailles", her summer residence and Elisabeth, known as "Sissi" and her husband Emperor Franz Josef also spent many a summer hour there. The award-winning Schönbrunn Zoo is also part of the extensive palace complex, including the Gloriette, the palm house and much more.
Vienna Philharmonic- Musikverein
Vienna has always been considered a city of music. Particularly famous is the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert in the large concert hall of the Musikverein, which is considered the crown jewel of concert halls thanks to its unique architecture modeled on a musical instrument and has achieved world fame for its acoustics. "A space in which architecture becomes music and music becomes architecture" Worth hearing and seeing!
Hofburg
The Vienna Hofburg is one of the largest palace complexes in Europe and the former residence of the Habsburgs and the current seat of the Austrian Federal President. The Hofburg is home to, among other things, the treasury with the legendary holy lance and the imperial insignia, the Sissi Museum, the imperial apartments, the national library, the famous Spanish Riding School, and the World Museum curated by André Heller.
Ringstraße
It is called the “Boulevard of Palaces” or the “Disneyland of Architecture”. The Vienna Ringstrasse was built in place of the former city wall and thus encompasses the historic core of the city. Along the "Ring" there are numerous buildings in the historicist style, from the opera to the town hall to the stately palaces of a growing middle class.
Stephansdom
Along with the Ferris wheel, St. Stephen's Cathedral is Vienna's landmark. It is one of the most important Gothic buildings in Austria and impresses with its dimensions as well as the numerous altars, cenotaphs and tombs. The construction of a church on this site began as early as the 12th century.
Burggarten
Vienna is famous for its parks. The castle garden in particular with the glass palm house behind the Hofburg is a green jewel in the middle of the Ringstrasse.
Ankeruhr
In 1913, this artistic Art Nouveau music box became part of the bridge facade on Hoher Markt. According to the concept, the clock with its historical figures should show Vienna's past and remind us of human transience. Every hour on the hour the dance of figures moves and music sounds.
Otto Wagner buildings
Otto Wagner was an important architect of the Belle Epoque or around the fin de siècle and had a lasting impact on the image of Vienna through his numerous Art Nouveau buildings. Even today, numerous subway stations, residential buildings, the Imperial Pavilion, the Steinhof Church, the Postal Savings Bank and much more bear witness to his skills.
Prater - Riesenrad
The Vienna Prater is a huge green space in the middle of the city. A small part called the “Wurstelprater” is particularly famous and is an amusement park. The Ferris wheel is also located here. It was built in 1897 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph I and offers a wonderful view
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Karlskirche
The baroque sacred building by Fischer von Erlach is an architectural mixture. Based on the Hagia Sophie in Istanbul, there are also other structural elements, such as the columns modeled on Trajan's Column in Vienna. You can take the lift up to the dome and enjoy the view over Vienna.
KHM
The Art History Museum, with its sister building, the Natural History Museum opposite, is one of the most important historicist buildings on the Ringstrasse and houses the Habsburgs' important collection of paintings, antiques and coins.
Schloss Belvedere
The baroque Belvedere Palace was the summer residence of Prince Eugen, one of the most important generals and art collectors in Austrian history. Today the castle houses the impressive Klimt collection in the upper part, while temporary exhibitions take place in the lower part.
Burgtheater
The Burgtheater, or “the castle” for short, is considered one of the most important stages in Europe and is the second oldest European theater after the Comédie-Francaise and the largest German-language spoken theater.
Secession
The Vienna Secession is considered the pearl of Art Nouveau. The house is used as a museum and is decorated inside by Klimt´s "Beethoven frieze". The saying above the entrance is also famous: “Time has its art, art has its freedom.”
Rathaus
Like many buildings on Ringstrasse, the Vienna City Hall is built in the historicist style. In winter you will find the famous Christmas market in front of it and a little later an ice skating rink, in summer people cavort between the various food stalls to enjoy pearls of music on a large screen.
Thermal bath Vienna- Oberlaa
Just a few subway stops away is the Therme Oberlaa, with various indoor and outdoor pools, brine pools, massage, sauna and fitness program. Swimming under the stars is particularly special at night and in some pools you can hear music under the water, there are various massage jets, massage beds, whirlpools, a grotto, etc.
Famous Viennese
Highlights in Austria
Salzburg
Located on both banks of the Salzach and framed by the city mountains, Salzburg forms a unique World Heritage ensemble. Made rich by salt mining, it is the birthplace of Mozart and is famous for the annual festival, which attracts tourists from all over the world thanks to the breathtaking setting and the virtuosity of the artists.
Hallstatt
Another jewel in the Salzkammergut. The picturesque houses nestle on the shores of the lake and the rugged edges of the mountains. The idyll creates such enthusiasm that the ensemble was faithfully recreated in China.
"Goldenes Dachl"
The "golden roof" is a late Gothic dungeon made of almost 3,000 fire-gilded roof tiles and the landmark of the city of Innsbruck. The Nordkette cable car, whose futuristic stations were designed by architect Zaha Hadid, takes you from the city center to a height of up to 2,256m. There is a popular ski area there in winter and you can go hiking here in the warmer months.
