{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2

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{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2

{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2

* Hotel Imperial Vienna : Kaerntner Ring 16, Vienna A-1015
* Austria Trend Hotel Park Royal Palace : Schlossallee 8, Vienna 1140
* Hotel Sans Souci : 1, Museumstraße , 1070, Vienna
* Grand Hotel Wien : Kaerntner Ring 9, Vienna 1010
* Hotel Altstadt Vienna : Kirchengasse 41, Vienna 1070
* Austria Trend Parkhotel Schoenbrunn : Hietzinger Hauptstrasse 10-14, Vienna 1130

* Pension Aviano : Marco d’Avianogasse 1, Vienna 1010
* Hotel Sacher Wien : Philharmonikerstrasse 4, Vienna A-1010 *** Editor’s Choice
* The Ritz-Carlton : Schubertring 5-7, Vienna 1010
* Hotel Bristol Vienna : Kaerntner Ring 1, Vienna 1015

* MyPlace Premium Apartments : Vorlaufstrasse 3, Vienna 1010

[for apartment rentals, some very chic options : here & here]

{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2

{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2
* CapaTosta : Johannesgasse 33, Pavillion Stadtpark, Vienna 1150
* Demel : Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Vienna *** Editor’s Choice
* Gerstner Cafe : Karntner Strasse 13 – 15, Vienna 1010
* Patara : Petersplatz 1, Vienna 1010
* Plachutta : Heiligenstadterstr. 179, Vienna
* Harry’s Time : Dr. Karl Lueger, Plaz 5, Vienna
* Steirereck : Am Heumarkt 2a, Vienna 1030
* Fabois : Tuchlauben 6, Vienna 1010

* Style Retaurant & Lounge : Rudolfsplatz 3, Vienna 1010
* Figlmueller : Wollzeile 5, Vienna 1010
* Cafe Schwarzenberg : Kaerntnerring 17, Vienna 1010
* Corso : Mahler strasse 2, Vienna
* Artner : Floragasse 6 1040
* Restaurant Vestibul : Dr. Karl Lueger-Ring 2, Vienna 1010 *** Editor’s Choice
* High : Laudongasse 13, Vienna 1080
* Cafe Diglas : Fleischmarkt 16, Vienna

[also, a fun bakery to stop in at while out & about : Daniel /// and for a taste of the original delicious sacher-torte, visit Sacher]

{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2

{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2

* St. Peter’s Church / Peterskirche : Peterplatz | 1st district – Inner City, Vienna 101
* Kirche am Steinhof : Baumgartner Hohe 1, Vienna
* Vienna Rathaus : Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, 1010 Vienna
* Imperial Palace / Hofburg : Michaelerkuppel | Hofburg, Vienna 1010
* Albertina : Albertinaplatz 1  1010 Vienna
* Schönbrunn Palace : Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Vienna
* Kunsthistorisches Museum : Maria Theresienplatz, Vienna 1010
* Belvedere Palace / Schloss Belvedere : Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27

* St. Augustine’s Church / Augustinerkirche : Augustinerstrasse 3, Vienna
* Natural History Museum : Maria-Theresien-Strasse | Burgring 7, Vienna 1040
* Rathausplatz : Friedrich-Schmidt- Platz 1, Wien
* St. Stephen’s Cathedral / Stephansdom : Stephansplatz 1, Vienna A-1010
* Imperial Treasury / Schatzkammer : Hofburg, Schweizerhof, Vienna A-1010
* Parliament Building : Dr. Karl-Renner Ring 3, Vienna 2004
* MAK : Stubenring 5 1010

{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2

{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2

01 | Go ice skating across one of the many lovely rinks within Vienna! In fact, from January until March, visits can enjoy a 5,400-square-metre outdoor ice rink at Vienna Ice Dream. A favourite destination for children and adults alike.

02 | In the evening, head to The Vienna State Opera — a regal destination that showcases beautiful performances to enjoy — whether you book tickets to an opera or ballet performance.

03 | Experience Vienna by way of horse and carriage — certainly a highlight of visiting Vienna. In fact, their are over 1,000 “Flakers” as they are referred to that tour around the beautiful city.

04 | Head to the Christmas markets if you plan to visit offer the Christmas period [see full article for details]

05 | Visit the Museum Quarter : a destination of  artist studios, exhibition halls and cultural institutions such as the Leopold Museum, MUMOK and the Kunsthalle. There are many sites to appreciate and enjoy.

06 | Spend the early evening touring through Hofburg gardens.  For fans of classic music, be sure to stop by the grave of Mozart, and enjoy the picturesque views and well manicured grounds.

[also of note : visit Zentralfriedhof (Central Cemetery) to see the grave of Beethoven]

{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2* Mykita : Neuer Markt 14, 1010
* La Petit Boutique Sandra Gilles : Lindengasse 25 1070
* Wolford : Gonzagagasse 11
* Altmann & Kühne OHG : Am Graben 30 1010
* Park : Mondscheingasse 20, 1070
* Emis : Wildpretmarkt 7 1010

* Mühlbauer : Seilergasse 10 1010
* Shakespeare and Co. : Sterngasse 2, 1010
* Liska : Hoher Markt 8 1010
* Sisi : Annagasse 11 1010
* Wilhelm Jungmann & Neffe : Albertinaplatz 3 1010
* 2006FEB01 : Plankengasse 3 1010

{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2
{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2
* A beautiful [antique] find from Dorotheum Art Auction House
* A pair of Mykita glasses or sunglasses
* Something lovely and unique from Art Up
* An authentic snow globe to treasure each Christmas . . .

{take me away № 40 | city guide № 6 : vienna, austria} | Part 2

Vienna  is known to dip below zero degrees during the winter months, and so, we  suggest warm and cozy layers and sturdy boots for long walks around the  city, ice skating into the evening, and walks under the stars . . .

—Sarah

[image sources & credits : photography by MLK6615 /// photography by mbell1975 /// photography by ilvic /// photography by ilvic /// photography by ewaldmario /// photography by maryleen schiltkamp]

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