Tips for Vienna

[Duncer]

I've been all over Europe, but at ** years of age I am about to go to Austria for the very first time. Any tips as to what to squeeze in to a short space of time. Preferably cultural tips, museums, old churches, (I know, a hypocritical atheist), buildings of note, good restaurants, that sort of thing.

All help greatly appreciated.

[Buenchico]

Have you checked out the official tourism website for the city?
http://www.wien.info/en

and/or Wikitravel?
http://wikitravel.org/en/Vienna

[Ann]

We loved the Helbrunn Palace Water gardens near Salzburg - but be prepared!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uKfW_-PvQY

[Duncer]

Have looked at wiki extensively, (and am quite excited), and briefly glanced at city guide. Was hoping for some personal references and recommendations.

[Ann]

Sorry - just saw Austria, didn't spot you only visiting Vienna ..............

[DTCwordfan]

Café Sacher a must for the torte.......

[Duncer]

'fraid so Anna, much to my disappointment, but it is a flying birthday visit courtesy of my good lady. Not that I'm ungrateful; I can't wait.

[Duncer]

Just off to Google Café Sacher

[Duncer]

I like it,

http://www.booking.co...tz2gLECFSsntAodh353-w

and not far from our hotel.

[Ann]

Look on YouTube Duncer - just type in Austria, lots of videos on there giving cultural places to visit and tips ...........

[DTCwordfan]

apart from the palaces, http://www.wiener-sta...t.Node/home/index.php

best restaurant and family run: (1 star Michelin) http://www.mrazundsohn.at/

[Duncer]

DT - many thanks, my anticipation is growing.

[DTCwordfan]

http://www.zagat.com/...-bauer-vienna-austria

different as the restaurant is very small - food ok.

Novelli also very good.....

[DTCwordfan]

where are you staying?

[Duncer]

Deutchmeister Hotel

[jno]

I can only say the stuff they recommend in guidebooks is all good. My favourite is going to see the Klimts (they've had to give one or two back as war loot, but there are still lots in the main gallery.) It's his 150th anniversary this year, so he'll be all over town

http://www.wien.info/...t2012/klimt-in-vienna

[Duncer]

Certainly one to do, cheers jno.

[atalanta]

Sticky cakes

[tara20]

When are you planning to come?

[tara20]

Your hotel is near the underground station Rossauer Lände, which gives you access to the line U4. I would recommend a runabout ticket for public transport. 24hrs for €6,70, 48hrs for 11,70, 72hrs for 14,50. With this you can hop on and off all public transport within the city boundaries (tram,bus,train and U). With the U4 you can travel directly to Schönbrunn Palace or Karlsplatz which brings you to the City.
Museums like the Albertina, Natural History, History of Art, etc. are all within walking distance.