Spittelberg was our "go to" area for many dinners, as our apartment was relatively close by. It's a…read moresmall district, maybe 4-5 blocks total - located right behind the Museumsquartier and entirely pedestrianized. Back in the day, this was the "red light" district for the soldiers serving the Hofburg palace. Most of the buildings are original, dating from the 18th and early 19th century - so you really get a feel for "old Vienna" here. The streets are cobbled and quiet so you don't feel like you're in the middle of a major city. During the day, there are cute (and pricey) boutiques, shops and art galleries. At night, there are a good number of restaurants and gasthauses to explore. We especially liked Boheme and Witwe Bolt but there are many more to pick from. If you're visiting during the Christmas season, the neighborhood hosts a popular Christmas market in the "village square" area.

Amazing shops. Wide roads. Great food. You can spend a whole day here. All top brands here.read more

Graben is a wide pedestrian street lined with stores and restaurants in the heart of Vienna. It's…read moreclosed to traffic so you can stroll through blocks and enjoy some great shopping, restaurants, cafes and architecture. . Just steps from the landmark, St. Stephen's Cathedral it has been a central street since Roman times. Here you will find beautiful 17th & 18th century buildings and A mix of high-end international brands like Prada, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, and some nice Viennese boutiques. Stop at Zum Schwarzen Kameel a landmark cafe, and if you can sit outside you'll be in for some great people watching.

Major transportation hub at the edge of inner city that you can go through without crossing the…read moresurface street. Other side is the beautiful park with lots of shades, benches, fountains, sculptures, churches, temples and museums. Takes time to visit and relax.

This was the closest station to our hotel so we became familiar with it over the course of a week…read more It is much larger (underground) than I initially realized. One arm extends away from the main terminal to the west for a few blocks. This is a good option to avoid having to cross multiple surface streets or avoid inclement weather. The furthest exit comes out near the Succession art museum. Another arm extends north a few blocks to the State Opera House. This is again convenient for avoiding street traffic, but this arm also has a number of shops and small eateries as well. The central nexus (where you change subway lines) has a number of food options as well. If you are going to be in this area much, it is worth exploring this station as a means of saving yourself transit time on the streets.

Beautiful and meaningful! We stopped by as we meandered through the city. Read about it online.read more

High spray water fountain and the Soviet War Memorial (Heroes' Monument of the Red Army) is the…read moreplace to cool off during summer, especially if you are walking from Belvedere Palace to Karlskirche. There are always some activities going on around this park that might match your interests. The night show is quite beautiful for photographers. Remember, the fountain is not operating during winter. Something to read for your interest: The number of fountains is symbolic with the edge of Hochstrahlbrunnen having 365 little fountains that represent the days of the year, the 12 high fountains represent the months of the year, and the 24 smaller fountains the hours of the day. Six medium-sized fountains and the central island are said to represent the days of the week and the 30 other fountains represent the days of the month. This was a rearrangement done in 1906 as originally, the structure had one central fountain to represent a year, four smaller ones to represent the seasons, and 365 to represent the days of the year.