Friends of mine had visited Vienna earlier in the summer and I knew I was going to have a stop over…read morethere. They vigorously recommended a stop at the Filmfestival.
Well it turned out that our time in town amounted to right around 36 hours, after a red-eye flight from Iceland. We needed to fit in every single thing we could in that short time. A friend who lives in Vienna showed us around, taking a walking tour covering most of the must-see places. For me, the Rathaus and Rathausplatz is definitely one of those must-sees! The film festival was still happening, and although we didn't get a chance to see any flicks (jetlag and exhaustion), we did get to spend some time in the area for a beautiful afternoon!
The weather was spectacular! And all around were booths set up with seemingly endless food and drink options! How could we choose just a few!? Alas, we had to make some decisions. We sat for a while at a wine booth set up, sipping some in the sun. And when the heat got to be a bit much, we swooped in for a drink from another booth and took some respite at some standing tables in the shade.
Wow, that food and drink!
It is a huge set up in the Platz, and I only regret that I was unable to see any films. That would have been an experience! If I had had more time in Vienna, I would have eaten at festival grounds everyday if I could have!
100% recommend at LEAST walking through if you happen upon it.Would certainly recommend planning a trip around it!
I hope I can make it back someday!