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pumpkins waiting to be carved at last year's fall festival

This Friday and Saturday, September 26 & 27, a fall festival (Herbst Fest) and organic farmer's market will take place on Vienna's Freyung Platz. The Freyung Platz is a beautiful cobblestone plaza in the heart of the first district (near Stephansdom), and the fall festival gives a taste of what the spectacular Christmas markets there are like. There ...

Cool shops, classy museums, and a hip courtyard comprise the MQ.

This Friday and Saturday evening (Sept. 19 & 20), a free fashion show will take place in Vienna's Museums Quartier (MQ). Many of the styles featured will showcase approximately 20 local independent designers, many of whom have chic and funky items for sale in the MQ and surrounding neighborhoods. Models will strut down the runway in Arena21 ...

Cafe Demel remains one of Vienna's best confectioners.

While the cafe at the Hotel Sacher might be more well-known, the Cafe Demel has a more classic Viennese cafe feel and a dignified history. Nestled in a cozy little shop with high ceilings and elegant antique decor, the Cafe Demel is the perfect place to stop for a Melange (Viennese coffee) and a bite to ...

Cafe Central serves cakes and coffee near Stephansdom.

When searching for a true Viennese coffee house experience, look no further than Cafe Central. The centrally-located cafe is filled with classy traditional decor, elegantly-clad waitstaff, and numerous Austrian edibles and beverages. Sample Vienna's signature Melange (similar to a cappucino) coffee drink and a slice of one of Cafe Central's many enticing cakes (like Vienna's esteemed Sachertorte) to reenergize after ...

Danube Canal view from Leopoldsberg.

Summer and Fall are opportune times of the year to enjoy strolling in Vienna's National Forest (the Wienerwald). Enjoy the quiet and seclusion from cars and other city noise afforded by the forest's tree-lined trails. Or sample a glass of local wine or Sturm (alcoholic grape cider available in Fall) at one of the nearby guest houses' outdoor dining areas. To get to ...

See Vienna from a convertible Oldtimer truck.

If you're looking for a small-scale group tour of Vienna, consider riding on the Vienna Classic City Tour. Tour participants travel in a cool vintage-style convertible truck and will see all of Vienna's most significant historical sights and city highlights. The tour visits many of the famous buildings within and along Vienna's Ringstrasse, including the State Opera, Hofburg Palace, and St. ...

"Sand in the City" has a beach bar atmosphere.

At Vienna's "Sand in the City" area, relaxing chairs, sand, tropical plants, and sun umbrellas dapple the scene. The overall effect is much like a conglomeration of tiki-type bars. Normally an ice skating rink in winter, the area is covered with sand and offers a variety of themed places to sit and relax with a drink, activity, or something ...

The Iranian food offerings include pitas with zesty grilled vegetables and a creamy sauce.

When the Rathaus Film Festival is underway, people flock to the food in addition to the films. Filling more space on the city hall plaza than the viewing screen and seating, the smörgåsbord of exotic food stalls draw a sizeable dinner crowd. Foods from all over the world are represented, including American hamburgers and ...

The Rathaus Film Festival covers famed operas, ballets, and concerts.

July marks the opening of Vienna's annual Rathaus Film Festival, when folding chairs and a jumbo flat screen take over the city hall plaza to display famous operas, ballets, concerts, and more. The festival shows performances every night, beginning at about 9pm (when it begins to get dark), and runs through the first week of September. In addition ...

Strauss glows in the night.
A visit to Vienna is not complete without seeing this famed city monument honoring composer Johann Strauss. The statue is perhaps Vienna's most popular monument and is a hotspot for photos. In summer, the area in front of the statue is adorned with photogenic fresh flowers. The surrounding Stadtpark area is also a wonderful place to take a stroll. The many paved, winding ...