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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 ...

The Laxenburg castle is surrounded by a moat.

Laxenburg is a small town about 15km south of Vienna and its public park is definitely worth visiting. The main attraction there is the moat-surrounded castle in good condition. Tours of the castle and dungeon are available as well as boat rentals along the moat, which is full of fish and water fowl. The castle also boasts a wonderful outdoor ...

The Paulusstube is quiet and quaint.

Just around the corner from the Staatsoper, the Paulusstube serves fantastic Viennese cuisine in a classy traditional setting. The outdoor seating on the small cobblestone plaza is particularly enjoyable, with spacious tables bordered by shrubbery providing ample privacy and a natural feel. The indoor section of the restaurant, on the other hand, is housed in a building dating back to 1684, when ...

The Schoenbrunnerbad has a pool for adults and a pool for children.

The Schoenbrunnerbad, the pool adjacent to Vienna's Schoenbrunn Palace, is the place to be seen on the swimming scene. The pool's steep admission price and its swanky location make it a hotspot for members of elite Viennese society. Famous Austrian actors, actresses, and politicians have been sighted there on occasion. However, you don't have to ...

Evening Cruise and Grand Danube River Cruise participants travel through the Danube Canal locks.

For an aquatic sightseeing tour of Vienna, consider taking a trip aboard one of the small DDSG Blue Danube ships. There are three options available for Vienna boat tours, the Danube Round Trip Cruise, Evening Cruise, and Grand Danube Cruise. The Danube Round Trip Cruise costs 12 euro per person and sights include ...

The Badeschiff offers canal scenery amid a pool atmosphere.

On Vienna's Danube Canal (Donau Kanal) between Schwedenplatz and Urania,  the Badeschiff (Swimming Ship) lies waiting for sunbathers, swimmers, and soccer fans. The ship has multiple decks equipped with lounge chairs, cocktail and snack bars, and sun umbrellas for comfortable sun enjoyment. In addition, the ship's roomy 26-meter-long pool provides a unique opportunity to swim on the Danube Canal. ...

Phil's serves a "stellar" cappuccino.

At Phil, dining patrons have the option to purchase the unique posh furniture they sat on while enjoying a divine coffee beverage or sandwich. The inventive cafe poses as a chic place to have a light meal or drink, but it doubles as a shop selling designer furniture, hip books, and music. Its eclectic nature draws a wide array of customers and provides ...

The Vienna Fan Zone is full of jumbo screens for game-watching.

When the Euro Cup soccer tournament kicked off this past weekend, Vienna's Fan Zone was the place to be. About 250,000 visitors are reported to be in the city for the Euro Cup and close to 30,000 visited the Fan Zone areas throughout opening day. In addition to the plethora of huge TV screens displaying the day's ...

The Neubaugasse Flea Market is advertised as "Vienna's coolest".

The Neubaugasse Flea Market returns this Friday and Saturday, May 30-31, from about 10am-6:30pm. Numerous vendors will line several kilometers of the Neubaugasse and will be hawking antiques, cheap clothing, and street festival food. The old-fashioned hand-crank coffee grinders, retro uniform pieces, craft supplies, and inexpensive Asian imports are particularly desirable finds. Many Neubaugasse shops will also have ...

The Mexicoplatz church can be seen from the Danube River.

Vienna's Long Night of Churches (Lange Nacht der Kirchen) takes place May 30th, this Friday afternoon and evening, throughout Vienna. The annual ecumenical project has been occurring since 2004 and offers a free look at many of Vienna's churches, cathedrals, and monasteries. It also presents a comprehensive program of free religious concerts, activities, and events. The Long Night ...