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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 ...

Groups of friends gather at Swiss Beach to relax in the sun.

The Strandbar Herrmann beach bar is currently open for its 2008 season under the Eurocup-inspired name, "Swiss Beach". The bar occupies a sand-covered corner of land along Vienna's Danube Canal and combines cocktails, sun umbrellas, and lounge chairs for a relaxing beach atmosphere. Crowd-pleasing music is also a regular fixture of the stylish bar. In June, ...

The Ruprechtskirche has the undisputed title as Vienna's oldest church. Built in the 11th century, the church was historically frequented by salt merchants who traded along the Danube River. In addition to its beautiful external architecture, aesthetic highlights of the church include two vibrant stained glass windows. One window in the choir area is comprised of medieval stained glass and depicts the crucifixion of Jesus. The other window, in juxtaposition, ...

The entrance to the exhibit is across the street from the KHM.

 From now until Sept. 28, 2008, the world-renowned King Tutankhamun historical exibit will be on display in Vienna. More than 140 items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other Valley of the Kings tombs will be on display as part of the exhibition, which was organized in collaboration with the National Geographic Society. Items in the ...

MODEPALAST is a hotspot for local designers.

Today marks the first day of the 2008 MODEPALAST, an event that showcases clothing, accessories, jewelry, etc. made by Austrian and international designers. The expo opens tonight in the Museums Quartier at 8pm with a free exhibit titled "11 Meter Mode" (11 Meters of Fashion), highlighting contemporary Swiss design, and will run through Sunday, April 20. A MODEPALAST party is ...

A tall pint of well-poured Guiness is sure to satisfy.

For an Irish pint and lively pub atmosphere in Vienna, head to Charlie P's. The bar/restaurant hosts live or DJ-selected music most evenings. Every month or so, Charlie P's is also home to team trivia quiz nights with large cash prizes. The pub is also an established hotspot for watching major soccer/football sporting events, like Champion's League games. Charlie P's serves ...

Arena comprises old graffiti-covered factory buildings.

Arena is one of Vienna's top music venues. It regularly fills its three small indoor music halls with different bands. The larger hall has recently hosted performances by Editors, Rufus Wainwright, and the Decemberists. The smaller Drei Raum (three room) bar and lounge area recently housed a performance by John Vanderslice. In the summer, bands perform on a large outdoor stage, which ...