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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 ...

IKEA is the home of cheap and stylish housewares.

IKEA, the well-known Swedish home furnishings store, is a great place to stock up on inexpensive, fashionable housewares. Vienna's premier IKEA store lies just to the north of the city and can be reached with public transportation. The store is enormous - full of bathroom fixtures, bedding, kitchen gadgets, and more. There is even a fabric department, food store ...

"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 ...

one of Il Sestante's more exotic pizzas

Il Sestante is a great off-the-beaten-path Italian restaurant near Vienna's Mariahilferstrasse shopping district. The restaurant serves a great variety of pizzas and other tasty Italian dishes. Try an old standby pizza, like the Quattro Stazione topped with artichokes, ham, mushrooms, and olives, or one of the more original combinations, like one topped with proscuitto, parmesan, and arugula. Regardless of whether you ...

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 ...

Crowds ogle the market's many tables of antiques.

The Naschmarkt Flea Market (Flohmarkt) spans the parking lot adjacent to Vienna's Naschmarkt (outdoor food market) every Saturday morning and afternoon. On the multiple vendor tables, marketgoers can find a plethora of valuable antiques and a few bargain-priced castaways. Popular items to look for are traditional hats, aged leather, retro toys, and a wide array of furniture and home ...

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 ...