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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 ...

The Albertina is across the street from the back corner of the Staatsoper.

The art gallery at the Albertina was established between 1801-1804 to house a prominent duke's extensive collection of watercolors and engravings. Today, the museum houses part of the original permanent collection of graphic and architectural art as well as a variety of esteemed temporary exhibits, recently including a collection of Monet watercolors. Works by Paul ...

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 ...

The Eipeltauer Brewery is an oasis in a secluded part of the city.

At the Eipeltauer Brewery, the beer comes first. Fresh organic beer is brewed on-site and it is worth a trip out to the Spittelau area of Vienna. Each half-liter of Maerzen is cool, flavorful, and reasonably priced. As many as three more beer types, including a dark (Dunkel), are expected to be added in July. ...

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 ...