There is much more to enjoy in Vienna than just schnitzel and apple strudel. The city of cafés also offers bars, restaurants and gastronomic markets for every taste.
Vienna is a world-famous haven for those with a sweet tooth, where imperial tradition and modern sensibilities blend delightfully. Whether in historic coffeehouses and imperial pastry shops, where centur...
When Otto Wagner’s light rail system opened in 1898, it was regarded as a symbol of a modern, self-assured Vienna. The Ziegelbögen stretched along the Gürtel, elegantly structured and bearing Wagner’s dis...
At Siebenbrunnenplatz in Vienna’s Margareten district, the lights at Café Siebenbrunnen remain off. As of October 16, 2026, the legendary Café Siebenbrunnen has closed its doors for good after 45 years in...
Just in time for the cold season, three Vienna locations of the well-known ice cream maker Eis-Greissler in Vienna and other cities won’t be closing this year—instead, they’ll open on Saturday, October 24...
Vienna has a new hangout for fans of Japanese pop culture: The Akihabara Cafe has opened its doors, bringing the flair of Tokyo’s famous electronics and manga district to the Austrian capital. Even on ope...
About 150 years after its opening in 1876, one of Austria’s most historic coffeehouses is set to make a comeback. Since March 16, 2026, the tall wooden doors of Café Central have been closed as the premis...
The legendary cult nightclub “Blow Up” in Pottendorf faces an uncertain future after 56 years. During an official inspection of the premises in September, deficiencies were identified, prompting the opera...
Vienna’s street food scene is getting a high-profile addition. And once again, it’s a spot like Chickz that aims to win over its guests with crispy chicken. On Saturday, October 17, 2026, rapper Luciano’s...
If you suddenly hear the tempting sound of sizzling and crunching in Mariahilf, you’re definitely close. At Chickz, located at Gumpendorfer Straße 24, it’s all about fresh, crispy fried chicken that’s rea...
Café Engländer in downtown Vienna, an institution for professionals in the cultural, media, and business sectors, is closing unexpectedly earlier than planned—as early as Thursday, October 8, 2026. The tr...