EYEWITNESS TRAVEL TOP 10 VIENNA Kunsthalle M G M ÜH HL KARLSPLATZ F ED PA N IGL LG GA SSE RILKEPLATZ FR A N KE NB E R G G ER LG SS AS E E ER SE G Paulanergasse AS SE SC HW WO IN DG HLL AS GA 10 10 10 SE N EBE SSE 10 Z LAN HA TR IN PA U S US S US PR GA ÜH 10 SCHWARZENBERGPLATZ Liberation Monument Karlskirche RLS EI M Otto Wagner Pavillion Historisches Resselpark Museum KA SC OPER N- UL TR ST RAEI TL SS E SSE FA GASS E AR GA Theater an der Wien K T HM TR SC NA LE EI 10 10 10 10 10 10 Must-see museums & galleries Best restaurants and wine bars Most fun places for children Great walks and itineraries Best venues for concerts & opera Viennese cakes Liveliest bars & clubs Best hotels for every budget Historic palaces & gardens Insider tips for every visitor YOUR GUIDE TO THE 10 BEST OF EVERYTHING TOP 10 VIENNA MICHAEL LEIDIG & IRENE ZOECH EYEWITNESS TRAVEL Contents Left Schloss Schönbrunn Right Josef Strauss statue, Stadtpark Contents Vienna’s Top 10 Vienna’s Highlights Produced by Sargasso Media Ltd, London Reproduced by Colourscan, Singapore Printed and bound in China by Leo Paper Products Ltd First American Edition, 2003 11 12 13 14 10 Published in the United States by DK Publishing, 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 Copyright 2003, 2011 © Dorling Kindersley Limited, London A Penguin Company Reprinted with revisions 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 Stephansdom Hofburg Palace 12 Kunsthistorisches Museum 18 The Belvedere 22 Karlskirche 26 Museumsquartier 28 Staatsoper 30 All rights reserved Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the above publisher of this book Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited A Cataloging in Publication record is available from the Library of Congress Secession Building 32 Hundertwasserhaus 34 ISSN 1479-344X ISBN 978-0-75667-036-8 Schloss Schönbrunn 36 Moments in History 40 Museums 42 Within each Top 10 list in this book, no hierarchy of quality or popularity is implied All 10 are, in the editor’s opinion, of roughly equal merit Floors are referred to throughout in accordance with British usage; ie the “first floor” is the floor above ground level Art Galleries 44 Unusual Museums 46 Places of Worship Palaces and Historic Buildings 48 50 The information in this DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide is checked regularly Every effort has been made to ensure that this book is as up-to-date as possible at the time of going to press Some details, however, such as telephone numbers, opening hours, prices, gallery hanging arrangements and travel information are liable to change The publishers cannot accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of this book, nor for any material on third party websites, and cannot guarantee that any website address in this book will be a suitable source of travel information We value the views and suggestions of our readers very highly Please write to: Publisher, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, Dorling Kindersley, 80 Strand, London, Great Britain WC2R 0RL, or email: travelguides@dk.com Cover: Front – Alamy Images: imagebroker/Richard Weidinger main; DK Images: Peter Wilson/Courtesy of Schloss Schönbrunn, Vienna bl Spine – DK Images: Peter Wilson b Back – DK Images: Peter Wilson/Courtesy of Schloss Schönbrunn, Vienna tr; Peter Wilson tc, tl, tr Parks and Gardens 52 Around Town Central Vienna Monuments and 84 Memorials 54 Schottenring and Theatres 56 Alsergrund Composers 58 Town Hall and Music Venues 60 Museumsquartier Underground Vienna 62 Opera and Shops and Markets 64 Naschmarkt Children’s Attractions 66 From Karlskirche to Walks 68 the Belvedere 116 Viennese Dishes 70 Greater Vienna 122 Cakes 72 Heurigen 74 Streetsmart Cafés 76 Practical Information 132 Restaurants 78 Places to Stay 142 Festivals 80 General Index 148 Contents Left Stephansdom Right Spittelberg 96 102 108 Left Café Central, Central Vienna Right Baroque altar, Michaelerkirche Key to abbreviations Adm admission charge Free no admission charge Dis access disabled access VIENNA’S TOP10 Stephansdom 8–11 Hofburg Palace 12–17 Kunsthistorisches Museum 18–21 The Belvedere 22–25 Karlskirche 26–27 Museumsquartier 28–29 Staatsoper 30–31 Secession Building 32–33 Hundertwasserhaus 34–35 Schloss Schönbrunn 36–39 Top Ten of Everything 40–81 VIENNA’S TOP 10 Vienna’s Highlights 6–7 : +5 ,1 *( 56 5$ 66( 81 ,9( 56 )(/ ' '5 $5 5 5, 1* $6 ( /5 (1 1( '5 $5 5(,&+ +(1 675 (5 $ 6( 7PMLT HBSUFO 5* 5, 1* 6( 3/ $7 = 6( $6 6 5, 0 $ /) ( $+ , Belvedere £ Kunsthistorisches $ The Museum The former summer residence of the 17thcentury war hero Prince Eugen is a splendid Baroque palace with vast French gardens, and is now home to the Austrian National Gallery It houses worldfamous paintings by Austrian artists, including Gustav Klimt’s Art Nouveau work The Kiss (see pp22–5) (6 0$5,$ 7+(5(6,$ 3/$7= *( This remarkable museum contains a stunning array of paintings, including one of the world’s largest collections of Old Masters (see pp18–21) +(/'(1 3/$7= %8 /(5& // 8( *( ( 67 $6 / $ ' (6 * ( ,&+7 3BUIBVT 1BSL 5$7+$86 3/$7= Palace @ Hofburg The former imperial palace (below), with its many wings and courtyards, has always been of historic importance The interior reflects Austria’s glorious past and is the setting for grand balls (see pp12–17) 4JHNVOE 'SFVE ,776 67 1BSL 5 55 ,1 * $/6 (5 67 is one of Vienna’s most prominent landmarks, dominating the city centre From its spire you can enjoy a spectacular view over the rooftops (see pp8–11) $7 67 ! Stephansdom The Gothic cathedral 75 Vienna’s Top 10 Vienna’s Highlights Splendid edifices, magnificent palaces and imposing churches spanning the centuries all make Vienna a wonderful city to visit, oozing both charm and atmosphere Although its imperial grandeur can still be felt, this city of music has more to offer than just its glorious past; contemporary architecture, a brimming cultural scene and a vibrant nightlife add to its appeal The following 10 sights are a must for any first-time visitor, but no matter how many times you return, you will always discover something new % Karlskirche This impressive Baroque church, built in the early 18th century, has two distinguished columns on either side and a large dome overhead It is a magnificent sight which dominates Karlsplatz (see pp26–7) Share your travel recommendations on traveldk.com 75 (, '( $5 $86 6* &+ / 5 6&+ ( T VT 56 JF ( +( ( 66 67 (5 ,1* 7+5 6&+:$5=(1 %(5*3/$7= /2 3FTTFMQBSL +$83767 5$66 ( $5/6 3/$7= *8 $ 6+ 86 67 5$ 66 5( ( 11 : (* $ '( $/, ( Hundertwasserhaus Designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, this unconventional colourful building is characterized by uneven floors, rooftop gardens and unique windows (see pp34–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