Vienna’s culture is shaped by centuries of history but lives very much in the present. Art, architecture, and music are part of everyday life here, whether that’s grand historic buildings, or world-class art collections. Some places that we think are a great example for this: Kunsthistorisches Museum: One of the world’s most important art museums, built on the former collections of the Habsburgs. Today, it's one of the largest and most important of its kind in the world.

Albertina Modern: Vienna’s go-to museum for modern and contemporary art, with both international and Austrian works.

Schloss Belvedere: A stunning Baroque palace known for its Gustav Klimt collection and highlights from Vienna’s artistic past.

Sisi Museum and Hofburg Palace: The former imperial palace, now also home to the Austrian president, with a museum that offers a more personal look at Empress Elisabeth.

The Spanish Riding School: A unique Viennese institution where classical horsemanship has been practiced for over 450 years and is recognized by UNESCO.

Coffeehouses are embedded into Viennese culture. Treated almost like a second home, they’re spaces to sit for hours, read the newspaper, have long conversations, or simply watch the city go by. We love them!Here are some of the classics: Café Central: One of Vienna’s most famous cafés, known for its beautiful interior and its history as a hangout for writers and thinkers. Expect queues! K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäckerei Demel: Viennese Confectionery Art since 1786. A historic former imperial court supplier, famous for elegant pastries and a lighter, more playful feel than most grand cafés. Café Sacher: Inside Hotel Sacher and home of the Original Sachertorte. Very traditional and polished - worth it for the history, though great Sachertorte can be found anywhere in Vienna. Queues likely!

Vienna’s "Esskultur" (literally means food culture) is closely tied to the city’s history as a former imperial capital, where influences from across the Habsburg Empire shaped a diverse yet distinctly Viennese cuisine. Dishes like Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz, and classic pastries like Apfelstrudel sit alongside Central and Eastern European flavours, reflecting centuries of cultural exchange. Today, this strong food culture connects old traditions with modern dining, making eating in Vienna less about trends and more about continuity, comfort, and taking time to enjoy the moment. 

Plachuttas Gasthaus zur Oper: elegant, modern, restaurant with Viennese cuisine, especially known for its "Tafelspitz". Zum schwarzen Kameel: "the" culinary institution and has been since 1618, known for sandwich creations as well as classic and innovative Viennese cuisine. Do&Co am Stephansplatz: amazing view of the Stephansdom on the top floor with tastes from all over the world. Side note: we got engaged here! And Fran loves their Kaiserschmarrn. Figlmüller (the original): if you're looking for Wiener Schnitzel (i.e. veal), you'll likely hear people talk about this restaurant. They do have an amazing pork Schnitzel too though!

And that's about it! We hope this site is useful and helps you navigate the city and give you everything you need for an awesome weekend. We cannot wait to celebrate with you soon! Lots of love,
Franzi & Daniel ❤️