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We have put together an exciting half-day program for four special neighbourhoods within walking distance of the city center. This itinerary is well-suited for anyone wanting to get to know the authentic and multifaceted life of Vienna's neighborhoods, in addition to the city's classic sights.

Karmeliterviertel

Gusshausviertel and Freihausviertel

Servitenviertel

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You can learn about the other neighborhoods on our Grätzel landing page.

Karmeliterviertel

Karmeliterviertel, a neighborhood where Jewish history can be felt all around, is just a short walk from Schwedenplatz and the Danube Canal.

• Karmelitermarkt

The Karmeliter market (Karmelitermarkt), Europe's first energy self-sufficient market with its own photovoltaic system, is located right in the center of the district. With fruit, vegetable, and flower stalls, numerous vibrant restaurants and cafés, as well as a farmer's market every Friday and Saturday, there is a lot to enjoy throughout the neighborhood.

• Augarten and Augarten Vienna Porcelain Manufactory

Augarten is a beautiful baroque garden that invites you to take a walk or have a picnic amid its picturesque landscapes and expansive allées. Augarten is also home to the Augarten Porcelain Manufactory where you can immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Viennese porcelain. Whether visiting the museum or taking a guided tour, there are many treasures to behold about this special material and the people who create, use, and collect it.

• Concert by the Vienna Boys' Choir at MuTh

The Vienna Boys' Choir inspires concert audiences all around the world and is regarded as Vienna's youngest ambassador. They perform regularly in their own concert hall "MuTh".
 

Restaurant tips:
Fish and seafood play a central role on the menu at the stylish Restaurant Spelunke on the Danube Canal. At Karmelitermarkt, Tewa serves oriental-Mediterranean organic cuisine, while Zimmer37 is a delicatessen and restaurant all-in-one. Just a few streets away, Skopik & Lohn impresses with its cool interior, small dishes, and great cocktails. Restaurant Sperling is located directly in Augarten and offers long-established dishes ranging from schnitzel to steak to fresh Buchteln. For coffee and cake, Fett+Zucker's cozy ambiance and charming vintage furniture is the place to go.

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Gusshausviertel and Freihausviertel

Touring the adjacent Gusshausviertel and Freihausviertel districts is best started from Karlsplatz in the city center. Located directly behind Karlskirche (the Church of St. Charles), one of Vienna's renowned landmarks due to its huge green dome, you effortlessly arrive at the junction of two districts - both with so much to offer including world-class museums, modern galleries, trendy stores, and culinary highlights.

• Wien Museum

Since reopening in 2023, the Wien Museum displays a completely renovated and ultra-modern cultural center right at Karlsplatz. It documents the fascinating history of Vienna from its early years to the present day. The permanent exhibition is accessible free of charge.

• The Third Man Museum

The Third Man Museum is an absolute must do for film buffs and anyone who wants to learn more about Vienna's post-war history. The museum has an incredible 2,500 original exhibit,s including scripts, posters, film cameras, and projectors. The film's background and genesis are explained in a detailed and exciting way.

• Shopping at Schleifmühlgasse

Schleifmühlgasse is the heart of the Freihausviertel district. In addition to its trendy stores, the lively street is also home to stylish bars and galleries. The colorful collection of stores - from fashion to furniture to culinary delights - entices a little shopping spree.
 
Restaurant tips:
Café Anzengruber is a hotspot for schnitzel fans in Vienna. If you're craving homemade cakes, visit the intergenerational café Vollpension on Schleifmühlgasse - a cozy locale that reminds you of grandma's living room where senior citizens show off their baking skills. Traditional Viennese cuisine is served at the family restaurant Buchecker & Sohn and at Gasthaus Ubl. In the garden of Palais Erzherzog Carl Ludwig, the Carl Ludwig Café has a a wonderful terrace with colorful chairs, serving specialty coffee and sweet treats.

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Servitenviertel

The unique French flair of the picturesque Servitenviertel is located around the corner from the Sigmund Freud Museum. Servitengasse, located in the center of the district, showcases well-maintained historic houses and provides a wonderful view. The numerous gardens and charming restaurants invite you to take your time and take it all in.

• Sigmund Freud Museum

If you want to follow in Sigmund Freud's footsteps, head to Berggasse 19 in the Servitenviertel. There you can visit where the founder of psychoanalysis lived and worked for nearly 50 years. Today, the house is home to a fantastic museum that provides access to all of Freud's private spaces and tells the origin story of psychoanalysis.

• Liechtenstein Garden Palace and Strudlhofstiege

The Liechtenstein Garden Palace is a magnificent baroque palace with beautiful gardens. The palace is home to an extraordinary private art collection - from Rubens and Raphael to Rembrandt - and can be visited as part of a guided tour (registration required!). Located right next to the Garden Palace is the Strudlhof Staircase. The famous staircase was built in 1910 and is well worth a visit to see its curved steps and green railings in the beautiful Viennese Art Nouveau style.

• Visit to a historic burial site: Jewish cemetary Rossau

The oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Austria is located in the inner courtyard of a retirement home on Seegasse. Centuries-old gravestones were discovered here in 2013 as part of renovation work. From the balcony of the retirement home, visitors can look out on the historically unique cemetery whose history dates back to the middle of the 16th century.
 
Restaurant tips:
The French bistro La Mercerie on Porzellangasse serves éclairs, tarts, and French favorites such as quiche lorraine. The in-house bakery also prepares fresh croissants and baguettes every day for its guests. Just opposite, Plain serves healthy soul food with a large selection of vegan dishes. Good pub food can be found on Berggasse: Zum Roten Bären and Rebhuhn, which both serve traditional Viennese cuisine. Pramerl & the Wolf, a culinary highlight which has been awarded a Guide Michelin Star, services radically modern Viennese cuisine in a cozy atmosphere with an old wooden bar and wood-panelled walls. There are only a few tables so be sure to book early!

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