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Life in Vienna’s old town
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Life in Vienna’s old town Contents
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Foreword. Anyone who helps to shape Vienna’s historic city centre today is adding another piece to the Viennese mosaic, while embarking on a voyage of discovery into times gone by.
History of the district. The Austrian capital rightfully has a place at the very top of global quality of life rankings, and the way the city brings together old and new elements plays an important role in this. We tell the tale of one of the oldest parts of the capital.
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Schönlaterngasse. What is it that makes this ancient Viennese street so special? Each building has its own history and form – and in many cases their stories appear to blur the lines between reality and make-believe.
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Alte Schmiede. In Schönlaterngasse 9, site of the old blacksmith’s, the city’s old and new sides come together. It is a place where art is created, as well as preserved for generations to come. This is the story of an architectural gem in the heart of the historic old town, given over to lovers of fine art.
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The Schönlaterngasse 9 project. The Alte Schmiede, or old black smith’s, shows how contemporary and historic elements c an coexist in perfect harmony. The building adaptations carried out by the architects Schrattenecker Neureiter and Partner add a contemporary twist to centuries of history.
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Vicinity. Quality of life in and around the building containing the Alte Schmiede is high. A look at the shops and hotspots in the vicinity gives an insight into what makes this particular part of the old town such a special place to live.
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Life in Vienna’s old town Foreword
Foreword dear reader ,
Vienna has thousands of tales to tell – you just have to know where to look and when to listen. Schönlaterngasse and the area around it are brimming with fascinating stories. In this book we want to share a selection of these with you, and add a new one – because we also have a tale of our own to tell. Following in the footsteps of the acclaimed prolific architect Peter Mollner, our architecture has written another chapter into the history of Schönlaterngasse, and achieved what Mollner accomplished to such great effect – bringing together the past and present. The Alte Schmiede building at Schönlaterngasse 9 has been functionally redesigned and given a new lease of life. Taking the original building concept as our point of departure, we replaced the existing courtyard wing with a contemporary annexe. The outcome is a contemporary residential building with luxury apartments in keeping with the locality, which maximises the advantages of living in the oldest part of Vienna.
We want to share a few stories with you, and add a new one of our own.
Join us on a voyage of discovery to the centre of Vienna and the heart of this time-honoured district, through the Alte Schmiede and the contemporary apartments at Schönlaterngasse number 9. We wish you an enjoyable read. Stefan Schmerschneider Martin Vogl
Vienna,city of my dreams
Vienna: the world’s most liveable city
Vienna is the European capital of music, and the city centre is UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listed.
there is evidence of Vienna’s 2.000 year history wherever you look in the historic old town – every era has made its mark on the capital. In 2001 Austria’s capital was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list.
Vienna was added by UNESCO in recognition of the exceptional architectural quality of its historic city centre and its countless monumental public buildings. The city’s architecture bears witness to the constantly changing approaches over the past two millennia. Three key periods in Europe’s cultural and political history – Mediaeval, Baroque and the Gründerzeit (19th century) – are reflected in myriad unusual buildings in Vienna’s historic old town. And from the 18th century onwards Vienna has enjoyed a global reputation as the European capital of music.
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Life in Vienna’s old town History of the district
The courage to strike out in a new direction, reflected in the construction of the Ringstrasse boulevard, gives the city its characteristic look and feel. As a major global capital Vienna must be in a position to develop freely, while preserving its cultural heritage. this recognition brings with it particular o bligations, with building regulations for each area, combined with the fact that individual buildings are heritage listed and subject to special controls. In the first district some 780 properties or around 50 % of the total are protected by special conservation law. Listing decisions were taken on the basis of a scientific survey of the capital’s historic buildings.
Maintaining and preserving these old structures poses a particular challenge from an architectural and urban planning perspective. Any contemporary additions must harmonise with the existing building stock. As a major global capital Vienna must be in a position to develop freely, while preserving its cultural heritage.
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Life in Vienna’s old town History of the district
Professor Gerhard Tötschinger Actor, director, writer and neighbour
“Of course it comes down to personal opinion: central or on the fringes, urban or rural. I’m for urban. I have everything I need here in the first district – cinemas, museums, coffee houses, bars and restaurants to suit every taste, bookshops. The old town is one giant shopping centre and the Stadtpark is just ten minutes away. And thanks to the excellent public transport that criss-crosses the first district, I can leave my car in the garage for days on end. These days I won’t leave the first district for anyone.” “Thankfully the area between Bäckerstrasse and Schönlaterngasse was left unscathed despite the brutal urban development drive around 1900. We live surrounded by the beauty of the late Middle Ages, and in summer the area has a distinctly Italianate charm.”
Vienna: the world’s most liveable city
vienna ’ s irrepressible zest for life prevents the first district from descending into little more than a glorified museum. The courage to try new things was reflected by the bold decision to construct the Ringstrasse boulevard in the second half of the 19th century, which gives the city its characteristic look and feel today – a project that called for the razing of the imposing old city walls.
However, the fact that the area between Schönlaterngasse and Bäckerstrasse was left untouched by this dramatic urban redevelopment scheme should be seen as positive. Even now the city is still in a constant state of change: current projects include realigning and extending the capital’s pedestrianised zones, refurbishment and restoration activity, converting roof spaces into homes, and new builds. The symbiosis between past and present is another key factor in quality of life in Vienna. Of 215 major towns and cities worldwide surveyed by international consultants Mercer, the Austrian capital came out on top, earning itself the coveted title of the world’s most liveable city. Vienna was included in the global ranking for the first time in 2009 – and has left all the other cities covered in the survey behind ever since.
According to the international quality of life survey conducted by Mercer each year Vienna is the world’s most liveable city.
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Life in Vienna’s old town History of the district
The golden heart of Vienna H eili g en kreuzerhof
T he ol d U n i v e r s it y
This fascinating estate is located at the very heart of
The university was given its own building in 1385 –
the area surrounding Schönlaterngasse. In fact, Schön
20 years after it was founded. Albrecht III financed the
laterngasse was known as Heiligenkreuzergasse well
Collegium ducale, opposite the Dominikanerkloster in
into the 18th century. The Heiligenkreuzerhof comprises
what is now Postgasse. Subsequently a number of im
the estate’s former administrative building, the prelature,
portant buildings would be built on its doorstep inclu
the chapel and Vienna’s oldest residential apartment buil
ding the Jesuit Church, the extensive Jesuit College, the
ding. Constructed following a commission by Heiligen
Stöcklgebäude, the old Aula (followed by the new Aula
kreuz Cistercian Abbey, the complex dates back to the
some time later) and the Domus Universitatis. The first
12th and 13th centuries. The ensemble was significantly
siege of Vienna in 1529 and other events saw parts of
remodelled in the Baroque era, with the demolished cha
the original university site fall to rack and ruin.
pel and prelate’s office rebuilt in between 1659 and 1676. Further alterations were made in the 18th century.
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Life in Vienna’s old town History of the district
Old university amid a sea of change emperor ferdinand ii enlisted the help of the Jesuits to reorganise the University and increase the size of the institution, resulting in the merger of the University and the Jesuit college, with many key academic appointments awarded to Jesuits. Work on a new building commenced in 1624. In 1756 Empress Maria Theresia opened the New Aula as the main university building. Not long after this, in 1783, Emperor Joseph II suspended the Order of the Jesuits and brought the university back under state control.
The Jesuits and the University have only a brief shared history, which is why the district is still referred to by two different names to this day.
The New Aula was the epicentre of student involvement in the 1848 March revolution; after the protests were put down, the district was occupied by the military and academia slowly moved out of the area. In 1857 the Academy of Sciences moved into the New Aula, where it remains to this day, and the University Church and the Jesuit College were handed back to the Jesuits. The Jesuits and the University therefore have only a brief shared history in the district, which is why it is still referred to by two different names to this day: Jesuitenviertel and Universitätsviertel.
The old university building was given its current form by a series of construction projects in the 17th and 18th centuries, and was eventually replaced by the new university building on the showpiece Ringstrasse boulevard, completed at the end of the 19th century. Today it still forms part of the University, serving as an archive.
T he L e g en d of A u g ustin
One of Vienna’s most famous tales has its genesis in the Greek quarter.
One of Vienna’s most famous tales has its genesis in the Griechenbeisl inn. A street musician by the name of Augustin is said to have fallen asleep in a drunken stupor one night in 1679 – at the height of the plague – on the street in front of the Griechenbeisl inn. Mistaken for a victim of the plague, his body was dumped in a mass grave outside the city walls. When Augustin awoke
G r e e k q u a rt e r
in the plague pit he shouted at the top of his voice and
The Greek quarter is just a stone’s throw from Schön
played his pipes until he was eventually rescued. This
laterngasse. This part of town saw a wave of settlement
experience would provide the material for many of
by Greek immigrants in the 17th century, but its Hellenic
Augustin’s songs. The legend of Augustin, who defied
links are even older, dating as far back as the Ottoman
the plague through his cheerful demeanour, gave com
conquest of Constantinople. Traders, craftsmen and
fort to many of the city’s burghers at the time. A statue
scholars flocked to this part of Vienna’s old town from all
inside the Griechenbeisl inn keeps the legend alive to
over the eastern Mediterranean. On 17 January 1685 Jo
this day.
hannes Theodat opened the capital’s first ever Viennese coffee house on Haarmarkt, now Rotenturmstrasse 14. The Georgskirche church and the Greek Church of the Holy Trinity were built in the quarter in the 19th century.
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Life in Vienna’s old town Schönlaterngasse
A Viennese street steeped in history Every single building on Schönlaterngasse is special.
B EAU T I FU L L AN T E R N s c h ö n l aterngas s e nr. 6
This house was built in 1680 and gave the street its name (Schönlatern = beautiful lantern). Before its const ruction the road was named Heiligenkreuzergasse after the nearby Heiligenkreuzerhof. In 1971 Otto Schmirler made a reproduction of the attractive wrought iron lan tern, which has hung from the front of the building ever since. The original is on display in the Wien Museum at Karlsplatz.
linking sonnenfelsgasse and postgasse , Schönlaterngasse wends its way through the mists of time, delving deep into Vienna’s history. This beautiful winding street is one of the prettiest in the entire first district – every single building is special. The Baroque and Josephinian façades still display some 17th century detailing, but in some cases the foundations and cellars of these buildings actually date back to the High Middle Ages.
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Life in Vienna’s old Town Schönlaterngasse
“The street is shaped by an impressive ensemble of private town houses with façades from the 17th and 18th centuries, which were built around the Heiligenkreuzerhof from the High Middle Ages onwards.” Elisabeth Hudritsch Deputy head of the Austrian Federal Monuments Office, Vienna
BASILISK HOUSE
the monstrous creature when collecting water. Without a
sc h ö n l at e r n g a s s e nr. 7
second thought the young man lowered himself down to
Another of Vienna’s most popular legends revolves
as a single look from the monster was said to be enough
around the building at number 7. Legend has it that on
to turn a person to stone. The apprentice held a mirror
the foul-smelling beast without so much as glancing at it,
26 June 1212 a basilisk – a terrifying half-toad, half-
up in front of the basilisk, turning the creature’s super
cockerel – was spotted at the bottom of the well used by
natural powers against itself. A fresco and a sandstone
the local bakery. The baker’s apprentice stumbled upon
basilisk on the front of the building recreate the tale.
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This monumental Baroque building was completed in the first half of the 18th century on a corner plot. Some of the windows have been bricked up, but the simple stone frames with unadorned hood moulds remain. A depiction of the Madonna on a Crescent Moon is hid den in a niche above the stone portal. A semi-circular niche contains a remarkable, larger than life-size statue of St. Joseph.
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Life in Vienna’s old town Alte Schmiede
The Alte Schmiede building “The giant key on the wall is a trademark in Vienna, and countless visitors call in on Meister Schmirler too.” From a traditional Viennese folk song
A lte S chmie d e s c h ö n l aterngas s e nr. 9
This building dates back to the 16th century. In 1880,
together literature and music in a building already
a master blacksmith named Schmirler moved into the
shaped by a long history of master craftsmanship.
property and opened his famous workshop here. His son Otto Schmirler continued to run the forge as an ac
The Alte Schmiede has a major cultural and social sig
claimed artisan’s workshop until 1970.
nificance; it is one of just a handful of untouched work shops still in its original location in the heart of a major
Otto Schmirler sold the workshop and parts of the re
European city – hammers, nails and a wealth of old tools
sidential building above to the Jugend & Volk publi
still hang in the place where they were left. In fact, the
shing house, with the proviso that the smithy be kept
old workshops still have a practical use to this day as
open for the general public to enjoy. The move enabled
studios used by metal sculptors and ceramic makers.
the Kunstverein Wien to build up a public programme
The adjoining gallery and a lecture hall for literary get-
promoting contemporary arts at the property, bringing
togethers complete this rich cultural setting.
The Alte Schmiede building: once home to an artisan blacksmith, now a mecca for the arts.
the building in schönlaterngasse has arts and crafts in its DNA. Once a blacksmith’s workshop, it is now a home for a wide range of artistic genres – the Alte Schmiede Kunstverein Wien artists’ association has been curating a diverse range of different exhibitions for many years.
From 1975, a book shop with a café and a restaurant, operating from the vaulted cellar below street level, provided a backdrop for events at the Alte Schmiede for around a decade. To begin with, these were mainly readings, book launches, newspaper presentations, discussion evenings and exhibitions by up-and-coming artists at the Alte Schmiede gallery. Today the cellar space is exclusively reserved for private events. The scope of activities organised by the association was also widened to included small-scale concert discussions with contemporary composers. A short time later the literary programme was significantly extended – first of all to include symposiums, and later author-inspired project and research series. The Viennese literature readings programme was introduced in 1986. The literary gallery opened in 2008, giving the general public access to a wide range of literary and cultural publications.
Alte Schmiede
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Life in Vienna’s old town The Schönlaterngasse 9 project Architecture
Heritage and new horizons The building and its façade are essentially still in their original state.
P e t e r M o ll n e r An a r c h i t e c t who s hap ed his time
Peter Mollner was most active when the Late Baroque
undertakings in the Greek quarter. Soon after Joseph II
period was starting to give way to Early Classicism.
issued his Edict of Tolerance in 1781, Mollner became
The prolific architect and master builder had a signifi
involved in the construction of a place of worship for
cant hand in shaping the look and feel of 18th century
the Greek Orthodox community. Completed between
central Vienna. His buildings largely reflected the domi
1782 and 1787, the Greek Church of the Holy Trinity
nant Josephinian architectural style of the day, and his
on Fleischmarkt was subsequently remodelled in the
portfolio included a number of landmark projects in the
popular Byzantine style that characterises the external
streets around Schönlaterngasse.
appearance of the building to this day. Mollner also had a significant hand in the design of the Generalihof, a
In 1773 Johann Thomas von Trattner purchased the Frei-
project which he drafted and built with fellow architect
singerhof on Graben, and commissioned Peter Mollner
Ernest Koch from 1794 to 1795. Over the centuries the
to transform it into an apartment building. Known
building has been home to a music shop which pub
to this day as the Trattnerhof, the monolithic property
lished Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s works, the famous
was completed in 1776. Peter Mollner also added his
Gunesch educational institution for young women and
name to the annals of Viennese history with a number of
latterly the Generali Insurance Group offices.
“The challenge for Peter Mollner was to construct or extend a building that was embedded in the fabric of the city in a way that was in tune with the needs of contemporary life.”
Bernhard Schrattenecker
in 1799 peter mollner was entrusted with the task of completely remodelling the building at Schönlaterngasse 9. The original two-storey building was knocked down and a four-floor new build constructed in its place.
The appearance of the property has changed slightly over the years owing to various adaptations, but the building and its façade are essentially still in their original state.
In 2008 renowned architects Schrattenecker Neureiter & Partner (SNP) turned their attention to the Alte Schmiede building, with the intention of transforming it into a highspecification modern residential property. “The challenges faced by Peter Mollner were in many ways similar: his brief was to construct or extend a structure that was embedded in the fabric of the city in a way that was in tune with the needs of contemporary life,” explained Bernhard Schrattenecker.
The most radical adaptations were necessitated after the Second World War, following bomb damage to the court yard wing of the building. This section of the property was completely destroyed and replaced by a single-storey con struction.
“As in Mollner’s time, the adaptations bring the building up to the state of the art. The individual apartments feature cutting-edge technology and rooms that bring the outside in, thanks to the introduction of large glazing panels and generously proportioned terraces and balconies.”
Functional aesthetics – beauty loves traditional forms. Living at SchÜnlaterngasse 9
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Life in Vienna’s old Town The SchÜnlaterngasse 9 project | new build
The art of timelessness
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Life in Vienna’s old town The Schönlaterngasse 9 project | new build
“The annexe is in no way at odds with the existing building stock.” Bernhard Schrattenecker
Project description New Wing
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Life in Vienna’s old town The Schönlaterngasse 9 project | new build
“The building at Schönlaterngasse 9 demonstrates just what is possible in this city.” Bernhard Schrattenecker
“ schönlaterngasse is one of Vienna’s oldest and most attractive streets, and it deserves to be revered and preserved,” explains architect Bernhard Schrattenecker. This posed a challenge that made the project an exciting prospect for SNP – the need to find a solution that could support a renovation project and a new build component, fitting in harmoniously with the rest of this historic street.
Bernhard Schrattenecker summarises the outcome: “By reappraising the functional layout of the entire building, we were able to return to the original building format, replacing the existing courtyard wing with a contemporary annexe.” While the annexe is independent, it is in no way at odds with the existing building stock. Positioned on top of the historic vaulted cellar, its proportions echo those of the historic structures. The property accommodates a range of different apartment types, all of which are linked to the outside through the introduction of oversize glazed elements. Split across several levels, the penthouses are a particularly special feature, their terraces elevating Vienna’s rooftop landscapes to a new level as an aesthetic experience.
“The fact that the façade of this bourgeois Josephinian building conceals a group of superbly appointed apartments is as surprising as it is impressive.” Bernhard Schrattenecker
Superior quality fixtures and fittings in both wings
the new part of the building has been nished to the same high standards of quality as the apartfi ments in the old wing, but with door and window frames made of wood and aluminium. These are also fitted with external blinds, which help to regulate the ambient tem perature and shield the interiors from direct sunlight.
The apartments on the second upper floor are designed to accommodate modular air conditioning systems.
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a sense of freedom . With a height to ceiling of three metres virtually throughout, the open layouts give a palpable sense of freedom in both the new and old builds. The vistas of Vienna’s rooftops open up beyond, with you as an observer – but still at the centre. The high quality windows in the old build frame the views of Vienna’s historic city centre, leaving you free to take in the stunning views of the capital below. This freedom allows the natural light above the city to flood into the rooms and shape the interior ambience.
Walls, ceilings & floors
Doors & windows  light and airy . Slimline frames and tripleglazed, floor-to-ceiling windows play a key role in completing the modern look and feel of these contemporary living spaces. The open concepts provide ample opportunity for natural light to enter the rooms, creating an extraÂ-
ordinary sense of space right in the heart of the otherÂwise densely populated first district. Visual access has been planned to safeguard privacy as much as possible, creating a private refuge where you can simply feel at home.
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Bathroom fittings
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Narrow openings fill the space with natural light. Underfloor heating creates an incomparable sense of wellbeing, while the design of the fixture and finishings exude luxury at every turn.
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clear comfort . The exclusive bathrooms also make full use of the natural light available – without compromising the sanctity of this private space. The bathrooms feature plain understated lines for maximum comfort.
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Everything you could wish for in life 01 C a f é E n gl ä n d e r P o s t g as s e 2, 1010 vienna
One of the best coffee houses that the city has to offer – and a restaurant with excellent Viennese cuisine to boot. Also a popular rendezvous for people that like to read the newspapers, as well as the late night crowd.
All the ingredients for the perfect Sunday: classic coffee houses and a new take on time-honoured Viennese cuisine.
The area around Schönlaterngasse
Café Prückel has lost nothing of its old world atmosphere despite being remodelled in the 1950s. 03 Demel Kohlmar k t 14, 1010 vienna
02 C a f é P r ü c k e l stu b e n r in g 24, 1010 v ien n a
The ideal place to watch the world go by on the Ring strasse boulevard – hot food all day, home-made cakes and pastries, international newspapers and live piano music.
04 M A K Stu b e n r in g 5, 1010 v ie n n a
A former purveyor of confectionery to the imperial court,
The Museum of Applied Arts / Contemporary Art is a
Demel is utterly irresistible for anyone with sweet tooth –
mecca for fans of modern art, design and architecture.
popular options include Sachertorte, home-made ice
Ideal for whiling away the hours at the MAK café and
cream and candied violets. Hot food is also available.
restaurant or the latest exhibition.
05 G e ig e n b a u m e i s t e r C Hri s t o p h Sc h a c h n e r S c h Ăś n l aterngas s e 5, 1010 vienna
This workshop at the Heiligenkreuzerhof is famous for its reproductions of historic instruments: violins, violas, cellos, double bases, violas da gamba, barytons and violas d’amore.
06 P l a c h u tta W o l l z e ile 38, 1010 vienna
The centre of the Plachutta world: traditional Viennese cuisine with 13 varieties of boiled beef, fish and steak specialities and an excellent wine list.
Plachutta, the birthplace of the worldfamous Tafelspitz, or Viennese boiled beef.
Traditional butcher Kröppel on Postgasse is home to the world’s greatest Beinschinken ham.
07 Fl e i s c h e rm e i s t e r Kr ö pp e l Pos tgas s e 1, 1010 Wien
Traditional butcher Kröppel on Postgasse is home to the world’s greatest Beinschinken ham. It is one of the last surviving specialist butchers in the old town. The family-owned company has been offering its popular delicacies here for generations.
08 B Ăś h l e W o l l z e ile 30, 1010 vienna
Culinary specialities to suit every palate since 1939 – only the best of the best is good enough. From premium cold cuts to beers from around the world and delicious hot meals.
As one of the oldest restaurants in the old town the Griechenbeisl inn has turned into something of a tourist attraction. But it is still an excellent place to eat and celebrate special occasions.
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Schönlaterngas s e 8, 1010 vien n a
10 G ri e c h e n b e i s l Fle isc hma r k t 11, 1010 v ie n n a
Located on Schönlaterngasse, this old favourite on the
As one of the oldest restaurants in the old town the
Viennese bar scene has a loyal following and outdoor
Griechenbeisl inn has turned into something of a tourist
seating in summer. Open 5 pm – 2 am daily, and some
attraction. But it is still an excellent place to eat and ce
times later. The excellent wine list and delicious draft
lebrate special occasions. Famously child-friendly, the
Czech beer is served with baguettes, open sandwiches
Griechenbeisl also offers live Viennese music in the eve
and a range of snacks.
ning. There are various private rooms and a large outdoor seating area in the summer. Open 5 pm – 1 am daily.
11 R e s ta u r a n t B a u e r S o n n e n fels gas s e 17, 1010 vienna
Chef de cuisine Michael Feierabend treats his clientèle to his own creative brand of luxury French cuisine. The restaurant has a broad selection of wine, champagne and schnapps, and owner Walter Bauer is always happy to offer unique pointers when it comes to the wine list.
12 R o s s i n i S c h ö n l aterngas s e 11, 1010 vienna
13 E n ric o Pa n igl S c hön late r n ga sse 11, 1010 v ie n n a
Rossini, one of the best Italian restaurants in town, is
One of the capital’s best-known bars, Enrico Panigl has
the ideal place to enjoy a hearty meal. Steeped in au
built up a loyal following thanks to its Tuscan feel, de
thentic Mediterranean charm, Rossini’s delightful guest
licious antipasti and excellent wines from all over the
garden perfects the experience in the summer months.
world. Enrico Panigl has been run by husband and wife team Sanja and Toni Buzancic since 1995.
14 G r a b e n A m G raben, 1010 vienna
Shopping in the heart of Vienna – the capital’s extensive
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Kohl ma r k t / TUc hl a u b e n , 1010 vi e n n a
pedestrianised zone is full of places to savour the finer
Kohlmarkt, running from Graben to Michaelerplatz, and
things in life.
Tuchlauben are synonymous with luxury shopping: this part of the old town is brimming with international flag ship stores and luxury jewellers.
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Kärntner s tra SSe, 1010 vienna
This popular shopping street oozes cosmopolitan
It doesn’t get any more central than this! People from
charm – part of the area known locally as the Golden U
all over the world get together on the square in front of
(comprising the Graben, Kohlmarkt and Kärtnerstrasse
St. Stephen’s Cathedral. This unique blend of new and
shopping streets), it is a byword for Viennese style.
old architectural elements, locals and visitors gives Ste phansplatz a unique feel.
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Schönlaterngasse 9 1010 Vienna map of surrounding area
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