Viennese food and drink
Mention Vienna, and most people think of culture, history, the classical arts, great composers and similar. But the city has given its name, its heart and a home to an eclectic collection of culinary delights, such as the famous Schnitzel, the Sachertorte and much more.
If there's one food most closely associated with Vienna, then it's the schnitzel...though it's rare to find it in its traditional form. >> Read more
Manner Schnitten are as much part of Vienna and Austria as the schnitzel or sausage stall. A fact emphasized by the Stefansdom (St.Stephan's Cathedral) logo found on their trademark pink packaging. >> Read more
One of the picture-postcard scenes of Vienna in the period leading up to Christmas is a group of friends standing round a table at an open market, each clutching a mug of steaming Weihnachtspunsch. >> Read more
One of the common delicacies you'll find at a typical Christmas market, and often elsewhere, is the langos (pronounced lan-gosh), costing just over 2 Euro each. >> Read more
Roasted chestnuts (German: Maroni) are a popular snack in the winter. You'll likely see more than one "Maronistand" if visiting Vienna during the colder months. >> Read more