Five things to do in Vienna this weekend
Vienna is full of events, places to visit and great new restaurants to try out. If you are overwhelmed with the possibilities or just wondering where you can find a cool English-speaking event, here are some ideas.
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna
There are so many beautiful places to visit in Vienna that even locals sometimes don't get a chance to see them all. So this weekend is an excellent opportunity for you to (re)visit the beautiful Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna.
In it, you can find an astonishing collection of art and artefacts, but the building itself is also a jewel: a massive neoclassical and breathtaking construction worth the visit by itself.
Summerstage Wien
Summer is definitely one of the times when the city is alive, with events and spaces opening up just for the warmer months. One example is the famous among locals Summerstage, in the Roßauer Lände, just by the Donaukanal.
The area is open until the end of September. It offers many events, including this Sunday's reading by Linz-born writer Stefan Kutzenberger, ongoing exhibitions such as a sculpture garden, and plenty of sports activities.
All of that is set by the beautiful green area near the water at Donaukanal. There are many restaurants with outdoor seating and you can find a varied selection of meals: from Austrian specialities to French pastries, Latin dishes and Creole cuisine.
Lisboa Lounge
Comida boa alert. If you enjoy Portuguese food and want to feel like you are in a lovely restaurant in Lisbon, then Lisboa Lounge, in the fourth district, is the place to go.
There, you can have some authentic Portuguese food, wines and tapas, from Portuguese cheese and Iberian ham to seafood specialities and Port wine.
To finish the delicious meal, you can't go wrong when trying the pastel de nata and a strong black coffee.
English stand-up comedy at Shebeen International Pub
Tamas Vamos, a half Hungarian, half South-African comedian, brings immigrants a great laugh with his show with lots of cultural and cross-cultural comparisons.
There are plenty of jokes on anything from politics to living in Western Europe, a Hungarian and some dark comedy that will leave you in high spirits.
Wild herbs tour in Schönbrunn
On Sunday, you can take a hike at the Schönbrunn Palace Park and learn all about wild herbs and medicinal plants that can be found in the region. The tour lasts about two hours, starting at the entrance of the garden's maze at 10 am.
The guided tour with specialist Michael Zisses costs €24 for adults and €12 for children from six to 18 years.
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Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna
There are so many beautiful places to visit in Vienna that even locals sometimes don't get a chance to see them all. So this weekend is an excellent opportunity for you to (re)visit the beautiful Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna.
In it, you can find an astonishing collection of art and artefacts, but the building itself is also a jewel: a massive neoclassical and breathtaking construction worth the visit by itself.
Summerstage Wien
Summer is definitely one of the times when the city is alive, with events and spaces opening up just for the warmer months. One example is the famous among locals Summerstage, in the Roßauer Lände, just by the Donaukanal.
The area is open until the end of September. It offers many events, including this Sunday's reading by Linz-born writer Stefan Kutzenberger, ongoing exhibitions such as a sculpture garden, and plenty of sports activities.
All of that is set by the beautiful green area near the water at Donaukanal. There are many restaurants with outdoor seating and you can find a varied selection of meals: from Austrian specialities to French pastries, Latin dishes and Creole cuisine.
Lisboa Lounge
Comida boa alert. If you enjoy Portuguese food and want to feel like you are in a lovely restaurant in Lisbon, then Lisboa Lounge, in the fourth district, is the place to go.
There, you can have some authentic Portuguese food, wines and tapas, from Portuguese cheese and Iberian ham to seafood specialities and Port wine.
To finish the delicious meal, you can't go wrong when trying the pastel de nata and a strong black coffee.
English stand-up comedy at Shebeen International Pub
Tamas Vamos, a half Hungarian, half South-African comedian, brings immigrants a great laugh with his show with lots of cultural and cross-cultural comparisons.
There are plenty of jokes on anything from politics to living in Western Europe, a Hungarian and some dark comedy that will leave you in high spirits.
Wild herbs tour in Schönbrunn
On Sunday, you can take a hike at the Schönbrunn Palace Park and learn all about wild herbs and medicinal plants that can be found in the region. The tour lasts about two hours, starting at the entrance of the garden's maze at 10 am.
The guided tour with specialist Michael Zisses costs €24 for adults and €12 for children from six to 18 years.
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