Travel Guide | City Apartment Ottakring
Sights & Places to go
Places to might want to see ...
Vienna’s most popular tourist sight is the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace. You can simply go there for a nice walk, there is no entry fee for the premises, only if you want to see the palace from the inside.
Walk up to the famous Gloriette and enjoy the view over vienna.
The Schönbrunn park also houses Tiergarten Schönbrunn, the oldest working zoo in the world.
To get there from the apartment take the bus "10A Niederhofstraße" for about 10min until "Schloss Schönbrunn". To get to the bus station take the tram "46 Ring/Volktheater" for one station until "Schumeierplatz" or simply walk there (5 min).
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Шенбрунски дворац
47 Schönbrunner SchloßstraßeVienna’s most popular tourist sight is the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace. You can simply go there for a nice walk, there is no entry fee for the premises, only if you want to see the palace from the inside.
Walk up to the famous Gloriette and enjoy the view over vienna.
The Schönbrunn park also houses Tiergarten Schönbrunn, the oldest working zoo in the world.
To get there from the apartment take the bus "10A Niederhofstraße" for about 10min until "Schloss Schönbrunn". To get to the bus station take the tram "46 Ring/Volktheater" for one station until "Schumeierplatz" or simply walk there (5 min).
The famous Manner Chocolate Factory is not far from the apartment. Checkout the factory shop for gifts
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Josef Manner & Comp. AG
6 WilhelminenstraßeThe famous Manner Chocolate Factory is not far from the apartment. Checkout the factory shop for gifts
This church at the old psychiatric hospital of Vienna was designed by Otto Wagner - one of the big architects. Its located close to a big park with a nice view over vienna.
Take the bus "46B Wilhelminenberg" at the subway station Ottakring for 10min until "Feuerwache Am Steinhof" to get there from the apartement.
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Штајнхофгринде
Baumgartner HöheThis church at the old psychiatric hospital of Vienna was designed by Otto Wagner - one of the big architects. Its located close to a big park with a nice view over vienna.
Take the bus "46B Wilhelminenberg" at the subway station Ottakring for 10min until "Feuerwache Am Steinhof" to get there from the apartement.
As soon as you step into the sprawling courtyard of Vienna’s largest museum complex, you can feel the MQ’s creative energy. Check out the muesums or simply relax and have a drink.
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Музејски квартал
1 MuseumsplatzAs soon as you step into the sprawling courtyard of Vienna’s largest museum complex, you can feel the MQ’s creative energy. Check out the muesums or simply relax and have a drink.
Checkout vienna's last big brewery. Try some beer, take the brewery tour or get something from the shop. Also checkout the event schedule on their site for events (music, foodmarkets, ...):
https://www.ottakringerbrauerei.at/de/events-locations/eventkalender/
To get there from the apartment take the tram "44 Schottentor" for ~4 minutes until "Johann-N.-Berger-Platz"
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Ottakringer Brauerei
1 Ottakringer Pl.Checkout vienna's last big brewery. Try some beer, take the brewery tour or get something from the shop. Also checkout the event schedule on their site for events (music, foodmarkets, ...):
https://www.ottakringerbrauerei.at/de/events-locations/eventkalender/
To get there from the apartment take the tram "44 Schottentor" for ~4 minutes until "Johann-N.-Berger-Platz"
The Donauinsel is a small island in the Danube river, which resulted when the river was regulated in the last century. Today it is a paradise for cyclists, joggers, inline skaters as well as locals who just want to hang out and slow down from the hectic city life.
Take the train "S45 Handelskai" from the station "Ottakring" for 20min until "Handelskai" to get there.
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Donauinsel
The Donauinsel is a small island in the Danube river, which resulted when the river was regulated in the last century. Today it is a paradise for cyclists, joggers, inline skaters as well as locals who just want to hang out and slow down from the hectic city life.
Take the train "S45 Handelskai" from the station "Ottakring" for 20min until "Handelskai" to get there.
The "Stadtpark" is the official park of the city. The park dated back to the Habsburg times, when it was planned and erected after tearing down the city wall of Vienna. Nowadays it is most visited by tourists for the famous golden statue of famous musician Johann Strauss.
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Градски парк
1 ParkringThe "Stadtpark" is the official park of the city. The park dated back to the Habsburg times, when it was planned and erected after tearing down the city wall of Vienna. Nowadays it is most visited by tourists for the famous golden statue of famous musician Johann Strauss.
Mariahilferstrasse is the longest shopping street in Vienna and one of the longest streets in the city in general.
Besides shopping you can also enjoy the bars or restaurants there. It's close to the "Museumsquartier".
Take the subway "U3 Ottakring" until "Zieglergasse" to get there from the apartment
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Mariahilfer Straße
Mariahilfer StraßeMariahilferstrasse is the longest shopping street in Vienna and one of the longest streets in the city in general.
Besides shopping you can also enjoy the bars or restaurants there. It's close to the "Museumsquartier".
Take the subway "U3 Ottakring" until "Zieglergasse" to get there from the apartment
Aquarium close to the shopping street Mariahilfer Straße. A special feature of the Aquarium is the accommodation in a former flak tower from the Second World War.
There is also an observation deck on the upper floor with a 360° view of the inner city.
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Haus des Meeres - Aqua Terra Zoo
1 Fritz-Grünbaum-PlatzAquarium close to the shopping street Mariahilfer Straße. A special feature of the Aquarium is the accommodation in a former flak tower from the Second World War.
There is also an observation deck on the upper floor with a 360° view of the inner city.
A bathing area in the beautiful Donau-Auen National Park. It's not a short trip but totally worth it. Please be respectfull towards the beautiful nature, respect the nudist area and don't leave behind more than you found.
Dechantlacke
A bathing area in the beautiful Donau-Auen National Park. It's not a short trip but totally worth it. Please be respectfull towards the beautiful nature, respect the nudist area and don't leave behind more than you found.
Restaurants & Bars
Local food with a "Biergarten". Enjoy a beer or schnitzel on a summerday outside.
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Plachuttas Grünspan
266 Ottakringer StraßeLocal food with a "Biergarten". Enjoy a beer or schnitzel on a summerday outside.
GösserBräu
125A ThaliastraßeGood Austrian dishes right across from the apartment
Enjoy the sun on the famous "Brunnenmarkt", Vienna’s largest food market – even bigger than the famous Naschmarkt. Take the Tram "44 Schottentor" for about 8 minutes until station "Yppengasse" to get there from the apartment.
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Wirr am Brunnenmarkt
YppenmarktEnjoy the sun on the famous "Brunnenmarkt", Vienna’s largest food market – even bigger than the famous Naschmarkt. Take the Tram "44 Schottentor" for about 8 minutes until station "Yppengasse" to get there from the apartment.
Vienna is well known for its coziness and food delights and a special feature are the so called Viennese "Heurigen" a kind of wine tavern (but definitely more than that, believe me). Something that you really should not miss during your stay in Vienna.
10er Marie is vienna's oldest "Heurigen" and its a short walk from the apartment.
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Heuriger 10er Marie
222 Ottakringer Str.Vienna is well known for its coziness and food delights and a special feature are the so called Viennese "Heurigen" a kind of wine tavern (but definitely more than that, believe me). Something that you really should not miss during your stay in Vienna.
10er Marie is vienna's oldest "Heurigen" and its a short walk from the apartment.
Strandbar Herrmann is a bar with an artificial beach along the Danube Channel. This place is particularly beloved during the warm Summer days, when you get the chance to lay under the sun on one of the beds offered by the bar itself.
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Strandbar Herrmann
Strandbar Herrmann is a bar with an artificial beach along the Danube Channel. This place is particularly beloved during the warm Summer days, when you get the chance to lay under the sun on one of the beds offered by the bar itself.
Checkout the rooftop bar "Dachboden". You will have a nice view over the Austrian Parliament, Natural History Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and the Volkstheater.
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25hours Hotel Wien beim MuseumsQuartier
1 Lerchenfelder Str.Checkout the rooftop bar "Dachboden". You will have a nice view over the Austrian Parliament, Natural History Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and the Volkstheater.
Konoba Restaurant
66-68 Lerchenfelder Str.Best fish place in vienna if you ask me ;)
The vegan pizzeria "Wolke" opened brand new in November 2021 in Neubaugasse and is another of the Bali Brunch restaurants.
Wolke
34 NeubaugasseThe vegan pizzeria "Wolke" opened brand new in November 2021 in Neubaugasse and is another of the Bali Brunch restaurants.
Restaurant Ebi 7
112 Mariahilfer Str.Great sushi place on the "Mariahilfer Straße"
Whether you’re a committed vegan or a curious carnivore, this is the perfect spot to cool off.
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Veganista Ice Cream
23 NeustiftgasseWhether you’re a committed vegan or a curious carnivore, this is the perfect spot to cool off.
Oio Poke Bowls
33 AlserbachstraßeVery good vegan food in the 7th district
Secret cocktail bar hidden behind a fake vending machine. You'll have to reserve before your visit otherwise the chances for you to get in are zero to none. The prices are a little higher than usual, but the cocktails look very spectacular
Fitzcarraldo Speakeasy
Secret cocktail bar hidden behind a fake vending machine. You'll have to reserve before your visit otherwise the chances for you to get in are zero to none. The prices are a little higher than usual, but the cocktails look very spectacular
Funky pizzeria with a disco ball oven in the casual dining room.
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Disco Volante
98 Gumpendorfer Str.Funky pizzeria with a disco ball oven in the casual dining room.
This greek restaurant is located in the same house as the apartment. Perfect for a quick bite, they also have Gyros Sandwiches to take on the go.
Restaurant Retsina
This greek restaurant is located in the same house as the apartment. Perfect for a quick bite, they also have Gyros Sandwiches to take on the go.
An irish pub located just a few steps from the apartment. In the summer time you can also enjoy your beer outside. They also have a few dishes (burgers, ..) if you are hungry ;)
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Schwarzer Rabe
180 Ottakringer Str.An irish pub located just a few steps from the apartment. In the summer time you can also enjoy your beer outside. They also have a few dishes (burgers, ..) if you are hungry ;)
A small pizza place located a few steps from the apartment. Don't ask for pizza hawaii ;) They only make legit italian pizza. In the summer time there are also a few tables to sit outside
Pizza e Amore
A small pizza place located a few steps from the apartment. Don't ask for pizza hawaii ;) They only make legit italian pizza. In the summer time there are also a few tables to sit outside
A short trip to Tokyo! Colorful, detailed interior design and authentic Japanese "comfort food" with lots of "kawaii".
Tokyo Boom
A short trip to Tokyo! Colorful, detailed interior design and authentic Japanese "comfort food" with lots of "kawaii".
Just a few meters from Stephansplatz, the Wollzeile is the birthplace of the city's most famous schnitzel.
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Figlmüller at Wollzeile
5 WollzeileJust a few meters from Stephansplatz, the Wollzeile is the birthplace of the city's most famous schnitzel.
Parking
Traveling with your car?
Tiefgarage Weinheimergasse - Wien | APCOA
This garage is very close to the apartment.
10min walk from the apartment. The daily rate is 4,6€ (prices may change over time).
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Park + Ride Ottakring
41 Spetterbrücke10min walk from the apartment. The daily rate is 4,6€ (prices may change over time).
Museums
Музеј примењене уметности
5 Stubenringмумок
1 MuseumsplatzКунст Хаус Виена. Музеј Хундертвасер
13 Untere WeißgerberstraßeThis museum is for all the passionate modernist art lovers, and especially for those with a particular fondness for modernist artists that have come out of Vienna. Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Kokoschka and more
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Леополд музеј
1 MuseumsplatzThis museum is for all the passionate modernist art lovers, and especially for those with a particular fondness for modernist artists that have come out of Vienna. Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Kokoschka and more
Besides being a masterpiece of a building on its own, the Kunsthistorisches Museum holds some of the most impressive artworks produced in history.
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Музеј уметности у Бечу
Maria-Theresien-PlatzBesides being a masterpiece of a building on its own, the Kunsthistorisches Museum holds some of the most impressive artworks produced in history.
Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, Monet, just to name a few. This museum got the big names for sure
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Албертина
1 Albertinapl.Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, Monet, just to name a few. This museum got the big names for sure
Great place if you travel with kids. It's close to Schloss Schönbrunn so you might want to swing by if you are there already.
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Технички музеј Беч
212 Mariahilfer Str.Great place if you travel with kids. It's close to Schloss Schönbrunn so you might want to swing by if you are there already.
Clubs
The area around the Donaukanal has become a lively nightlife hotspot, particularly in the summer months when the banks fill up with hip local twenty-somethings. With its rich programme of DJ sets and live concerts, this canalside venue is one of the main draws. The adjacent Flex Café has its own dance floor and stays open long into the night.
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Flex
The area around the Donaukanal has become a lively nightlife hotspot, particularly in the summer months when the banks fill up with hip local twenty-somethings. With its rich programme of DJ sets and live concerts, this canalside venue is one of the main draws. The adjacent Flex Café has its own dance floor and stays open long into the night.
A highlight of the Donaukanal clubs, this spacious venue is spread over two floors and mainly focuses on techno and house (and underground rather than mainstream acts). Rules are strict here – photography is banned and it’s over-21s only. Follow the fish signs along the canal, and be sure to stay until sunlight trickles through the glass ceiling.
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Grelle Forelle
12 Spittelauer LändeA highlight of the Donaukanal clubs, this spacious venue is spread over two floors and mainly focuses on techno and house (and underground rather than mainstream acts). Rules are strict here – photography is banned and it’s over-21s only. Follow the fish signs along the canal, and be sure to stay until sunlight trickles through the glass ceiling.
Tucked behind a metal door between Mariahilferstraße and the MuseumsQuartier, this inconspicuous club’s neoclassical arches are lit with stunning daily-changing projections. A Neubau favourite, Donau is a well-established haunt on the Vienna club scene, drawing underground electro, house and techno DJs. Drinks are relatively cheap, and the club has its very own Würstelstand for after-hours snacks.
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Donau
10 Karl-Schweighofer-GasseTucked behind a metal door between Mariahilferstraße and the MuseumsQuartier, this inconspicuous club’s neoclassical arches are lit with stunning daily-changing projections. A Neubau favourite, Donau is a well-established haunt on the Vienna club scene, drawing underground electro, house and techno DJs. Drinks are relatively cheap, and the club has its very own Würstelstand for after-hours snacks.
This is among the darker kinds of clubs in Vienna located right next to the Prater. Though slightly shabby, it is a favourite of all party-lovers. Enjoy some heavy bass lines and great DJ music here. Checkout their website for the schedule
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Fluc & Fluc Wanne
5 PratersternThis is among the darker kinds of clubs in Vienna located right next to the Prater. Though slightly shabby, it is a favourite of all party-lovers. Enjoy some heavy bass lines and great DJ music here. Checkout their website for the schedule
The Loft is one of Vienna’s younger clubs. It’s simple, not too fancy yet stylish, offering a versatile program and diverse crowd. Its location across the street from all the other Gürtel-clubs near Thaliastraße makes it very easy to change venues during a night out.
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The Loft
37 Lerchenfelder GürtelThe Loft is one of Vienna’s younger clubs. It’s simple, not too fancy yet stylish, offering a versatile program and diverse crowd. Its location across the street from all the other Gürtel-clubs near Thaliastraße makes it very easy to change venues during a night out.
The electro-heavy underground club on Spittelauer Lände is known for its improvised, industrial ambience.
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Das Werk
331 StadtbahnbögenThe electro-heavy underground club on Spittelauer Lände is known for its improvised, industrial ambience.
The Donau is unique in Vienna for several reasons: Seven days a week, guests can listen to electronic dance music from some of the capital's hippest underground DJs with relatively cheap drinks and excellent cocktails.
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Donau
10 Karl-Schweighofer-GasseThe Donau is unique in Vienna for several reasons: Seven days a week, guests can listen to electronic dance music from some of the capital's hippest underground DJs with relatively cheap drinks and excellent cocktails.
Supermarket & Shops
Penny is a discount supermarket. The shop is right next to the apartment. Prices here are a bit lower than at Spar for example. There is no counter for sandwiches and snacks but you can get fresh bakery produce.
PENNY Markt
138 ThaliastraßePenny is a discount supermarket. The shop is right next to the apartment. Prices here are a bit lower than at Spar for example. There is no counter for sandwiches and snacks but you can get fresh bakery produce.
The Spar supermarket right next to the apartment. There is also a meat counter and fresh bakery produce, where you can get warm sandwiches and snacks for the day. I recommend getting a "Leberkäsesemmel" :)
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Spar
9 BabenbergerstraßeThe Spar supermarket right next to the apartment. There is also a meat counter and fresh bakery produce, where you can get warm sandwiches and snacks for the day. I recommend getting a "Leberkäsesemmel" :)
Discount supermarket with a large selection of fruits & vegetables. You will also get bakery goods here. I recommend this over Penny Supermarket because of the better product quality and the range of products offered.
HOFER
85 HuttengasseDiscount supermarket with a large selection of fruits & vegetables. You will also get bakery goods here. I recommend this over Penny Supermarket because of the better product quality and the range of products offered.
If all the shops are closed you can get basic groceries from this gas station (closes at 22:00 and is open everyday). Please keep in mind that the prices here are way higher and the product range is very limited.
Eni
75 HuttengasseIf all the shops are closed you can get basic groceries from this gas station (closes at 22:00 and is open everyday). Please keep in mind that the prices here are way higher and the product range is very limited.
This mini market is located in the Westbahnhof (U3 subway station & train station) and is open everyday 5:30-23:00. The product range is limited but the prices are the same as in the regular supermarket. The market is now called "Billa" so don't get confused by the location title
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Merkur Minimarkt
1 EuropaplatzThis mini market is located in the Westbahnhof (U3 subway station & train station) and is open everyday 5:30-23:00. The product range is limited but the prices are the same as in the regular supermarket. The market is now called "Billa" so don't get confused by the location title
Billa
22 PilgramgasseSimilar to Spar. Also has a meat counter and fresh bakery produce.
This shop is located at a gas station and is open 24/7. Keep in mind that the prices are higher and product range is limited. Perfect if you arrive late or need groceries at night. It's a 10 min walk from the apartment
Billa Unterwegs
This shop is located at a gas station and is open 24/7. Keep in mind that the prices are higher and product range is limited. Perfect if you arrive late or need groceries at night. It's a 10 min walk from the apartment
Gastroszene
The gastro & event location offers regional appetizers right on the family beach on the New Danube (U6), with a guest garden and a large lawn to relax. If you want, you can plunge into the cool water. Also check out the events at this location on their website
USUS am Wasser
The gastro & event location offers regional appetizers right on the family beach on the New Danube (U6), with a guest garden and a large lawn to relax. If you want, you can plunge into the cool water. Also check out the events at this location on their website