i think it is important to mention, that you visited very touristy locations...cafe museum, sacher, cafe central...there are so many beautiful, authentic, yet reasonably priced Kaffeehäuser in Vienna, like Cafe Eiles, Cafe Alt Wien, Cafe Korb, Cafe Sperl, Cafe Savoyen (especially LGBTQI friendly), Cafe Ritter, and also more modern options like TopKino, Cafe Krimhield, Cafe Z...Also I would recommend to see the (real!) Vienna outside the 1st district, e.g. the "Heurigen" in the 19th, 18th and 17th district, the Prater in the 2nd district, the ethnic center of the 10th district...Vienna has much more history then the one of the Habsburg Era. The socialist history ("das rote Wien") is knowledgable too! Also, what you saw on your bike tour was not the Danube river, but just a side canal of the Danube that goes through the city center. I would recommend to visit Donauinsel to get the real Danube experience. Lastly, to defend the quite plain Sachertorte and Apfelstrudel..note that these pastries were invented like more than 100 years ago and the recipes were kept traditional :) so you have a taste of the past there.
You are right about visiting touristy locations. Our friends said we must try the Sacher torte and also took us to Cafe Museum. I think there's generally an interest by locals to have tourists do all the things that they think we all will want to say we experienced when we come back home. And to a degree they're right. You MUST visit the Eiffel Tower when you are in Paris, right? As we mentioned, we took a tour exploring the nooks and crannies and lesser known things as well. We will add all these additional suggestions to our list of things to do when we return. I think travel is like an onion where you return and dig another layer down and another layer down. Thanks for watching and for the great ideas for next time! -Judy
I can confirm these cafe recommandations. I love cafe eiles for its old interieur and all the newspapers laying out and you can sit there with your coffee and just read newspapers for hours like its 1900 ;) and cafe korb has great apfelstrudel, i really loved it there; but its a small place and usually full
I live in vienna and i love how you just call out some of the most useless tourist traps like cafe central or cafe sacher. There is really no need to wait 30min for an overpriced sachertorte or apfelstrudel, because there is a LOT of other very very good and historical cafes with very good apfelstrudels or cakes (torten) like cafe Eiles, Cafe Korb, cafe Demel ... or just any other cafe that looks nice and historical from the outside. Also try to avoid events on the rathausplatz (city hall square) if you want to find something authentic.
We visited and hung out with friends who have lived their entire lives in Vienna (as well as their parents). They suggested we visit these places because they are so popular, even though I mentioned that I thought a Sacher torte was overrated from my experience of them in the US. You can say that they are too touristy, but I wouldn't go to Paris and skip the Eiffel Tower. There are times that touristy things are okay to do if only because those are the places people know and will talk about, BUT we mention that both Cafe Central and Cafe Sacher are overrated. -Judy
Great video!!! Thanks a million Judy and Kevin! I have neve been in Vienna .But now I feel like I am visiting Vienna. Its a really joy. Travel safe and may God ,by whatever name you know Him, protect you. New York.
Thanks very much. We didn't love the location we were in, but otherwise, we thought Vienna was a stunning place to visit. Next time we'll be closer to the center of the action because the architecture is breathtaking! -Judy
Glad I looked through your older videos to see this. I’ve been to Salzburg but somehow missed Vienna. You guys give such great information. Looking forward to your next video. Ciao, Ted
Thank you so much for watching, Ted! Vienna is such a beautiful city. We just wish we would have stayed inside the city center to take advantage of more that beauty. -Judy
Thank you so much, Rebecca, we appreciate it so much! We've never been to Puerto Rico, but we have it on our list to visit; we have a friend who was born there and he raves about it! We hope you have an amazing time in Vienna! We didn't have time to talk about all the formal balls/dances that Vienna is famous for, if that's something you're interested in, too. We are so glad to have you with us! -Judy
7:09 shows the memorial of Franz Lehar. Yes, in Stadtpark there is also a memorial statue of Franz Schubert, and also of composer Anton Bruckner and of Robert Stolz. I live nearby and see these statues nearly daily. I found your channel, as I was preparing for my recent trip to Rome.
I'm not sure what happened to my response, but here it is again! Thanks for this catch. You are absolutely right. I think it was an error in which video to pull in. We take so much footage that sometimes mistakes slip in. Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. We hope you love Rome, and if you are interested in seeing more of our videos from Italy, I'll link them below. I am working on my dual citizenship with Italy, so we're pretty passionate about the country! -Judy Italy video series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF1Tj_VCjUNQTJBMtKpkz5Sk.html
small correction @10:35 that's not the Danube river but the Danube canal (basically one of the old side arms of the Danube before it was regulated in the 1870's, which was locked off from the main river). The Danube river is about 6x wider and flows past about 3km northeast of the city center. @12:05 Café Central is "popular" mainly for tourists :-) @16:03 Sachertorte at Hotel Sacher isn't necessarily the original: the creator of the recipe, Eduard Sacher, actually worked at Café Demel at the time, before opening his own Café/Hotel (which later went bankrupt and sold the rights to the name & recipe back to Demel). So arguably Café Demel now serves the "correct" version (albeit, they changed the recipe multiple times over the years). Hotel Sacher also ship their cakes worldwide and adapted the recipe for this purpose (i.e. to last longer), resulting in a dryer cake & thicker (many say: too thick) chocolate. Generally speaking: You can get better Sachertorte for cheaper in basically _any_ other café or bakery in Vienna. As for the prices: you definitely chose to eat/drink on the pricier side. Even in the inner city (btw. is usually everything inside the Gürtel road is considered "city" by the Viennese, not just the 1st district, which is usually specifically referred to as "inner city") there are many restaurants and cafés that are considerably cheaper. E.g. a Melange or Cappuccino is usually (and often considerably) less than 5€ in most cafés. And in most bakeries you can get a _large_ (i.e. around double the size) cappuccino for less than that (and it's usually of comparable quality; often even brewed using organic and/or fairtrade coffee, e.g. in the ubiquitous 'Ströck' bakeries).
Hi Stephan, Thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave us this comment. The bike tour we took mentioned it as "After riding across the beautiful blue Danube River...," in their pitch for the tour, but of course you are correct. As far as Cafe Central, our friends (who are native Viennese) took us there and also recommended the Sacher torte, so while touristy, I guess those are the places they thought we would enjoy. 🤷♀️ There is a lot of debate over which is the original, but regardless, it wasn't our favorite thing to eat. And unfortunately for us, we didn't find these cheaper restaurants you are mentioning. We will have to explore more the next time we visit. -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie As an example: the Schnitzel + sides in Café Museum was 29.50€ (by now the price has actually increased to 25€ for the schnitzel + 5.5€ for the salad). About a 10 minute walk to the south there would be e.g. the 'Wiazhaus' (at the corner Karlsgasse/Gußhausstraße; still very much considered "city"), where the Schnitzel + salad is just 22.90€. (No advertisement, I just went there often when I was still studying at the university of technology just a across the street.) Just a quick google search for other options finds e.g. the 'Gumpendorfer Stuben' (on Gumpendorferstraße, about 12 minute walk from Karlsplatz) with the same price (no salad, but including parsley potatoes as a side, which also is a classical combination), or the 'Wiener Wirtschaft' on Wiedner Hauptstraße (also just a 10min walk/3min tram ride away), etc. - 22.90€ seems to be the standard price for a Wiener Schnitzel (original, made from veal) today 🙂 But even the Museum is quite affordable when you choose the daily lunch menu (15€ for soup + main course). That's something I always recommend to visitors: look for lunch or dinner menu offers; not only because they are considerably cheaper than à la carte, but also because you might experience dishes you wouldn't even have known of (and therefore not ordered) as a tourist.
@@stephanweinberger Thank you so much for this additional information, which is extremely helpful! I hope that our viewers who may be traveling to Vienna soon see this, but we'll keep it handy for ourselves as well. -Judy
This coming December (2024) my hubby and I will spend 5 days in Vienna. My favorite classical composers are Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Strauss so of course I want to see their homes and the Mozart Museum. WE will also take in the Christmas Market. We want to take at least one day trip by train. There are so many choices and we only have five days there.
Hi Holly, we understand that feeling of wanting to do too much with too short of a time. Thank you so much for watching. We'd love to know what you think when you get back! -Judy
Wow, Nicole. That's tough to say; they were very different. We enjoyed seeing a large overview of the city on the bike tour, but the hidden gems tour was also great. It was raining on the hidden gems tour, but it didn't deter our guide. It moved at a very fast pace, though. If you just wanted to know the highlights so you could do a deep dive on the things you were most interested in, then the bike ride would be the better choice. Below are links to both. We hope you have a terrific time in Vienna! -Judy 🚴♀️ Vienna Highlights Bike Tour: www.viator.com/tours/Vienna/Vienna-Highlights-Bike-Tour/d454-3943BIKE 💎 Alleyways, Courtyards and Hidden Sights: www.airbnb.com/experiences/2404799?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=bc2fe886-493f-4345-af2f-6180e656c209
Excellent video! I can't wait to visit Vienna this summer. I'm trying to find hidden places in Vienna so I can skip tourists traps. I'm glad I found this video and I've found so many cool spots!
Thank you so much for watching! We hope you love Vienna. It will be hot and probably reasonably crowded, but we hope you have an amazing time! Let us know if you pick up any tips and what you think of it when you return! -Judy
I think I put on a few calories just watching this video. Vienna: I was there in 1990, alone, and in 2011, with my wife. Impressive place, of course. Some highlight memories of mine include walking through the Zentralfriedhof to visit Brahms’ grave, riding the Riesenrad, seeing Otto Wagner’s Kirche am Steinhof, and experiencing the repurposed gasometers and the neighborhood around it.
Thank you so much for watching! We love hearing about others' experiences in the places we've visited. It helps us connect with our viewers and get to know them through their stories. Vienna is a proud and beautiful city! -Judy
Thanks so much for watching! We love hearing about our viewers' experiences in places we've visited (or should add to our travels!). Vienna is such a proud and beautiful city! There was so much more for us still to do there based on what you did! -Judy
Thanks Judy! Ming-Teh is still worth the hassle of bridge traffic but not much else is. I’ll check out the rest of your channel as I’m off to Prague, Bratislava, and Budapest as well. Safe travels to you both.
Hi Shane, Unfortunately, we moved out of the area before we even knew about Ming-Teh. It took us a while to discover Chinese food-until we were in Houston. Sounds like a great travel plan! We have Prague on our wish list for 2025. We hope you have a fabulous trip! We head to Taiwan tomorrow! -Judy
The river you cycled along is not the danube, but the danube canal. The danube is way bigger. If you come during summer you need to pack your bathing suit and go swimming at Neue Donau (north side of the danube island) or Alte Donau. It is free along the danube island and also parts of alte donau. You don't need to queue for Cafe Central or Cafe Sacher. Lots of old cafes with great coffee and cake, for example cafe sperl or cafe demel or konditorei oberlaa. I would say you get the best food in ninth and eight district (from all around the world).
Hi Uschi, Thanks so much for watching. We misheard our guide that it was only the Danube canal, so thanks for clarifying. We visited those cafes because they are iconic and were recommended by our Viennese friends. Thanks for the recommendation about the best districts for food. We'd love to come back and explore more! -Judy
Thanks so much for watching. We actually include all our prices at the end of this video. - Our Airbnb was $1,411.70 for 30 days (we were in Amsterdam for 3 of those days). That’s actually only $47.06 per night, which is not bad at all. Here’s a link to our Airbnb. -Judy 🏠 www.airbnb.com/rooms/908106?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76
We were referring to the a university of Vienna, which is the oldest university in the modern German speaking world and was built in 1365. If that wasn’t clear by how we described it, we apologize. -Judy
Universität in Prag, die älteste Universität nördlich der Alpen und östlich von Paris (Sorbonne), wurde 1348 von Karl IV. gegründet[1] und war bis zur Gründung der Universität Wien 1365 die einzige Universität des römisch-deutschen Reiches@@FindingGinaMarie
So apparently, according to Wikipedia, it remains a question of definition whether Charles University in Prague was also German-speaking when founded. I think that's where the confusion comes in. I know I looked it up a few times before we included the reference in our video. Thanks for this additional commentary! -Judy
The date is correct, but the original building from 1365 does not exist anymore and the old university building is in the first district; todays building is from around 1880 or 1890 i guess
What a lovely video. Loved your honest opinions of some of the dishes you tried while in Vienna. There have been times I’ve tried local specialties only to discover they were not all that great. I’ve also tried some that were even better than anticipated. When we go to Switzerland next year we were originally going to have Vienna on our itinerary, but it didn’t work out to do it on that trip. Will probably do Vienna on a river cruise instead. 🥰
Vienna is a very regal city. I'm so glad you enjoyed our video. The culture is incredible, and I forgot to even talk about the entire ballroom culture that is there. I'm excited for your trip to Switzerland, and would love to know what you think of Vienna when you finally get there. -Judy
We spent a week in .Vienna in October of 2000. Came by train and also did Prague and Budapest. Enjoyed the Vienna Choir Boys, whom I had loved since childhood. The phrase that came in handy the most was “mit Schlag, bitte!” Visited the palace outside the city also. We found it to be a rather formal city, beautiful.
@@claudiahansen4938 I love this! The Vienna Boys Choir is on hiatus from June to September, but we would have loved to have heard them in person. Love that expression! And I did switch my Duolingo from Italian to German for the month we were there. Good for you for catching the Schönbrunn Palace. We had more work and rain than we wanted while we were there, so it made it hard to do more. But that's a reason to visit again. I agree with formal and I might use the word, "regal." Our guide said it has a reputation for being an unfriendly city, but I don't know that it was that for us. We definitely missed out on some things by being outside the city center. It wouldn't have been that hard to get there, but when you need coffee or just need to grab a quick dinner, it was easier to eat something nearby. Our loss for sure. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your experience. And also for being such a loyal viewer! I love hearing about your travels, too! We have Prague on our bucket list, and I have a few friends in Budapest. We'll get there eventually! -Judy
Where to stay when you are on a budget is such an interesting topic. Erin and I just completed our first full day in our new nomadic journey. We are in Guadalajara. We are staying “just outside” of the Colonia Americana neighborhood. We were just talking today whether we should have spent a little more to be in the heart of the neighborhood. It’s ok but there are very few restaurants and coffee shops, etc., nearby. It is something I’m sure we will be working through as we move forward.
How absolutely exciting for you both! Yes, it's a tricky balance. We did the same in Giza. It was a pretty rough area with not a lot around. We appreciated the experience, but we wouldn't stay in that same area again. In looking through our last year of travel, I think we really have preferred being in the city center close to the hustle and bustle. We often do a Google search for a city and then search for "best neighborhoods to visit" or "best places to stay" and match up with our interests. We'd love to have you join our La Famiglia forum and share some of your experiences as full-time travelers if you have any bandwidth to share! Have a fabulous time! -Judy
We saw and are thrilled. We are so appreciative of your contributions to our forum and the support for our channel. Safe travels! It's great seeing your adventures on the road. -Judy
Yes, we visited Vienna in 2015 and it was interesting to hear Judy’s that impression of the sacher torte and apple strudel was my experience as well. They didn't live up to the hype; sacher torte was dry and the strudel tasted like cardboard. Wow, the price of those cappuccinos is high! I enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you so much for watching (and for joining our La Famiglia forum!). I've had Sacher torte elsewhere and had the same disappointing results. I had hoped that on their home ground, it would taste better, but sadly no. It was a good experience, and the venue is very fancy, so we did enjoy the ambiance. But yes, cappuccinos were outrageous! Kevin still needs one, regardless, so we compromise elsewhere! Thanks for sharing your experience! -Judy
Thank you so much for watching and for letting us know that prices were helpful! It makes it easier to put together videos when we know what people want to see! -Judy
I was on an EF tour to Vienna, and want to go back. The tour was so rushed and I so wanted to slow down and just walk and enjoy everything. Thank you for your video! It gave me a lot of good ideas for my return to Vienna!
We are so happy to hear this! We like booking small group tours to have a particular experience, but that is much different than having a company like EF Tours plan your entire itinerary. We hope you love your return visit to Vienna and have an amazing experience. We'd love to hear about it when you return! -Judy
With climate change happening quickly, July and August are the worst months to visit here. Most locals will try to leave the city in the summer months (which also are school vacations) and go to the surrounding countryside on "Sommerfrische". Also, if you're interested in classical music, the summer months are not the best time to visit Vienna, the main orchestras (Vienna Philharmonic and Vienna Symphony) are away to play at the famous summer festivals in Salzburg and Bregenz, as are a lot of professional musicians. State Opera and Volksoper are closed (bc much of their personnel is at Salzburg or Bregenz or one of the smaller summer festivals), as are the two main concert venues (Musikverein and Konzerthaus, which are open for guided tours, however), except for tourist concerts. If you can visit any time from September to May/June you will encounter so many concerts and opera performances you will be quite at a loss where to go first. Order your tickets online or at the venues' ticket offices, it's cheaper than ticket vendors. The film festival on Rathauplatz takes place only in July and August (as a kind of excuse to tourists for much of the cultural life closing down in the summer). Don't stand in line for food, there is always a good coffeehouse or eating place only a few steps away. You can get excellent quality Sachertorte in every coffeehouse in the city.
We had no idea about the "ball" season before arriving in Vienna and were so eager to visit that we didn't think about being in the off season. Thanks for all these suggestions. As far as Sachertorte, we went to Café Sacher specifically because our Viennese friends recommended we do it. It was a long, hot wait, but we at least had the experience. But you are right, it wasn't worth standing in line. One of the things we love the most about being full-time travelers is that we don't need much of an excuse to visit again. Our biggest obstacle is our limited time in Schengen. Thank you so much for watching and for this very helpful comment! -Judy
Thank you both for all you do to put this TH-cam channel together. I’m taking notes and it is on our stop after Warsaw and Kraków in September & October 2024. ❤
Hi Vicky, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind note for us. We are so glad to have you following along with us. Have you seen our episodes from Poland? I'm linking them below if they're helpful for you. We hope you have a wonderful travel experience next fall!-Judy Poland video series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH.html
I will be going to Vienna in a few days and am also staying in the third district. Looks like it's less than 20 minutes away from the city center -- a 10-minute walk to the station, then 7 minutes on the metro. I can't even imagine how this could be a problem. I enjoy staying in non-touristy areas when I go away, so I can experience how people actually live. And to be 20 minutes away (about 35 if I just choose to take a nice walk) from all the touristy areas seems quite minimal and not something that could remotely take away from the enjoyment of the trip? You could even take an uber and be there in 5 minutes. There are so many other interesting districts aside from the first district, too! Some of the coolest spots, per insiders, are not in that area at all.
Third district is great; its a little bit cheaper but you are close to everything you wanna go like city center, prater, ringstrasse, donaukanal, karlsplatz, naschmarkt, stadtpark, museumsquartier ... and not to forget: the Hundertwasser-Haus is there :D
We were there for a month and are digital nomads. So we don't spend two solid weeks doing everything touristy or exploring nonstop. For us staying in the suburbs was a subpar experience because what we did every day that didn't involve sightseeing was walk to restaurants or the grocery store. Walking around in the third district was fairly boring. It's the suburbs. Lots of residential buildings and not bad looking but nothing of the grandeur that district 1 has. There are plenty of places in the world where locals live and it's a vibrant, buzzing area, including San Francisco, which is where we left before traveling the world. District 3 may be great for living like a local or for saving money, but you aren't surrounded by beauty at every turn or even a lot of people because they were probably all at work. There was a good walk to get to a coffee shop, but few were amazing or special. We didn't explore other districts outside of the tours we took, but we didn't explore them extensively with an eye to staying there. And if they're cool, by all means visit them, but I don't think that District 3 was very cool. -Judy
@karmacoma23 You are close to all those places and you're in a cheaper part of town, but why not stay in the cool areas and have the majority of your time in a more interesting area if you can manage it? -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie I mean -- 20 minutes away is really nothing to me, I live in Brooklyn, NY, and that's about how long it takes me to get to lower Manhattan on the subway. It's very odd to me that anyone would think this was a big deal at all? My Airbnb isn't where I'll be spending my days -- I'm just sleeping there. I will walk out the door and explore the city from there, not just hang out right in front of my apartment building. And I think it's cool to live in neighborhoods where locals actually live but still be perfectly close to everything else. Also, is district one really the "cool" area or is it just the touristy area? There are so many more places to see in and around Vienna than the tourist trap areas.
@@karmacoma23 Thank you! I am so confused by the idea that staying 20 minutes outside of the most touristy area could possibly have a negative effect on a trip. Maybe it's because I'm a New Yorker and am on the subway all the time and think 20 minutes is nothing -- I just truly don't get it at all! And I have stayed in the most touristy of areas before when I have traveled and it starts to annoy me. I like staying where the locals live.
Thank you for this interesting video,we booked our trip to Vienna this coming May and I can’t wait for that day to come,I learned a lot from your experience and thanks for sharing it with us by the way I am from SF too, I heard that you guys are from SF once again thanks for the video.
Hi Siranoush, We are so happy for you to experience Vienna! There are a good number of festivals that month that you might want to check out: www.vienna-unwrapped.com/things-to-do-in-vienna-may/ And yes, we are from San Francisco as well (at least since 2014, but it's the place that holds the biggest piece of our hearts)! Thank you so much for watching and for your very kind comment. -Judy
Awesome! We hope you love it, Daiana! There is so much to do in Vienna. We barely scratched the surface! We'd love to hear what you think of it when you return! -Judy
THANK YOU, JUDY and KEVIN! ♥ Vienna is one of the last places on my Bucket List! I don't KNOW why I have left it for last since I am an amateur classical musician (maybe not very good!) Now - I am getting excited! ♥
How cool! 😎 The music scene there is incredible. You would love it. What instrument do you play? Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to share more about yourself! -Judy
Hello there! I play the piano but my main focus is composing. I am one of those people who went the college route but shunned music because I never saw any way for it to be a solid way of making a living. I taught myself the piano very slowly since we didn't have the wherewithal when I was growing up as an immigrant from Cuba. My main musical training came from singing choirs from high school, college and beyond in some operas. I guess I'm talking up a storm now! ♥ Hugs @@FindingGinaMarie
@@enriquesanchez2001 How incredibly cool! And ironic. Kevin's father insisted he go to college, but Kevin wanted to be a musician. The programs that offered music were a little too pricey for him and he didn't think he was talented enough to make it. But I think he would have scraped by if he thought he had any real shot of being successful at the time. Kevin sold two of his four guitars and his keyboard before we left San Francisco. We have a very tiny storage unit in San Francisco with the two remaining guitars that we need to make decisions about when we return there soon to see family. We are impressed to hear you've done opera (but all the rest is very impressive as well). I have some deep appreciation for anyone who can compose. I'm sure you're better than you think you are. I hope you are doing something to continue to pursue your dreams. You don't have to be rich or famous, but expressing yourself by using your gifts is so important! -Judy
😯How about that coincidence, Judy. Frankly, I am too humble for my own good! One Christmas, my sister got a tiny Magnus-brand organ which wound up being mine since she never took to it, the keys were tiny but I started to learn the rudiments and naturally began inventing my own tunes! I realized I had a voice one day at my aunt's listening to a Budweiser commercial and singing along! It just hit me that I could carry a tune! 🤣@@FindingGinaMarie
This is really cool. I try to sing, but I can't carry a tune. What a huge gift you have. Are you familiar with the Dunning-Kruger effect? This may be you, where you underrate yourself! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning-Kruger_effect -Judy
Thks for this video ! I also feel that making the right choice of the AirBnB is key to how much we will eventually enjoy the city, esp if we are going to stay in that AirBnB for one whole month. Aside from the location of your AirBnB, did you know beforehand that there is no aircon in the unit? Is it true that many AirBnBs in Vienna do not have aircon? Btw, many thanks again for this Vienna video. Really helpful. 😊
Yes, it was listed as not having A/C, but we had booked so far out, we weren't thinking about it-we will going forward! When I mentioned it to our friends who live in Vienna, they said that most places do not have A/C because overall it's a colder country and there are many more cold days than scorchers. We definitely will make a point to think about that when we are booking so far ahead. But the price was great in the sea of not great prices, so I think that dazzled us a bit. And for what it's worth, it did rain at least once or more per week that we were there and although it wasn't as cold as Amsterdam, there were a lot of brisk days. It seems like the first week was the hottest, and that was the week beginning July 16. Thank you so much for watching, Mike! -Judy
0:51 One month to visit the city and sorrounding area and culture? I like you! Couldnt agree more, thats the way to travel properly! 1:29 Kardinal-Nagl-Platz...hmm...next time try to be closer to the U3 station Rochusmarkt, there is a really nice local market there. There is a traditional coffee house there aswell, like 50m from the station. 5:45 The twin museums together with the Museum Quartier are actually all part (aswell as the Burgtheater) of the Hofburg. The Museum Quartier used to be the Imperial Stables and the twin museum hosted some of the Habsburg private collections. The main issue of the Habsburg was the financial difficulty, they always ran out of money which is why the Hofburg was only half-finished (yes, the original plans involved a building double the size of what we have now). The last step would have connected all the pieces together. 6:00 The university institution dates back to the 14th century, the building is from the late 19th. 6:25 Oh cmon...you had ONE MONTH.....U3 Westbahnhof + Tram 60, like 30min travel..... 7:09 Thats Franz Lehar, not Schubert. 7:46 No! The Musikverein (musical association) is the club who built and still owns the building. The building itself has several concert halls, the largest and most famous one of them is the Golden Hall. 7:50 No! Those are very specific small concerts for tourists. Other then that musicians dress in normal black suits. btw personally I would say the Golden Hall has probably one of the best acustic quality possible, while the Konzerthaus (concert hall) near Stadtpark has more confortable seats. 10:33 Thats not the Danube river...why do so many tourists do that mistake......thats a small artificial channel built some centuries ago to allow local ship transports closer to the markets. For a bike tour along the Danube (aprox 50 times the size of that channel) I recommend U1 Donauinsel (Danube island) which is a 40km long island along the (actual) Danube without cars. You might encounter some FKK during the summer times there. 12:00 Its one of the top results on google, I dont personally recommend it to experience the actual coffee culture anymore - far too crowded and rushed. 15:56 General rule, if there is a long line of tourists and no locals its either not worth it or there is a way around it^^ In this case I would recommend buying the cake at the shop around the corner, avoid the line completly and rather visit a less crowded and more peaceful coffee house. I dont like a place where I have to look at the time to drink a Melange.
Thanks for taking the time to watch our video! Your point about the Danube is partly due to the tour we took. It specifically said," Pedal along sections of the Danube." Perhaps there were parts we pedaled around that were not the Danube canals, but that's what we had video of to make the point. Cafe Central is probably not worth seeing as part of the coffee culture, but it's worth some time and attention if only for the number of famous people who exchanged ideas there. Otherwise, we completely agree. We also agree with your point about Hotel Sacher. It was as underwhelming of an experience as the torte itself, unfortunately. But our friends, who have lived in Vienna their entire lives thought we'd enjoy the touristy things. And we can't blame them so much-touristy things are touristy for a reason! We agree that Kardinal-Nagl-Platz wasn't ideal. It wasn't the worst location, but it was too residential for us. Even living in San Franciso, we preferred to be in parts of town where retail was downstairs and housing was upstairs versus a section of town that's mostly large buildings and only a very few restaurants, coffee shops, etc. And although we were there (and in most places) for a month at a time, we are full-time TH-camrs, which means that we work a lot. The first and most important part of our day is to get coffee and breakfast and go over how we want to spend our day and talk through some of our ideas, etc. A 10-minute walk that then allows us to spend an hour or so planning, etc. is significantly better than something that takes up an hour (each way) and then we have significantly less time to just chill. We actually need a full month to be able to see and experience some touristy things that people might be able to jam pack into two weeks, but without the local casual experience that we get to encounter because we're there longer.-Judy
Wait... you're from Buffalo? I grew up in Fort Erie.... I'm claiming you as a neighbour. I'm off to Vienna in early May, hence my interest in your Vlog. :)
Shoot, we went across the border and bought gas in the early 80s when it was cheaper than the US. We absolutely are neighbors! Thanks so much for watching! We hope you have a great time in Vienna. It's a beautiful city! -Judy
Thanks for this! I'll be in Vienna for the first time this July, and based on my research so far thought that all the music performances took a break for July & August, so was delighted to learn about the Golden Hall. I was also interested in the two tours you recommended: the AirBnB "Alleyways...", and the Cycling tour, but don't see them in the comments. Am I missing them? Many thanks!
Hi Cathy, Thank you so much for watching and we are so glad to hear that our video was helpful. Here are links to the tours/activities we went on in Vienna. I added these to the description of this episode as well. We hope you have an amazing time in Vienna! -Judy 🚴🏽 Vienna bike tour: www.viator.com/tours/Vienna/Vienna-Highlights-Bike-Tour/d454-3943BIKE?medium=link&pid=P00118448&mcid=42383&campaign=ViennaBike 🏙️ Alleyways, Courtyards and Hidden Sights: www.airbnb.com/experiences/2404799?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=df41b19e-c264-43d3-85f3-0308885ae926 🎶 Wiener Mozart Orchester: www.mozart.wien
Hello, I really liked your video! Here are some hints regarding pronunciation: The German "v" is always pronounced like an "f" (unless it's used within a loanword from a Romance language). So "Volksgarten" is pronounced "Folks-Garten". The German diphthong "ei" sounds the same as the English personal pronoun "I" or like "eye". So "Musikverein" is "Moo-seek-Fair-eyen" and as the German "z" sounds like "ts", "PEZ" is "Pets". However thumbs up for you correctly pronouncing the "ch" in "Sacher"! 👍 Best regards from Vienna! 🙂
Thanks for this comment and for watching! I actually did some Duolingo when we were in Germany to try to get these pronunciations correct. However, sometimes habits are very stubborn, especially when you're looking into a camera. We appreciate the kind way you've approached this (not everyone is so nice about our mispronunciations). -Judy
We had actually no idea, either! "PEZ Candy was invented in Vienna, Austria by Eduard Haas III as an alternative to smoking. The name PEZ comes from the German word for peppermint, “PfeffErminZ” taking the P from the first letter, E from the middle and Z from the last letter to form the word PEZ. In 1952, PEZ came to the United States." Thanks so much for watching and for taking time to leave us this nice comment! -Judy
Here is a link to the Airbnb where we stayed: www.airbnb.com/rooms/908106?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=37ccb8ca-94a6-408a-b2df-f2c6fb07a08d We mention in this video that it wasn't in the heart of Vienna, but the price was excellent. We paid $47.06 per night ($1,411.70 total) for a month beginning in mid July. Although it was hot and there was no air conditioning, the large stand fan kept us cool, and we spent a good amount of time indoors working on editing, recording, etc. for TH-cam. We would have preferred a more central location, but there was a close and convenient subway system that we could have used more than we did, and it wasn't hard to walk a bit and get delicious food. We just missed out on the energy of being more centrally located. But the cost was proportionately higher for that luxury, and if it meant we couldn't have afforded to visit, that would have been a bummer. I hope this helps! -Judy
If you can afford it, central Innere Stadt district is what we would have preferred. It's definitely pricier and more touristy. The area where we stayed was much more budget friendly and not far from the center, especially if you're willing to hop on the nearby subway (Landstrasse). Truly it wasn't prohibitively far away for how budget friendly it was; it just wasn't the atmosphere we had hoped to have. We hope you have an amazing time and would love to hear what you decide and what you think of it! Thank you so much for watching. -Judy
Hi Holly, unfortunately, we never saw alternatives on the menu. Europe has higher standards than the US when it comes to food, so the meat is likely a higher quality than what the FDA requires, especially since there is a greater emphasis on pasture-raised and grass-fed . But if you are really concerned with animal fat, there are plenty of foods to eat without having sausage. Although it's really delicious there! -Judy
I would not recommend eating sausages or kebab at one of these street stalls; the sausages are very fat and in the most cases low quality; you have to do some research to find good sausages in vienna; only a few dont get their sausages from cheap import companies but locally produced; you will notice them if you watch carefully.
@@karmacoma23 You may be right. Our friends who were born in Vienna have a favorite stall they go to, so there's something to sometimes be said for eating them. One or two sausages aren't going to kill your arteries and you'll be having an experience not found in most other parts of the world. While I agree with your point about finding locally produced will always be better, it would be more helpful to tell someone where to find them because non-locals won't often know. -Judy
Great question. Despite all the schnitzel and sausages you hear about, Austria has a high percentage of vegetarians. Nearly 11% of the country's population following a plant-based diet. We weren't looking for vegetarian or halal (which also is quite common to find), so we can't share our personal experiences, but you should be able to do an internet search and find loads of restaurants that are suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and halal. Thanks for watching! -Judy
Thank you so much for being such a loyal and consistent viewer of our channel, Diana! We were so happy to bring you to Vienna with us! And yes, we can't wait to share Amsterdam, which was a bucket list place for me to visit! Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a heartwarming note! -Judy
Hi Marianne, We are sorry to have missed it, too. Although my German grandmother and later her daughters used to make it for my father and I always had a small bowl growing up. It would have been fun to see how it compared. Thanks for watching! -Judy
Hi @oraz: We thought Vienna is actually fairly expensive, especially when it comes to accommodations. If you are a dual citizen, you should totally try to take a trip to visit. It's an absolutely stunning city with a lot of impressive art, culture, and fascinating history! Thanks for watching! -Judy
@@oraz. We saved some money by being outside of the city center. We didn't love the location we chose because it wasn't in the heart of everything, but at least we were able to afford it versus having to skip Vienna entirely. -Judy
Hi Sigmund, we had no idea. And who's to say. Tourist spots are considered that because those are the places that everybody talks about. Our friends live in Vienna and recommended several of the places we visited. When a local recommends them to you, you tend to go to them. We've learned to seek out out-of-the way places (in fact we reference our hidden gems tour of tucked away places), but there always be the famous places that people want to see. That's sort of why they're famous. Can you imagine visiting Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower? We try to mix things up whenever we can.
What gives you that impression? Vienna is a stunning city and I don't think it's wrong to have not enjoyed staying in a part of town in the suburbs that looked like they could belong anywhere. We loved so much of Vienna and we explored a lot of it. The touristy places we visited were places recommended to us by our friends who are Austrian who thought we might enjoy seeing those places. They are touristy for a reason! If you watched any of our other videos, you would understand that we are not looking for upscale experiences when we travel. -Judy
You spent a month in Vienna and still are not able to pronounce a really simple and essential noun like "Strasse" correctly ? I mean, the automatic announcing system in the underground calls out "A-Strasse" or "B-Strasse" about 50 times on any given route, for heaven´s sake! I just can´t get my head around that; and it throws an unpleasant hue upon the whole narrative. I must say that the entire presentation gives the subliminal impression that you didn´t really like the place. Which is fair enough, and everyone is cool with that, but just say so. There are already too many tourists in Vienna anyhow. But please don´t let personal tastes and aversions result in sloppy reporting. This is not cool, because other tourists will suffer from false information.
Hi Martin, There's a lot we enjoyed about Vienna and a little that we didn't-primarily where we were located, which is something we'd do differently next time, and what we mention in our video, so we actually do say so. As far as the city itself, we did enjoy much of it, so I'm not quite sure why you're getting the impression that we did not. We do our best with pronunciations and I actually spent time trying to learn German when we were in Vienna, so I'm sorry our pronunciations didn't pass muster for you. I'm not sure how you're calling a mispronunciation sloppy reporting when our content was accurate, but you are entitled to your opinion. We actually saw various sites and spent more than a few hours there, which is more than a lot of content creators do. -Judy
Hello there, again, JUDY and KEVIN! Well, I am finally made the plunge and will visit VIENNA at the end of SEPTEMBER! ❤🧡💛💜 I will be staying on the edge of the 1st and 3rd District at the Hilton right in front of the Wien Mitte station for convenience to the airport and all the transport since I am very unfamiliar with the entirety of Vienna. My family (sister, her hubby, children) were here a decade ago because my oldest niece got a nursing internship for 3 months in the city! They are all very excited for me! Wish me your best! ♥
We love hearing this, Enrique! Sorry for the delayed response while we've been traveling with our daughter. She's back in Texas and we're now in Barcelona, but we're excited to bring you our video from Orvieto this Saturday. We absolutely wish you our best for your trip. We hope you have a fabulous time. You can buy metro tickets at any metro station if you want to travel easily throughout the city, so don't be afraid to wander! Let us know how it goes when you return! -Judy
@@enriquesanchez2001 We had an amazing time with our daughter; thanks for asking! We traveled much faster than we typically would, but it was great to spend time with her and see her experience Italy for the first time. We saw some places that we never would have on our own. We visited a new city nearly every day, so it was very fast paced, but we had a few home bases so we didn't have to pack/unpack. We didn't do a deep dive of any particular city (and several of them were ones we've visited multiple times), but it gave her a taste of a broad variety of cities and villages. It was tiring, but also very cool. I don't know what I was thinking, but we're in Madrid right now and will be here for 28 days! We did spend an overnight in Barcelona, and it is a great city! It's a bit expensive for us, but we'll definitely return. -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie JUDY! Wonderful to hear of your whirlwind tour with your daughter of Italy! I did a self-tour with a friend that had studied in Italy 30 years ago - and we had NO RESERVATIONS for anything! We would store bags at each Stazione and look for 2 star hotels nearby in each city. We started in Milano, went by train to the most fascinating and unforgettable little towns, plus the usual well-known cities and wound up in Naples near Pompeii and went back home from Roma! HOW is the weather in Madrid now? So much to explore in and around Madrid! The Retiro Park was enormous and my legs gave out before I arrived at the Crystal Palace deep inside! At my age, climbing up inclines is not fun! HA-HA! 🤣 So glad you're there, it's the only place I have no problem with the language in Europe! My sister has been to Spain a few times and wants to return! Have you been to RONDA, the city atop a deep gorge?♥
We love your "flying by the seat of your pants and see what resonates" method, even if we're too chicken to do that ourselves! We didn't have very much scheduled, but we did have Airbnbs booked in advance and a few other small things. Even though we moved around a LOT, it was nice that we didn't have to be in certain places at specific times and could just wander. The weather in Madrid is confusing! Mornings and evenings have been a little chilly, but the sun has been nice. It rained hard the other day. We are grateful that the temperatures haven't been blistering. So far we haven't done anything but edit this Saturday's video and find some restaurants. We've walked around a bit to see what's nearby, but we are eager to do more. We'll be in the US after this, so we're trying to double up on our episodes so we don't have any additional gaps in our videos. Thanks for your suggestions; we will need to look into them! So far we haven't even figured out what we want to see and do here yet. Even though we know a tiny bit of Spanish, our Italian is getting in the way, especially since we just finished a month there. I am in deep admiration that people can go back and forth with languages easily. I'm having trouble even pronouncing gracias because my mouth wants to say grazie (or at least change the "c" in gracias to the "tz" sound of pizza)! 🙄🤦♀️
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i think it is important to mention, that you visited very touristy locations...cafe museum, sacher, cafe central...there are so many beautiful, authentic, yet reasonably priced Kaffeehäuser in Vienna, like Cafe Eiles, Cafe Alt Wien, Cafe Korb, Cafe Sperl, Cafe Savoyen (especially LGBTQI friendly), Cafe Ritter, and also more modern options like TopKino, Cafe Krimhield, Cafe Z...Also I would recommend to see the (real!) Vienna outside the 1st district, e.g. the "Heurigen" in the 19th, 18th and 17th district, the Prater in the 2nd district, the ethnic center of the 10th district...Vienna has much more history then the one of the Habsburg Era. The socialist history ("das rote Wien") is knowledgable too! Also, what you saw on your bike tour was not the Danube river, but just a side canal of the Danube that goes through the city center. I would recommend to visit Donauinsel to get the real Danube experience. Lastly, to defend the quite plain Sachertorte and Apfelstrudel..note that these pastries were invented like more than 100 years ago and the recipes were kept traditional :) so you have a taste of the past there.
You are right about visiting touristy locations. Our friends said we must try the Sacher torte and also took us to Cafe Museum. I think there's generally an interest by locals to have tourists do all the things that they think we all will want to say we experienced when we come back home. And to a degree they're right. You MUST visit the Eiffel Tower when you are in Paris, right? As we mentioned, we took a tour exploring the nooks and crannies and lesser known things as well. We will add all these additional suggestions to our list of things to do when we return. I think travel is like an onion where you return and dig another layer down and another layer down. Thanks for watching and for the great ideas for next time! -Judy
I can confirm these cafe recommandations. I love cafe eiles for its old interieur and all the newspapers laying out and you can sit there with your coffee and just read newspapers for hours like its 1900 ;) and cafe korb has great apfelstrudel, i really loved it there; but its a small place and usually full
Thank you so much 💓
I live in vienna and i love how you just call out some of the most useless tourist traps like cafe central or cafe sacher. There is really no need to wait 30min for an overpriced sachertorte or apfelstrudel, because there is a LOT of other very very good and historical cafes with very good apfelstrudels or cakes (torten) like cafe Eiles, Cafe Korb, cafe Demel ... or just any other cafe that looks nice and historical from the outside. Also try to avoid events on the rathausplatz (city hall square) if you want to find something authentic.
We visited and hung out with friends who have lived their entire lives in Vienna (as well as their parents). They suggested we visit these places because they are so popular, even though I mentioned that I thought a Sacher torte was overrated from my experience of them in the US. You can say that they are too touristy, but I wouldn't go to Paris and skip the Eiffel Tower. There are times that touristy things are okay to do if only because those are the places people know and will talk about, BUT we mention that both Cafe Central and Cafe Sacher are overrated. -Judy
Great video!!! Thanks a million Judy and Kevin! I have neve been in Vienna .But now I feel like I am visiting Vienna. Its a really joy. Travel safe and may God ,by whatever name you know Him, protect you. New York.
Thanks very much. We didn't love the location we were in, but otherwise, we thought Vienna was a stunning place to visit. Next time we'll be closer to the center of the action because the architecture is breathtaking! -Judy
Vienna IS a museum all on its own. Love it! Ring - circle Strasse - street. An "e" is never silent.
Thank you so much for the tip! And you are right about Vienna being a museum. It's a beautiful city! -Judy
Glad I looked through your older videos to see this. I’ve been to Salzburg but somehow missed Vienna. You guys give such great information. Looking forward to your next video. Ciao, Ted
Thank you so much for watching, Ted! Vienna is such a beautiful city. We just wish we would have stayed inside the city center to take advantage of more that beauty. -Judy
Thanks guys. I just subscribed to your channel. Geetings from Puerto 🇵🇷 Rico. I was taking notes for my first trip there, possibly next year.
Thank you so much, Rebecca, we appreciate it so much! We've never been to Puerto Rico, but we have it on our list to visit; we have a friend who was born there and he raves about it! We hope you have an amazing time in Vienna! We didn't have time to talk about all the formal balls/dances that Vienna is famous for, if that's something you're interested in, too. We are so glad to have you with us! -Judy
7:09 shows the memorial of Franz Lehar. Yes, in Stadtpark there is also a memorial statue of Franz Schubert, and also of composer Anton Bruckner and of Robert Stolz. I live nearby and see these statues nearly daily. I found your channel, as I was preparing for my recent trip to Rome.
I'm not sure what happened to my response, but here it is again! Thanks for this catch. You are absolutely right. I think it was an error in which video to pull in. We take so much footage that sometimes mistakes slip in. Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. We hope you love Rome, and if you are interested in seeing more of our videos from Italy, I'll link them below. I am working on my dual citizenship with Italy, so we're pretty passionate about the country! -Judy
Italy video series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF1Tj_VCjUNQTJBMtKpkz5Sk.html
small correction @10:35 that's not the Danube river but the Danube canal (basically one of the old side arms of the Danube before it was regulated in the 1870's, which was locked off from the main river). The Danube river is about 6x wider and flows past about 3km northeast of the city center.
@12:05 Café Central is "popular" mainly for tourists :-)
@16:03 Sachertorte at Hotel Sacher isn't necessarily the original: the creator of the recipe, Eduard Sacher, actually worked at Café Demel at the time, before opening his own Café/Hotel (which later went bankrupt and sold the rights to the name & recipe back to Demel). So arguably Café Demel now serves the "correct" version (albeit, they changed the recipe multiple times over the years). Hotel Sacher also ship their cakes worldwide and adapted the recipe for this purpose (i.e. to last longer), resulting in a dryer cake & thicker (many say: too thick) chocolate.
Generally speaking: You can get better Sachertorte for cheaper in basically _any_ other café or bakery in Vienna.
As for the prices: you definitely chose to eat/drink on the pricier side. Even in the inner city (btw. is usually everything inside the Gürtel road is considered "city" by the Viennese, not just the 1st district, which is usually specifically referred to as "inner city") there are many restaurants and cafés that are considerably cheaper. E.g. a Melange or Cappuccino is usually (and often considerably) less than 5€ in most cafés. And in most bakeries you can get a _large_ (i.e. around double the size) cappuccino for less than that (and it's usually of comparable quality; often even brewed using organic and/or fairtrade coffee, e.g. in the ubiquitous 'Ströck' bakeries).
Hi Stephan, Thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave us this comment. The bike tour we took mentioned it as "After riding across the beautiful blue Danube River...," in their pitch for the tour, but of course you are correct. As far as Cafe Central, our friends (who are native Viennese) took us there and also recommended the Sacher torte, so while touristy, I guess those are the places they thought we would enjoy. 🤷♀️ There is a lot of debate over which is the original, but regardless, it wasn't our favorite thing to eat. And unfortunately for us, we didn't find these cheaper restaurants you are mentioning. We will have to explore more the next time we visit. -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie As an example: the Schnitzel + sides in Café Museum was 29.50€ (by now the price has actually increased to 25€ for the schnitzel + 5.5€ for the salad).
About a 10 minute walk to the south there would be e.g. the 'Wiazhaus' (at the corner Karlsgasse/Gußhausstraße; still very much considered "city"), where the Schnitzel + salad is just 22.90€. (No advertisement, I just went there often when I was still studying at the university of technology just a across the street.)
Just a quick google search for other options finds e.g. the 'Gumpendorfer Stuben' (on Gumpendorferstraße, about 12 minute walk from Karlsplatz) with the same price (no salad, but including parsley potatoes as a side, which also is a classical combination), or the 'Wiener Wirtschaft' on Wiedner Hauptstraße (also just a 10min walk/3min tram ride away), etc. - 22.90€ seems to be the standard price for a Wiener Schnitzel (original, made from veal) today 🙂
But even the Museum is quite affordable when you choose the daily lunch menu (15€ for soup + main course). That's something I always recommend to visitors: look for lunch or dinner menu offers; not only because they are considerably cheaper than à la carte, but also because you might experience dishes you wouldn't even have known of (and therefore not ordered) as a tourist.
@@stephanweinberger Thank you so much for this additional information, which is extremely helpful! I hope that our viewers who may be traveling to Vienna soon see this, but we'll keep it handy for ourselves as well. -Judy
This coming December (2024) my hubby and I will spend 5 days in Vienna. My favorite classical composers are Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Strauss so of course I want to see their homes and the Mozart Museum. WE will also take in the Christmas Market. We want to take at least one day trip by train. There are so many choices and we only have five days there.
Hi Holly, we understand that feeling of wanting to do too much with too short of a time. Thank you so much for watching. We'd love to know what you think when you get back! -Judy
Great video! I’m headed to Vienna next week. What was your favorite tour to see the city?
Wow, Nicole. That's tough to say; they were very different. We enjoyed seeing a large overview of the city on the bike tour, but the hidden gems tour was also great. It was raining on the hidden gems tour, but it didn't deter our guide. It moved at a very fast pace, though. If you just wanted to know the highlights so you could do a deep dive on the things you were most interested in, then the bike ride would be the better choice. Below are links to both. We hope you have a terrific time in Vienna! -Judy
🚴♀️ Vienna Highlights Bike Tour: www.viator.com/tours/Vienna/Vienna-Highlights-Bike-Tour/d454-3943BIKE
💎 Alleyways, Courtyards and Hidden Sights: www.airbnb.com/experiences/2404799?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=bc2fe886-493f-4345-af2f-6180e656c209
@@FindingGinaMarie thanks Judy!
Excellent video! I can't wait to visit Vienna this summer. I'm trying to find hidden places in Vienna so I can skip tourists traps. I'm glad I found this video and I've found so many cool spots!
Thank you so much for watching! We hope you love Vienna. It will be hot and probably reasonably crowded, but we hope you have an amazing time! Let us know if you pick up any tips and what you think of it when you return! -Judy
Thank you for putting this video together. Do you by any chance remember the name of the building @4:55?
Thanks so much for watching. This is the Wiener Rathaus (Vienna's City Hall). It looks almost like a church, so we were shocked that it's not! -Judy
Great info! I'll be visiting in April.
Thank you so much for watching! We hope you have an amazing trip! -Judy
I think I put on a few calories just watching this video. Vienna: I was there in 1990, alone, and in 2011, with my wife. Impressive place, of course. Some highlight memories of mine include walking through the Zentralfriedhof to visit Brahms’ grave, riding the Riesenrad, seeing Otto Wagner’s Kirche am Steinhof, and experiencing the repurposed gasometers and the neighborhood around it.
Thank you so much for watching! We love hearing about others' experiences in the places we've visited. It helps us connect with our viewers and get to know them through their stories. Vienna is a proud and beautiful city! -Judy
Thanks so much for watching! We love hearing about our viewers' experiences in places we've visited (or should add to our travels!). Vienna is such a proud and beautiful city! There was so much more for us still to do there based on what you did! -Judy
Thanks Judy! Ming-Teh is still worth the hassle of bridge traffic but not much else is. I’ll check out the rest of your channel as I’m off to Prague, Bratislava, and Budapest as well. Safe travels to you both.
Hi Shane, Unfortunately, we moved out of the area before we even knew about Ming-Teh. It took us a while to discover Chinese food-until we were in Houston. Sounds like a great travel plan! We have Prague on our wish list for 2025. We hope you have a fabulous trip! We head to Taiwan tomorrow! -Judy
The river you cycled along is not the danube, but the danube canal. The danube is way bigger. If you come during summer you need to pack your bathing suit and go swimming at Neue Donau (north side of the danube island) or Alte Donau. It is free along the danube island and also parts of alte donau.
You don't need to queue for Cafe Central or Cafe Sacher. Lots of old cafes with great coffee and cake, for example cafe sperl or cafe demel or konditorei oberlaa.
I would say you get the best food in ninth and eight district (from all around the world).
Hi Uschi, Thanks so much for watching. We misheard our guide that it was only the Danube canal, so thanks for clarifying. We visited those cafes because they are iconic and were recommended by our Viennese friends. Thanks for the recommendation about the best districts for food. We'd love to come back and explore more! -Judy
Lovely video! How long did you stay? Around how much was the accommodation?
Thanks so much for watching. We actually include all our prices at the end of this video. - Our Airbnb was $1,411.70 for 30 days (we were in Amsterdam for 3 of those days). That’s actually only $47.06 per night, which is not bad at all.
Here’s a link to our Airbnb. -Judy
🏠 www.airbnb.com/rooms/908106?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76
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Thanks so much for watching, Laura! -Judy
5:52
university building in the Ring Strasse was not built in 1365, but around 1860-1890 when all the buildings in the Ring Strasse were built.
We were referring to the a university of Vienna, which is the oldest university in the modern German speaking world and was built in 1365. If that wasn’t clear by how we described it, we apologize. -Judy
Universität in Prag, die älteste Universität nördlich der Alpen und östlich von Paris (Sorbonne), wurde 1348 von Karl IV. gegründet[1] und war bis zur Gründung der Universität Wien 1365 die einzige Universität des römisch-deutschen Reiches@@FindingGinaMarie
So apparently, according to Wikipedia, it remains a question of definition whether Charles University in Prague was also German-speaking when founded. I think that's where the confusion comes in. I know I looked it up a few times before we included the reference in our video. Thanks for this additional commentary! -Judy
The date is correct, but the original building from 1365 does not exist anymore and the old university building is in the first district; todays building is from around 1880 or 1890 i guess
@@karmacoma23It would have been more correct to say that the University of Vienna was founded in 1365, not built. Thanks for the clarification. -Judy
What a lovely video. Loved your honest opinions of some of the dishes you tried while in Vienna. There have been times I’ve tried local specialties only to discover they were not all that great. I’ve also tried some that were even better than anticipated. When we go to Switzerland next year we were originally going to have Vienna on our itinerary, but it didn’t work out to do it on that trip. Will probably do Vienna on a river cruise instead. 🥰
Vienna is a very regal city. I'm so glad you enjoyed our video. The culture is incredible, and I forgot to even talk about the entire ballroom culture that is there. I'm excited for your trip to Switzerland, and would love to know what you think of Vienna when you finally get there. -Judy
We spent a week in .Vienna in October of 2000. Came by train and also did Prague and Budapest. Enjoyed the Vienna Choir Boys, whom I had loved since childhood. The phrase that came in handy the most was “mit Schlag, bitte!” Visited the palace outside the city also. We found it to be a rather formal city, beautiful.
@@claudiahansen4938 I love this! The Vienna Boys Choir is on hiatus from June to September, but we would have loved to have heard them in person. Love that expression! And I did switch my Duolingo from Italian to German for the month we were there. Good for you for catching the Schönbrunn Palace. We had more work and rain than we wanted while we were there, so it made it hard to do more. But that's a reason to visit again. I agree with formal and I might use the word, "regal." Our guide said it has a reputation for being an unfriendly city, but I don't know that it was that for us. We definitely missed out on some things by being outside the city center. It wouldn't have been that hard to get there, but when you need coffee or just need to grab a quick dinner, it was easier to eat something nearby. Our loss for sure. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your experience. And also for being such a loyal viewer! I love hearing about your travels, too! We have Prague on our bucket list, and I have a few friends in Budapest. We'll get there eventually! -Judy
Where to stay when you are on a budget is such an interesting topic. Erin and I just completed our first full day in our new nomadic journey. We are in Guadalajara. We are staying “just outside” of the Colonia Americana neighborhood. We were just talking today whether we should have spent a little more to be in the heart of the neighborhood. It’s ok but there are very few restaurants and coffee shops, etc., nearby. It is something I’m sure we will be working through as we move forward.
How absolutely exciting for you both! Yes, it's a tricky balance. We did the same in Giza. It was a pretty rough area with not a lot around. We appreciated the experience, but we wouldn't stay in that same area again. In looking through our last year of travel, I think we really have preferred being in the city center close to the hustle and bustle. We often do a Google search for a city and then search for "best neighborhoods to visit" or "best places to stay" and match up with our interests. We'd love to have you join our La Famiglia forum and share some of your experiences as full-time travelers if you have any bandwidth to share! Have a fabulous time! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie Thanks for the reply. We are both members and Erin just joined the two scoop club. We both really enjoy your videos!
We saw and are thrilled. We are so appreciative of your contributions to our forum and the support for our channel. Safe travels! It's great seeing your adventures on the road. -Judy
Yes, we visited Vienna in 2015 and it was interesting to hear Judy’s that impression of the sacher torte and apple strudel was my experience as well. They didn't live up to the hype; sacher torte was dry and the strudel tasted like cardboard. Wow, the price of those cappuccinos is high! I enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you so much for watching (and for joining our La Famiglia forum!). I've had Sacher torte elsewhere and had the same disappointing results. I had hoped that on their home ground, it would taste better, but sadly no. It was a good experience, and the venue is very fancy, so we did enjoy the ambiance. But yes, cappuccinos were outrageous! Kevin still needs one, regardless, so we compromise elsewhere! Thanks for sharing your experience! -Judy
Thanks! A very useful video. Especially appreciate the price breakdown at the end. #harpazo!
Thank you so much for watching and for letting us know that prices were helpful! It makes it easier to put together videos when we know what people want to see! -Judy
I was on an EF tour to Vienna, and want to go back. The tour was so rushed and I so wanted to slow down and just walk and enjoy everything. Thank you for your video! It gave me a lot of good ideas for my return to Vienna!
We are so happy to hear this! We like booking small group tours to have a particular experience, but that is much different than having a company like EF Tours plan your entire itinerary. We hope you love your return visit to Vienna and have an amazing experience. We'd love to hear about it when you return! -Judy
Great vid. I found a lot of takeaways from it. Thank you. We’re heading over in Sept.
Thank you so much for watching and for this encouraging comment. Have a great time! We'd love to know what you think when you return! -Judy
With climate change happening quickly, July and August are the worst months to visit here. Most locals will try to leave the city in the summer months (which also are school vacations) and go to the surrounding countryside on "Sommerfrische".
Also, if you're interested in classical music, the summer months are not the best time to visit Vienna, the main orchestras (Vienna Philharmonic and Vienna Symphony) are away to play at the famous summer festivals in Salzburg and Bregenz, as are a lot of professional musicians. State Opera and Volksoper are closed (bc much of their personnel is at Salzburg or Bregenz or one of the smaller summer festivals), as are the two main concert venues (Musikverein and Konzerthaus, which are open for guided tours, however), except for tourist concerts. If you can visit any time from September to May/June you will encounter so many concerts and opera performances you will be quite at a loss where to go first. Order your tickets online or at the venues' ticket offices, it's cheaper than ticket vendors.
The film festival on Rathauplatz takes place only in July and August (as a kind of excuse to tourists for much of the cultural life closing down in the summer).
Don't stand in line for food, there is always a good coffeehouse or eating place only a few steps away. You can get excellent quality Sachertorte in every coffeehouse in the city.
We had no idea about the "ball" season before arriving in Vienna and were so eager to visit that we didn't think about being in the off season. Thanks for all these suggestions. As far as Sachertorte, we went to Café Sacher specifically because our Viennese friends recommended we do it. It was a long, hot wait, but we at least had the experience. But you are right, it wasn't worth standing in line. One of the things we love the most about being full-time travelers is that we don't need much of an excuse to visit again. Our biggest obstacle is our limited time in Schengen. Thank you so much for watching and for this very helpful comment! -Judy
Thank you both for all you do to put this TH-cam channel together. I’m taking notes and it is on our stop after Warsaw and Kraków in September & October 2024. ❤
Hi Vicky, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind note for us. We are so glad to have you following along with us. Have you seen our episodes from Poland? I'm linking them below if they're helpful for you. We hope you have a wonderful travel experience next fall!-Judy
Poland video series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH.html
I will be going to Vienna in a few days and am also staying in the third district. Looks like it's less than 20 minutes away from the city center -- a 10-minute walk to the station, then 7 minutes on the metro. I can't even imagine how this could be a problem. I enjoy staying in non-touristy areas when I go away, so I can experience how people actually live. And to be 20 minutes away (about 35 if I just choose to take a nice walk) from all the touristy areas seems quite minimal and not something that could remotely take away from the enjoyment of the trip? You could even take an uber and be there in 5 minutes. There are so many other interesting districts aside from the first district, too! Some of the coolest spots, per insiders, are not in that area at all.
Third district is great; its a little bit cheaper but you are close to everything you wanna go like city center, prater, ringstrasse, donaukanal, karlsplatz, naschmarkt, stadtpark, museumsquartier ... and not to forget: the Hundertwasser-Haus is there :D
We were there for a month and are digital nomads. So we don't spend two solid weeks doing everything touristy or exploring nonstop. For us staying in the suburbs was a subpar experience because what we did every day that didn't involve sightseeing was walk to restaurants or the grocery store. Walking around in the third district was fairly boring. It's the suburbs. Lots of residential buildings and not bad looking but nothing of the grandeur that district 1 has. There are plenty of places in the world where locals live and it's a vibrant, buzzing area, including San Francisco, which is where we left before traveling the world. District 3 may be great for living like a local or for saving money, but you aren't surrounded by beauty at every turn or even a lot of people because they were probably all at work. There was a good walk to get to a coffee shop, but few were amazing or special. We didn't explore other districts outside of the tours we took, but we didn't explore them extensively with an eye to staying there. And if they're cool, by all means visit them, but I don't think that District 3 was very cool. -Judy
@karmacoma23 You are close to all those places and you're in a cheaper part of town, but why not stay in the cool areas and have the majority of your time in a more interesting area if you can manage it? -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie I mean -- 20 minutes away is really nothing to me, I live in Brooklyn, NY, and that's about how long it takes me to get to lower Manhattan on the subway. It's very odd to me that anyone would think this was a big deal at all? My Airbnb isn't where I'll be spending my days -- I'm just sleeping there. I will walk out the door and explore the city from there, not just hang out right in front of my apartment building. And I think it's cool to live in neighborhoods where locals actually live but still be perfectly close to everything else.
Also, is district one really the "cool" area or is it just the touristy area? There are so many more places to see in and around Vienna than the tourist trap areas.
@@karmacoma23 Thank you! I am so confused by the idea that staying 20 minutes outside of the most touristy area could possibly have a negative effect on a trip. Maybe it's because I'm a New Yorker and am on the subway all the time and think 20 minutes is nothing -- I just truly don't get it at all! And I have stayed in the most touristy of areas before when I have traveled and it starts to annoy me. I like staying where the locals live.
Thank you for this interesting video,we booked our trip to Vienna this coming May and I can’t wait for that day to come,I learned a lot from your experience and thanks for sharing it with us by the way I am from SF too, I heard that you guys are from SF once again thanks for the video.
Hi Siranoush, We are so happy for you to experience Vienna! There are a good number of festivals that month that you might want to check out: www.vienna-unwrapped.com/things-to-do-in-vienna-may/
And yes, we are from San Francisco as well (at least since 2014, but it's the place that holds the biggest piece of our hearts)! Thank you so much for watching and for your very kind comment. -Judy
just see your video beautiful each place is very interesting in watch more it
Thank you so much! We would love to have you watch them all! There has been no place that we didn't find some charm or beauty. -Judy
Awesome Video! I’m visiting Vienna for the first time this September! ❤ So excited 😍
Awesome! We hope you love it, Daiana! There is so much to do in Vienna. We barely scratched the surface! We'd love to hear what you think of it when you return! -Judy
THANK YOU, JUDY and KEVIN! ♥ Vienna is one of the last places on my Bucket List! I don't KNOW why I have left it for last since I am an amateur classical musician (maybe not very good!) Now - I am getting excited! ♥
How cool! 😎 The music scene there is incredible. You would love it. What instrument do you play? Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to share more about yourself! -Judy
Hello there! I play the piano but my main focus is composing. I am one of those people who went the college route but shunned music because I never saw any way for it to be a solid way of making a living. I taught myself the piano very slowly since we didn't have the wherewithal when I was growing up as an immigrant from Cuba. My main musical training came from singing choirs from high school, college and beyond in some operas. I guess I'm talking up a storm now! ♥ Hugs @@FindingGinaMarie
@@enriquesanchez2001 How incredibly cool! And ironic. Kevin's father insisted he go to college, but Kevin wanted to be a musician. The programs that offered music were a little too pricey for him and he didn't think he was talented enough to make it. But I think he would have scraped by if he thought he had any real shot of being successful at the time. Kevin sold two of his four guitars and his keyboard before we left San Francisco. We have a very tiny storage unit in San Francisco with the two remaining guitars that we need to make decisions about when we return there soon to see family. We are impressed to hear you've done opera (but all the rest is very impressive as well). I have some deep appreciation for anyone who can compose. I'm sure you're better than you think you are. I hope you are doing something to continue to pursue your dreams. You don't have to be rich or famous, but expressing yourself by using your gifts is so important! -Judy
😯How about that coincidence, Judy. Frankly, I am too humble for my own good! One Christmas, my sister got a tiny Magnus-brand organ which wound up being mine since she never took to it, the keys were tiny but I started to learn the rudiments and naturally began inventing my own tunes! I realized I had a voice one day at my aunt's listening to a Budweiser commercial and singing along! It just hit me that I could carry a tune! 🤣@@FindingGinaMarie
This is really cool. I try to sing, but I can't carry a tune. What a huge gift you have. Are you familiar with the Dunning-Kruger effect? This may be you, where you underrate yourself! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning-Kruger_effect -Judy
Thks for this video ! I also feel that making the right choice of the AirBnB is key to how much we will eventually enjoy the city, esp if we are going to stay in that AirBnB for one whole month. Aside from the location of your AirBnB, did you know beforehand that there is no aircon in the unit? Is it true that many AirBnBs in Vienna do not have aircon? Btw, many thanks again for this Vienna video. Really helpful. 😊
Yes, it was listed as not having A/C, but we had booked so far out, we weren't thinking about it-we will going forward! When I mentioned it to our friends who live in Vienna, they said that most places do not have A/C because overall it's a colder country and there are many more cold days than scorchers. We definitely will make a point to think about that when we are booking so far ahead. But the price was great in the sea of not great prices, so I think that dazzled us a bit. And for what it's worth, it did rain at least once or more per week that we were there and although it wasn't as cold as Amsterdam, there were a lot of brisk days. It seems like the first week was the hottest, and that was the week beginning July 16. Thank you so much for watching, Mike! -Judy
0:51 One month to visit the city and sorrounding area and culture? I like you! Couldnt agree more, thats the way to travel properly!
1:29 Kardinal-Nagl-Platz...hmm...next time try to be closer to the U3 station Rochusmarkt, there is a really nice local market there. There is a traditional coffee house there aswell, like 50m from the station.
5:45 The twin museums together with the Museum Quartier are actually all part (aswell as the Burgtheater) of the Hofburg. The Museum Quartier used to be the Imperial Stables and the twin museum hosted some of the Habsburg private collections. The main issue of the Habsburg was the financial difficulty, they always ran out of money which is why the Hofburg was only half-finished (yes, the original plans involved a building double the size of what we have now). The last step would have connected all the pieces together.
6:00 The university institution dates back to the 14th century, the building is from the late 19th.
6:25 Oh cmon...you had ONE MONTH.....U3 Westbahnhof + Tram 60, like 30min travel.....
7:09 Thats Franz Lehar, not Schubert.
7:46 No! The Musikverein (musical association) is the club who built and still owns the building. The building itself has several concert halls, the largest and most famous one of them is the Golden Hall.
7:50 No! Those are very specific small concerts for tourists. Other then that musicians dress in normal black suits.
btw personally I would say the Golden Hall has probably one of the best acustic quality possible, while the Konzerthaus (concert hall) near Stadtpark has more confortable seats.
10:33 Thats not the Danube river...why do so many tourists do that mistake......thats a small artificial channel built some centuries ago to allow local ship transports closer to the markets. For a bike tour along the Danube (aprox 50 times the size of that channel) I recommend U1 Donauinsel (Danube island) which is a 40km long island along the (actual) Danube without cars. You might encounter some FKK during the summer times there.
12:00 Its one of the top results on google, I dont personally recommend it to experience the actual coffee culture anymore - far too crowded and rushed.
15:56 General rule, if there is a long line of tourists and no locals its either not worth it or there is a way around it^^ In this case I would recommend buying the cake at the shop around the corner, avoid the line completly and rather visit a less crowded and more peaceful coffee house. I dont like a place where I have to look at the time to drink a Melange.
Thanks for taking the time to watch our video! Your point about the Danube is partly due to the tour we took. It specifically said," Pedal along sections of the Danube." Perhaps there were parts we pedaled around that were not the Danube canals, but that's what we had video of to make the point. Cafe Central is probably not worth seeing as part of the coffee culture, but it's worth some time and attention if only for the number of famous people who exchanged ideas there. Otherwise, we completely agree. We also agree with your point about Hotel Sacher. It was as underwhelming of an experience as the torte itself, unfortunately. But our friends, who have lived in Vienna their entire lives thought we'd enjoy the touristy things. And we can't blame them so much-touristy things are touristy for a reason!
We agree that Kardinal-Nagl-Platz wasn't ideal. It wasn't the worst location, but it was too residential for us. Even living in San Franciso, we preferred to be in parts of town where retail was downstairs and housing was upstairs versus a section of town that's mostly large buildings and only a very few restaurants, coffee shops, etc. And although we were there (and in most places) for a month at a time, we are full-time TH-camrs, which means that we work a lot. The first and most important part of our day is to get coffee and breakfast and go over how we want to spend our day and talk through some of our ideas, etc. A 10-minute walk that then allows us to spend an hour or so planning, etc. is significantly better than something that takes up an hour (each way) and then we have significantly less time to just chill. We actually need a full month to be able to see and experience some touristy things that people might be able to jam pack into two weeks, but without the local casual experience that we get to encounter because we're there longer.-Judy
Wait... you're from Buffalo? I grew up in Fort Erie.... I'm claiming you as a neighbour. I'm off to Vienna in early May, hence my interest in your Vlog. :)
Shoot, we went across the border and bought gas in the early 80s when it was cheaper than the US. We absolutely are neighbors! Thanks so much for watching! We hope you have a great time in Vienna. It's a beautiful city! -Judy
Thanks for this! I'll be in Vienna for the first time this July, and based on my research so far thought that all the music performances took a break for July & August, so was delighted to learn about the Golden Hall. I was also interested in the two tours you recommended: the AirBnB "Alleyways...", and the Cycling tour, but don't see them in the comments. Am I missing them? Many thanks!
Hi Cathy, Thank you so much for watching and we are so glad to hear that our video was helpful. Here are links to the tours/activities we went on in Vienna. I added these to the description of this episode as well. We hope you have an amazing time in Vienna! -Judy
🚴🏽 Vienna bike tour: www.viator.com/tours/Vienna/Vienna-Highlights-Bike-Tour/d454-3943BIKE?medium=link&pid=P00118448&mcid=42383&campaign=ViennaBike
🏙️ Alleyways, Courtyards and Hidden Sights: www.airbnb.com/experiences/2404799?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=df41b19e-c264-43d3-85f3-0308885ae926
🎶 Wiener Mozart Orchester: www.mozart.wien
Good information, thanks.
Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave this comment for us! -Judy
Hello, I really liked your video!
Here are some hints regarding pronunciation:
The German "v" is always pronounced like an "f" (unless it's used within a loanword from a Romance language).
So "Volksgarten" is pronounced "Folks-Garten".
The German diphthong "ei" sounds the same as the English personal pronoun "I" or like "eye".
So "Musikverein" is "Moo-seek-Fair-eyen" and as the German "z" sounds like "ts", "PEZ" is "Pets".
However thumbs up for you correctly pronouncing the "ch" in "Sacher"! 👍
Best regards from Vienna! 🙂
Thanks for this comment and for watching! I actually did some Duolingo when we were in Germany to try to get these pronunciations correct. However, sometimes habits are very stubborn, especially when you're looking into a camera. We appreciate the kind way you've approached this (not everyone is so nice about our mispronunciations). -Judy
Pez is Austrian? Had no idea. Great video!
We had actually no idea, either! "PEZ Candy was invented in Vienna, Austria by Eduard Haas III as an alternative to smoking. The name PEZ comes from the German word for peppermint, “PfeffErminZ” taking the P from the first letter, E from the middle and Z from the last letter to form the word PEZ. In 1952, PEZ came to the United States."
Thanks so much for watching and for taking time to leave us this nice comment! -Judy
Which air b&b to you recommend in Vienna ?
Here is a link to the Airbnb where we stayed: www.airbnb.com/rooms/908106?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=37ccb8ca-94a6-408a-b2df-f2c6fb07a08d
We mention in this video that it wasn't in the heart of Vienna, but the price was excellent. We paid $47.06 per night ($1,411.70 total) for a month beginning in mid July. Although it was hot and there was no air conditioning, the large stand fan kept us cool, and we spent a good amount of time indoors working on editing, recording, etc. for TH-cam. We would have preferred a more central location, but there was a close and convenient subway system that we could have used more than we did, and it wasn't hard to walk a bit and get delicious food. We just missed out on the energy of being more centrally located. But the cost was proportionately higher for that luxury, and if it meant we couldn't have afforded to visit, that would have been a bummer. I hope this helps! -Judy
I going to be in Winn I n September. Where in Distric 1 do you suggested
If you can afford it, central Innere Stadt district is what we would have preferred. It's definitely pricier and more touristy. The area where we stayed was much more budget friendly and not far from the center, especially if you're willing to hop on the nearby subway (Landstrasse). Truly it wasn't prohibitively far away for how budget friendly it was; it just wasn't the atmosphere we had hoped to have. We hope you have an amazing time and would love to hear what you decide and what you think of it! Thank you so much for watching. -Judy
Do you give tipo to waitress in Vienna?
Hi Gaby, Yes, but a smaller tip than I would give in the US. Typically it would be around a 10% tip. -Judy
are the sausages there high in animal fat? Are there lower fat options?
Hi Holly, unfortunately, we never saw alternatives on the menu. Europe has higher standards than the US when it comes to food, so the meat is likely a higher quality than what the FDA requires, especially since there is a greater emphasis on pasture-raised and grass-fed . But if you are really concerned with animal fat, there are plenty of foods to eat without having sausage. Although it's really delicious there! -Judy
I would not recommend eating sausages or kebab at one of these street stalls; the sausages are very fat and in the most cases low quality; you have to do some research to find good sausages in vienna; only a few dont get their sausages from cheap import companies but locally produced; you will notice them if you watch carefully.
@@karmacoma23 You may be right. Our friends who were born in Vienna have a favorite stall they go to, so there's something to sometimes be said for eating them. One or two sausages aren't going to kill your arteries and you'll be having an experience not found in most other parts of the world. While I agree with your point about finding locally produced will always be better, it would be more helpful to tell someone where to find them because non-locals won't often know. -Judy
What are the vegetarian or halal options in Vienna ?
Great question. Despite all the schnitzel and sausages you hear about, Austria has a high percentage of vegetarians. Nearly 11% of the country's population following a plant-based diet. We weren't looking for vegetarian or halal (which also is quite common to find), so we can't share our personal experiences, but you should be able to do an internet search and find loads of restaurants that are suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and halal. Thanks for watching! -Judy
I've been meaning to ask you about going to Amsterdam. Can't wait for that one! Once again, great job you two. So much wonderful information. Thanks!
Thank you so much for being such a loyal and consistent viewer of our channel, Diana! We were so happy to bring you to Vienna with us! And yes, we can't wait to share Amsterdam, which was a bucket list place for me to visit! Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a heartwarming note! -Judy
You did not try the “ Leberknödel Suppe”….,
Sorry you missed out…..
Hi Marianne, We are sorry to have missed it, too. Although my German grandmother and later her daughters used to make it for my father and I always had a small bowl growing up. It would have been fun to see how it compared. Thanks for watching! -Judy
I've never been even tough I have dual citizenship there. It seems affordable though.
Hi @oraz: We thought Vienna is actually fairly expensive, especially when it comes to accommodations. If you are a dual citizen, you should totally try to take a trip to visit. It's an absolutely stunning city with a lot of impressive art, culture, and fascinating history! Thanks for watching! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie OK that's good to know. Thanks!
@@oraz. We saved some money by being outside of the city center. We didn't love the location we chose because it wasn't in the heart of everything, but at least we were able to afford it versus having to skip Vienna entirely. -Judy
THE LANGUAGE IS AUSTRIIIIIIAN!!~~~
German is the official language of Austria. -Judy
the title of the video should be renamed to "tourist trap guide" :)
Hi Sigmund, we had no idea. And who's to say. Tourist spots are considered that because those are the places that everybody talks about. Our friends live in Vienna and recommended several of the places we visited. When a local recommends them to you, you tend to go to them. We've learned to seek out out-of-the way places (in fact we reference our hidden gems tour of tucked away places), but there always be the famous places that people want to see. That's sort of why they're famous. Can you imagine visiting Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower? We try to mix things up whenever we can.
Hi. I have an impression, that you are used to luxus and good things were not good enough dor you.
What gives you that impression? Vienna is a stunning city and I don't think it's wrong to have not enjoyed staying in a part of town in the suburbs that looked like they could belong anywhere. We loved so much of Vienna and we explored a lot of it. The touristy places we visited were places recommended to us by our friends who are Austrian who thought we might enjoy seeing those places. They are touristy for a reason! If you watched any of our other videos, you would understand that we are not looking for upscale experiences when we travel. -Judy
You spent a month in Vienna and still are not able to pronounce a really simple and essential noun like "Strasse" correctly ? I mean, the automatic announcing system in the underground calls out "A-Strasse" or "B-Strasse" about 50 times on any given route, for heaven´s sake! I just can´t get my head around that; and it throws an unpleasant hue upon the whole narrative.
I must say that the entire presentation gives the subliminal impression that you didn´t really like the place. Which is fair enough, and everyone is cool with that, but just say so. There are already too many tourists in Vienna anyhow.
But please don´t let personal tastes and aversions result in sloppy reporting. This is not cool, because other tourists will suffer from false information.
Hi Martin, There's a lot we enjoyed about Vienna and a little that we didn't-primarily where we were located, which is something we'd do differently next time, and what we mention in our video, so we actually do say so. As far as the city itself, we did enjoy much of it, so I'm not quite sure why you're getting the impression that we did not. We do our best with pronunciations and I actually spent time trying to learn German when we were in Vienna, so I'm sorry our pronunciations didn't pass muster for you. I'm not sure how you're calling a mispronunciation sloppy reporting when our content was accurate, but you are entitled to your opinion. We actually saw various sites and spent more than a few hours there, which is more than a lot of content creators do. -Judy
its funny it seems you are very deep in depression . work on this. and try to be grateful .
Hello there, again, JUDY and KEVIN! Well, I am finally made the plunge and will visit VIENNA at the end of SEPTEMBER!
❤🧡💛💜 I will be staying on the edge of the 1st and 3rd District at the Hilton right in front of the Wien Mitte station for convenience to the airport and all the transport since I am very unfamiliar with the entirety of Vienna. My family (sister, her hubby, children) were here a decade ago because my oldest niece got a nursing internship for 3 months in the city! They are all very excited for me! Wish me your best! ♥
We love hearing this, Enrique! Sorry for the delayed response while we've been traveling with our daughter. She's back in Texas and we're now in Barcelona, but we're excited to bring you our video from Orvieto this Saturday. We absolutely wish you our best for your trip. We hope you have a fabulous time. You can buy metro tickets at any metro station if you want to travel easily throughout the city, so don't be afraid to wander! Let us know how it goes when you return! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie JUDY! NO worries about late response! How was it with your daughter? Love Barcelona!!! ♥ Thank you so much!
@@enriquesanchez2001 We had an amazing time with our daughter; thanks for asking! We traveled much faster than we typically would, but it was great to spend time with her and see her experience Italy for the first time. We saw some places that we never would have on our own. We visited a new city nearly every day, so it was very fast paced, but we had a few home bases so we didn't have to pack/unpack. We didn't do a deep dive of any particular city (and several of them were ones we've visited multiple times), but it gave her a taste of a broad variety of cities and villages. It was tiring, but also very cool.
I don't know what I was thinking, but we're in Madrid right now and will be here for 28 days! We did spend an overnight in Barcelona, and it is a great city! It's a bit expensive for us, but we'll definitely return. -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie JUDY! Wonderful to hear of your whirlwind tour with your daughter of Italy! I did a self-tour with a friend that had studied in Italy 30 years ago - and we had NO RESERVATIONS for anything! We would store bags at each Stazione and look for 2 star hotels nearby in each city. We started in Milano, went by train to the most fascinating and unforgettable little towns, plus the usual well-known cities and wound up in Naples near Pompeii and went back home from Roma! HOW is the weather in Madrid now? So much to explore in and around Madrid! The Retiro Park was enormous and my legs gave out before I arrived at the Crystal Palace deep inside! At my age, climbing up inclines is not fun! HA-HA! 🤣 So glad you're there, it's the only place I have no problem with the language in Europe! My sister has been to Spain a few times and wants to return! Have you been to RONDA, the city atop a deep gorge?♥
We love your "flying by the seat of your pants and see what resonates" method, even if we're too chicken to do that ourselves! We didn't have very much scheduled, but we did have Airbnbs booked in advance and a few other small things. Even though we moved around a LOT, it was nice that we didn't have to be in certain places at specific times and could just wander.
The weather in Madrid is confusing! Mornings and evenings have been a little chilly, but the sun has been nice. It rained hard the other day. We are grateful that the temperatures haven't been blistering. So far we haven't done anything but edit this Saturday's video and find some restaurants. We've walked around a bit to see what's nearby, but we are eager to do more. We'll be in the US after this, so we're trying to double up on our episodes so we don't have any additional gaps in our videos. Thanks for your suggestions; we will need to look into them! So far we haven't even figured out what we want to see and do here yet. Even though we know a tiny bit of Spanish, our Italian is getting in the way, especially since we just finished a month there. I am in deep admiration that people can go back and forth with languages easily. I'm having trouble even pronouncing gracias because my mouth wants to say grazie (or at least change the "c" in gracias to the "tz" sound of pizza)! 🙄🤦♀️