{"id":1670,"date":"2016-01-29T16:44:01","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T15:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/?page_id=1670"},"modified":"2025-09-25T14:34:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:34:47","slug":"visitor-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitor-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Visitor questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/question.jpg\" alt=\"Question marks\" class=\"wp-image-12463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/question.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/question-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A long list of sights to admire is all very well, but what about all the other aspects of seeing a new city?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do the Viennese speak English? How much do you tip? Are credit cards widely accepted? What&#8217;s the currency? What&#8217;s the best time to visit? Is the water safe? What about plugs and sockets?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to these and similar questions are below&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jump to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#top\">Top questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sight\">Sightseeing advice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#seasonal\">Seasonal trips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#staying\">Staying in Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#getting\">Getting around<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#shopping\">Shopping &amp; eating<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#stage\">Stage &amp; screen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#famous\">Famous Viennese<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#weather\">Weather<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#embassies\">Embassies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#miscellaneous\">Miscellaneous<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top\">Top questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/michaelerplatzchristmasmarket.jpg\" alt=\"Michaelerplatz Christmas market\" class=\"wp-image-45951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/michaelerplatzchristmasmarket.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/michaelerplatzchristmasmarket-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(Welcome to the city: Michaelerplatz square)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/introduction-to-vienna\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"30431\">Why should I visit Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/activities\/events-in-vienna\/\">What events are on?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/events\/exhibitions\/\">What exhibitions are on?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/tours-overview\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"59926\">What tours can I do?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/languages-do-they-speak-english-in-vienna\/\">Do they speak English?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/safety\/\">How safe is Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/water\/\">Can you drink the water?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/wi-fi-hotspots\/\">Where can I get free Wi-Fi?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/plugs-austria\/\">Do I need an adaptor for my electronic devices?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/besttimetovisit\/\">When is the best time to visit Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/where-in-austria-is-vienna\/\">Where in Austria is Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/vienna-pass-review\/\">Should I buy a Vienna Pass?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/vienna-card\/\">Should I buy a Vienna City Card?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/vienna-welcome-card\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77567\">Should I buy a Vienna Welcome Card?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sight\">Sightseeing advice<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/belvederechristmas2023.jpg\" alt=\"View across the lake to Upper Belvedere and the market\" class=\"wp-image-65740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/belvederechristmas2023.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/belvederechristmas2023-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(Upper Belvedere palace during the Christmas season)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/viennese-experiences\/\">What are some authentic Viennese experiences?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/my-top-10-places\/\">What sights do you recommend?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/city-passes\/\">What sightseeing passes are available?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/what-can-you-do-in-a-day\/\">What can I do in a day?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/evening\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"71635\">What can I do in the evening?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/what-can-you-do-for-free\/\">What can I do for free?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/kids-2\/\">What can you do with kids?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/walking-tour\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"50322\">Where should I walk around?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/walking-tours\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"59674\">What walking tours are available?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/where-to-get-the-best-views-of-the-city\/\">Where can you get the best views of Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/donauturm.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Danube Tower\" class=\"wp-image-43317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/donauturm.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/donauturm-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(The Donauturm viewing platform)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/schonbrunn\/10-things-2\/\">What should I do at Sch\u00f6nbrunn?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/museums\/belvedere-sites\/10-things\/\">What should I do at Belvedere?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/empress-elisabeth\/\">Where can I learn about Empress Elisabeth?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/museums\/albertina\/\">Where can I see D\u00fcrer&#8217;s Hase (hare)?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/museums\/belvedere-sites\/gustav-klimt-belvedere\/\">Where can I see Klimt&#8217;s &#8220;The Kiss&#8221;?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/strauss-monument\/\">Where is the golden Strauss statue?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/mapsgeography\/the-danube\/\">Where is the Danube?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/mapsgeography\/alps\/\">How can I see the Alps?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/activities\/day-trips\/\">What day trips do you recommend?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/culture\/wwii-vienna\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"69411\">Where can I learn more of WWII Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/weather\/rain\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"84891\">What if it rains?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seasonal\">Seasonal trips<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/christmasmarketmarie2023.jpg\" alt=\"Night view of the seasonal market on Marie-Theresien-Platz\" class=\"wp-image-66744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/christmasmarketmarie2023.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/christmasmarketmarie2023-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(The Advent market on Maria-Theresien-Platz)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/christmasmarkets\/best-christmas-markets\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1167\">What are the best Christmas markets?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/10-things-at-christmas\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3459\">What do you recommend for a Christmas trip?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/new-years-eve\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6832\">What should I do on New Year&#8217;s Eve?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/activities\/easter-in-vienna\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2731\">What about Easter?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/events\/valentines-day\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"67994\">Any tips for Valentine&#8217;s Day?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"staying\">Staying in Vienna<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hotelimperialnight.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Imperial and Christmas lights\" class=\"wp-image-42673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hotelimperialnight.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hotelimperialnight-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(Hotel Imperial: a five star superior option for those seeking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/accommodation\/fivestarhotels\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18\">luxury<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/accommodation\/hotel-tax-vienna\/\">Will I pay a hotel or local tax?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/accommodation\/airport-hotels\/\">Which hotels are close to the airport?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/accommodation\/hotels-christmas-markets\/\">Which hotels are near the Christmas markets?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/accommodation\/hotels-schonbrunn-palace\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4448\">Which hotels are close to Sch\u00f6nbrunn palace?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/accommodation\/hotels-staatsoper-opera-house\/\">Which hotels are near the opera?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/accommodation\/best-hotels-musikverein\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"49471\">Which hotels are close to the Musikverein?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/accommodation\/hotels-austria-center\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"46676\">Which hotels are near the Austria Centre?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/accommodation\/hotels-vienna-centre\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"42428\">Which hotels are close to the centre?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/accommodation\/hotels-messe-wien\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"45050\">Which hotels are close to VIECON \/ Messe Wien?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/accommodation\/hotels-marx-halle\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"44279\">Which hotels are near the Marx Halle?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting\">Getting around<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/newviennesetram.jpg\" alt=\"New Viennese tram\" class=\"wp-image-48978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/newviennesetram.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/newviennesetram-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(Trams are the heart of the Viennese transport system)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/city-to-airport\/\">How do I get to the airport?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/airport-to-city\/\">How do I get to the city from the airport?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/how-far-is-it-from-vienna\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3451\">How far is it to other European cities?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/public\/\">How does the public transport system work?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/subway-system\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"82905\">How does the subway system work?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/accessibility\/\">Is Vienna wheelchair-friendly?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/sightseeing-bus\/\">Are there any &#8220;hop on, hop off&#8221; tour buses?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the code for Vienna airport? (Answer: VIE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/road-speed-limits\/\">How fast can I drive in Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/parking\/\">Where can I park?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/motorway-tolls-austria\/\">Are there any motorway tolls?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/einbahnstrasse\/\">What is an Einbahn?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/transport\/rettungsgasse\/\">What is a Rettungsgasse?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shopping\">Shopping &amp; eating out<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cafeschwarzenberg2.jpg\" alt=\"View down Schwarzenbergstra\u00dfe\" class=\"wp-image-47517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cafeschwarzenberg2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cafeschwarzenberg2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(You want coffee houses? We have one or two&#8230;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/cafespubsbars\/coffee-houses\/\">Can you recommend any coffee houses?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/cafespubsbars\/konditorei\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23020\">Can you recommend any caf\u00e9-confectioneries?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/traditional-food-drink\/\">What are typical Viennese foods &amp; meals?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/food\/breakfast-in-vienna\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"82605\">What&#8217;s a &#8220;Viennese breakfast&#8221;?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/romantic-dinners\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"46819\">Where can I go for a romantic dinner?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/shopping\/opening-hours\/\">When are shops open?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/shopping\/best-places-to-shop\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1920\">Where are the best places to shop?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/drinking-hours-and-age-limits\/\">When do pubs\/bars close?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/sport\/football-pub-bar\/\">Where can I watch the football?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/prices\/\">Is Vienna expensive?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/creditcards\/\">Do they take credit cards?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/tipping\/\">How do you tip in Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/orderingpaying\/\">How do you order and pay for food and drink?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/allergy-letters\/\">Where can I find allergy information in restaurants?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/food\/wiener-schnitzel\/\">What is a Wiener Schnitzel?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/shopping\/souvenirs\/\">What souvenirs do you recommend?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/smoking\/\">Can you smoke in bars and restaurants?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/food\/sausages\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1200\">Explain the sausages to me<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/food\/vienna-cakes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22533\">Explain the cakes to me<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stage\">Stage &amp; screen<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staatsoperday.jpg\" alt=\"State Opera House by day\" class=\"wp-image-43278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staatsoperday.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staatsoperday-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(One of the world&#8217;s great opera houses: the Vienna Staatsoper)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/classical-concert\/\">How can I see a classical concert?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/opera\/cheap-tickets\/\">How can I buy cheap opera tickets?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/opera\/when-is-the-opera-season\/\">When is the opera season?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/theaters\/english-cinemas-vienna\/\">Where can I watch movies in English?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/events\/film-festivals\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17806\">What film festivals take place in Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/events\/classical-concert-dress-code\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"75082\">What should I wear to a classical concert?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/shows-and-musicals\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"84036\">What shows &amp; 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Snow seems increasingly rarer these days, though)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/weather\/does-it-snow-at-christmas\/\">Does it snow at Christmas?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/weather\/weather\/\">What&#8217;s the weather like through the year?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/weather\/how-to-keep-cool\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"74122\">How can I avoid the heat?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"embassies\">Embassies<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/postsparkasse2024.jpg\" alt=\"The Postsparkassengeb\u00e4ude\" class=\"wp-image-71697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/postsparkasse2024.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/postsparkasse2024-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(The Canadian embassy is close to the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/footsteps\/postsparkasse-building\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"32273\">Postsparkasse building<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/mapsgeography\/british-embassy\/\">Where is the British embassy?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/mapsgeography\/us-embassy\/\">Where is the US embassy?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/mapsgeography\/australian-embassy\/\">Where is the Australian embassy?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/mapsgeography\/canadian-embassy\/\">Where is the Canadian embassy?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/mapsgeography\/the-new-zealand-embassy-in-vienna\/\">Where is the New Zealand embassy?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"miscellaneous\">Miscellaneous<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wien.jpg\" alt=\"Wien city sign\" class=\"wp-image-657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wien.jpg 424w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wien-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(Wien is the local German word for Vienna)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/wien\/\">What&#8217;s the difference between Wien and Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/time\/\">What&#8217;s the time in Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/austriancurrency\/\">What is the Austrian currency?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitor-questions\/the-coronavirus-covid-19\/\">What&#8217;s the situation concerning COVID?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/smoking\/\">Do people smoke in Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/visitorinfo\/how-to-behave\/\">Any etiquette tips for Vienna?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A long list of sights to admire is all very well, but what about all the other aspects of seeing a new city? 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