According to Mercer’s survey Vienna is for the 6th time named most livable city in the world. Indeed the second largest city in the german spoken area has a lot to offer. Beside the most famous tourist magnets like the St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Belevedere and Schönbrunn palace, the world-famous Albertina and many more, there is a Vienna that you’ll rarely discover as a tourist. On my trips to Vienna I visited my old school friends who moved there for study or work and I learned a lot of them. Seen the city from the perspective of locals gave me a completely different view on Vienna. So here are some of my favourites that I love about the most livable city in the world.
1. Museumsquartier (MQ) in Summer
Museumsquartier (MQ) Vienna – There’s more to do than just visiting museums
In warm summer nights the Museumsquartier is a popular meeting point for young people to hang out in enzis (a type of outdoor lounger furniture) and to have some drinks. During the day time it’s a great place for museum visitors or just to meet in one of the cafes and restaurants in the complex.
2. Popfest Vienna
Popfest in Vienna at Karlsplatz square – Free music festival in Summer
Yes! A 100% free 4-day music festival in summer! The bands and artists are all Austrian and it’s a great opportunity to get to know the Austrian music scene. You’ll be surprised! Date: Popfest Wien Karlsplatz (23th – 26th July 2015)
3. Clubbing
Clubbing in Vienna!
Having a night out in a bigger city gives you many opportunities on where to go. Concerts, Clubs, Pubs, Bars, Cafes… there’s an endless list and often it’s a tough decision to choose what you’re willing to miss out. One of my favourite clubs is Prater Sauna. Pricey but it’s a good choice if you want to dance to some underground house music. If you’re in Vienna and have no clue where to go visit Stadtkinder! This page provides you all information about upcoming events in the best clubs in Vienna.
4. A place to cool down – Old Danube
Old Danube (alte Donau) in Summer
Beside countless parks this is a small highlight in a city which is not close to the sea or a lake. The Old Danube is a part of the Danube river which flows through Vienna. In summer it’s a perfect place to have a swim and cool down. The area is also equipped with free BBQ spots which are mostly overfilled.
5. Public transport
Public transport in Vienna
When you live in Vienna you probably don’t even notice how great and smooth public transportation works in the urban area. Compared to the country side there’s no such think like busses which drive 2 times a day or no public transportation at all after 6pm. It’s easy to get around in Vienna and it’s not too expensive when you’re there for a couple of days there and use the subway like crazy anyway. The Viennese metro will bring you close enough to any popular place. If that’s not enough, busses and trams will bring you almost to the doorstep. The railway will work also for some routes.
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