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A good spot for a drink in the evening but also a place to enjoy excellent food. There is an extensive wine list and a great selection of whiskies.

This city centre zone has always been an important square for public life. Whereas in medieval times both festivals and executions took place on the Freyung, it is largely markets that are held here today. A little farmers’ market selling mainly organic products takes place daily – don’t miss out on tasty cheeses, crisp brown bread or smoked ham from the stalls. But the square really comes to life just before Christmas, when a bustling festive market sells all sorts of hand-made art objects and vendors offer alcoholic punch. A real Viennese experience (see p80).

The motto of Friedrich III (1440–93) was AEIOU – “Alle Erde ist Österreichs Untertan ” (All Earth Is Austria’s Subject).

Most soups are made of clear beef stock and are served with a range of garnishes to create some variety. Frittaten – pancakes seasoned with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, cut into thin strips and served in bouillon – are a popular option.

This busy Heurigen is located on the edge of the Vienna Woods (see p124) and, with seating for some 800 people, is one of Vienna’s largest wine taverns. There is good food from the traditional buffet – everything from smoked ham and cheese spreads to Wiener Schnitzel – and glasses of the most recent vintage.

Beautiful and innovative furniture from Viennese designers and manufacturers, such as Josef Hoffmann and Thonet, is sold at Ambiente. They can also arrange shipping to get your goods home.

This gallery in the former Palais Gatterburg specializes in Austrian art, such as new media and object art, as well as photography.

In nine exhibitions a year Hilger shows early 20th-century artworks as well as contemporary Austrian and international artists.

The gallery organizes several major exhibitions a year of Austrian postwar and contemporary artists.

On the three floors of Galleria you’ll find a range of goods, from fashion labels to shoe shops, electronic items to jewellery, as well as pharmacies and supermarkets. Of course, there are also cafés and restaurants to rest your feet after a long day’s shopping.