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Black Forest Cake is another rich chocolate cake where layers of sponge cake are sandwiched together with cream and sour cherries. It is then lavishly decorated with crowns of whipped cream, more sour cherries and grated chocolate.

Roast pork is another standard of Viennese cuisine. Seasoning ranges from garlic to fresh herbs and caraway, and the meat is generally served with dumplings, salad and gravy.

On a sunny day the lawns of Sigmund Freud Park, just opposite the university buildings, are inhabited by crowds of students studying, picnicking, sunbathing and debating the latest issues.

This Heurigen , tucked away on Kahlenberg mountain (see p124), has a stunning setting amid vineyards and trees, and is particularly beautiful at night. The usual Heurigen dishes and homemade wines are served.

Apple juice and grape juice mixed (gespritzt ) with sparkling water is popular, as is Almdudler , a herbal lemonade.

The Austrian sparkling wine Sekt is increasingly popular.

This former 19th-century locomotive factory has been cleverly converted into a cultural centre and operates a café and restaurant.

Excellent draught and bottled beer and hearty snacks, such as huge toasted sandwiches. There’s seating underneath the large chestnut trees in summer. Relaxing atmosphere.

For a few weeks in autumn fermenting grape juice is available. Although it tastes sweet, it is alcoholic and quite powerful.

Meat is essential to Viennese cuisine, and beef has played an important role throughout the centuries. The favourite among the many varieties is boiled rump, usually served with Rösti (fried grated potatoes) and apple and horseradish sauce. Emperor Franz Joseph allegedly ate Tafelspitz every day.