With cobbled streets, narrow alleys, quiet squares and historic buildings, Vienna’s atmospheric heart is brimming with famous landmarks and reminders of Roman and Habsburg rule, yet it also hosts the crème de la crème of shops, restaurants and cafés. Although the inner city is popular with visitors, nowhere else will you find so many elegant locals proudly promenading as you will along the Kärntner Strasse, Graben and Kohlmarkt – indeed, most of the central area is now pedestrianized.
If you are in Vienna during advent, you can listen to Christmas carols played by the Anker Uhr’s glockenspiel at 5pm and 6pm-
christmas market in the centre of vienna -full of cosy stalls sellingchristmas food, and all sorts from blown glass christmas ornaments to hand carved toys, try the Jaegertea - a really potent, warming alcoholic tea sold in individual mugs which you pay a deposit for and then wander around the market drinking, hand back and your deposit is returned. saw a congo line of "hen night" revellers complete with santa hats and badges and cups of "Tea" who were really "merry" - great fun - flew direct from Glasgow airport, very early start but totally worth it.
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A lovely little place with a cosy atmosphere. The friendly staff serve the usual café fare all day and beer or wine if you so choose. You could sit and read a newspaper all day here.
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