Discover our locals' 162 hidden gems in Vienna

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Thum Schinkenbar

Ham and more!

Famous for its superb ham, Viennese manufacturer Thum has opened a flagship store that boasts simple and hearty street food in the typical Viennese style.

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Markus

Wiesenhofer

Jul 7, 2025

Aurora

Top of the skyline

The rooftop bar on the 16th floor is the undisputed star of the many rooftop bars that sprung open in recent years with a stunning view of the inner city.

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Markus

Wiesenhofer

Jul 7, 2025

The Docks at Alte Donau

Swimming in Manhattan

"The Docks at Alte Donau" in Vienna are perfect for swimming in the middle of the city! Or walking around if the weather is chilly.

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jul 5, 2025
Venster 99 Vienna

Venster 99

Underground energy

"Venster 99" in Vienna is a famous club/bar that's famous in the city's underground scene for its punk and hardcore events. Even I didn't know about it!

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jul 5, 2025
Schallter Audio & Records Vienna

Schallter Audio & Records

Rummaging through music

"Schallter Audio & Records" in Vienna is a very organized music store where I bought my first record here. They even sell spare parts for record players...

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jul 5, 2025
CigköfteM Vienna

CigköfteM

Accidentally vegan

Have you ever tried cig köfte? "CigköfteM" in Vienna makes it perfect. Awesome for vegans, a must-try.

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jul 5, 2025
Klangfarbe Vienna

Klangfarbe

Musicians' paradise

"Klangfarbe" in Vienna is a music shop in a renovated gas tank - it just also happens to be the city's biggest music store...

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jul 5, 2025
Amerlinghaus Vienna

Amerlinghaus

House full of culture

"Amerlinghaus" in Vienna is where I have rehearsals with my theater group! It's a cultural association, with many events open to the public!

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jul 5, 2025
Hacienda Ephemer Vienna

Hacienda Ephemer

The Mexican in the hood

"Hacienda Ephemer" in Vienna is my all-time favorite, go-to neighborhood hang-out spot. They have Tex-Mex fare but also my favorite Zwickl...

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jul 5, 2025
Naturkost Liola Vienna

Naturkost Liola

My local bio-food supplier

"Naturkost Liola" in Vienna sells products from local farmers & follows a zero-waste principle. In summer, they also have the cutest little wooden terrace!

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jul 5, 2025

Bao Bar

Best sweet potato fries ever

"Bao Bar" in Vienna makes excellent... you guessed it, bao buns, but actually, the reason I come here is the absolutely perfect sweet potato fries...

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jul 5, 2025
La Romana Vienna

La Romana

THE best gelato in town

"La Romana" quietly serves the best ice cream in Vienna, hands down. My all-time favorite is their pistachio...

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Serdarevic

Jul 5, 2025

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