5 Mistakes Tourists Make When They Visit Vienna, Austria

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Vienna is truly a world capital of culture and history. With its history of being the seat of the Holy Roman Empire, the Hapsburgs, and all of the connections there are numerous sights and museums for tourists to enjoy in Vienna, but there are a few mistakes that tourists make in Vienna and we want to help tourists not make these 5 mistakes.
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[@liafeistl3196]

Why am I watching this? I live there🤷‍♀️

[@landi76]

me too

[@akitonagashima4799]

Just moved in, and as a japanese guy, the people blocking the escalators are infuriating to see

[@extremelegend9179]

Same

[@poppiivienna3478]

uwu!

[@marianneberger5729]

me too

[@kvrfvrst]

you got more checked in the u-bahn in three weeks then me in the last 4 years

[@hsfdarkliight]

Joachim Beulmann totally agree 😂

[@NorwegianKicks]

From experience, most checks happen at Praterstern for some reason. I've been checked a fair amount while being an exchange student at WU for a semester.

[@Traumglanz]

Same here.

[@ehawk7921]

@@NorwegianKicks Yes, and the times you don't have a ticket. Usually happens then. xD

[@valikoest7981]

i don't think i've ever gotten checked on public transportation. and i've been living there for 17,5 years

[@sissigans]

also when using an escalator within the public transportation system, do not frigging block the left side! Please!

[@Drea211188]

s gw d Second that. I am so annoyed by it.

[@florianmeier3186]

It would be more efficient if everybody would block (that means stand on) also the left side. Experiments show that this is much faster and safer than if people walk on the left and stand on the right side, because most people are standing anyway and if they only use the right side this reduces the capacity of the escalator significantly and slows down everybody else. In addition walking on an escalator increases the risk of an accident drastically and even the unbalanced use of escalators is problematic in terms of maintainance. Unfortunately, it is difficult to teach people to change their learned wrong behavior.

[@christofpertl1]

@@florianmeier3186 oh common .. its a rule, the behavior is correct.

[@tiredoffools8929]

@@florianmeier3186 Sounds good and you are probably right, but nah. Far too many people need to get somewhere quickly, and are a nuisance if they are standing behind you pouting, getting angry or worst.... begin to get hostile. So its best to stick to the right if you can't walk or are slow, and let those people who are mobile go by on the left and be gone. It is the same in many other cities, especially in NYC.

[@Angor6495]

@@florianmeier3186 this only works under the assumption, that most people (like 80-90%) are standing. otherwise you get more throughput if you let people climb the stairs if they want to.

[@EibaProductions]

As an Austrian myself, I wanna add 2 more things to that list: 6) don't think, you can have the complete Vienna experience in just 2 days. I have seen too many tourists arriving at Vienna, stay there one night and then move on. Vienna has a lot to offer, make sure, you stay at least a few days. (Bonus: you also have the opportunity to eat a lot of different typically Austrian dishes) 7) don't spend the whole time in Vienna. Generally speaking, Vienna is nice, but you should go out and see the countryside of Austria or other cities. Salzburg, Hallstatt and the Wachau are the most famous ones (and also the most crouded ones). But there are plenty of other options, you can take: - Graz, which is 2,5 hours away with the train + you can enjoy the oldest mountain-train-line in the world (Semmeringbahn, which is a UNESCO world heritage site) - Linz, 1,25 hours away with the train, which has a completely different vindustrial vibe. Also a lot of WWII-history is here, especially with the concentration camp in Mauthausen. - hiking in the Alps. Just do it. This is the favourite hobby of a lot of Austrians, you're guaranteed to get some company. Just enjoy the nature. Just be aware, that you choose a tour according to your skill and condition. - visit the vine yards. A lot of good vine is made here in Austria and you can visit those in the proximity of Vienna. If you book a guided tour, you almost certainly also get a vine tasting - and many many more things

[@ispyviidz8069]

Thanks Mark for the video and also thanks to Mike! I am going in March and will definately be experiencing Semmeringbahn after your comment/reading about it. I can't wait to explore Austria.

[@TMAItalia]

Mike absolutely great response 👌

[@perthfanny3017]

Graz is very nice. I really wanna go to Salzburg^^

[@LysergikFuneral]

I agree Mike! I was in Austria in June this year and loved every second. I stayed a few days in Vienna (not nearly enough like you said) and spent time in Graz, Linz, and Salzburg - all great places.

[@FamilyonStandby]

We spent only a few days there and we REALLY want to go back. It's one of our favorite cities.

[@mummycanwatch]

(austrian reporting in) that tip about not being loud in restaurants is gold

[@johnofdebar4071]

It should be the mantra for all Americans who visit Europe - no offense ;)

[@oskeeproductions5643]

@@johnofdebar4071 lmao nah im gonna bring my speakers and have a concert in a restaurant

[@carolinemode3829]

Yep. Restaurants, public transport... Same here (Czech), we consider it rude when you speak so loud that we can follow your conversation.. It is annoying. It´s the same as when somebody just takes out a phone and starts dealing with his personal issues over the phone.. Last time it was a girl with an irritatingly loud voice, the topic was "why on earth did he break up with me"... 5 minutes in I felt like throwing the phone away, shouting at her "I don´t blame him, it´s so obvious why he dumped you, so annoying it´s wonder you started dating at all!!!" I should have asked her to turn it down a bit, she was on the phone for 30 MINUTES...

[@gaminghistory5080]

mummycanwatch thats anywhere

[@justinoid4620]

John of Debar seems judgmental.

[@feelinginspiredlike]

As a Viennese some more tips: don't stand on the left side of the escalators, don't stop right after exiting public transport - people will run you over if you do that and they will not apologize, don't take a Fiaker. Seriously, don't. The horses aren't treated very well, it's way too expensive and honestly the Viennese will make fun of you. Our souvenir shops have a lot of stuff, don't just get the "no kangaroos in Austria" shirt. Don't go to Starbucks. Don't line up for the Cafe Central, it's not worth standing there for two hours. Things move very very fast in Vienna so if you are a slow walker try to stay out of the way of people who need to be somewhere. Most shops are closed on Sundays, do your shopping on Saturday and/or plan your trip accordingly. If you come in winter enjoy the Christmas markets but don't go to the one on Rathaus Platz, it's enormous and way too expensive; if you come in summer visit the Donauinsel and maybe go swimming in the Neue Donau. And most importantly: Enjoy Vienna!

[@OttoRappTheMystic]

I can never get over the line-ups at Cafe Central, honestly, who would want to wait that long to get in when you are just there for a couple of days? Same goes for the Sacher. I go a few steps further and enjoy some coffee culture at the Palais Ferstel passage at Beaulieu. OK, it is supposed to be French, but the coffee is decidedly Viennese.

[@JayJayGirl26]

I agree except for the Rathausplatz.. it's beautiful to walk around, you don't actually have to buy stuff! Also I recommend going to Café Goldegg when you visit the Belvedere, it's very close and traditional and the staff speaks some little bit English

[@Idengard]

Marlene Pfeiffer there are much nicer cafes anyway, plus they are much more authentic. Central is kinda the tourist experience of viennese cafes.

[@Xqcve]

Also don’t only go to well known parts of the city, if you just explore, there are a lot of hidden gems.

[@BooksAndChocolate]

I visited Vienna in the summer and went to Cafe Central when it wasn't very crowded. We were able to sit outside and the service was top knotch! I don't know about the winter, but in the summer it's worth the experience.

[@vallediequalle526]

As an Austrian I also have to say, that you should stay on the right side of the automatic stairs, otherwise some Austrian will hit you

[@landi76]

deswegen werden die wiener von den touristen immer als unfreundlich bezeichnet weil das checkt keiner wenn dich deswegen wer anpöbelt ;-)

[@missnekodes]

Shouldn't that how its always should be? Lol in the uk most of are standing in the right side and left side is for walking.

[@minamay5374]

tja... rechts stehen - links gehen xd

[@jurjanmeskisvili7897]

Franz Kallmann Ja oida is ja ned meine Schuld wenn der Hawara sich ned erkundigt? Wenn ich in a fremdes Land reise erkundige ich mich auch wie was wann?

[@Oachlkaas]

@@jurjanmeskisvili7897 Nit in Tirol. Mia stian af boadn seitn.

[@sabinea8314]

No, Starbucks is NOT Austrian coffee culture and no, one does NOT stand left sided at the escalators.

[@stoffls]

you are right with Starbucks, but you can still sit there for hours without consuming more than your initial coffee. But of course, as a tourist you should find a real Kaffeehaus.

[@Traumglanz]

@@stoffls I am not sure that I would recommend a real Kaffeehaus for coffee. Despite what Wolter said, they are not really that good on the coffee side of things. But our coffee bars are one of the bests in the world. Coffee cultured evolved in the recent years. You still get great pastry and acceptable coffee in those Kaffehäusern. And the authentic Vienna service that considers the customer as a nuisance, but that makes those Kaffehäuser authentic. ;-)

[@stoffls]

@@Traumglanz that the coffee is not always the best in the Kaffeehaus - you are absolutely right. But still, it's the experience that counts.

[@maximilianpetrov8176]

stoffls dont care lmao

[@Typisch.Andy69]

That's Austria

[@sebastianf6853]

vollkommen unerwartet sind 99% der Kommentare von Wienern, die die Liste bis in die Unendlichkeit erweitern 😂

[@ladinialauda3769]

Hahahahaha Lol

[@neinzukorruption9321]

und wir erwarten, dass die gesamtliste dann ordentlich studiert und alles eingehalten wird.

[@ammall]

@@neinzukorruption9321 Das darf ja wohl auch erwarten. Touristen wie ich schauen JEDES KZbin video zu einer Stadt bevor Sie da hin reisen. Mein Problem ist, dass ich, seit ich so handle, nimmer zum Reisen komme.

[@MathieuDeVinois]

Also. Just go for a walk. having no agenda. just walking around enjoying the moment. And with the "Austrians are unpolite" Argument. they are not. They are just not lying to be your best friend. they will tell you honestly what they think. so if you block the left side of the undergrounds escalators (you are supposed to stay on the right and walk at the left) or if you stay in front of the trains doors so people can't properly exit. viennese people will tell you off.

[@MarinaUz]

Vienna is my favourite city in Europe 😍 If you go during Christmas time, don't skip on the Christmas markets! And bring cash there because they don't accept cards at 90% of the places

[@woltersworld]

so true. cash for that gluehwein :)

[@michaelafuchs7070]

Get a Schilcherglühwein! It's so good 🥰

[@adamisdracora2091]

So you are the guys that always block the rathausplatz

[@MarinaUz]

@@adamisdracora2091 ahahahah 😁 well, not always but been there done that 🙈

[@viennasmith3433]

The Punsch in Vienna is the best Thing ever

[@apothekeosterreich3797]

Rule No: 6 Don´t underestimate mulled wine. 500 meter distance to your hotel could be to long. On all fours.

[@spidermarcusPOP]

lol

[@OttoRappTheMystic]

and do not disregard this if you are Russian - I was out with a Russian friend who prided himself at how much he can drink. "Bah, humbug, I am Russian!" His wife had to carry him home!

[@arrgghh1555]

Your explanation of 'bad' service sounds perfect to me. Over the top in your face service like the US is intrusive and annoying.

[@woltersworld]

that is what i was trying to explain. Professional and knowledgeable.

[@SirD4version3]

@ Word.

[@carolinemode3829]

I don´t like over the top friendly service. It puts me off. Guess same culture here (Prague).

[@workaccount1478]

He described ideal service in Vienna. Finding such service is rare, actually. Most of it sucks and it's not just because I don't understand how it works -- I've lived here for 25 years. That being said, with the increase in young people opening places (and foreigners), the service is getting better. Also, don't think I'm just some bitter fool. I actually have come to like the surly, incompetent, and barely-trying Vienna service style. But I would never call the vast majority of it "good".

[@lenastorm6280]

Same!

[@zbeebs]

Mistakes when visiting Vienna: "Hey, where's the gondolas?"

[@woltersworld]

😊

[@maggiedevlin6187]

Hahaha!

[@cannonfodderdk2300]

I've heard of two Americans, who came to Scandinavia and complained about the lack of mountains and snow (They were going skiing and had heard Scandinavia was a great place to go skiing.). The problem was that they choose the cheapest flight ... Which took them to Denmark ... The flattest and least-snow-in-winter-country in ALL Scandinavia! ^^

[@leyenda6149]

Wait, Vienna isn't known for gondolas. You're thinking of the Venetian Casino in Vegas.

[@itsapenguinmachine7046]

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venedig_in_Wien There used to be gondolas :)

[@Tina_Vienna]

Big mistake when visiting Vienna,Austria : “Where are the kangaroos?”

[@salmaoct]

Australia 😂

[@Patschenkino]

If you ask that you probably will end at the zoo. 😄

[@Traumglanz]

Schönbrunn. They are at Schönbrunn Animal Park. Sometimes they go for a walk and escape. ;-)

[@spidermarcusPOP]

lol

[@admiraltoxic]

In Austrian souvenir shops you can literally find souvenirs that say "We got no kangaroos in austria"

[@BillKing3456]

The biggest mistake would be to have never gone to Vienna in your life. Been there twice. Loved it both times.

[@tobiasbonisch8028]

I live in vienna lol

[@margin606]

​@@tobiasbonisch8028 Lucky boy. But I hear it's very expensive 🙁

[@arlettehellemans2117]

True! I am 82. Always busy with classical music. But never was in Wien. Now I got the chance to make a short trip there. A short time that leaves everlasting memories...

[@joelgregory9479]

I'm stuck having to move there for family reasons. Id have rather lived my entire life without going there. Everything I learn about it just sounds pathetic.

[@Katecatable]

Honestly, saying this as someone living in Vienna for 10 years now, this video is legit. He makes such good points. Bravo, very well done. :-)

[@justinaworgan71]

Good to know

[@billyHillyWillyNilly]

One very important thing: don't rush around the city trying to check off all the sites - you will just end up stressed and miss what Vienna is actually all about. Take a walk through the inner city, let your mind wander off, and just enjoy the vibe - that's the most beautiful thing about Vienna for me. Just being in the city makes me happy when I can put the stress aside for a minute :)

[@BonafideShaunDent]

That's it. You helped me decide that for my next trip I am definitely making Vienna a destination.

[@woltersworld]

That is awesome to hear :) have fun!

[@primitivespongebob1178]

The capital of classical music! Top 3 cities in europe as far as culture is concerned

[@m.4645]

Good idea!

[@sosichan]

Welcome to my city - you will love it! 😊🇦🇹

[@jurjanmeskisvili7897]

Inform how to behave or else we will get unfriendly...

[@MizzKittyBichon]

Austrian cafe/restaurant culture actually sounds rather nice for me. It really bothers me when waiters come to my table every two minutes and ask "Are you guys doing OK? Do you need anything else?" I just want to shout "Yes, we're fine! Now let us eat in peace!"

[@woltersworld]

yep :)

[@cecyllian]

Dont forget the tip

[@Thomas_at_8a_ktiv]

Are you American? I wonder whether the waiter just believes this behavior is what you expect? Wrongly as it seems. Anyway, as a local, trust me, I am more often annoyed by not being asked whether I want something else/more, or anything at all. Sometimes I wonder whether I am invisible.

[@MizzKittyBichon]

@@Thomas_at_8a_ktiv Yes, I'm American.

[@Hi_I_am_Ed]

@@Thomas_at_8a_ktiv Not being bothered, because the staff is told to leave you alone is quite nice actually. They are always one wave away and most of them know their stuff. And yes, I am from vienna. I really like that aspect of our service culture.

[@David-op2yo]

Bad service in Austria? Ich war ehrlich gesagt schockiert wie ich in anderen Ländern von Kellnern behandelt wurde. Keiner hat mich gefragt, ob mir mein Essen geschmeckt hat oder ob ich noch ein Dessert etc. möchte. Außerdem kann man nirgends so gemütlich in Lokalen sitzen wie in Wien. In anderen Ländern hatte ich immer das Gefühl nach dem Essen rasch den Platz für neue Gäste frei machen zu müssen. Ich bin jetzt in Wien ja kein Tourist, aber ich kann mir nicht vorstellen das die Kellner zu den Touristen in Wien ungut sind.

[@thalia7104]

Kann Dir da nur zustimmen. Ich versuche, mindestens ein Mal im Jahr nach Wien zu kommen, es ist (m)eine Traumstadt. Ich fand die Kellner dort immer sehr höflich und zuvorkommend (besonders verglichen mit Deutschland, woher ich komme; wir haben ohne Zweifel nette Kellnerinnen und Kellner, es gibt aber auch ganz schöne "Kratzbürsten" bei uns 😉)!

[@tinthings314]

David ich bin aus kanada und wann ich war nach wien die einsige sachen mit die Kellner das ich habe nicht gefallt war das alles war so lang. ich habe immer gewartet ein stunden zum bezahlen wann ich mochte weg gehen... fur ein nordameriker das ist nicht toll und wir finden das nicht profezional (entschuldigung deutsch ist nicht meine muttersprache)

[@benjaminfacouchere2395]

@@tinthings314 Um zu bezahlen muss man den Kellner explizit ansprechen: "Die Rechnung, bitte" oder "Zahlen, bitte". Oder wenn keiner kommt einfach zu dem Kellner hingehen. Wenn nach 10 Minuten noch nichts kommt, noch einmal den Kellner erinnern. Gut funktioniert auch eine Gestik mit der Hand Richtung Kellner: Rechte Hand ausstrecken und Daumen zwischen Mittel- und Zeigefinger hin- und herreiben - das ist das Zeichen für Zahlen.

[@jurjanmeskisvili7897]

Babadee Beetchee I've never been to Canada but i've been a few times in the States and what annoys me the most are the waiters and waitresses - the tipping culture, that ongoing friendly behavior like right now i'm smiling at you but i will spit on your pizza and that they are annoying as hell: coming around every other minute asking if everything's fine and if you want anything else or if you want to pay - like wtf chill down i just ate lemme cool down a bit. In Vienna the life is a bit more chill even if the ongoing americanization is a thing that is seeable and perceptible in every sector.

[@tinthings314]

Jurjan Meskišvili the over the top friendliness is more in the USA. I find it annoying too. Canada can still learn many things from Europe but i feel like our service sector is excellent

[@annadl8637]

Talking about bad service: Around 1900 authors slept in hotels and because they couldn't afford the heating in hotels during the day (it was extra), they sat in the coffee house the entire day and worked there - it was food, coffee, heat, coffee houses have always had all newspapers and international ones as well, they even got their mail sent to the coffee house. Imagine having a US-waiter while sitting 12 hours in this place, annoying huh? Yeah that's why waiters don't talk to you that much :b

[@Bzcenci812]

So many authors?

[@elisabeth9934]

@@Bzcenci812 he meant the 19th century ;)

[@Bzcenci812]

@@elisabeth9934 Without a comma you understand there were around 1900 authors living in hotels.

[@elisabeth9934]

@@Bzcenci812 ah ok 😅

[@elisabeth9934]

@@Bzcenci812 can you give me a source I'd like to read up on that 📚

[@ToyotaCharlie]

Also: don't walk on the bike lanes, please. It's a nuisance and can be dangerous. There are clear markings on the ground

[@stephanweinberger]

Especially annoying on the Ring street (but admittedly the markings are not the best there because the bike lane has been moved around several times in the past - there are even benches along the bike lane in some parts, making it quite confusing not only for tourists).

[@stefm.w.3640]

@@stephanweinberger ive been noticing that a lot recently, especially with asian tourists. are designated bike lanes not that common around the world after all?

[@Fo__Sho_]

@@stefm.w.3640 They weren't even common in Vienna untill more recently.

[@dynho_b]

And on the sidewalk, be careful not to get caught by a bike or scooter. Cyclists like to ignore the fact that the sidewalk belongs to pedestrians.

[@neinzukorruption9321]

and don´t go on the boardwalks with the bike. It´s dangerous and a nusance. There are clear traffic regulations for you.

[@duwaschldu]

I am Austrian and live in the states for 40 Years, your video is spot on!

[@haderer3138]

As a viennese i have to say, great Video, great points, but the most omportant point in Vienna would be to know the do's and dont's in the U-Bahn. Don't stand on the left on an escalator. Don't stand in the way of the people who want to Exit the U-Bahn, let them Exit first, then you can enter. I have encounters like this on a daily Basis, Not only with tourists of course, and its a Real pain in the ass. The most annoying thing tourists can Do in vienna

[@carolinemode3829]

Same experience from Prague. Italians are masters in this.. The metro door opens and they just start walking in, no matter the fact that people want to get off.. Pushing their way through... If not manners, it is just logical to let people out first? Because then there´s more space???

[@OttoRappTheMystic]

I noticed now at the U6 platforms, they painted the exit zones yellow with arrows, and where you should wait to enter on either side of the doors with blue footprints.

[@haderer3138]

@@OttoRappTheMystic crazy that you evrn have to Do this for people for them to Start thinking just logically

[@Idengard]

Age Aderra Aber bei weitem net nur die Touristen.

[@jurjanmeskisvili7897]

C. C. I. Aysegül und Fatme können das auch ganz gut

[@AustrianJager]

Take an one hour walk on the Nussberg in Vienna's 19., district. The view over the city is priceless!

[@billmoeller8897]

A hot chocolate, apple strudel & just watching the Vienna World go by. Heaven !!!

[@mingsun6159]

Servers are quite friendly and their cafes are very good. enjoy seeing they have a hour glass to measure your tea. I was given an hour glass with 2-minute , 3-minute and 5-minute and I was amazed and asked what the hour glass is for. The waitress told me that it is to measure how strong you like your tea. Stayed there total around 1 week and enjoyed it every day. and did not have a chance to Mozart concert of equiem. And it is on my list for next visit. The art history museum is quite impressive , classic collections, I was kicked out when the museum is closed. And took a day to Saltzburg, and lake area, view is fantastic. Vienna was capital of a powerful empire and center of power. Deserves respect.

[@luismarquez7917]

Been to Vienna several times and always enjoyed it... specially sitting in a café😄

[@woltersworld]

it's the best isn't it :)

[@tobiasbonisch8028]

@@woltersworld i live in vienna

[@jungi001]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@juliewillard1367]

I absolutely loved Vienna. It is my favourite city in Europe, it is clean, great transportation and fantastic culture. We are going back next year ♥️

[@deshrajurao6702]

Having lived in Vienna, I may add: Always greet the people you come across, shopkeeper, waiters, taxi driver and every one.

[@RogueNinjaChef]

I love Austria! It's my one of favorite European countries. People are helpful and have an understated level of friendliness, which is just right for me. Vienna is a beautiful city with more things to do than expected.

[@surfboarding5058]

😂😂😂

[@GiLl2De]

I just got back from Vienna on Thursday. Had a great time and think I avoided the mistakes you mentioned! I’ve been twice now and there is still so much i haven’t seen. Thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas markets and made a valiant effort to try all the flavours of Christmas punch. Didn’t manage it - maybe next time!

[@woltersworld]

They do have wonderful Christmas markets. We were there for Christmas a few years ago and really loved it. I totally forgot to put Christmas market in vienna pictures in this one. Will need to make sure i do that for the next vienna video

[@GiLl2De]

Wolters World actually, for anyone reading planning a trip- allow yourself extra time to get through Vienna airport. The walk from the CAT train to terminal 1 is long & there are building works going on. I flew with Lauda (through Ryanair) they don’t have a bag drop off so you have to queue to check in a bag, (Ryanair usually have bag drop off but not available in Vienna. Other airlines may differ though) and there are 3 separate queues for boarding card check, passport check and security checks. So don’t be late!

[@kennethmoore9775]

Die Gedanken sind frei, aber nicht die Toiletten ...

[@wjzav1971]

Ich hab lieber eine saubere öffentliche Toilette für die ich zahlen muss, als eine unbeaufsichtigte......

[@chrismath149]

Dafür bleiben einem unangenehme Treffen und (in dem meisten Fällen) Gerüche erspart. An den Bahnhöfen kriegt man außerdem einen Gutschein.

[@kennethmoore9775]

WJZAV Ja das stimmt ... aber wenn man kein Geld hat ...

[@yourstruly4817]

Geld stinkt nicht

[@landi76]

das haben sie leider nur deswegen eingeführt weil sonst 10 junckies am tag sich einen schuss am scheisshaus setzen

[@MatchaCocoaDog]

I lived there as a kid for over a year. Great place!

[@stoffls]

Some remarks from a Viennese: ad 1: I use the U-Bahn every day on my way to work, and I get controlled only two or three times a year. But being caught is pretty expansive (100€), so get your ticket. Sometimes they control at the exits of the metro, so you can hardly escape (actually they never do this at Stephansplatz, as there is too much traffic) ad 2 and 3: yes, the Kaffeehäuser are great and you can find good ones all around Vienna. And there is no hassle, you can sit there, have a coffee (you always get a glass of water with it), eat there and stay the whole day. For many people it was and probably still is an extended living room. And don't be intimitated by the waiters, they can be grumpy, but usually also can be very nice and will certainly be ok, once you try to be nice to them. As long as you are not from Germany, this is really a pet-peeve for most in Vienna ;-) ad 4: yes, cash still rules and is in many establishments the preferred method of payment. Although it is getting better and easier to pay with credit card. And about the tip: usually it is rounded up two or maybe three euro, depending on the size of the bill. It is not as crazy as in the US. ad 5: I have been living in Vienna almost my whole life and I didn't see everything yet. It is great to explore but it is also ok to skip some sights, if you plan to come back another time and just relax a day in the Kaffeehaus or if the weather is nice in one of the many parks in the city. Or go to the Wienerwald for a walk or the Donauinsel and relax at the banks of the river. and NEVER, NEVER NEVER say the Austrians are Germans, most people are really allergic to that!

[@antonia.3009]

Beim 1. hab mich schon oft genug vorbei geschmuggelt, weil ich zu faul war mein Ticket herauszuholen. Niemand sagt etwas haha

[@sonjagatto9981]

Hi, I am German...I don't get it. Hitler war Österreicher und das ist der Mann der meinen Eltern und Großeltern das Leben zerstört hat. Ich bin ursprünglich aus Bayern und mag die Österreicher. Lebe in Kanada und vermisse meine Heimat. Es ist enttäuschend, da meine beste Freundin hier aus Salzburg ist. Wäre gut zu wissen warum dieser beleidigende Kommentar...NEVER, NVER NEVER!? What is wrong with Germans? Please explain. I guess spending money in your country is okay! Kindness changes everything...Servus! ☕🍁🌼🤍

[@georgimmanuelnagel6603]

Austrians are Germans.

[@oreganodealerlsog8630]

@@sonjagatto9981 oida ihr habts den heisl gewählt

[@florianmeier3186]

@@oreganodealerlsog8630 In dem Fall wohl eher nicht, wenn ich Sonja richtig verstehe. Dafür gab es genug Österreicher, die ihn wohl gerne gewählt hätten und manche heute noch. In Bezug auf den Nazismus braucht sich Österreich gar nichts einbilden und kein mir bekannter Österreicher tut dies. Es gibt ein paar deutliche Mentalitätsunterschiede, die gerne zu Sticheleien führen und das ist auch OK. Alles was darüber hinausgeht entlarvt nur die beidseitige Dimpfligkeit. Man muss anerkennen, dass die Nationenwerdung für Österreich ungefähr so schwierig war wie für Deutschland. Dabei gibt es keinen Grund für Minderwertigkeitskomplexe. Die 2. Republik hat schon einiges überstanden und hat einige erstaunlich progressive Elemente. Die umstrittene Besingung der großen Töchter und Söhne ist nur eines davon. Dabei geht es nicht nur um Gendergedöns, sondern um das republikanische Selbstverständnis: Andere besingen Schlachten und Kämpfe, die Österreicher ihre Menschen (zurecht Frauen wie Männer) und den Sinn für das Schöne. Etwas bescheidener sind da nur die Tschechen, die sich ganz auf die Natur verlassen. Auch der erste Satz der Bundesverfassung ist in seiner Schlichtheit Antipode und Ergänzung zur deutschen Verfassung zugleich. Kein Grund sich klein zu machen, kein Grund abzuheben.

[@BooksAndChocolate]

In my experience, the Viennese were the most gentle people I've met in my journeys. Everyone was overly polite, we even met a woman in the tram who helped us find our destination. I have nothing but respect for the Austrian people.

[@derchristoph666]

Awesome tips, you really absorbed the "Gemütlichkeit". 😁 so I may add to your list: be aware that nearly every shop is closed on Sundays. Many people where shocked when they first came to Vienna, even Supermarktes are closed on Sunday. Even though this sound inconvenient, the big plus is: there's literally nothing you have to hurry for or to on Sunday. Take a nice walk in the Prater or up the Kahlenberg, enjoy your 3 hour coffee with cake or spend a whole rainy afternoon at a museum. You'll see that's what most people do on Sunday's. Enjoy your stay!

[@bupe007]

Public Transport is open, but I saw a lot of tourists not knowing how the ticket machines work. Most important is to bring some fun and not to be scared talking to people...we are funny folks. Not everyone understands english, but most Viennes are very helpful und will try anything to bring you forward. Even in the big hotels, like Sacher or Hilton Plaza....they help! unless they are stressed. Meanwhile even post Police Men and Women know a lot about Vienna and are always happy with tourists. Don´t be shy!

[@peteradaniel]

1:00 woman noticing she’s being filmed and is not happy at all. People do not like having their photos taken or being randomly filmed in Germany/ Austria/ Switzerland.

[@eastromaniaraveparty7764]

They should go an live in North Korea then

[@farrelpermadi5471]

I know, but how about Liechtensteiners? I believe they did that too

[@madamnicknack]

I was in Vienna in 2019 and I loved how friendly the Viennese people where. Starting on Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) where some lady helped me find the bus station and even the right bus until in restaurants. Had good tables every where, even while I was alone. They had a chat with me if I wanted, helped me find the best dishes and left me alone to enjoy them. I was supposed to go back in May 2020, but that has been posponed for obvious reasons, but I can't wait to go back. 💕

[@michellesanders5489]

Perfect timing!! I am headed to Austria - Salzburg then Vienna - next weekend for the holidays!

[@woltersworld]

Awesome! You will love it! Havec a fun trip!

[@onlinemusiclessonsadamphil4677]

Have a great time but keep warm, can be very very chile in Dec :)

[@stefanken8133]

in vienna go to the Rathaus (City Hall) Iceskating (just pictur search on google eistraum)

[@jotcw81]

@@onlinemusiclessonsadamphil4677 Forecast for the next two weeks is up to +17 C :)

[@TheDide]

@@onlinemusiclessonsadamphil4677 but it wont. Springlike Temperatures being forecasted

[@567ohyeah]

Going there soon. Thanks for the video!!!!! So informative and well-summarized

[@ThePittsburghTraveler]

Stopping and sit is the best advice! We have had limited time in some cities where we ran around like crazy fools. But when we did stop it was fantastic!

[@whoolawoop6817]

Totally relate, sometimes less is more!

[@user-ic5xu4jh6z]

Thats right, because in vienna there is a thing called " Wiener Gemütlichkeit" take time and relax, sit, watch...the servers are often stressed because vienna is full of tourists they want everything fast and want to leave for visiting all the rest of the city but if they see you enjoy your time they can take a small breath also;-) Vienna needs more than 2 days to visit all the nice places- i should know, lived over 39 years here and i love vienna.

[@mgweir3252]

This city is simply incredible. So much great architecture. It is almost overwhelming how many great buildings there are.

[@brendenstuder6119]

One of the things I found really useful when I visited Vienna was getting the "Vienna Card" online and getting my transit attached to it. That way my transit, and pretty much all of the museums and sites I wanted to see were included for a fee that I calculated out to be worthwhile. Plus with the Vienna Card if there was a line up to a place I sometimes was able to skip the line.

[@ivanessa_schnitzel]

Thanks for posting this, great video!

[@virgiliumarin5382]

Absolutly love your way to tell a story man, and to make from the simpliest content. Magic ! God bless you and have a wonderful year !

[@Norbert_Sattler]

Very nice tips, especially #2. It baffles me every time when I see tourists go into Starbucks. They are in a city world-famous for the coffe culture and they go into the fast food equivalent of a coffee house... Also don't forget that Vienna isn't just the center of town. The outskirts have some nice places too, especially if you want to see some nature. Not nature in the sense of cultivated parks (though you'll find those too), but nature allowed to grow mostly wild just a meter or two off the roads, which I imagine might be mundane for some people, but something very out of the ordinary for many others.

[@mojganjazayeri1862]

I love Vienna. I have traveled to Vienna twice and I loved and enjoyed every time I have been there. If another opportunity comes up, I will travel to Vienna again and gain and again

[@VolokursHH]

Hey Wolter, thank you for the video. You have an great energy and made me smile right from the beginning.

[@carolriversmullikin9682]

Loved this video! I stayed in Vienna (4) days in 2017 but my husband was not feeling well by that point in our trip so we didn't see a lot that Vienna has to offer. We plan to rectify that in December, staying almost 2 weeks. This was a helpful video even though we have had an initial experience.

[@gM3d09]

Loved Vienna! The palace was absolutely exquisite & worth every second we were there. Also, we loved the day trip we did to Dürnstein. Definitely want to return to see the Christmas markets.

[@bellamyavery]

As a viennese person I can only say this was spot on

[@TMD3453]

Beautiful! Vienna is back on my list. Thanks

[@lubaleong9619]

Fantastic video! You have a great, down to earth personality. Thanks for sharing your wisdom about Vienna!

[@regenfrau7823]

Thank you Wolter. I Live near Vienna and I recommand to visit the Monasterys nearby: Klosterneuburg northern and Heiligenkreuz southern of Vienna, both more than 900 years of history. Or to reach within an hour: the castles or Monasteries of Schloss Hof, Esterhazy, Forchtenstein, Dürnstein, Melk, Altenburg, Göttweig and so on ... One of our best things is even drinking water: it comes right from The alps.

[@elsupremo3651]

Spot on on the tap water. Simply amazing. Ice cold and delicious.

[@sarahmaria8159]

I live in Vienna and I love everything about this video. I never thought about someone talking about Vienna that good haha

[@mmbmbmbmb]

Thanks for your charming video and the priceless comment section. Hello from a Canadian with Austrian (mostly Viennese) roots 😊

[@verasworld3028]

Thanks for Sharing, great video clip.

[@mandiro8517]

I am from Vienna and i love the videos from Mark Wolters.

[@fpjc_5778]

i’m literally flying today and i can’t wait. thanks for the heads up!

[@Chris_KAy]

I recommend you the Narrenturm in Vienna if youre interested in medicine, pschology etc, its the oldest psychiatric institution of Europe and it was changed into a collection of a all sorts of freaky stuff all over europe, a lot of that stuff is real and since they dont had pictures or the quality of pictures, they went for artists that made them out of wax and coloured it, they look frickin real ... dont touch anything you really cant be sure whats real and whats not haha .. and i also recommend you going there with an empty stomach if you have a weak one. the tour goes for around 1-2h depending and you should call them beforehand so you dont have to wait long and have a medicinical student that will explain everything to you. Another great thing is Das Haus des Meeres, its an Aquarium-zoo that was built into one of the WW2-Towers that can withstand even direct bombing, its frickin massive and they needed 1000 workers only to mix the cement that it was built with, my professor back than told me it took 2 weeks alone only to smack some wholes into that when they started renovating it, it is also really close to the shoppingstreet you can even see it from there so easy cheesy. Schönbrunn of course is also really cool to chill out when youre low on your batteries. and if youre interested i think around 2 hours of traindrive away from vienna is the KZ Mauthausen, if you wanna know some Nazihistory, i recommend it to everyone because its a big part of our culture until today, every Austrian goes there at least ones in their schooldays and it really helps to understand the suffering and why we were able to make a 180 in our mentality, you wont regret it and again... go on an empty stomach or eat in the train :)

[@jeffbiederman9218]

Great content as always. Thanks!

[@miplla3628]

Hold up - you've been teaching at my Uni??? When?!? I've been a fan for so long how did I miss this????Would love to attend one of your lectures!

[@woltersworld]

I teach an intensive summer course. Look for social media marketing for next semester. It should be in the system.

[@miplla3628]

@@woltersworld Super cool! I'll make sure to look!

[@honeyloop2746]

very interesting to see it from a different perspective, since you are used to these things when you live in Austria :) glad you included Schloss Schönbrunn, since it is my favourite building in the country; and do not judge Austria based on Vienna, since people there can be very different from those living on the countryside or outside of Vienna in general

[@thobbaloler123]

Sooo helpful! Me and I family are going to Vienna this july to celebrate my mother’s 50th birthday! We can’t wait to enjoy the culture and sit down in a cafe and rekax!

[@lorettabertoli3736]

oh God you're so right! I still remember fondly my time in the Kinstinshorishes Museum café drinking coffee and eating an amazing sachertorte! I've spent literally hours and hours in there and loved it. I've also visited Shoenbrunn (the "middle" kind of tour) and Hofburg and it's been amazingI missed this video before going to Vienna this summer but it popped on my feed now and I'm so glad I've not made the mistakes mentioned here.. Thanks so much for the video, it's always good to see new places and places you've just been.

[@sahilanant123]

Oh, try not to get burnt out in Vienna. There is lots to do within Innenstadt itself. Loved this city though! Wiener Schnitzel, Wurst, Doner, Sacher Torte. Brilliant. Ich liebe Wien!

[@krissipetrovic3538]

I‘m Viennese and this video is absolutely legit! I often have problem with advice travel bloggers give but that‘s right on point. Definitely gonna check out your other videos cause you‘re definitely knowledgeable :)

[@justinaworgan71]

Thanks for clarifying

[@saifalzadjali7505]

Cool, informative video. Thank you ❤

[@arminmoesslacher7725]

Thank you for promoting our town in such a positive way!!! best regards from Vienna, Armin

[@tommyhundleydigrazioli4658]

this man is literally in a new country every week, one of my idols, keep it going wolter!!

[@richardwebb2348]

What is the purpose of the word 'literally' in your sentence?

[@BattlestarGentoo]

It's a pity that the most tourists hardly know are our wine taverns called "Heuriger" (look for Viennese Heurige). Winemakers who mostly have a big wine garden serve their own wine and you can also eat really very well there. The Heurigen are located in the outer districts of Vienna, for example 13th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 23rd, where all the wine gardens are. Although I live on the other side of Vienna, I like those in the 19th district most.

[@joebrouillard565]

So enjoyable as usual! Thank you.

[@rubinajo]

Growing up I spent summers in Vienna. (My father worked at the UN.) Karlsplatz was one of my favorite places to hang out too. I think your points are spot on. I shall now spend my morning reminiscing about my time in vienna.

[@TheGirlsAreUs]

Great video, beautiful camera shots also btw.👏🏻😊

[@ProfessorWolters]

Thank you

[@Codemned]

Awesome places: Maria am Gestade (wonderful church), go into the catacombs (with mumies) of the church Michaelerkirche (you need a tour), if you like modern architecture visit the library of the WU Wien, take a look at the mosaic (which is a copy of Da Vincis last supper) in the Minoritenkirche, the "Prunksaal" of the national library is amazing too. Everything is free except the tour and the Prunksaal, but remember you can enter into every church for free and also if doors are open go into the courtyards in the first and second district.

[@ameerahalgohary]

This video made me miss Vienna so much. Thanks for sharing!

[@sopherls9762]

It is always so nice to see the joy of people traveling the world!

[@TheMarcodiator]

I lived in Vienna for 15 years back and forth. Just gorgeous, beautiful city. My second home. Now I'm back home in my city, Rome. :) Always waiting for your visit for that wine! :) Also, careful when you pay, if you say "Danke" the moment you pay, some places may interpret that as "keep the change" :D

[@eisa6368]

Not "some places". "Danke" always means "Stimmt so" = "Keep the change"

[@sarapirozzi5206]

E come si deve dire? 😅

[@TheMarcodiator]

@@sarapirozzi5206 non si dice nel momento preciso che dai i soldi 😁

[@gutobernardo7457]

I stayed there for 2 days in October and it was ny best time in Europe! I am definitely coming back several times in the future. About the service, I can see how frustrating it can be to not be readily attended, but I appreciate the space the staff gives us. I am from Brazil and this is one of the most annoying things staff at restaurants and stores do, they don't give us time

[@astridhanl4861]

Your videos are so worth it! I'm from vienna and before my trip to marrocco I watched your clips about marrocco - thanks! They're quite accurate and u do great clips!

[@Coffeebean1985]

Awesome video. I live in Vienna and your video is spot on.

[@cinnamonraw3590]

I absolutely feel in love with Vienna

[@josechrist3948]

Yes, Vienna is my favourite city! Friendly, beautiful, save, clean and wonderful!!!!!

[@supperdopplereffect]

Friendly 😂😂

[@NKanchevful]

right “friendly” lmaoo

[@indra1159]

Thank you so much it s an awesome video ! Very useful 🙂

[@kariisakson6466]

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to Vienna in April and spending 10 nights. I always look forward to your videos and learn quite a bit about what to expect.

[@christelchristely2816]

Kari Isakson It is very nice in spring here, take som time to walk the vinyards, the sight over the city from there is so beautiful! I hope you will enjoy your trip!

[@Schulstand]

Yeah, I made a mistake of not being ready for all the culture. I thought I was, I realized it was a capital of Holy roman empire, and Austro-Hungarian empire, but I wasn't *actually* ready for it. There's so much stuff my head was spinning, I spent 2 days there, I wish I waited for more vacation days and spent at least a week. Just walking around the city is breathtaking

[@iaaf_nw2367]

That makes me want to live there even more

[@academicdabbler836]

Coffee and dessert! I had to take my family to Cafe Central every day. Amazing architecture, history, desserts, and coffee. This is Vienna!

[@MathieuDeVinois]

The Americans used the café central to play basketball after WWII. can you believe that?

[@academicdabbler836]

F ST never bumped into that one. We found cafe central by accident and loved the atmosphere. I will return and seek out this one.

[@martinschuster3209]

Vienna offers much more than the Innercity, the Belvedere Palace, Prater Theme Park or Schönbrunn. There are even Beaches in Vienna at the Danube Island..did you know that ? You can swim, relax, eat and chill there. And don´t forget to take a small CruiseTour to Wachau.

[@renavaleh576]

Recently returned from Vienna. The service was great everywhere we went, polite, pleasant and efficient. Lovely city. One of my favourites.

[@enihalluni6130]

I am so happy for seeing this video. It reminded me when i used to be in Vienna and has a course about marketing with you. You're the best Mark!! Greeting from Albania

[@woltersworld]

You make me smile :) thank you

[@williamreeve7397]

I remember having Apfelstrudel mit Schlagobers on the ringstraße 👌

[@jenniferboudreau9366]

Hi Wolter! Thank you for the tour!

[@claudemaassen2963]

Very well done. Thank you!

[@frozenbride8203]

Great job! I'm Viennese and I have to admit, you couldn't say it better! Maybe you should also mention how much of a fee you pay if you get caught on public transportation without a valid ticket, as it's more than 100 euros - far more than in most other cities.

[@BartlomiejDmowski]

Hah! I've been to Vienna already, which is why i watched this video 1. Didn't use public transportation. I was lucky enough that the apartment we rented was in the old town and we could have got everywhere on foot without problems 2. We had stops in cafes - people have to rest - and we ate our breafasts in the restaurants with tables outside. So I think I enjoyed that, yes. Generally eating Apfelstrudel was one of my goals to achieve there :) 3. We actually encountered a waiter who was very mean.... he didn't want to give us food we wanted to order because it was "too late" (it wasn't tbh), he felt offended when we asked him if he speaks English, he said he speaks 5 languages (but when we wanted to order, he pretended to be deaf or something else, and only then we asked him if he speaks English). He ignord like every second word said to him. Even though he wore a mask and I couldn't see his face, he did look angry and offensive. Even though it was one of the remarkable and well-known place in Vienna, he behaved very mean and unprofesionally, like angry kid forced by his parents to do something (I mean, something in his manners was very disturbing and making you feel unwell). And here I want to add that apart from him, everyone was very kind and made us feel very nice. I wanted to practice my German which is not so good and they were kind of people who patiently accepted my speaking mistakes, so I actually wasn't stressed when I switched to German. And I think it was a good practice 4. I don't remember if we did that mistake... maybe 5. As a great fan of history, I knew some places even before my mum told me we will go to Vienna! And when I found out that, I quickly did a research. We were there for just two full days, but they were great and I think I didn't waste them. I saw Belveder, Hofburg (including part with Habsburg crown and other treasures), Habsburgs' tombs under Kapuzinerkirche, we went on a concert (don't remember exactly where, but in an old and beautiful building) and some other places, not necessarily historical. We also had an evening walk there - amazing!!! I tried Sachertorte, Apfelstrudel, Wiener Snitzel - all I wanted to try in Vienna. And evena stew apparently called Viennese. And still, I had some time to listen to Austrian marches on my phone. Hopefully one day I will return to Vienna for a longer time, because it's outstanding and there's more to see. I remembered this tour as one of the greatest stays abroad in my life

[@stevenr2463]

Great video! Ive seen a couple of yours before, all interresting. Will watch more. Re this one: I happen to live in Vienna and can confirm: you are absolutely right! You really know what youre talking about!

[@Jolie.Silvaroli]

I really liked it.. thank you to share this with us..