Wien, Wien nur du allein!

Vienna is my hometown. This is a list of recommendations for everyone who comes to visit.

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TL;DR: I'll give you 1-2 recommendations

For each section, I'll give you 1-2 must-try recommendations
The rest would be recommended if you have (a) more time or (b) are particularly interested in that section

Bitzinger (map) - Get a Käsekrainer (i.e. sausage filled w/ cheese + dark bread and horseradish). This is the quintessential Viennese fast food 🌭 // If you want to get the 100% authentic experience, then go during late-night hours (between 10pm and midnight) and order an Ottakringer Beer in a can (locals call it a "Sechzehner Blech") // Since 2024, the Viennese Würstelstand is officially recognized by UNESCO as world cultural heritage
Zum alten Fassl (map) - Quintessential Viennese tavern. Make a reservation and enjoy.
Meissl & Schadn (map) - Best Wiener Schnitzel you'll eat in Vienna. Make a reservation and enjoy the show. Their menu covers the main dishes of Viennese Cuisine.

Die Cafetière (map) - Third-wave coffee Vienna-style. Trust me and go there.
Kleines Café (map) - My favorite traditional coffee shop. Tiny, hence, the name "Kleines Kaffee" (= "small coffee shop"). Dink a Wiener Melange - think of it as a Viennese Cappuccino.

Schikaneder Bar (map) - My second living room. Used to spend sooooo much time in there that I really felt it was my "third place". Bohemian crowd, great vibes + an independent cinema inside.
[Summer Special] Predrinks Outside - During summer, locals like to pre-drink ("vorglühn") in parks and public spaces all across the city. My three favorites: (1) Karlsplatz - in front of the majestic Karlskirche, (2) Museumsquartier - surrounded by modern art museums, and (3) Donaukanal - along the danube river with tons of bars.
[Winter Special] Christmas Markets - Enjoy the traditional Christmas markets ("Christkindlmarkt") all across town. Two favorites: (1) Rathausplatz - biggest and most famous one in front of our city hall and (2) Spittelberg - cosy market with lots of crafts.
DonauTechno (~~map) - My favorite~~ ~~underground bar~~ in Vienna. It's on the backside of Museumsquartier (an area with 20+ galleries). The bar has a built-in sausage stand inside + the windows are soundproof → you really have to look for the entrance.

Schweizerhaus (map) - Largest beer garden in Vienna. Get Budweiser from the keg and a Stelze (crispy pork leg). The resto is only open in summer season.
Beerlovers (map) - Largest craft beer store in Europe. Nuf' said 🍻
AmmutsØn Craft Beer Dive (map) - Craft beers on tap.

Die Parfümerie (map) - New kids on the block. Bunch of highly-trained bartenders + creative cocktail menu.
The Bank (map) - Welcome to the 1%. It's a cocktail bar and brasserie in the lobby of the Park Hyatt hotel. Completely different vibe but interesting to check it out.

Albertina (map) - World's largest collection of master prints (Impressionists; Picasso; etc.). Amazing curation. Always worth a trip.
Leopold Museum (map) - Great collection of Austrian artists (Klimt; Kokoschka; Schiele; etc.).

In no particular order:

Innere Stadt: Historical city center. There's something to see on every corner.
Burggasse: Hipster vibes.
Freihausviertel: Studenty + artsy.
Museumsquartier: Hang out on a summer evening to drink a beer can and enjoy the energy.
Donaukanal: Amazing beach bar vibes in summer.
Prater + Prater Hauptallee: Former hunting area of the Imperial Family. Now an amusement park + alley for runners and cyclists.