How long is the Naschmarkt?

The largest and the best-known of Vienna's outdoor markets, Naschmarkt is located at the Wienzeile and is 1.5 kilometers long. Enclosed, shop-like stalls and open air vendors covered by tents and awnings line two lanes that run the entire length of the market.

Is the Naschmarkt worth it?

There's lots going on at the Naschmarkt, especially on Saturdays, also because of the weekly flea market. The colorful throng is worth seeing, even if you don't want to buy anything. Particularly pleasant is sitting outdoors on the Naschmarkt in summer, eating, drinking and watching people go about their business.

Do you need cash for Naschmarkt?

- While most vendors in the Naschmarkt take credit cards, we recommend bringing some cash for smaller vendors, modest purchases and items found in the flea market. You don't want to miss out on that unique Austrian vase you fell in love with because you didn't stop at the ATM.

Is the Naschmarkt open every day?

The Market is open every day of the week except Sundays. Stalls selling foods are open every morning by 6am as of course people come here to buy things to cook their early morning breakfasts! They don't close up until around 7:30pm on Monday to Friday but close early on Saturday at around 5PM.

When to go to Naschmarkt Vienna?

They begin opening around 6 in the morning on weekdays and close by about 7.30 in the evening most workdays, though some stands may open longer (as do the cafés and restaurants, of course). Saturday sees the stands close early, around 5-6pm, and the market stays closed on Sundays.

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Is there a red district in Vienna?

The city's red-light district is situated around the Gürtel.

How to see the kiss in Vienna?

If you're in Vienna and interested in Klimt, then Upper Belvedere should be your top priority. The permanent art exhibition inside this palace art museum has Klimt's incomparable masterpiece, The Kiss. Visiting Vienna on a Klimt tour and not seeing The Kiss is like eating a hot dog without the sausage inside.

What not to miss in Vienna?

Is the Hofburg Palace free?

Free admission with Vienna Card

The Hofburg Imperial Palace is one of the attractions included in the Vienna Card, the Austrian capital's official tourist card, which allows free or discounted admission to the city's most famous sights, as well as unlimited use of public transport.

What is the best market in Vienna?

What to see in Vienna for free?

Are taxis in Vienna cash only?

It is possible to pay in Vienna cabs either cashless (debit or credit card, voucher) or in cash. A fixed price can be agreed if a cab is booked in advance, stating the destination address.

How many Christmas markets are there in Vienna?

Nowadays, over 20 official Advent markets sell a vast array of seasonal gifts and mouth-watering treats.

Which museum is better in Vienna?

1. Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna. Throughout our journey, we were guided by knowledgeable museum staff who shared fascinating insights and stories abou...

What is the most beautiful library in Vienna?

The State Hall is rightly one of the most beautiful library rooms in the world. The Austrian National Library is just one of the visitor attractions in Vienna's Imperial Palace.

What is the most photographed house in Vienna?

Hundertwasser House Vienna. The Hundertwasser House in Vienna is one of Austria's architectural highlights. The house designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser draws visitors from around the world.

How much does The Kiss cost?

The Kiss was bought before it was finished.

To acquire this transcendent piece of art, the Belvedere paid 25,000 crowns (or about $240,000 today). Prior to this mammoth sale, the highest price paid for a painting in Austria was a measly 500 crowns!

Where is Gustav Klimt's Kiss kept?

The painting now hangs in the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere museum in the Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna, and is considered a masterpiece of Vienna Secession – the local variation of Art Nouveau) – and probably Klimt's most important work.

Where is Klimt's Woman in Gold now?

Gustav Klimt's masterpiece Portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer I is permanently on view at Neue Galerie New York, where it hangs in the museum's world renowned Klimt Gallery.

What is the blue zone in Vienna?

Certain streets, portions of streets or areas can be designated as short-term parking zones. These zones are indicated using the appropriate road signage and may also be highlighted by blue paint on the road. However, these markings are not required; it is sufficient to ensure that the relevant road signs are in place.

What is the coolest district in Vienna?

Can you drink alcohol in public in Vienna?

In Austria, the possession and consumption of open containers of alcohol is legal throughout the country by people of the legal drinking age.

Are Vienna Christmas Markets cash only?

At most market stalls in Vienna, you can pay with either cash or card, but some vendors have their own rules. The main exception we noticed was the Winter in MQ Christmas market, where many—if not all—stalls were cash-only.

Does it snow in Vienna in December?

You won't catch much winter sunshine, as there's an average of just two hours each day. The sun sets at 4pm in Vienna for most of the month. The wintery climate produces 50mm of rain, on average, and a little of this will fall as snow and sleet.

What is the most beautiful Christmas market in Vienna?

Christkindlmarkt. This is the most visited and famous Christmas market, located in front of the imposing Rathaus city hall. Last time out, a notably wider layout may spread the crowds out somewhat.