A walk through the old city, a boat ride on the Danube or a rest at a heuriger: Vienna has many romantic aspects. Reasons for all lovers and honeymooners to came to Vienna.
Romantic Walks on Cobblestoned Streets
Winding lanes, arcade-lined courtyards, time-honored palaces: in Vienna, the city center is especially romantic. In the oldest quarters of the city on the Danube around St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the narrow lanes are paved with cobblestones as they were centuries ago, while a stroll along Schonlaterngasse or Domgasse becomes an encounter with the past. Romantic walks can also be found on Spittelberg, a quarter in the 7th district with beautifully preserved houses from the Biedermeier period.
Hundreds of flowers in Vienna’s Parks
Of course, Vienna is particularly romantic in the spring. The chestnut trees blossom in the Prater, 400 types of rose bloom in the Volksgarten, and the fragrance of lilac pervades the cities many other parks. In total Vienna provides 850 parks and green spaces (250 of them imperial).
Ride in a Horse-Drawn Carriage
Anyone who would prefer not to walk should hire a Fiaker (horsedrawn carriage) and take in the palaces, mansion houses and architectural gems on four wheels. There are Fiaker stands dotted all around the first district, including on Stephansplatz, Heldenplatz, Albertinaplatz and in front of the Burgtheater.
Green Vienna
On the edge of town, the vineyards in the 19th district and the greenery of the Vienna Woods are particularly idyllic and offer a wonderful view of the city. Then it’s off to a heuriger, one of the typically Viennese wine taverns that have been long been places of pilgrimage for lovers.
Boat Rides and Picnics
Also atmospheric is a boat ride on the Old Danube, in particular the full moon rides with a glass of Prosecco. The restaurant “La Creperie” even puts together a variety of picnic baskets for the boat ride. Lovers can also have a picnic basket put together by the Villa Aurora on Wilhelminenberg and seek out a romantic spot with a iew of Vienna.
Dancing the Waltz
Waltzing romantics will feel right at home at one of the numerous balls, which are held in Vienna not just during Carnival. Romantic dance evenings can also be enjoyed on a (private) waltz dancing course.
Dinner in Vienna’s Giant Ferris Wheel
For many people, a candlelight dinner is the very essence of romance. A candlelight dinner is offered by, for example, the Romantic Crystal Dinner in Vienna’s Giant Ferris Wheel.
Share a Piece of Cake with your loved one in a Traditional Vienna Coffeehouse
In a typical Viennese coffeehouse the bustling city life meets the comforts of your living room. Since 2011, the traditional Viennese Coffeehouse has even belonged to the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO. Traditional cafes such as the Sacher, Central, Griensteidi, Museum and Sperl entice with a wide variety of coffee drinks, international newspapers and pastry as it was in the ‘good old days’: wooden floors, marble-topped tables and seating that is simple and plush. Viennese pastries are too delicious to share! Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” One of the most famous pictures of a couple kissing is exhibited in Vienna: in the Belvedere, lovers can view Gustav Klimts masterpiece “The Kiss” up close and even exchange a quick peck themselves.
Live like an Emperor
Honeymooners have the chance to stay where Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth once had their private chambers – in a truly unique hotel suite inside Schonbrunn Palace, one of Austria’s best-known tourist attractions. An apartment on the top floor of the east wing of Schonbrunn Palace which was once reserved for close relatives of the imperial court has been converted following a carefully monitored refurbishment project. Guests check in at the nearby four star Parkhotel Schonbrunn run by Austria Trend Hotel, which also operates the suite.
