Forgotten, hidden and unknown places in Vienna - part 2
Have you had enough of mass tourism and always the same paths through the city? In the second part of our series "Forgotten and hidden places in Vienna", we will show you Vienna in a different way: Places that are less well-known but all the more impressive. Embark on a discovery tour through Vienna off the beaten track and experience new impressions of a well-known city. Let us take you on a journey to a different Vienna.
8. A different Vienna – the original city wall
If you want to discover historical Vienna, you don't always have to go to a museum. In this case, the history is so close - in the Stubentor subway station of the U3 line. Here you take the exit Wollzeile and get directly to an entrance in the middle of the old city walls.
This is sightseeing in Vienna with a twist! Because you don't need an admission ticket here, just the special insider knowledge. We recommend a visit during the day, when the subway is empty and you can admire the old walls in peace and experience Vienna in a different way.
9. Sightseeing in Vienna off the beaten track in the fig farm!
Figs in Vienna? This must be a joke! It's not, because on the fig farm opposite Schloss Neugebäude in Simmering figs are actually grown and freshly harvested. If you want to be enchanted by the Mediterranean scent of the fruits, this is the place for you. The Bio-Feigenhof is reminiscent of a holiday destination in Greece or Italy - in the middle of Vienna.
You can also buy and enjoy delicacies made from figs and other rare plants and fruits online from the shop, all in the finest organic quality. However, we recommend a trip to the holiday paradise that is so close by - a secret place in Vienna that you can discover exclusively.
10. Secret places in Vienna, like in the Otto Wagner villa
Away from the tourist hotspots, we recommend a visit to the Ernst Fuchs Museum in the Otto Wagner Villa. Outside the city center, in the 14th district of Vienna, the villa towers over a small hill and tells stories from times long past. Apart from the outstanding architecture of the building, one can marvel at the work of Ernst Fuchs inside.
This reflects the moving life of the painter, who curated this museum himself during his lifetime. Here you can experience sightseeing in Vienna in a different way and discover a piece of Austrian art history up close.
We recommend ending the visit with a glass of wine in Café Esther, the villa's former gatehouse, in order to let the collected impressions sink in.
11. One of the oldest pharmacies in Vienna with a historic cellar
One of the oldest pharmacies in Vienna was founded in year 1551 and still exists today. In the Operngasse in the first district is the pharmacy for the Holy Spirit with antique furniture and a historical equipment. Even the historic cellar of the house has been preserved and hides many a secret about medicine from today and in the past. In the listed laboratory you can get an impression of what the art of healing looked like up to 500 years ago. The cellar is not normally open to the public, but we will exclusively show you Vienna in a different way.
Insider tip: Book a guided tour of Vienna's oldest medicinal cellar now and learn more about the history of medicine.
12. A different Vienna in the middle of the Lainzer Tiergarten
The magnificent Hermesvilla, a pleasure palace of the Habsburg family, is surrounded by greenery. Empress Sissi called this villa the palace of her dreams, which was given to her by Emperor Franz Joseph. Today, inside you can explore the historical decor, state rooms and an exhibition on the history of the house. A visit is like a journey into the past, which takes you back to the time at court.
Let yourself be carried away by the impressive splendor and luxury and enjoy this excursion to a historical and secret place in Vienna.
Only a few visitors are aware of how versatile and multifaceted Vienna can be. That's why we hope to be able to give you inspiration and some new impressions - no matter whether you already know Vienna inside out or are going on a new journey of discovery. With these tips you can track down the soul of the city and discover Vienna in a different way!