Tired of mass tourism and the same old paths through the city? In the 2nd part of our series "Forgotten and hidden Viennese places", we show you Vienna in a different way: places that are less knownbut all the more more impressive are. Embark on a discovery tour through Vienna off the beaten track and experience New impressions of a familiar city. Let us take you on a journey to the other Vienna.
8. the other Vienna - the original city wall
If you want to discover historic Vienna, you don't always have to go to a museum. In this case, history is so close at hand - in the Stubentor subway station on the U3 line. Take the exit here Wollzeile and go directly to a staircase in the middle of the old city walls. This is sightseeing in Vienna with a difference! Because here you don't need an admission ticket, just the special Insider knowledge. We recommend a visit during the day, when the subway is empty and you can marvel at the old walls in peace and quiet and experience Vienna in a different way.
9th Sightseeing in Vienna with a difference at the fig farm
Figs in Vienna? This must be a joke! It's not, because on the Fig farm opposite the Neugebäude Palace in Simmering figs are actually grown and freshly harvested. If you want to be enchanted by the Mediterranean scent of the fruit, this is the place for you. The organic fig farm is reminiscent of a Vacation destination in Greece or Italy - in the middle of Vienna.
You can also purchase and enjoy delicacies made from figs and other rare plants and fruits online from the store, all in the finest quality. Organic quality. But we recommend a trip to the vacation paradise that is so close - a secret place in Vienna that you can discover exclusively.
10. secret places in Vienna, such as 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 Vienna's 14th district, the villa towers over a small hill and tells stories from times long past. Apart from the outstanding architecture of the building, you can marvel at the work of Ernst Fuchs inside. It reflects the Moving lives 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 a visit to a Glass of wine at Café EstherThe tour ends in the former gatehouse of the villa, where you can let the impressions you have gathered 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 Operngasse in the first district is the Apotheke zum Heiligen Geist with antique furniture and a historical equipment. Even the historic cellar of the house has been preserved and hides many a secret about medicine 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.
Our Insider tipThe cellar is not normally open to the public, but we'll show you Vienna in a different way. Book now this tour through the oldest medical cellar in Vienna and learn more about the history of centuries of medicine.
12. the other 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 your dreamswhich was given to her by Emperor Franz Joseph. Today you can explore the historic decor, state rooms and an exhibition on the history of the house. A visit is like a journey back in time. The pastthat takes you back to the time at court.
Let the impressive splendor and luxury and enjoy this excursion to a historic and secret place in Vienna.
Only a few visitors are aware of just how diverse and multifaceted Vienna can be. That's why we hope to give you some inspiration and new impressions - regardless of whether you already know Vienna inside out or are looking for a new way to explore the city. New voyage of discovery go. These tips will help you get to the heart of the city and discover Vienna, a different way!
