On hot summer days, in spring when the first balcony flowers bloom or under colorful leaves in early autumn - Vienna's courtyards are real oases of peace that invite you to switch off. Many of these courtyards are among the hidden places in Vienna and are generally not well known. That's why we have selected some of the most beautiful places with Top restaurants in the courtyard and cozy cafés to recommend them to you!
Fähnrichhof - one of Vienna's enchanting inner courtyards
Blutgasse in the city center | accessible at all times
According to legend Templar have set up their quarters here. The complex with one of Vienna's enchanting inner courtyards is part of the adjacent Nikolaikloster and has existed since the 16th century. This inner courtyard invites you to Time travel to the Middle Ages and is little known, despite its central location in Vienna's first district.
Our tip: Visit an adjacent coffee house, such as Café Bogner or Café Renaissance, to soak up the atmosphere.
Deutschordenhof - one of Vienna's hidden places
Singerstraße in the city center | accessible at all times
In the 13th century, this farm was a Branch of the Knights of the Teutonic Order. The inner courtyard is located in one of Vienna's oldest districts and the surrounding buildings were home to Mozart and Brahms. Although this historic location is almost unknown today, it hides one of Vienna's most enchanting courtyards.
On your next stroll through Vienna's inner courtyards, we recommend you stop off here and enjoy the historic facades to marvel at. Enjoy one of the hidden places in Vienna!
Restaurant Buxbaum in the Heiligenkreuzerhof
Grashofgasse in the city center | Mon-Sat 12 to 11 pm
Enjoy award-winning cuisine in a historic ambience - during a 4- to 6-course menu in the Restaurant Buxbaum you can marvel at historic facades in one of Vienna's hidden places. The restaurant in the inner courtyard in Vienna is known for its fine Austrian cuisine with charm and that certain something. The enjoyment takes place in a historical ambience - the adjoining Heiligenkreuzerhof is considered the second oldest apartment building in Vienna.
Our special tip: The regional offerings at Buxbaum change depending on the season. So it's worth taking a second visit!
City walk through Vienna's inner courtyards in the Blutgassen district
Blutgasse 3 | accessible at all times
Blood alley number three reveals a typical Pawlatschenhaus from the 17th century. What are pavlatas? This word comes from the Czech language and refers to the typical wooden balconieswhich used to serve as the entrance to the house. The romantic courtyard in a historic setting directly behind St. Stephen's Cathedral is well worth a visit!
Despite its central location, the courtyard is only known to a few and is an insider tip off the beaten track. Here you will discover a true oasis of tranquillity - just a few meters away from the hustle and bustle of Stephansplatz.
Castle square - culinary square
Schlossgasse 21 in Margateten | daily from 11:30 to 22:30
Meeting in the castle square four excellent restaurants in the inner courtyard in Vienna's Margareten district. The Gasthaus Silberwirt, the Pizzeria Margareta, the steak restaurant Gergely's and the Café Cuadro. Together they form the Center of the historic courtyardwhose roots go back to the 14th century. Margareten Palace and the palace garden, which once served as a mulberry school for Vienna's city gardens, nestle all around. Today it is a place for socializing away from the tourist hotspots.
Want to discover more courtyards?
We are delighted by the diversity of Vienna's courtyards and have discovered many more for you. We show you hidden places in Vienna in our City walk in Vienna's inner courtyards - with a guided tour, during which you lots of information about Vienna's history learn.
