Vienna's city center truly has an incomparable flair. In addition to the breathtaking architecture and the classic sights, it is above all the Viennese scents that bring with them a tradition steeped in history and have a lasting influence on the city of Vienna. In this blog article, you can find out which Viennese scents can be detected in the first district and what Viennese scents are all about.
The Viennese sausage stand - an original Viennese fragrance
The origins of the Viennese sausage stand go back to the imperial and royal monarchy. Monarchy. In the beginning it was a Mobile kitchens. Fixed stands were not approved in Vienna until the 1960s.
In the meantime, the number of sausage stands in Vienna has declined in recent years, but there is still a Wide range.
The fact is - You don't have to walk far to find an original Viennese sausage stand in the 1st district. The aroma of roasted sausages has always lingered over large parts of the city center, hence the original Viennese scent. Especially at the Albertina and the Ankeruhr clock, you can smell the aromas of fried sausages, as there is a sausage stand in the immediate vicinity.
Insider tip: Real Viennese don't order their sausage in a soggy white bread, but have it sliced and eat it with a piece of brown bread and a portion of spicy or sweet mustard. It is also important to know that there is a very special Viennese Vocabulary at the Viennese sausage stand gives.
Viennese coffee - a Viennese aroma that is second to none
A no less famous Viennese aroma is Viennese coffee, which wafts out of every coffee house in Vienna's city center. Vienna has been the world capital of coffee houses for centuries. For example, you could visit a different coffee house in Vienna every day for almost 6 years. The first district is home to a particularly large number of traditional cafés. The Café Central, Cafe Hawelka and the Cafe Demel are just some of them.
Coffee is therefore an integral part of Viennese culture and lifestyle and both early in the morning and late in the evening, the city center smells deliciously of fresh coffee.
Insider tip: Learn all about Viennese coffee specialties with our experience "Wiener Melange - Everything about a coffee classic". After this discovery followed by a coffee tasting, you'll know why you should never order "just a coffee" in Vienna.
Viennese Kaiserschmarrn - an old and new Viennese flavor
Kaiserschmarrn is one of the most popular and well-known desserts in Viennese cuisine. The ingredients are simple, yet it is a fine art to get the imperial pancake perfect.
This delicious Viennese dessert can be enjoyed in numerous pubs. The Pfudl Inn and the Café Landtmann are two of them, which are located directly in Vienna's city center.
Due to the coronavirus, Kaiserschmarrn is now also offered as a delicious dessert to go. Since to go dishes During some corona lockdowns, the Schmarren was quickly offered as a takeaway snack. This went down well with the guests and a new business was established.
In the meantime two locations the pastry with powdered sugar and optionally with plum compote (colloquially known as Zwetschkenröster).
The famous Café Demel offers the to-go variant directly in its own café and also has a stand on Stephansplatz.
The sweet aroma of delicious Kaiserschmarrens pancakes stretches across the Graben and has become the Viennese scent of the city center.
Viennese perfumes - a Viennese fragrance with a centuries-old tradition
It's hard to believe, but Viennese perfumes have a Centuries of tradition. Viennese fragrances have been part of society's ideal of beauty since the imperial era. The composition in Vienna at the time of the k.u.k. monarchy and some of these old fragrances are still available today, both in their original form and in a new interpretation.
The perfumery J.B. Filz (on Graben in the 1st district) was founded in 1809 and was one of the imperial and royal purveyors to the court. Purveyors to the court. At that time, creams, pomades, soaps, make-up and perfumes were created and stirred in-house and today there are still two perfumes from this period: one is the Lavender water "Eau de Lavende". The recipe dates back to 1892 and is a perfume for men and women consisting of a blend of three different types of lavender with a Touch of rose.
Even older is the "Favorite Viennese fragrance". In the mid-19th century, this perfume was popular far beyond the borders of the Austrian Empire and, after a new composition, is still a fragrant piece of Viennese tradition.
Insider tip: This Viennese fragrance is also accompanied by an activity with a difference. With our experience "Parfümerie Filz - the empress's favorite fragrance" we will whisk you away to the Filz perfumery. You'll learn all about Viennese fragrances, including their secret ingredients, and get a Pocket atomizer as a souvenir to take home on top.
Conclusion: Vienna's city center is full of numerous sensory impressions that we encounter every day but are not really aware of. Whether it's sausages, coffee, Kaiserschmarrn or Viennese perfumes - at the City tour "Experience Vienna" all the senses are used in different ways. Dive into a new world with us and get to know Vienna in a different and new way during this experience.
