Discover Vienna’s 200 best Local Soul spots for your trip

Donauinsel

★ 4.7 · 1,805 reviews

Spend an afternoon on Donauinsel, the long green strip running along the Danube. Walk, jog or cycle its shaded paths, then cool off with a swim or settle in at a riverside bar.

Gasthaus Ubl

★ 4.2 · 407 reviews

Step into Gasthaus Ubl, a Wieden institution where the old Vienna pub tradition is still intact. Enjoy traditional Austrian plates, wine and draft beer among wood panelling, with a small terrace as a bonus.

Gasthaus Wolf

★ 4.5 · 498 reviews

Seek out Gasthaus Wolf, a residential-street Gasthaus where the owners and a daily-changing menu make each visit different. Settle in for seasonal Viennese cooking in a warm, traditional pub atmosphere.

Ottakring

Eat, browse and wander through a lively multicultural market district far from the tourist crowds. A local-feeling stop for curious travellers.

Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark

★ 4.7 · 2,463 reviews

Discover Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark, a quiet hillside estate park in Währing. Wander wooded paths and past ponds and statues, then visit the small farm tucked among the trees.

Filmcasino

★ 4.7 · 1,576 reviews

Slip into Filmcasino, one of Vienna's oldest cinemas, in Margareten. Catch an independent or original-language film in a vintage-style room, with a hot drink from the little snack bar.

Stern Gasthaus Christian Werner

★ 4.5 · 1,844 reviews

Discover Stern Gasthaus Christian Werner, a Simmering inn where Viennese classics meet an impressive wine cellar. Settle into the rustic dining room or the big garden for schnitzel and a well-chosen glass.

Servitenviertel

★ 4.7 · 213 reviews

Settle on a terrace near the Servite Church and enjoy a drink in a cosy Vienna quarter. A relaxed corner for couples and locals who like atmospheric pubs.

Ströck - Feierabend Landstraße

★ 4.5 · 2,798 reviews

Start the morning at Ströck - Feierabend Landstraße, a Landstraße bakery that doubles as a relaxed restaurant. Order Eggs Benedict or a bakery favorite at your table and finish with a well-liked iced coffee.

Zum Roten Bären

★ 4.4 · 736 reviews

Settle in at Zum Roten Bären, the Alsergrund dinner spot locals have quietly adopted as their favourite. Order the schnitzel or something from the seasonal weekly menu in a warm, friendly room.

Türkenschanzpark

★ 4.8 · 7,188 reviews

Explore Türkenschanzpark, a roomy green space in Währing that locals use year-round. Walk past the ponds and monuments, climb the observation tower, and see how families and joggers share the paths.

Café Restaurant Hummel

★ 4.4 · 3,298 reviews

Settle into Café Restaurant Hummel, a Josefstadt coffeehouse that has been serving Viennese tables since 1935. Work through a hearty breakfast or a slice of cake in its traditional, lived-in rooms.

Würstelstand am Südtiroler Platz

★ 4.6 · 1,439 reviews

Head to the Würstelstand at Südtiroler Platz, a Wieden stop that stays open deep into the night. Order the house Käsekrainer with onions, curry powder and fresh horseradish for a quintessential Viennese snack.

Würstelstand Alles Walzer Alles Wurst

★ 4.7 · 671 reviews

Stop by Alles Walzer Alles Wurst, a Favoriten sausage stand with a loyal local following. Order a Käsekrainer and a local beer, and enjoy a casual Viennese bite at your own pace.

Zum Friedensrichter

★ 4.6 · 553 reviews

Dine at Zum Friedensrichter, a Leopoldstadt restaurant close to the Danube. Sample a crisp schnitzel with the much-praised potato-topped salad in a thoughtfully curated room.

Sigmund Freud Park

★ 4.5 · 2,215 reviews

Pause at Sigmund Freud Park, the leafy lawn in Alsergrund facing the Votivkirche. Settle onto a lounge chair or the grass and take in the church's spires between sights.

Lainzer Tiergarten

Escape to Lainzer Tiergarten, Vienna's large wooded reserve on the city's western edge. Follow long forest trails and open meadows for a half-day of real walking.

Stuwerviertel

Slip away from the usual circuit and explore the Stuwerviertel, a quiet corner of Leopoldstadt. Follow Stuwerstraße past local cafés, small shops and apartment blocks, then continue to the Prater for some green space.

Gasthaus Rebhuhn

★ 4.6 · 2,846 reviews

Settle into Gasthaus Rebhuhn, the Alsergrund Gasthaus locals and visitors rate as a proper taste of home-cooked Vienna. Work through beef soup with beef strudel and a crisp veal schnitzel in a warm, unfussy dining room.

Am Nordpol 3

★ 4.6 · 1,702 reviews

Discover Am Nordpol 3, a buzzing Leopoldstadt dining room where Vienna's melting-pot cuisine takes centre stage. Share goose liver on garlic bread and tuck into a veal Wiener schnitzel among the artwork.

Auer Welsbach Park

★ 4.6 · 1,246 reviews

Stop by Auer Welsbach Park, a lively local green space just off the U4 line near Schönbrunn. Try the outdoor gym equipment, watch slackliners at work, or let the kids loose on the playground.

575 Sagmeister

★ 4.8 · 968 reviews

Discover 575 Sagmeister, a cozy Landstraße address where Austrian cooking is taken seriously and served with a smile. Dig into schnitzel, chocolate-beer goulash and kaiserschmarrn, ideally at an outdoor table on a mild evening.

Kurpark Oberlaa

★ 4.7 · 6,795 reviews

Unwind at Kurpark Oberlaa, a leafy park in Favoriten built around quiet lakes. Stroll past the rose and Japanese gardens, find a bench by the water, and enjoy a calm corner of the city.

Lobau

Explore Lobau, a quiet floodplain forest on Vienna's eastern edge. Follow unpaved paths past still water channels and meadows, and enjoy a wild, local corner of the Danube wetlands.

Augarten

★ 4.6 · 10,771 reviews

Wander through Augarten, Vienna's baroque garden retreat in Leopoldstadt. Stroll the shaded avenues past the palace facade, take a look at the looming flak towers, and rest on a bench among the flower beds.

Gasthaus Pöschl

★ 4.4 · 3,527 reviews

Find Gasthaus Pöschl, a small Innere Stadt gasthaus that feels like a local secret. Cut into a traditional Wiener Schnitzel, start with creamy mushroom soup and pair it with a draft beer.

Praterwirt

★ 4.5 · 1,128 reviews

Pull up a chair at Praterwirt, the Leopoldstadt address for honest Austrian cooking. Tuck into schnitzel, tafelspitz or a steak tartare and trust the server's recommendations.

Witwe Bolte - Gutenberggasse 13

★ 4.0 · 681 reviews

Settle in at Witwe Bolte, a Neubau favourite for classic Viennese cooking. Dig into crisp veal schnitzel or boiled beef, with cheesy Käsespätzle on the side, for an unhurried evening meal.

Würstelstand - Zum scharfen René

★ 4.7 · 1,213 reviews

Pull up at Zum scharfen René, the central Vienna sausage stand locals and visitors rate as a must. Grab a currywurst or a Käsekrainer and eat it standing, in true Würstelstand style.

Cafe The Province

★ 4.3 · 776 reviews

Slip into Cafe The Province, a calm Josefstadt favourite looking out over a quiet church square. Order a waffle with the toppings you like and linger over coffee in the unhurried room.