The beautiful environment and attractive scenery have contributed to giving Vienna the title of ‘The Goddess of Danube’. The magnificent Vienna Forest is located in the west of the Alpine foothills and the east overlooks sparkling Danube River and the snowy Carpathian Mountains. Schonbrunn Palace which is the former summer residence of the Habsburgs is Vienna’s most popular tourist attraction. The architecture and breathtaking gardens are well worth stumbling into few other tourists.
When in Vienna, you will find some delectable dishes that you just cannot miss! There are some mouth-watering dishes and tasty dishes like Wiener Schnitzel, Schinkenkase Toast, Gulasch and many more dishes that one just has to try, when in Vienna. Keep scrolling to know more of our top picks of these delicious highlights.
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Wiener Schnitzel is basically a thin breaded veal cutlet that is fried in a pan. It is a fine Viennese cuisine and a national dish of Austria. The recipe for Wiener Schnitzel was first published in a cookbook in 1831. They mentioned it as eingebröselte Kalbsschnitzchen meaning breaded veal cutlets.
The most popular places to try out Wiener Schnitzel are Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße.
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Schinken käse may seem like a very simple meal to make, it can be more extravagant, depending on the amount and kinds of cheeses added and the ham and added spices. Whether it’s slow toasted, which give a lighter crust, but melts the cheeses better, or a high fast toast which gives a crunchier texture, you choose how you want to eat it.
The most popular places to try out Schinkenkase Toast are Landtmann’s Parkcafé.
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The national dish of Hungary, Gulasch dates back to the 9th Century, when it was prepared by Hungarian shepherds. Today, the dish is made with beef, veal, pork or lamb, and vegetables, especially potatoes, tomatoes and bell peppers. It is usually heavily seasoned with paprika. Variations on the classic dish exist throughout the world.
The most popular places to try out Gulasch are Gasthaus Pöschl, Gulasch & Soehne Vienna.
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Apfelstrudel originated in Vienna, probably in the court of the Hapsburg Emperors. The spiral pastry dish (strudel means whirlpool in middle German) combines sweet pastry with caramelized apples. Rolling the apples into the delicate crust requires a skilled and patient hand. Most pastry shops in Central and Eastern Europe can provide a taste of this regional favorite.
The most popular places to try out Apfelstrudel are vienna, Café Landtmann, Kaffee Alt Wien.
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Apple strudel is a traditional pastry filled an apple filling. Popular in Austria, Bavaria and Northern Italy, it is an oblong pastry dough filled with grated cooking apples, cinnamon and bread crumbs, and often raisins and almonds. The dough itself is a simple mix of flour, oil or butter and salt. It is baked and served warm in slices, often sprinkled with powdered sugar.
The most popular places to try out Apple Strudel are Kurkonditorei Oberlaa, Cafe Museum.
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Considered a classic dessert in central and eastern Europe, cremeschnitte is a type of cake that includes a custard cream that is vanilla flavored. The cake is usually finished with just a simple sprinkling of sugar but can also be topped with a smooth glossy glacé icing. Cremeschnitte can also be elaborately decorated with the traditional chevron design symbol on top.
The most popular places to try out Cremeschnitte are Cafe-Konditorei Aida.
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A Viennese tradition, Coffee & Cake refers to the simple enjoyment of a cup of coffee with a piece of sweet or coffee flavored cake. The Coffee Cake, any cake eaten with or flavored with coffee, comes in many forms across the globe. Some countries prefer a flavored sponge cake while others prefer more dense Bundt style cakes, with shapes varying from loafs to small, circular rounds.
The most popular places to try out Coffee & Cake are The Cake Tree.
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A dish with a name translating to “tip of meat for the table”, Tafelspitz serves as a flavorful reminder of how firmly Austrian cuisine is rooted in the heart of Europe, putting it among the true classics of Vienna. It comes prepared with a choice of veal or beef boiled to perfection in a tantalizing broth, and served with a delicious mix of minced apples and horseradish.
The most popular places to try out Tafelspitz are Plachutta Wollzeile, Tafelspitz Restaurant.
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This is an Austrian-styled dish made of boiled potatoes, chopped onions, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and mache lettuce. It is normally served as a side dish to a main course but is diverse and delicious enough to eat on its own. Some recipe variations include using regular lettuce and plain vinegar as ingredient substitutes.
The most popular places to try out Erdäpfelsalat are Keiner Stuben, Figlmuller.
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Frankfurter Würstel is served in the Frankfurter region of Germany and referred to across many countries as “Bratwurst”. The Germans adapted the recipe for this beloved sausage by adding beef to the traditionally all pork recipe. They stuff beef and pork blended with an array of seasonings into a casing made of sheep’s intestines to form the long and thin links we have all come to know.
The most popular places to try out Wiener Würstel are Bitzinger’s Würstelstand, Seilergasse 1, 1010 Wien.
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Sachertorte was believed to be created by Franz Sacher in 1832 for Prince Metternich of Vienna. It originated in Australia and is one of the most well know as a rare Viennese delicacy. This is a delicious cake or torte that is made up of refined combination of the best chocolates.
The most popular places to try out The Sachertorte are Cafe Sacher Wien, Café Demel.
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