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It's my birthday next month, and seeing as how I have no friends I thought I'd go someplace different. Hence Vienna.
It was only after booking the flights that I realised I know nothing about Vienna or Austria beyond the Sound of Music. Also Mozart died there, apparently. I was thinking of just packing a decent pair of walking shoes and loading up Pokemon Go for a few days and letting that decide, but when you say that out loud, it sounds incredibly stupid.
cdm77
I lived in Vienna in the early 2000s it is one of the most beuatiful cities!
MeepMorpZeepAndZorp
This post means nothing to me. It means nothing to me. Oh Vienna
reddocs
We could meet and I show you some cheap bars
TwoG
Please don't ask Austrians about "The Sound of Music", most of us have never heard of it, it actually has NOTHING to do with our culture.
thechelonianshelmet
CAKES!! Cakes you fool.
samphire
I have a friend who is doing an intership in Vienna. She says the food is great, with lovely parks. Lots of palaces and historic buildings!
NorwayRat
Vienna is a very historical city. Nearly any modern historical figure you can think of spent some time in that city. Enjoy it!
Howamisupposedtocomeupwithacleverusername
Depending on when your birthday is, you can go to the Christmas markets. One of my favorite things to do when I was there. Also standing 1/?
littlestchild
Just standing. Nothing more to see here. Standing is the recommendation.
Howamisupposedtocomeupwithacleverusername
room at the Staatsoper is a great way to see a world class opera for only 3/4 euros. Will need a scarf. 2/2
MackieStaggie
You know....this means nothing to me.....this means nothing to me....ohhhhhhhh VIENNAAAAAAA
iftheshoefitz
I was just about to write this. Great minds....
MackieStaggie
I quip this line ANY time Vienna comes into conversation....the amount of seethe it generates from the better half just encourages me more.
Elvishasnotleftthebuilding
The gelato there is out of this world. Take a carriage tour of the city. The architecture is amazing.
derekjohn
It's for the cakes you idiot, the cakes. Vienna has some of the best cake makers in the known Universe and Zaphod Beeblebrox agrees.
Ibanez1130
@easytigger I live in Vienna. Just PM me and I can answer u questions
Mayyybe
ElweTh1ngol
This means nothing to me
Thejimmyjams
Try some Geocaching. When I go on trips, it's a fun way to explore new cities! Get to see some sights, and check out places locals love.
MorbundRotund
Vienna is great. If your going to Salzburg I recommend crossing into Germany and hiking up to the Eagles nest.
Vedar
Salzburg is amazing. really friendly people.
onefaller
do the salt mine tour. and stay at Fuschl am See, in the hunting lodge. lovely accomodations.
onefaller
Bauernhof Unterhöfner
thisclose
I also love Salzburg. The salt mines are a must, Konigsee is beautiful (take the boat tour). I also really enjoyed eagles nest.
Boopdog
You never sausage a place
Sassyodin
For the sausages?
penzinger
Hey Viennese here. Hit me up if you‘d like a tour ????
penzinger
If you are Irish even better cause I live in Dub for 5 years. I get ya....
Megarith
Hey, I live in Vienna. The Museums are definetly worth a look, especially the HGM and the Naturhistosches Museum. Volksoper is also nice
Megarith
if you are into traditional stuff. Don't wander around aimlessly, we have some bad neighbourhoods. Dont be taken aback if people at train
Megarith
stations or in general brush you off if you have questions; begging happens a lot in some. There is a lot to see here, and I hope you enjoy.
Megarith
One more thing: The police (133) are generally friendly and very well trained; You can rely on them. Doc (144) and Fire (122).
Funkiebunch
Because of their mini sausages?
Florky
I saw this post and came here to see if someone had made this joke was not surprised.
BlumpkinDangle
I've got a mini sausage! ;) -wait...
applerazmataz
I hear they make good fingers
Djririeuwzzeir
Fun fact: we dont call them like that here in vienna, we call them "frankfurters" :)
Lowlsqwid
Wonder what they call Vienna sausages in Frankfurt then
Brocid3n
DAMMIT someone beat me to the joke
mydadcoulddoanything
Don’t forget the finger cookies!!!
problematicpolarbear
if you are into fat chicks, the "Kunsthistorisches Museum" is currently showing a Rubens exhibit. Its worth a visit anyways
problematicpolarbear
/2 https://www.khm.at/en/rubens2017/ -
Hernalser17
You're Getting my First Comment ever: am from Vienna, pm if you habe any questions :)
Littlemeg
You live in Hernals by any chance ? :)
Hernalser17
Yup - moved to hernals about a Year ago! (Lived close by before). You too?
Littlemeg
Just moved to the 7th...from London!
Hernalser17
Wow, big change! Well, in behalf of us viennese: Welcome! :)
Littlemeg
Yes! Thank you! Loving it so far...although the Berliner Doner stand is dangerously close! :)
FrankiesGirl
It sounds fantastic and I hope you have a wonderful time! Wish I was brave enough to book a trip & just go. Depression/anxiety sucks.
easytigger
Anxiety/depression does indeed suck. I'm in an upswing right now, so I'm forcing myself to capitalise on it.
FrankiesGirl
That's even better then - go explore, have fun and be safe. Hugs!
borasemiz
If you need anything while in Vienna, you can just PM me.
easytigger
Any guess how much I'd need for 6 days? Well, 5 1/4, really.
AngryAustrian
Stay away from the Hop-on Hop-off Busses, they are really not needed. You can go to every major Destination just by walking or taking the 1/
AngryAustrian
Subway. A Ticket for the Subway/Train in Vienna is fairly cheap. https://tickets.oebb.at/en/ticket is your way to go. 2/
AngryAustrian
I'd recommend visting Schönbrunn (Palace and Zoo), the Museums in First District, Stephansdom, etc. If you got any Questions, hit me up. :)
borasemiz
Well depends on what you want to do really...if you want to do just sightseeing it wouldnt cost you much. Roughly guessing 250~400€
ForceAwakenWasLame
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ninnx
Eat all the food! Also you can spend a lot of time in the Museumsquartier https://www.mqw.at/en/ , it's a gorgeous place!
pauli133
It sound stupid, yes, but it also sounds highly effective. Vienna is beautiful, and you'll likely find neat stuff anywhere you go.
stealthyolive7
Hill of Crosses! Most random, middle-of-no-where-wtf place ever!
PieAndPunch
I hear they make good sausages too
eroso
When I visited Vienna, we just went around with that mentality. It was a bad idea. Should have asked where to go.
EACustomerService
Look for a chocolate called 'Mozart Balls' and get 50 of them. You'll thank me after.
kanybal
If you look up from your phone... [Very tired GF whose BF still plays PoGo like all the time]
IgniaEternale
Geocaching. A lot of caches have brief histories of their sites attached. Also... documentaries are a fun way for highlights on the plane.
zombiebatman
There is a shitload of museums there and a fantastic zoo. Landtmann’s cafe for a proper Viennese coffee. Turkey, Czech and Slovakia close by
foo4bar
Only if you'd consider 10th district as Turkey, which would be rude. Otherwise Turkey is some hours per plane.
zombiebatman
oops. Hungary.
Imademyselfsquirtle
Plus he won't get shot there.
TabletsForPorn
Unless an American follows him there - an American
PmMeGifsForSauce
Might not. The possibility is always there.
DarkMutton
And won't be killed/raped by Syrians because Austria didn't let in any refugees
Imademyselfsquirtle
I agree
Zorrodidnothingwrong
Vienna is a fabolous city. A bit pricey, but you'll love it.
Zorrodidnothingwrong
*Fabulous*, sorry
KnucklexGold
Red is rad, Blue is bad.
Megarith
Note: Our political parties are colour coded, so don't say that in public. Most people don't like getting into political arguments.
Wobbixx
... That's in reference to the meme template, which here was misused
Megarith
... Right. Maybe I've been discussing politics too much recently...
Schizophorensic
ImAFalseGodAndImOk
Valor is red, mystic is blue. Instinct is the kid that eats glue. :)
Yinyang107
If you say "Instinct's" instead of "Instinct is", it fits the metre better.
AdvonKoulthar
I haven't played In quite a while But I'll still say Fuck you with a smile
ManyShortThings
I'm currently studying abroad near Vienna. Great choice, one of the cleanest, most vibrant cultures you could've picked. I'd love to (1/2)
Pupsu
Krems?
CaptainSilver42
Lolwut? Went to Vienna last year large parts were kind of a shithole
ManyShortThings
Must've changed over a year. And if you explore outside of simply Vienna, there's even more to feast the eyes upon.
slashbye
As someone from Vienna, AUT: fuck you :D
MrPixelTheDragonborn
Damn, you Australians got a temper!
alexpro290
Stimmt, nur Wiener dürfen über Wien schimpfen :D
ManyShortThings
Give you suggestions and travel tips. (2/2)
DrDiddler0nTheRoof
I would take some, too! Going in April for the annual Europeon Geosciences Union meeting.
easytigger
Alright, lay it on me.
kawaiitankguy
http://www.hgm.at/en.html you won't regret it.
ManyShortThings
Send me a chat and I'll definitely let you know what I've discovered!
whipple