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Weingut Schilling
With the spread of vineyards rising over Bisamberg hill in full view from its large garden, Schilling attracts many on warm evenings. It's reputation for quality wine also helps its popularity ranking and tours of the wine cellar are available for those who ask nicely. Schilling is a 15-minute walk from the final destination of tram 26; walk north along Russbergstrasse to Langenzersdorferstrasse and then west for a short distance.
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Why Not?
Why Not? is one of the few clubs focusing its attention solely on the gay scene. The small club quickly fills up with mainly young guys out for as much fun as possible.
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Wien-Ticket Pavillon
This ticket booth, housed in the hut by the Staatsoper, is linked to the city government and charges anything from no commission up to a six percent levy. Tickets for all venues are sold here.
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Wiener Eislaufverein
At 6000 sq metres, the Wiener Eislaufverein is the world's largest open-air skating rink. It's close to the Ringstrasse and Stadtpark. Remember to bring mittens and a hat.
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Wiener Eistraum
Rathausplatz is transformed into two ice rinks in the heart of winter. It's a bit of a mecca for the city's ice skaters, and the rinks are complemented by food stands, special events, punch bars and a path that zigzags through the nearby park.
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Wirr
On weekends it's often hard to find a seat - particularly on the comfy sofas - at this colourful, alternative bar. Its rooms are spacious and open, its walls covered in local artists' work, including a large (albeit bizarre) tie collection, and light snacks are available. Eclectic club nights ranging from 60s pop to Balkan rhythms are well-attended in the downstairs club.
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WUK
WUK (Werkstätten- und Kulturhaus; Workshop and Culture House) is many things to many people. Basically an art space (government subsidised but independently managed), it hosts a huge array of events in its concert hall. International and local rock acts vie with clubbing nights, classical concerts, film evenings, theatre and even children's shows. Women's groups, temporary exhibitions and practical skills workshops are also on site.
There's also a smoky café with a fabulous cobbled courtyard.
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X-Celsior Caffé-Bar
Modern, styled, and devoid of Melange and strudel , X-Celsior is part of the new generation of cafés in Vienna. Espressos and cappuccino form the basis of the coffee menu at this Italian-chain café, and nibbles like panini, ciabatta and bruschetta fill the menu. Its large bay windows overlook the Staatsoper and the constant movement on busy Karlsplatz.
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Zawodsky
Zawodsky is only a 15-minute walk from the touristy haunts of Grinzing yet light years away in atmosphere. This stripped-back setup features picnic tables surrounded by apple trees and vineyards, and a small selection of hot and cold meats complimented by various salads. From Grinzing, walk up Strassergasse, take tiny Rosenweg on your left past the Maria Schmerzen Kirche and Reinischgasse appears on your right.
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Zwölf Apostelkeller
Even though Zwölf Apostelkeller (Twelve Apostle Cellar) plays it up for the tourists, it still retains plenty of charm, dignity and authenticity. This is mostly due to the premises themselves: a vast, dimly lit multilevel cellar. The atmosphere is often lively and rowdy, helped along by traditional Heuriger music from Wednesday to Friday.
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