5 Mistakes Tourists Make When They Visit Vienna, Austria

Vienna is truly a world capital of culture and history. With its history of being the seat of the Holy Roman Empire, the Hapsburgs, and all of the connections there are numerous sights and museums for tourists to enjoy in Vienna, but there are a few mistakes that tourists make in Vienna and we want to help tourists not make these 5 mistakes.
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Copyright Mark Wolters 2019

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[liafeistl]

Why am I watching this? I live there🤷‍♀️

[sissigans]

also when using an escalator within the public transportation system, do not frigging block the left side! Please!

[kvrfvrst]

you got more checked in the u-bahn in three weeks then me in the last 4 years

[EibaProductions]

As an Austrian myself, I wanna add 2 more things to that list:
6) don't think, you can have the complete Vienna experience in just 2 days. I have seen too many tourists arriving at Vienna, stay there one night and then move on. Vienna has a lot to offer, make sure, you stay at least a few days. (Bonus: you also have the opportunity to eat a lot of different typically Austrian dishes)
7) don't spend the whole time in Vienna. Generally speaking, Vienna is nice, but you should go out and see the countryside of Austria or other cities. Salzburg, Hallstatt and the Wachau are the most famous ones (and also the most crouded ones). But there are plenty of other options, you can take:
- Graz, which is 2, 5 hours away with the train + you can enjoy the oldest mountain-train-line in the world (Semmeringbahn, which is a UNESCO world heritage site)
- Linz, 1, 25 hours away with the train, which has a completely different vindustrial vibe. Also a lot of WWII-history is here, especially with the concentration camp in Mauthausen.
- hiking in the Alps. Just do it. This is the favourite hobby of a lot of Austrians, you're guaranteed to get some company. Just enjoy the nature. Just be aware, that you choose a tour according to your skill and condition.
- visit the vine yards. A lot of good vine is made here in Austria and you can visit those in the proximity of Vienna. If you book a guided tour, you almost certainly also get a vine tasting
- and many many more things

[mummycanwatch]

(austrian reporting in) that tip about not being loud in restaurants is gold

[sebastianf]

vollkommen unerwartet sind 99% der Kommentare von Wienern, die die Liste bis in die Unendlichkeit erweitern 😂

[feelinginspiredlike]

As a Viennese some more tips: don't stand on the left side of the escalators, don't stop right after exiting public transport - people will run you over if you do that and they will not apologize, don't take a Fiaker. Seriously, don't. The horses aren't treated very well, it's way too expensive and honestly the Viennese will make fun of you. Our souvenir shops have a lot of stuff, don't just get the "no kangaroos in Austria" shirt. Don't go to Starbucks. Don't line up for the Cafe Central, it's not worth standing there for two hours. Things move very very fast in Vienna so if you are a slow walker try to stay out of the way of people who need to be somewhere. Most shops are closed on Sundays, do your shopping on Saturday and/or plan your trip accordingly. If you come in winter enjoy the Christmas markets but don't go to the one on Rathaus Platz, it's enormous and way too expensive; if you come in summer visit the Donauinsel and maybe go swimming in the Neue Donau.
And most importantly: Enjoy Vienna!

[vallediequalle]

As an Austrian I also have to say, that you should stay on the right side of the automatic stairs, otherwise some Austrian will hit you

[sabinea]

No, Starbucks is NOT Austrian coffee culture and no, one does NOT stand left sided at the escalators.

[apothekeosterreich]

Rule No: 6 Don´t underestimate mulled wine. 500 meter distance to your hotel could be to long. On all fours.

[MathieuDeVinois]

Also. Just go for a walk. having no agenda. just walking around enjoying the moment. And with the "Austrians are unpolite" Argument. they are not. They are just not lying to be your best friend. they will tell you honestly what they think. so if you block the left side of the undergrounds escalators (you are supposed to stay on the right and walk at the left) or if you stay in front of the trains doors so people can't properly exit. viennese people will tell you off.

[MarinaUz]

Vienna is my favourite city in Europe 😍 If you go during Christmas time, don't skip on the Christmas markets! And bring cash there because they don't accept cards at 90% of the places

[arrgghh]

Your explanation of 'bad' service sounds perfect to me. Over the top in your face service like the US is intrusive and annoying.

[zbeebs]

Mistakes when visiting Vienna: "Hey, where's the gondolas?"

[Tina_Vienna]

Big mistake when visiting Vienna, Austria :
“Where are the kangaroos?”

[BillKing]

The biggest mistake would be to have never gone to Vienna in your life. Been there twice. Loved it both times.

[Katecatable]

Honestly, saying this as someone living in Vienna for 10 years now, this video is legit. He makes such good points. Bravo, very well done. :-)

[BonafideShaunDent]

That's it. You helped me decide that for my next trip I am definitely making Vienna a destination.

[David-opyo]

Bad service in Austria? Ich war ehrlich gesagt schockiert wie ich in anderen Ländern von Kellnern behandelt wurde. Keiner hat mich gefragt, ob mir mein Essen geschmeckt hat oder ob ich noch ein Dessert etc. möchte. Außerdem kann man nirgends so gemütlich in Lokalen sitzen wie in Wien. In anderen Ländern hatte ich immer das Gefühl nach dem Essen rasch den Platz für neue Gäste frei machen zu müssen. Ich bin jetzt in Wien ja kein Tourist, aber ich kann mir nicht vorstellen das die Kellner zu den Touristen in Wien ungut sind.

[billyHillyWillyNilly]

One very important thing: don't rush around the city trying to check off all the sites - you will just end up stressed and miss what Vienna is actually all about. Take a walk through the inner city, let your mind wander off, and just enjoy the vibe - that's the most beautiful thing about Vienna for me. Just being in the city makes me happy when I can put the stress aside for a minute :)