Known as MAK, breaks away from Vienna’s stereotype of grand, elegant museums and offers a more contemporary take on the city’s artistic heritage. Housed in a grand 19th-century building, collection spans furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass and contemporary art, bringing centuries of craftsmanship and design together under one roof. 

Plachutta Wollzeile is a staple of Vienna and its core culture. For many years, this place has been recognized as the ultimate spot to indulge in traditional Viennese cuisine, from their iconic Tafelspitz to other remarkable dishes like Minced butter schnitzel and Veal cream goulash. Visit one of their many locations around the city for an authentic Viennese experience. 

Housed in a historic 1903 pavilion in the heart of Stadtpark, Meierei im Stadtpark pays homage to Vienna’s old milk-bar tradition, with an impressive selection of milks still making their way onto the drinks trolley. The more relaxed sister restaurant to the Reitbauer family’s three-Michelin-starred Steirereck upstairs, it is a particularly good address for classic Austrian cooking, from Kaiserschmarrn to a selection of more than 100 cheeses. For the full Viennese experience, order the Wiener Schnitzel of milk-fed veal with potatoes and a white-clothed slice of lemon on the side – ideally enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the park.

Founded in Vienna in 2012, paper republic makes refillable leather journals by hand, using vegetable-tanned Tuscan leather and natural European paper. Head to its Sonnenfelsgasse shop to choose your cover, add refills and have your initials embossed on the spot