We take the number 13A bus from the Kolschitzkygasse stop at the Austria Trend Hotel near the Theresianum to the Lederergasse stop at the Theater in der Josefstadt. We get some interesting insights into Vienna’s future-oriented street and traffic planning.
Most roads are one-way. If they are wide enough, there is a lane for cars, a bus lane, a strip in the middle for trees and plants, and a lane for parking or garbage containers and other purposes.
Or one can create a 20 km/h zone for cars, bikes, and pedestrians.
From the Theater in der Josefstadt, the route continues to the Parliament, past the City Hall and the Minorite Church.
Past St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Pöschl Inn to Franziskanerplatz.
This used to be just an alley. In 1624, the buildings in front of the Franciscan Church were demolished, and the square with the Moses Fountain in the center was created. Previously, the carts of churchgoers had clogged the narrow streets. Today, it is a picturesque square away from the hustle and bustle.
The Kleine Café is located in the listed building no. 3. We treat ourselves to a delicious Sacher torte and an apple strudel.
The owner is the well-known actor Hanno Pöschl, who also ran the Gasthaus Pöschl with his wife, Andrea Karrer, until 2019. We then take a quick look inside the Franciscan Church.
Then we walk to Karlsplatz and visit the Wien Museum.
We stroll through the adjacent alleys and discover ‘Die vermischte Warenhandlung, a gift shop in a courtyard.
Passing the Ronacher Theater, we reach Schwarzenbergplatz. The fountain is back in operation after being cleaned
The Wien Museum houses many objects relating to the history of Vienna and an art collection with paintings by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Ferdinand Waldmüller.
On the top floor is a roof terrace with a beautiful view of Karlsplatz.
We quickly reached Mariahilferstrasse by subway, which we had crossed by bus in the morning. We were very impressed by the greenery, as we only knew it as a concrete road for cars. Today, pedestrians, cyclists, electric scooters, and dogs coexist peacefully under a green roof.
We take the subway to Stephansplatz. From there, we go to the restaurant ‘Zu den drei Hacken.
Here, we treat ourselves to a Wiener Schnitzel. It is one of the oldest restaurants in Vienna and serves excellent Wiener Schnitzel.
Many famous Viennese artists have stopped here over the centuries. Some artists are still regulars today.
In the evening, we enjoy the illuminated city center around Graben and Stephansplatz. We end the day with freshly baked Buchteln at Café Havelka.
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