Vienna
Vienna originated in Roman times, when the Romans established the military camp Vindobona. It was not until the thirteenth century, when it fell into the hands of the powerful Habsburg family, the city took a boom that could not hinder the Ottoman threat, Hungarian occupation, plagues, the Thirty Years War or the occupation by Napoleon’s troops!
Today this beautiful old city is characterised by the abundance of Baroque buildings created mostly under the rule of Empress Maria Theresia (1740 – 1780) and Franz Joseph (1848 – 1916), who was largely responsible for the monumental architecture in the city’s centre.
Then it became the capital of the empire of Austria, and experienced a spectacular development during the nineteenth century.
Thus, we discover the historic center, dotted with evidence of its medieval past and memories recalling its rank of capital of empire …
by DZK DMC Vienna
Must-Sees in Vienna
On a trip along the Ringstrasse, you pass the Vienna State Opera, the Museum of Art History and its counterpart, the Museum of Natural History, the Parliament, the Burgtheater, and the City Hall.
Right in the heart of the city, the Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral casts its shadows through narrow cobblestone streets. The palaces and parks of the Habsburg era – Schönbrunn Palace with the Gloriette and the zoo, Belvedere Palace, and the Hofburg palace – give the city an imperial air, enriched by beautiful buildings from the Art Nouveau period.
Nashmarkt
The locals named it the „city’s stomach“.
Created in the 18th century, it is the biggest market in Vienna.
Opened from Monday to Saturday, it welcomes you to discover the tastes of Vienna and beyond !
Indeed you will find there specialties from Austria but also from other Mediterranean, European as well as Asian countries
Spanish Riding School
The famous Spanish Riding School which features the Lipizzaner horses
The Lipizzan or Lipizzaner is a horse breed named for the Lipizza Stud of the Habsburg monarchy.
Some other highlights
Schönbrunn Palace
Together with the zoological garden the Schönbrunn Palace and its park are one of the top attractions of Vienna. It is one of the most visited places in Austria.
Originally a hunting lodge from the 17th century, it became he biggest palace in Austria, which served as an imperial summer residence in Vienna.
Hofburg Palace
You can find this palace in the centre of Vienna. The former palace was once home to the Habsburgs until 1918 – and remains one of the grandest buildings of its kind
St Stephen’s Cathedral
The catheral is the symbol of the city, built in the 12th century. You can climb up the 343 steps all the way to the top see some unforgettable views. Don’t forget to visit the catacombs.
Amalienbad
This gorgeous indoor pool you will find in the 10th district.
The pool was built in the 1920s and took its architecturally inspiration from the Roman baths.
The interior blends Art Deco and Art Nouveau design to stunning effect
Vienna’s giant Ferris wheel
You can see this giant Ferris wheel for miles around since 1897. It is localed in the Prater park when it was built to mark Emperor Franz Joseph’s 50 years on the throne.
Shopping in The Graben
The Graben is an exclusive shopping street in the heart of the inner city. It dates back to Roman times and it is surrounded by popular alleys, streets and places like Stephansplatz, Kohlmarkt, Naglergasse, Tuchlauben and Petersplatz.
Belvedere Museum. …
Opera Performance. …
And don’t forget to enjoy the Viennese Coffee and some lovely cake.
Sacher Torte
Although chocolate cake was not invented in Vienna, the legendary Sacher Torte was.
Baked for the first time in 1832 by the clever baker’s apprentice Franz Sacher, the cake was impressive above all for its taste and design. But the person responsible for the Sacher Torte, which became the most famous of all chocolate cakes, was his son, Eduard Sacher.
By the end of the nineteenth century he had made the Sacher Torte a household name nearly everywhere, thus launching its unparalleled success story. For recipe check below.
Vienna: City of Music
Home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, we have one of the best orchestras in the world. Each year there is a New Years Day Concert, held at the Golden Hall of the Musikverein every year on the 1st of January.
The Vienna Boy’s Choir inspires music lovers around the globe with their great voices.
In addition to classical music, Vienna offers jazz fans unique concerts at the Porgy & Bess jazz club, but fans of the electronic music scene can also find their rhythm at unusual locations such as the Danube Canal or the Praterstern.
As your DMC Vienna, we would love to put together the most amazing programs for you and your clients
Sachertorte in our city
When 16-year-old apprentice chef Franz Sacher created the Sachertorte cake at the court of Prince Metternich in 1832, little did he know the impact his cake would have on chocolate lovers worldwide. The recipe for the Original Sacher-Torte is a well-kept secret, known only to confectioners at Hotel Sacher in Vienna.
How to make it:
Step 1:
Melt the chocolate slowly (ideally in a bain-marie). Meanwhile, mix the butter with the icing sugar and vanilla sugar until creamed. Gradually stir in the egg yolks. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C / 356°F.
Step 2:
Grease a cake tin with butter and sprinkle with flour. Whip up the egg whites with a pinch of salt, add the crystal sugar and beat to a stiff peak. Stir the melted chocolate into the paste with the egg yolks and fold in the whipped egg whites alternately with the flour. Fill the dough into the tin and bake for around 1 hour.
Step 3:
Remove the cake and leave to cool off (to achieve a flat surface turn the cake out on to a work surface immediately after baking and turn it again after 25 minutes).
If the apricot jam is too solid, heat it briefly, and stir until smooth, before flavouring with a shot of rum. Cut the cake in half crosswise. Cover the base with jam, set the other half on top, and coat the upper surface and around the edges with apricot jam.
Step 4:
For the glaze, break the chocolate into small pieces. Heat up the water with the sugar for a few minutes. Pour into a bowl and leave to cool down until just warm to the taste (if the glaze is too hot it will become dull in appearance, but if too cold it will become too viscous). Add the chocolate and dissolve in the sugar solution. Pour the glaze quickly, i.e. in a single action, over the cake and immediately spread it out and smooth it over the surface, using a palate knife or other broad-bladed knife. Leave the cake to dry at room temperature.
Serve with a garnish of whipped cream. If possible, do not store the Sachertorte in the fridge, as it will “sweat”.
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Dizak Ketex (DZK DMC Vienna), we also have office in Prague, Budapest and Bucharest
