Vienna Austria

by Midwest USA

Vienna was very unfriendly. The city offered lots of great scenery but is definitely the place for Europeans only.

1st glimpse of Vienna from the plane
On the runway like in Lisbon transporation awaits to provide the transport to...

Once past Customs..
Take your US currency and get some of that foreign currency at the Change window

Almost like a Blockbuster
The US Films were very popular in Vienna

Three blocks away from the UN building
Just three blocks down the street from the Forum Hotel

Subway Tokens
To ride instead of walk it helps to read German. Or like I did which...

Sight from Stephansplatz
First sight of downtown

The Cathedral
Downtown on Stephansplatz as you leave the subway stop

American cuisine does exist
After some of the local dishes this is a welcome sight that's located...

Shopping is great
All of the famous shops are located downtown

The art work was plentiful
This piece is located 4 blocks from the Stephansplatz subway stop

Statues were everywhere
The buildings were old and the statues looked older

Construction work
Some things do not change

Hooters in Vienna
Something American to provide hope and memories

Lexus dealership
Hidden away in the many downtown buildings are car dealerships

Ambulance..
Just seeing the word DIE on an Ambulance provides an eerie feeling if one...

Park in the heart of downtown
A good place to rest after walking 5 miles

Park scenery
Looking across the downtown park

Near the North end of downtown
Commercial business with many recognizable names

Deserts were plentiful
This appears to be a common sight across Europe. Deserts appear to be...

Some things are the same
No matter what country one may venture into

Hang out spot
This spot was located near the entrance to the underground shopping...

Downtown scenery
Walking around downtown was very pleasant

A 2nd trip is needed
Given the chance to return I would write down the name of each of...

Ancient buildings in all directions
The architecture and the street signs were all amazing to look at

Inside the Cathedral
Photos were not allowed in here

Cathedral from the outside
This structure located downtown Vienna is massive

Back near the UN
Those street signs had no meaning but the Vienna International Centre was...

Vienna International Centre
One of the 3 UN Buildings in the World

Common billboard around Vienna
Still looking for a translator

A more interesting billboard
Self explanatory

Shopping on the Eastside
Driving around the east side of Vienna were many shopping areas

Beer
There didn't appear to be a shortage of buildings with this sign outside

Castle in the night
Night time view of one of the many castles

Vases inside the castle
Inside the castle were many treasures that were well protected

Leaving downtown
walking back towards the Stephansplatz subway entrance (downstairs)

Vienna International Centre
A view of the UN by daylight

article published 07/24/2001

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Innsbruck comment
My family and I were there in 2001. We had no ill feelings nor felt unconfortable. Maybe it was the aura you projected. Act like a typical American and you shall be treated as such. Being from Chicago I am well aware of the city mentality. I saw NONE of that from Munich to Innsbruck.
— Jim Sullivan, June 25, 2003

How can you say that Vienna is rude. It is the cleanest of european cities and just oozes with heritage. To say you ate in a McDonalds, you obviously haven't tasted Wiener Schnitzel or Frankfurters and roll with mustard on the streets and in the winter mulled wine, you should have gone into a beer house or wine garden then you see the best of the Viennese. If anyone was put off by the comments made by our friend, please ignore, Vienna should not be missed!!
— Rosanna, August 22, 2002

vienna
i love vienna,there's nothing rude there,exept mcdonalds-ah vienna-ich liebe austria
— elija, August 18, 2002

Who's rude?
I am always shocked to see the rudeness of the Americans in Europe. Many make no effort whatsoever to learn a few key phrases of the country they are in. People have a lot of respect and time for those who at least try. The fact that you ate in a Mc Donalds, when you have such a wonderful choice of international cuisine says it all for me. Rude and arrogant are key words that spring to the minds of many Europeans when they consider Americans.
— Louise, August 7, 2002

If you thought the people were rude in Vienna, then never plan to visit Germany---the same attitude and frowning faces!
— Amed, April 16, 2002

Ich liebe Wien!
I did a study abroad program in Vienna and absolutely fell in love with the city and surrounding areas. It is beautiful, lively, clean, safe, welcoming, and has an abundance of art and culture. I'm moving back there this summer, and can not wait. I would highly recommend anyone to visit Vienna.
— keri, April 9, 2002

You didn't say why Vienna was unfriendly. I'm going in August and have heard nothing but wonderful things about it.
— Barbara, April 1, 2002

You ain't seen nothing yet!
I would recommend a good guide (like me, born in Vienna) for your next journey ;-). You didn't see the real beautiful places. BTW: Translation of the common billboard - it 'sells' immunizations against ticks (very common in Austria), headline: They cannot take a joke!

Bye!
— Christian, November 26, 2001

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