Vienna's 9th district excels at capturing the city's fresh and urban mood by housing a wide range of cultural activities and restaurants offering finest cuisine from all over the world. As many students call Alsergrund their home, new coffeeshops and bars pop up every month. Fortunately this welcoming place hasn't been flooded by tourists so far, so it clearly stands for the authentic and emerging Vienna while retaining its historical atmosphere.
This park is surely one of the most beautiful ones in the city center. The Palais Liechtenstein is an impressive building and when booking a ticket in advance, you can get a guided tour inside. In summer there are a lot of families hanging out and enjoying the sun in this unexpectedly quiet area. The famous Strudlhofstiege is just a stone's throw away.
