Almost absent from the Vienna landscape a few years ago, rooftop terraces have multiplied with the opening of numerous hotels. There is nothing better than finishing a day visiting museums than enjoying the mild summer evenings from these heights. With a view of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in the center, panorama of the Austrian capital in the suburbs, resting places or parties … Our selection of ten rooftops where you can drink in Vienna.
Hug all over Vienna
AURORA Roof bar, SCANDINAVIAN AIR
Scandinavian design, wooden decor, lights inspired by glare … There is only one sauna to feel like you are in Scandinavia. On the 16th floor of the Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere Hotel, located south of the capital near the Belvedere Gardens, the Aurora Rooftop Bar undoubtedly opens up one of the most unobstructed views of the capital. The whole capital and its surroundings stand out against the background of lounge music.
Cost: From 15 to 17 euros for branded cocktails.
Tip: The view is so coveted that on sunny days the outdoor terrace fills up quickly. Remember to book!
Aurora Rooftop Bar, Arsenalstraße 10, 1100 Vienna. Such. +43 1 205 7744 1234:
DER DACHBODEN, IMPERIAL ARMENIA
Do you want to relax after a visit to the Leopold Museum or Mumok? Go to the hotel in 25 hours. Located in the MuseumsQuartier, the German hotel chain has more than 183 rooms և 34 suites, a bar, Das Dachboden, a “beach bar”, a parliament canteen without sand և dresses, we love. say here You can enjoy unobstructed views of the capital’s main palaces, including the Hofburg. The student residence, which once occupied the walls, leaves a young and festive atmosphere, with some evening DJ sets.
Cost: From 11 to 14 euros for special cocktails, 5 euros for a liter of beer.
Tip: If the bar has its own entrance, enter the lobby for 25 hours instead to admire the colorful, unusual design.
Der Dachboden, 1-3 Lerchenfelder Straße, 1070 Vienna. Such. +43 1 52151 842.
JO & JOE, SMALL BUDGETS FOR MAXI VIEW
Take it to the Ikea store! Yes, very close to Westbahnhof Station. SharedHostel: Jo & Joe, the rooftop balcony allows you to get up close and personal with the magnificent Maria vom Siege church. If the food supply is quite limited, we appreciate the originality of the place և very affordable prices.
Cost: € 8 to € 10 for a cocktail, € 4.50 per liter of beer.
Tip: The roof menu is very limited, go inside Jo & Joe for more drinks and snacks.
Jo & Joe Vienna, 1-6 Europaplatz, 1150 Vienna. Such. : +43 14 18 00 60.
In the heart of the historic city
LAÉE, tropical atmosphere NEAR STEPHANSPLATZ
Color replenishment in Vienna? This is possible on the 9th floor of the Topazz Hotel, located just 200 meters from Vienna’s main square, Stefanplatz. Colored furniture gives a wild tropical atmosphere. Please note that the bar is only open until 22:00.
Cost: cocktails from 13 to 15 euros, a glass of wine from 5.90 euros, mini-burgers from 8 euros.
Tip: On the ground floor of the hotel, enjoy coffee and cocktails in the Lamée Minibar.
Lamée Rooftop, 15 Rotenturmstraße, 1010 Vienna. Such. +43 1 532 22 40.
ATMOSPHERE BAR, AUSTRIAN DOLCE VITA
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, located in the Ring on the boulevard that surrounds the historic center of Vienna, offers a relaxing bubble on its roof. Open from mid-April to mid-September, the Atmosphere Bar offers a menu of drinks and snacks inspired by the sweetness of Italian cuisine. Rather throw or negro.
Cost: cocktails for 16 euros.
Tip: In winter, the terrace turns into a small Christmas market.
Atmosphere Rooftop Bar, 5/7 Schuberring, 1010 Vienna. Such. +43 1 31188150.
SKY BAR, ST. ETIEN TEMPLE IN FRONT
One of the main shopping streets in Vienna, Kärntner Straße, is hard to doubt. But with a little care, we finally find the signs inside the Steffl Mall that say “Sky Bar.” The Cathedral of Saint-Etienne overlooks the open-air balcony that shares the restaurant.
Cost: cocktails from 9.50 to 18 euros, dishes – an average of 20 euros.
Tip: From Kärntner Straße a special elevator takes you directly to the Sky Bar. There is no need to use the elevators of the shopping center (slow և busy).
Sky Bar, Kärntner Straße 19, 1010 Vienna. Such. +43 1 513 17 12.
CHES BERNAR, PARIS CHIC AND VIENNA ELEGANCE
The Motto Hotel, which opened in 2021 in the Art Nouveau building, is located on the top floor of the Chez Bernard restaurant. Lush plants, luxurious glass dome, decor combining Parisian bohemianism and Viennese elegance … The area is luxurious, and bistronomic dishes at affordable prices. For more privacy, sit upstairs on a small outdoor balcony to enjoy a hotel-specific cocktail or beer. All with a view, of course.
Cost: cocktails from 13 to 15 euros, artificial beer – 4.50 euros, dishes – from 15 to 26 euros.
Tip: The outside balcony is not closed, it is closed in case of bad weather conditions.
Chez Bernard, 71A Mariahilfer Straße, 1060 Vienna. Such. +43 1 581 46 00.
Shelter from cold and rain
DAS LOFT, UNDER THE FIRE OF FIRE
On the top 18th floor of the SO / Vienna Hotel, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, head to Das Loft, a gourmet restaurant. In low light տում lounge atmosphere, sometimes electrified by the DJ, the room is designed so that all guests can enjoy the view through the large windows.
Cost: From € 16 for a branded cocktail, € 7 for a glass of local wine, € 12 for a plate of cheese-flour.
Tip: Go to the sunset to better appreciate the colorful ceilings of the Swiss artist Pipiloti Rist. The play of reflections in the bay windows gives the impression that the sky is on fire.
Das Loft, 1 Praterstrasse, 1020 Vienna. Such. +43 1 90 616 8110:
NENI AM PRATER – PRETRER IN FRONT OF THE ENTERTAINMENT PARK.
There is no view of the historic city, but the Prater amusement park – its symbolic wheel (65 m), which is the oldest in the world, which has preserved its original structure. Opened in 2021 on the roof of the Superbude Hotel, Neni, which has dozens of restaurants across Europe, admires its Israeli-Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Hummus, shawarma, slide … While generous, healthy, balanced, the dishes can be divided and enjoyed, if desired, in the dining room or on the open-air balcony.
Cost: Homemade lemonades – 4.50 euros, main dishes from 15 to 32 euros, Balagan menu – 55 euros.
Tip: The restaurant is also open for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is served until 15:00 on Sundays.
Article am Prater, 8 Perspektivstraße, 1020 Vienna. Such. +43 1 904 34 39 50:
57 RESTAURANT AND LUNCH IN VIENNA’S HIGHEST TOWER
Designed by French architect Dominique Perot, the DC Tower, located in the business district of Donau City, is the tallest building in the capital (220 m + 30 m antenna). The five-star Meliá Hotel occupies almost a third of the 60 floors. 57 Restaurant & Lounge at 57 offers 360 ° view of Vienna և bird water view of the Danube. It is a bit far, but the place is easily reached by subway (only 7 minutes from Stephansplatz).
Cost: From € 13 for a cocktail, € 7.50 for a glass of local wine.
Tip: Just follow the DC Tower or Meliá Hotel signs at the exit of Kaisermühlen VIC metro station.
57 Restaurant & Lounge, DC Tower 1, 7 Donau-City-Straße, 1220 Vienna: Such. +43 190104 2080.
Source: Le Figaro
