Viennese cuisine reflects the full diversity of the city
After seven years at the top, Melbourne, Australia has lost its place as the most liveable city in the world to Vienna, Austria, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2018 rankings. The two metropolises have been neck and neck in the annual survey of 140 cities, but this year, the city's low crime rate helped nudge Vienna into first place.
In celebration of the city’s victory, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite places to eat and drink next time you’re in the Austrian capital.
Vienna’s signature cake is a moreish combo of chocolate sponge, dark chocolate ganache and apricot jam. It was originally conceived in 1832 by Franz Sacher who was told to create a new dessert for Prince von Metternich and his companions. Today you can get it in bakeries all over the city, but there’s a fierce rivalry between the two most famous: the Hotel Sacher and Demel. Which is best? You’ll have to try both and decide for yourself.
Built in the 16th-century, this open-air market is filled with 120+ stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese and international delicacies. We highly recommend the sauerkraut, shawarmas and sabich. The best thing abut Naschmarkt is that you can spend an entire day eating and soaking up the atmosphere, especially on Saturdays when the colourful flea market is also open.
1. Vienna, Austria
2. Melbourne, Australia
3. Osaka, Japan
4. Calgary, Canada
5. Sydney, Australia
6. Vancouver, Canada
7. Toronto, Canada
8. Tokyo, Japan
9. Copenhagen, Denmark
10. Adelaide, Australia
