Have decide on a rough tour plan for Vienna. Going to waltz out to Baden one day. Baden is a 'Spa' town and from the Centre of Vienna there is an Interurban tram which goes all they way to Baden through the streets of Vienna and countryside, its the type of short trip I love. You get a chance to see where the Vienese live and see some of the countryside and if you wish can get off mid journey if you se an interesting place or wish to take a photograph. I am sure there will be lots to see in Baden, cafes and restaurants to while away an afternoon. There are still hot baths/springs available as well.
Another day there is a trip to 2 Old Towns. Take the train to Melk and then a boat trip along the Danube (I think) to Krems and later home by train.
Another day its of up the hills above Vienna by tram 38 to Grinzing, where there are many restaurants and cafes and shops. A further bus up the hills bring you to a viewing position where you can get a great view of the city below. Last time we found an old fashioned little restaurant with marvellous views of Vienna. Mum really liked it and me also. I mentioned it before but Mums old friend Sheila would have love it and I think our Dad would have gone there every day if he ever had visited. Probably a bit old fashioned and not to everyones taste but the food was good, not that expensive considering the view and the fact that Vienna isnt a cheap city. I think it was only about ten or fifteen Euro for something to eat and a glass of vino. Back in Ireland if theres a nice view and they build a Cafe you will definately find a huge premium is put on the fact that you have a view while you dine.
Probably try a visit to see some music and also a visit to some of Viennas famous Cafes.
Photo of the Restaurant with a view. The cafe is called Cafe Cobenzl. Reading their website the whole area was built up as long ago as 1800, there has been several rebuildings after various wars and the present cafe dates back only to 1980 and was built deliberately old fashioned. http://www.cobenzl.com/
