Bad weather is just an opportunity for a different kind of adventure.
Vienna is full of incredible indoor worlds to explore.
Here's how to have a great time while staying dry.
The Rainy Day Sanctuary List
1. A Classic Coffee House
The Vibe: The ultimate rainy day escape. Pick one like Café Sperl or Café Jelinek, grab a cozy booth, order a melange and a slice of cake, and just talk for hours while the rain falls outside. It's the perfect Viennese experience.
2. The Kunsthistorisches Museum Café
The Vibe: Have coffee inside one of the most beautiful museums in the world. You don't even have to see the art (though you should). The cafe itself, under the museum's grand dome, is a work of art. Incredibly impressive.
3. The Butterfly House (Schmetterlinghaus)
The Vibe: Escape the rain by stepping into a tropical rainforest. This beautiful art nouveau greenhouse is filled with hundreds of free-flying butterflies. It's warm, magical, and an unexpected delight.
4. See a Movie at an Arthouse Cinema
The Vibe: Vienna has some beautiful, old-school cinemas. A place like Filmcasino or Votiv Kino shows international films in their original language. It's way more special than a normal multiplex.
5. Browse a Bookstore Cafe
The Vibe: A bookstore is always a good rainy day spot. A bookstore with a cafe is even better. Shakespeare and Company Booksellers is a cozy, English-language store with a great cafe for hiding from the weather.
Find a cozy spot that's fair for everyone.
The museum is a great idea, but it's a long, wet journey for your friend.
Use midway@ to find a cozy cafe, bookstore, or cinema that's a fair travel time for you both.
A fair commute is the best way to start any rainy day adventure.