Vienna (2 of 2)

We sat down for lunch near Schwedenplatz and waited for our mini-cruise on the Donaukanal and the Danube to begin. At 2 p.m. we were able to board our ship, and since we were the first to board, we were able to pick choice seats: a little table for two at the rear of the ship, some of the very few outside seats. Exploring Vienna and its surroundings by ship is not as impressive as exploring other cities, such as Budapest, since the Viennese didn't build much near the water because of frequent floods. Nevertheless, this two-hour outing on the water was delightful, especially given the wonderful weather.
This is the second page documenting our trip to Vienna; from here, you can also access page 1

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Colorful tags along the Donaukanal


Our cruise started near the Schwedenbrücke	The Gaswerksteg allows gas pipes to cross the Donaukanal


We have left the Donaukanal and are now on the Danube	In the lock at the Freudenau Power Station—doors are closing


A few minutes later, we are some 7 meters (23 feet) higher	Leaving the lock behind and continuing our journey


The Vienna Peace Pagoda	The Stadlauer Railway Bridge


The Catamaran office complex and Marina Tower	We end our mini-cruise with a view of Donau City

That evening, we had dinner at Skopik & Lohn. For all the people who love Wiener Schnitzel, this is the place to get it. Believe me, this is easily one of my favorite dishes. I've eaten it in countless places, and I never had a better one than here. And while I am at it: their desserts are outstanding as well.
The next day, we went exploring the gardens and palaces in the vicinity of our hotel: The Burggarten, the Hofburg, the Volksgarten, the Austrian Parliament Building, and so on. Naturally, we had to go to a traditional Viennese Kaffee Haus; our choice fell on Imperial and Royal Court Confectioner Demel, established in 1786. Here's a snapshot of our order. We did not have tickets to a performance of the Spanish Riding School, but we did see a couple of Lipizzaner horses.

In the lovely Burggarten


Emperor Franz Josef I monument in the Burggarten	Catching a glimpse of the Natural History Museum from the Burggarten


People taking advantage of the great weather to relax in the park	The rear of the Hofburg seen from the Burggarten


The Schmetterlinghaus (Butterfly House) in the Burggarten	Statue of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart


Part of the façade of the Natural History Museum	The Maria Theresa Monument seen from the back


The main façade of the Natural History Museum	Horse-drawn carriage in front of the Swiss Gate of the Hofburg


The gate is the entrance to the Swiss wing	Fountain in the Hofburg's Michaelerplatz	Empress Elisabeth statue in the Volksgarten


A larger view of the Volksgarten	Volksgarten Fountain and Franz Grillparzer Monument


The Austrian Parliament Building	Pallas Athena statue in front of the Austrian Parliament


Crossing the Michaelerplatz on our way to...	...the wonderful Café Demel on Kohlmarkt.


In the Hofburg	On our way back, looking at the Natural History Museum

Leaving the Burggarten the way we came in

On Sunday, May 10, before heading to the airport to take our flight back to Nice, we attended a Mother's Day concert in the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde auditorium. The performers were the Vienna Boys' Choir, the Vienna Girls' Choir, and older singers from either group. As is usually the case at such events, recording of any part of the performance was strictly prohibited, but many people used their phones to snap pictures at the end of each number, during the applause, or when the performers were taking a bow. This was a great concert that we enjoyed very much.


The boys and girls are performing together	The young men and ladies contribute as well


Taking a bow	At the end, all the participants enjoy some well-deserved applause

The photos on this page were taken between May 8 and May 10, 2026.
This is page 2 of our trip to Vienna; from here, you can also access page 1
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