Sometimes you need distance, not from the city, but distance within it. A moment where Vienna shrinks and you feel larger. The best venues with a view offer exactly that.
Neue Hoheit and Sky Bar at Steffl
The strongest overall impression right now comes from Neue Hoheit in the Rosewood Vienna on Tuchlauben 4. Urban chic, refined cooking, a central setting right above the inner city.
On the seventh floor of the Steffl department store sits Sky Bar, with arguably the most unobstructed view of St. Stephen's Cathedral in the city. Cocktails, bowls, schnitzel, flammkuchen. In summer, the Sky Roofgarden opens as an outdoor bar on the rooftop terrace.
KLYO and Atmosphere Rooftop Bar
KLYO, on the roof of the Urania, combines a day restaurant and a rooftop bar in a setting that speaks for itself. Above the Donaukanal, with a view of the inner city, from breakfast to sundowner.
Atmosphere Rooftop Bar in the Ritz-Carlton on Schubertring 5-7 is the most elegant option, on the eighth floor, with views of Karlskirche and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Champagne, cocktails, refined snacks. A bar to save for special evenings.
NENI am Prater and Dachboden at 25hours
For anyone who wants to pair a view with Israeli cooking: NENI am Prater, on the roof of the Superbude hotel, looks out over the Riesenrad, the Wurstelprater and the whole colorful noise of the Prater. Open to everyone, not just hotel guests.
And for those who prefer something more laid-back: Dachboden at the 25hours Hotel by the Museumsquartier offers a living-room atmosphere with views over the park and parliament. No strict dress code, inventive drinks, a place to settle into.
Vienna from above is a different city. Quieter, wider, clearer. Sometimes that's exactly what you need.