Who doesn’t love the wonderful taste of tenderly melting gelato? Especially on hot days it just provides the perfect addition to a stroll through the neighborhoods (aka graetzls) of Vienna. We collected some of our favorite parlors here for you, which are of course all located in walking distance to the graetzlhotel suites, so you don’t need to search for the right parlor near your suite!
Beware, this ice cream parlor is a highlight not only if you are vegan! Veganista was founded by the (vegan) sisters Susanna and Cecilia with the explicit goal of creating something special, which they managed to achieve. By using only organic, regional products to create unconventional flavors they managed to make a name for themselves and have already made many customers very happy. Maybe you will be among those happy customers someday?
Taborstraße 15, 1020 Wien
Food touches the soul, so they say. If that is true, then ice cream must be a kiss, and Leone kisses in a wonderful way! Light, fruity, full of flavor, and just plain delicious! Fair warning: You will have trouble stopping once you get started.
Bruno-Marek-Allee 21, 1020 Wien
The Vienna location outside the manufactory in Krumbach. Various types of ice cream from Alpine caramel to goat's cheese made from the milk of their own cows in Krumbach in the Bucklige Welt, refined with local fruit, fresh herbs, spices and nuts, also sugar-reduced and vegan varieties, all fruit varieties without milk. Austrian ice cream from the Alps.
Rotenturmstraße 14, 1010 Wien
This established enterprise is looking back on a sweet history lasting since 1886. Today it is best known for its enormous choice of over 100 flavors and offers for people with allergies, intolerances, as well as flavors for diabetics and vegans. Whether you are looking for something fruity or sour… here you will find what you seek. We promise.
Franz-Josefs-Kai 17, 1010 Wien
If you take a peek and see what hides behind the name Gelateria Luciano Zanoni, also known as Zanoni & Zanoni, you will discover wonderful things! Mainly: Incredibly good ice cream and the most creative Coppa-compositions in town, best enjoyed in the open-air section of this perfectly located ice cream parlor. Maybe you even want to add a creamy cake? In any case, nobody will be surprised to find this one on this list.
Lugeck 7, 1010 Wien
La dolce vita a Vienna. Italian bakery-pastry shop with café and ice cream parlor. Traditional homemade ice cream made from organic milk, including sorbets. Prepared daily in special machines directly in the store - it couldn't be fresher. And delicious espresso from Costadoro (Turin). The small cafe with its pavement terrace in the city center is the ideal ice cream stopover when sightseeing in the inner city.
Annagasse 3a, 1010 Wien
The name alone puts a smile on your face and the unusual spelling is only topped by the flavors. The Schelato ice cream parlor is all about the scoop: whether chocolatey, fruity or rather special - everyone is guaranteed to find several flavors that definitely taste good here. Fancy a little foretaste?
How about matcha, orange kumquat, salty pretzel or liquorice ice cream? The range varies regularly and there are always new specialties in the assortment. The delicious vegan plant milks and fruit sorbets are also highly recommended and refreshing.
Schleifmühlgasse 11, 1040 Wien
Melanie Castillo not only runs the legendary cocktail bar Barflys in the 6th district. In her ice cream parlor in the fourth district, she also proves that cocktails and ice cream go wonderfully well together. At Castillo's Eis & Bar, the friendly boss serves up the most delicious ice creams from her own production.
She pays particular attention to an intense and authentic taste - and you can taste it! The fruit varieties all have a minimum fruit content of 50 percent. All other varieties are also incredibly tasty. Our tip: be sure to try chocolate orange, banana and blackberry!
And because Melanie Castillo can not only make good ice cream, but also excellent cocktails, she also serves great ice cream cocktails in her restaurant that you shouldn't miss out on. There are also great spritzers and homemade cakes.
Margaretenstraße 42, 1040 Wien
As the name already says, you will find ice specialties here that will deliver instant joy. Tichy is one of the most cherished institutions of Vienna and has been delighting people since 1952. Their famous “Eismarillenknödel” (ice dumplings with apricot filling) are an integral part of Viennese culture, but the ice cream tarts and coups are more than worth trying as well. You’ll see.
Reumannplatz 13, 1100 Wien
Even though Daniele comes from Naples, Vienna finally has "La brioche con gelato", the Sicilian way of eating ice cream. And if the sweet ice cream sandwich isn't enough, you should order panna with it! The Bar del Gelato delights with 18 classic and unusual ice cream varieties as well as 6 varieties without added sugar and ice cream coups. As a real Italian bar, there are of course also savory snacks such as homemade tramezzini, a selection of Italian toasts, the best Napoletan espresso, aperitifs and cold drinks. With 20 seats in side and an outdoor seating area for around 50 people, it's our all-weather ice cream favorite for the ninth district.
Daniele and his brioche con gelato
Nußdorfer Straße 47, 1090 Wien
Watch out, this ice cream parlor is not just a highlight for vegans! Veganista was founded by the (vegan) sisters Susanna and Cecilia, who had the vision of making a very special ice cream. That's why they rely on regional organic products that are processed into fresh ice cream every day. And in unconventional and incomparably good flavors.
grätzlhotel tip: If you only stop by once (but you won't, believe us), then order an Inbetwiener: the ice cream sandwich made from handmade cookies and your favorite ice cream in the middle -it's absolutely unforgettable.
Alserbachstraße 5, 1090 Wien
This family-owned ice cream parlor exists since 1928 and serves wonderful traditional Italian ice cream. The chef was born in Milan and is Meidling’s unchallenged champion of gelato.
grätzlhotel tip: You must try the lemon ice cream! This flavor has taken Mirko Gamba, the chef, to the top of the crop at the Austrian ice cream championship and when you try it, you will know why. You should not say no to a champion.
Meidlinger Hauptstraße 6, 1120 Wien
Artisanal ice cream made following a well-guarded family recipe since 1927, how does that sound? This ice cream is freshly made from organic local products daily in nearby Burgenland. Even a lot of the fruit is grown in their own garden. Typical flavors are accompanied by flavors you won’t get anywhere else. Maybe you want to try “Grandma’s apple cake” or “Salzburger Nockeln”? In any case, make sure you try the Nougat-Iceknödel. Enjoy!
Meidlinger Hauptstraße 72,1120 Wien
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From our grätzlhotel suites near the Karmelitermarkt in the second district of Vienna, the whole of Vienna opens up to you. A wide range of gastronomic offerings near the market and in the small alleyways in the neighbourhood, a thriving scene on the nearby Danube Canal, relaxation in the Augarten park or in the green Prater park. The Schwedenplatz transport hub, which is not far from Stephansplatzand the city center, is just five minutes away.
The Karolinenviertel in Wieden near Belvedere Palace is one of Vienna's most popular residential areas and is characterised by an environment that has perfected the synthesis of green space, urban space and cultural space.
The Grätzl suites are located at Porzellangasse 53, where you will also find the local contact in the Mast wine bistro. Anyone who likes a personal touch is very welcome here. Here, grätzlhotel guests can enjoy organic wines, fresh vegetables from the garden and meat from local farmers as well as great co-operation specials.
The 12th district is a neighbourhood that never stands still and is constantly reinventing itself. Currently, the colourful mix of tradition and international flair is attracting more and more entrepreneurs, young designers and innovative restaurateurs, who have been increasingly shaping this district for some time now.
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