Travel the Sounds of Vienna by Madame Faction

Whether Strauss waltzes, POP festivals, Schönberg's twelve-tone music or Falco's Hangout, music is present in every Grätzl with clubs, concerts and memories.

Madame Faction, style, art and culture guide and historian, travels with us to various musical worlds in Vienna. Don't miss the next Grätzl Sound Story and follow us and Madame Faction on Instagram.

You know the music stars and spots of the Leopoldstadt, the 2nd district of Vienna?

I am Madame Faction and together with the grätzlhotel by URBANAUTS I am diving into Vienna's lifestyle & music.

This time it's off to the glamorous past and funky present of Leopoldstadt, Vienna's second district and home of the grätzlhotel next to Karmelitermarkt.

Variety shows, theater and operettas amused the Viennese - then AND now.

From Johann Strauss' Walze to famous operetta singers, from Danzer's Orpheum to FM4 Tanznacht - legends were and are made in Leopoldstadt.

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And stay with us in Vienna to discover your favorite sound neighborhood!

See you soon - à trés bientot!

Travel the Sounds of Vienna - Belvedere

I am Madame Faction and together with the grätzlhotel by URBANAUTS I am diving into Vienna’s music & lifestyle.

This time we are heading to the glamorous past and funky present of Wieden, Vienna’s fourth district and home to the grätzlhotel next to the Belvedere Palace.

From the Popfest to the costume parties of Hans Makart, from the famous opera singer Rosa Papier-Paumgartner to Brahms, who lived and worked here - Wieden is known for many fancy addresses and events.

You want to know more about Vienna’ sounds? Make sure you follow URBANAUTS and MADAME FACTION.

See you soon – à trés bientot!

Karmelitermarkt

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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.

Belvedere

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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.

Serviten

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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.

Schönbrunn

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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.