What "best agers" and "Gen Z" love about Vienna

Katharina Pfannkuch, 03.11.2025

Although Vienna had to cede first place in the list of the world's most liveable cities to Copenhagen this year, Austria's metropolis triumphed as a travel destination - especially among the 65+ generation, according to a survey by "GetYourGuide". What this age group particularly enjoys doing in Vienna and what younger generations can learn from them.

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Viennese charm, a certain cosiness paired with sarcastic and loving humor, art from Mozart to the masters in the Albertina, architecture from magnificent imperial buildings to the postmodern Haus Haas, Sissi and the world-famous Sachertorte - many people think of clichés like these, which hold a lot of truth, when they hear the word "Vienna". In fact, the charming melody of the language (here you are still addressed as "Madame"), the unagitated atmosphere between horse-drawn carriages, coffee houses and detailed ornate facades, artists and celebrities of the city, punch doughnuts, Sachertorte and, of course, Sissi are omnipresent in the Austrian capital.

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