When you think of Vienna, images of pretty, historic streets and delicious desserts come to mind, but the beautiful city isn’t readily associated with a healthy lifestyle. If you want to visit Austria and are worried about whether you’ll be able to still take care of your wellbeing while you’re on holiday, discover our guide to the best workout classes, spas and healthy restaurants in Vienna.
Where to eat
Austria’s capital city has a surprising amount of healthy eating spots, so if you want a break from schnitzel, sachertorte and apple strudel there’s plenty of choice. If you’re following a plant-based diet, head to Yamm! This buffet style restaurant allows you to indulge guilt-free in vegan and vegetarian dishes, all of which are fresh and organic. If you like your meat, or are travelling with someone who does, you can alternatively try Wrenkh. This sleek restaurant uses local produce to create stunning meals, with gluten-free and vegan options readily available too. It’s gained a cult status so reservations are essential.
Where to workout
If you’re missing your usual exercise routine when you’re abroad, don’t worry, Vienna has a wealth of fitness centres and workout classes that will satisfy your desire to break into a sweat. Supercycle offers boutique indoor cycling classes in an Instagram-worthy studio setting. Each instructor brings a different style of music to their session, for example Allie plays an electro setlist while Luckas will lift your spinning session with fun German pop songs. If you’d rather have a traditional gym workout or to try your hand at crossfit or yoga, visit CrossFit Pantheon. You can pay a day rate and enjoy as many classes as you like, as well as have full use of all facilities, ideal if you’re just in the city for the weekend.
Where to relax
Whether you’ve just landed and need time to acclimatise or want to unwind after a weekend of exploring the city, book an in-room massage with Urban Massage Vienna. The masseuses will come straight to your hotel room so you don’t have to do a thing except lie back and relax. For a taste of relaxation outside of your hotel pay a visit to the So Spa at the Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom. The day spa takes over the entire fifth floor of the hotel and offers spectacular views of the city alongside beauty treatments, which are arranged like a French restaurant menu, with ‘starters’, ‘main courses’ and ‘desserts’.
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