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The hotel ‘gardens’
have opened
From March until October the so-called ‘Schanigarten-tradition’
plays an essential role in everyday life in Vienna. Tables are set
up on the sidewalks and people enjoy sitting in these ‘gardens’
in front of the cafés and coffeehouses and indulge in small
snacks and drinks.
The term ‘Schanigarten’ probably originates from an apprentice
boy to a waiter, called ‘Schani’, being told to "Put up the
garden!" as soon as spring arrived.He then dutifully obeyed
the order by carrying chairs, tables and flower boxes outside.
Grand Hotel Wien and The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury
Hotel, have opened a total of seven ‘Schanigärten’ in Vienna.
This overview will be of assistance to you in choosing your
favorite terrace for your ‘Al Fresco’ dining.
THE TRADITIONAL: The ‘Schanigarten‘ of the Grand Hotel
Wien at the famed boulevard Ringstraße looks back on a great
tradition. About 100 years ago the terrace in front of the hotel
had already become one of the hotspots of the city during
summertime. To sit in the sun, see and be seen, and enjoy
one’s favorite coffee was then, as it is today, one of the most
popular pastimes.
THE BEST VIEW: Sitting here brings you a little closer to the
sky – on the 7th floor of the Grand Hotel Wien, at the outside
terrace of Le Ciel gourmet restaurant, not only are the culinary
creations heavenly but also the breathtaking views over the
city of Vienna.
THE JAPANESE: Unkai Sushi on the ground floor of the Grand
Hotel Wien in no time became a favorite meeting place among
all fans of Japanese culinary art. Unkai Sushi’s ‘garden’ ideally
matches the best of the Viennese ‘Schanigarten-tradition’ with
the tradition of Japanese Sushi-art in its highest form.
THE CHIC: Casual Luxury – This promise made by The Ring
hotel is also kept by its two ‘Schanigärten‘. Nowhere on the
famed boulevard Ringstraße is it possible to relax more in style
than it is in the new ‘gardens’ of the ‘at eight’ restaurant and the
bar ‘Drings’ bar.
THE CULTURAL: Here, nature, history, architecture, and art
blend together into one fascinating whole – while coffee blends
are being served in the gardens. The two ‘Schanigärten’ in the
beautiful Belvedere Palace offer the perfect place to have
refreshments after a walk through the baroque gardens or a
visit in the art gallery.
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