Wurstelstands I have known and loved

My first experience with getting bratwurst from a stand was in Salzburg many years ago.  The wurst was grilled and heaped with a very tasty sauerkraut onto a steamed bun.  It was messy and yummy and the encounter is burned into my memory as many a 3star meal is not.  In Vienna the wurst is not served with sauerkraut, but there are Wurstelstands all over.  You can get the wurst either served cut up on a plate or you can ask for a 'hot dog' wurst to get it in a bun.   They have a spike they use to drill a hole in a bun (like a mini italian loaf) put mustard and ketchup into it and then insert the grilled wurst. It is pretty yummy.

 

We went to several different stands and I am going to list my fav's:

1) Mariahilferstrasse right by the Zieglergasse U-bahn stop.  The wurst was nicely spiced and juicy.

2) The stands at Albertinaplatz and Hoermarkt are next.  I thought the one at Albertinaplatz was a bit juicier, but they really rank very close.

3) Naschmarkt right by the Secession.  It's only open in the evening but a nice late night nasch.

Do NOT go to one on Stephansplatz.  Our last day we stopped at a stand there desperately wanting one last wurst.  Alan said it was better than nothing.  NO!  It was dry and only made me want the real thing even more.  

 

Days in Vienna: Wagner: one last thing

Days in Vienna: Wagner: one last thing: "Many mornings I would pass this lovely cafe that stood right by the stairs either on my way out or back from a walk along the Donaukanal. ..."

Wagner and Postparkasse

Later in our visit we went to see the PostParkasse, the Post Office Savings Bank he designed in 1906 is still operating as a bank.  Here we can see the change towards functionality.  The facade is made of marble slabs that are riveted on with aluminum bolts over the brick structure.  He left the bolt heads visible.  

The interior is very expansive and filled with light due to an arched glass roof and a floor covered with glass blocks. 

 

The marriage of functionality and design becomes evident by the way the heating system was incorporated and enhances the interior

Heating system