Cooking classes in Vienna
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Vienna home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Vienna is warmest in July at about 80°F (27°C).
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What to eat and drink in Vienna
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Wiener schnitzel
- A thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until puffed and golden, served with lemon.
- Sachertorte
- A dense chocolate cake with apricot jam and dark chocolate icing.
- Apfelstrudel
- Thin, flaky pastry rolled around spiced apple, raisins and breadcrumbs, often served warm with cream.
- Tafelspitz
- Beef boiled in broth, served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce and potatoes.
- Würstel
- Sausages from street stands, served with mustard, bread and sometimes a beer.
- Kaiserschmarrn
- A thick, torn-up caramelised pancake with powdered sugar and plum compote.
- Heuriger
- A wine tavern in Vienna's vineyard suburbs that pours its own new wine with cold food.
- Melange
- Vienna's coffee house staple: espresso with steamed milk and foam, like a cappuccino.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Vienna month by month
Averages for Vienna, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 40 (4) | 45 (7) | 52 (11) | 63 (17) | 70 (21) | 78 (26) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 71 (22) | 59 (15) | 49 (10) | 40 (5) |
| Low °F (°C) | 32 (0) | 34 (1) | 39 (4) | 47 (9) | 54 (12) | 62 (16) | 64 (18) | 64 (18) | 57 (14) | 48 (9) | 41 (5) | 33 (1) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:27 pm | 5:16 pm | 5:59 pm | 7:44 pm | 8:27 pm | 8:57 pm | 8:51 pm | 8:09 pm | 7:08 pm | 6:07 pm | 4:17 pm | 4:01 pm |
Questions
What food is Vienna known for?
Wiener schnitzel: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until puffed and golden, served with lemon. Sachertorte: a dense chocolate cake with apricot jam and dark chocolate icing. Apfelstrudel: thin, flaky pastry rolled around spiced apple, raisins and breadcrumbs, often served warm with cream.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Vienna?
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