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Experience Viennese cuisine

For those who want to immerse themselves in Vienna beyond the congress sessions, our recommended cooking classes offer a hands-on way to discover the city’s culinary traditions. Learn how to prepare classic Austrian dishes such as Wiener Schnitzel, Apfelstrudel, or Sachertorte under the guidance of local chefs.

Whether you join a class before or after the congress, it’s a fun and interactive way to taste, create and connect with Vienna’s rich food culture and take a delicious memory home with you.

Wiener Kochsalon Workshops

Hands-on culinary workshops in a friendly kitchen environment hosted by the Wrenkh family. Themes range from traditional Austrian classics to seasonal and vegetarian topics. Participants prepare dishes together and enjoy them after cooking. Available for individuals and group bookings.

Vienna Cooking Tours by Andrea Beck

Start with a tasting and shopping tour at Vienna’s famous Naschmarkt, then continue to a private kitchen or partner venue to cook an authentic Viennese menu. Courses are offered in multiple languages and can include a visit to the Essigbrauerei Gegenbauer brewery.

Andante Vienna Cooking Classes

Join interactive cooking sessions in a relaxed setting where participants prepare a seasonal three-course Viennese menu together. Classes are typically held in English, and other languages may be available on request.

Wiener Schnitzel Cooking Courses (Meissl & Schadn)

Learn how to pound, bread, and fry your own Wiener Schnitzel under expert guidance at the historic Meissl & Schadn restaurant. Offered in German and English at scheduled dates.

Figlmüller Wiener Schnitzel Academy

This specialized course focuses on making the perfect Wiener Schnitzel. Perfect for groups, it combines hands-on cooking with the famous Figlmüller tradition and ends with a serving of Kaiserschmarren – a classic Austrian dessert.

Anantara Hotel Spice Spoons Cooking Experience

Choose between classes where you prepare a three-course Viennese menu – including classics like Griesnockerl soup, Wiener Schnitzel, and Kaiserschmarren – or a dedicated workshop on making Apfelstrudel with vanilla sauce.

Gerstner K.u.K Hofzuckerbäcker Apfelstrudel Show & Courses

Experience the art of making an authentic Viennese apple strudel. You can either watch a live strudel-making show at Schloss Schönbrunn or take part in hands-on courses taught by professional pastry chefs.

Backakademie at Vollpension

Bake like a Viennese grandparent! In this playful and social workshop, attendees learn traditional baking techniques from experienced hosts. Courses can be booked for groups or as mixed classes with others.

Kruste & Krume Baking Workshops

Explore Vienna’s bread and pastry traditions with a variety of hands-on baking workshops. Topics include classic breads, apple strudel, festive pastries, seasonal specialties, and the famous Viennese Kipferl.