Wiener Wurstel (Viennese Sausages)

Simple yet renowned for their flavor, these sausages are traditionally made from both beef and pork, encased in sheeps' intestine. Served with sharp mustard, they are perfectly accompanied with Austrian potato salad, radishes, spring asparagus, and other fresh vegetables.

Many people enjoy the simplicity and lower cost of procuring these goodies from street vendors, slathering them with mustard and gobbling them down right on the street. Whether in summer or winter, they make an excellent quick snack or simple meal (unless you're a vegetarian or vegan, that is).

Where to Try It: In the city center, around the Ringstrasse and the old inner imperial city, there are numerous popular street vendors, or Wurstelstande, to choose from. Additionally, a fun place to wander and try out some local street food (including these ever-present sausages) is the Naschmarkt, a popular semi-permanent market where produce stands and casual restaurants serve a variety of goodies. In the summer, an afternoon out at the Prater, a sprawling, leafy park complete with a Ferris wheel, rides, and traditional food stands, is also a great spot to procure these.

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