One of the city’s most beloved promenades is the Hauptallee, the Prater’s main artery through Vienna’s green lungs. The 4.5 kilometer long boulevard lined with chestnut trees was built in 1538 to connect the Praterstern to the Lusthaus. In 18th century, the nobility and rich bourgeoisie enjoyed the privilege of the parading up and down the beautiful Hauptallee in their carriages. Before the race tracks were built at the Krieau, horse races were held on the strip and, in 1903, there was even an early drag race!

Nowadays, cyclists, inline skaters and baby carriages cruise between the shade-bearing trees. For a particularly hedonistic Viennese-style workout, amble up the Hauptallee for melange and cake at the Lusthaus, then trot back down again for stelze and beer at the Schweizerhaus. Just make sure to watch out for the odd horse trotting by.