Eat · Innere Stadt (Stephansplatz and Hofburg)
Bitzinger Würstelstand
A sausage stand by the Albertina: a Käsekrainer and a beer standing up, cheap and fast between the Hofburg and the Ring.
- Käsekrainer
- Cheap and fast
- Standing tables
- Order: Käsekrainer sausage and a beer
- Walk-in window: 11:00–14:00
- Bring cash
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Late-opening stand; hours vary
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
11:00–14:00
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
€6–12 (≈ US$7–14)2026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- Käsekrainer with breadThe signature.€5–8≈ US$6–10
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Say the sausage you want, and “mit Senf” (with mustard).
- Choose bread (Semmel) or a roll, and sweet or hot mustard.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Bread and fries; a few stands sell a vegetarian option (check). · say: “Ich esse kein Fleisch. Was ist vegetarisch?”
- NoVegan · Very limited.
- AskHalal · Pork is common; ask about beef or chicken (check). · say: “Ohne Schweinefleisch, bitte.”
- AskGluten-free · A sausage without bread is possible.
- YesNut allergy · Nuts are not used.
- AskAllergy · Staff know the 14 EU allergens by law; ask to see the allergen list. · say: “Ich habe eine Allergie gegen ___.”
Paying
Bring cash
- Pay at the window and stand at a table.
- No tip needed; round up.
- Cash or card (check); carry coins.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Not taken
- Note
- Stand; no reservations.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Say the sausage you want, and “mit Senf” (with mustard).
- 2Choose bread (Semmel) or a roll, and sweet or hot mustard.
No shared language? Point at the dish or a photo of it. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| One coffee with milk, please | Einen Melange, bitte | eye-nen may-lahnzh bit-eh |
| The bill, please | Zahlen, bitte | tsah-len bit-eh |
| Is this vegetarian? | Ist das vegetarisch? | ist dahs veg-eh-tah-rish |
| Hello | Grüß Gott | groos got |
| Hello (any time) | Guten Tag | goo-ten tahk |
| Thank you | Danke | dahn-keh |
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Drinks: A beer costs €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) — Compare the price before ordering.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Pay at the window and stand at a table.
- No tip needed; round up.
- Cash or card (check); carry coins.
- Tipping: Round up or add 5 to 10%: say the total you want when you pay, and do not leave coins on the table.
At the table
- Take rubbish to the bin.
- Coffeehouses serve food all day and let you sit for hours; you do not need to order more.
- A cover charge (Gedeck) or a bread basket can be added; check the menu.
- Wine taverns list hours by opening a green branch (Buschenschank); check before you go.
- Sunday is the traditional family lunch: book on Saturday.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- €6–12 (≈ US$7–14) per person (2026 estimate)
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Best.
Some stands accept cards (check).
Not used.
Phone wallets tap like cards (check).
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
Bread and fries; a few stands sell a vegetarian option (check).
Show: Ich esse kein Fleisch. Was ist vegetarisch?
- Veganno
Very limited.
- Halalask
Pork is common; ask about beef or chicken (check).
Show: Ohne Schweinefleisch, bitte.
- Gluten-freeask
A sausage without bread is possible.
- Nut allergyyes
Nuts are not used.
- Allergyask
Staff know the 14 EU allergens by law; ask to see the allergen list.
Show: Ich habe eine Allergie gegen ___.
What is in the dishes
- Käsekrainer with breadwheat
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- Walk-up stand.
- How far ahead
- Not needed
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- Any.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Late night | check before you go | Some stands close after midnight. |
| Public holidays | check before you go | Check hours. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 11:00 (light).
- 11:00lightlittle or no wait
- 12:00busya short wait is possible
- 13:00busya short wait is possible
- 14:00lightlittle or no wait
- 17:00lightlittle or no wait
- 20:00busya short wait is possible
- 22:00lightlittle or no wait
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Seating
- Standing or a shelf: no proper seats
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: good · A fast snack for kids
- Access
- step-free: yes · Outdoor stand on level pavement
Hygiene
- Vienna has high food-safety standards; tap water is safe.
- Wash hands before eating at a sausage stand; napkins are provided.
- Ask for a glass of tap water (Leitungswasser) if you want more.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not taken — Stand; no reservations.
- Capabilities
- food
- Getting there
- Behind the Albertina, Albertinaplatz · ~5 min walk
Cons
- Standing tables only.
- Cash or card varies; carry coins.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Käsekrainer | A pork sausage with cheese. | Say “eine Käsekrainer, bitte”. |
| Senf | Mustard: süß (sweet) or scharf (hot). | Say “süß” or “scharf”. |
| Eitrige | A local nickname for a Käsekrainer (the cheese oozes). | Ask for “eine Eitrige”. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A sausage and a roll are €5–7 (≈ US$6–9).
- tourist price
- This stand is more expensive than a random stand; the location is prime.
- rule
- No tip needed; round up.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Drinks | A beer costs €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) | Compare the price before ordering. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Do they take cards?
Varies; carry coins.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
What is a Würstelstand?
A Viennese sausage stand, open late, with standing tables.
What should I order?
A Käsekrainer with bread and mustard.
How much is a sausage?
About €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) (2026 estimate).
Is it open late?
Often into the night; check.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Café Museum8 min walkA coffeehouse for a seat.
- Demel8 min walkThe former court confectioner near the Hofburg: go for a pastry and coffee in the afternoon, and buy chocolates to take home.
- Café Central12 min walkThe grand coffeehouse near the Hofburg: go at 08:00 or after 15:00 to skip the queue; coffee and cake, not a full lunch.The grand coffeehouse near the Hofburg: go at 8:00 AM or after 3:00 PM to skip the queue; coffee and cake, not a full lunch.
- Figlmüller Wollzeile13 min walkA famous Schnitzel restaurant near the cathedral: book a table, order the Schnitzel and a salad, and expect a tourist crowd.Reserve ahead
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Vienna (Eat)
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