Honored with the Muvamo Award as Vienna’s cult Würstelstand.
From Street Snack to City Icon: The Story of Bitzinger
Vienna has long had a love affair with Würstelstände – sausage stands have existed here since the early 18th century. Originally conceived as movable food carts operated by disabled war veterans serving workers and soldiers, they evolved into fixed urban icons of street-level gastronomy. They’ve survived world wars, post-imperial transitions, and shifting food trends – and still remain a cornerstone of Viennese street culture.
Bitzinger however, isn’t just any sausage kiosk. Opened in 1999 by restaurateur Josef Bitzinger, the stand helped raise the design profile of Vienna’s street food. With its elegant black facade and prime location just between the Albertina Museum and Vienna State Opera, Bitzinger turned the humble sausage stand into something design-conscious and culturally resonant.
Its menu sticks to the classics: Käsekrainer, Bratwurst, Burenwurst, and Waldviertler – all served with Austrian precision.
Right next to the Albertina, the State Opera, and the Ringstrasse, Bitzinger easily becomes part of your day – after seeing some art, enjoying a performance, or just walking through the city center.
Bitzinger goes beyond being a typical sausage stand. It’s woven into Vienna’s daily rhythm – where classic street food becomes part of the city’s atmosphere, and simple moments turn into something quietly memorable.
