Kohlmarkt Vienna – high end shopping on a historical street | gotravelyourself.com

The view of Vienna’s Hofburg Palace as a backdrop is enough to make Kohlmarkt the best street in Vienna, but there is even more to that. But it is much more than that. This is quite short in length and not that wide street has some long history and stories to tell. It is filled with historical buildings and high-end shops and venues, and it is a part of a busy pedestrian area in the heart of Vienna.Many visitor tours are passing through Kohlmarkt and many stop at the iconic Demel café and confectionery shop, which is standing there since the 18th century. Speaking of high-end shops and history… Pro-tip for Demel, don’t stay in line without a reservation, reserve your table online.Table of ContentsHistory of KohlmarktWhat to see and do in KohlmarktShoppingMajor landmarks on KohlmarktPhotoshootConclusionHistory of KohlmarktKohlmarkt was a street leading to an ancient trench (today’s Graben) under the walls of Vindobona, a Roman fortification dating back to 100 CE. The street became popul...