Best Books Set in Vienna

Although nearly one-third of Austria’s population lives in Vienna, the city is a quiet place. As you wander the streets, there are cafés on every corner which invite you to sit down, grab a coffee, and read a great book.

Top pick for books set in Vienna

While walking through Vienna with my father, he pointed out the place of the Tobacconist’s shop and handed me this book. Admittedly, that context was pretty unbeatable to inspire a great read, so I pass it on to you.

The Tobacconist

By Robert Seethaler

Community picks for books set in Vienna

Here are some other great books set in Vienna that we’ve received from the community. On this list is a book for young readers, a book by a grandmother and another by her grandson, and a few others which explore the streets of Vienna.

The Exiles Return

By Elizabeth de Waal

The Hare with the Amber Eyes

By Edmund de Waal

Embers

By Sándor Márai

Moonlight on the Magic Flue

By Mary Pope Osborne

The Elephant’s Journey

By José Saramago

The Painted Kiss

By Elizabeth Hickey

The World of Yesterday

By Stefan Zweig, translated by Anthea Bell