6 Vienna Cooking Classes Worth Your Time

1.Gerstner KuK Hofzuckerbäcker Baking Show & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 823 reviews · 20 min · from $23Our pick

At Gerstner’s basement bakery in Schönbrunn Palace, a pastry chef demonstrates how to make Viennese apple strudel, including the famous paper-thin dough. You’ll taste a portion with traditional Viennese coffee and take home the recipe. The show is given in English and German; chefs have included Liv, Levi and Michael.

“Was really enjoyable, Levi was so helpful and funny throughout the show”

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2.Nabiel’s Vienna Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Join chef Nabiel at his Vienna kitchen for an English-language, three-hour cooking class built around schnitzel and apple strudel. You’ll prepare and share a three-course dinner, with alcoholic drinks included, while Nabiel teaches cooking techniques and shares stories about Viennese food. The class starts at 7:00 pm at Margaretenstraße 10 and is limited to 15 people.

“Nabiel is a phenomenal host and teacher. This was my second time cooking with Nabiel and my daughter had an amazing experience. The schnitzel and strűdel were delicious! I will be returning and I highly recommend Nabiel to anyone who is interested in learning, laughing and enjoying a perfect meal!”

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3.Traditional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

At Edlingers Tempel, a traditional restaurant in central Vienna, an English- or German-speaking guide shows you how Kaiserschmarrn is prepared and shares stories about its connection to Sisi. The one-hour class ends with a tasting of the freshly made dessert, Viennese coffee, drinks, and a recipe to take home.

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4.Wiener Schnitzel and Strudel Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 126 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Cook Viennese schnitzel and family-style apple strudel with chef Nabiel Michael Elsissi in a cozy kitchen near Restaurant Nabiel. You’ll learn practical techniques, hear about local food traditions, and share a meal with the group. Veal, chicken, vegetarian, and vegan options are available, along with water and one glass of Austrian wine, prosecco, or beer.

“Excellent! Nabiel is a great host and had us involved as much as we wanted for the cooking, baking, and preparation of each dish.”

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5.Vienna; Cooking Class: Make Schnitzel & Apple Strudel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

In a central Vienna apartment, local cook Lena leads a three-hour class in English or German. You’ll make chicken schnitzel and apple strudel from scratch, with a possible third course of potato soup, then share the meal. The group has 2 to 12 participants, and recipes are included.

“This cooking class was an absolute highlight of our time in Vienna! Our kids had the best time and were fully engaged the entire experience. Everything we made was delicious, we happily went back for seconds of every dish and thirds of the strudel (it was that good!). The instructor was wonderful with our family and made the class both educational and fun. Highly recommend for families and anyone looking for a memorable, hands-on experience.”

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6.Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144

Spend about three hours cooking traditional Austrian dishes in a Vienna home that has belonged to the host’s family for generations. You’ll help prepare chicken schnitzel, salads, and apple strudel, then sit down to eat. The English-language class welcomes beginners, with some vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free options available by arrangement.

“We learned how to make traditional dishes from Vienna. The class was fun, entertaining and delicious. Book if you can!”

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