Viennese

Viennese is an adjective and demonym related to Vienna, the capital of Austria. It is used to describe people from the city as well as things associated with Vienna, including its culture, language, and customs. In English, a resident of Vienna is commonly referred to as a Viennese; in German, the corresponding demonyms are Wiener (masculine) and Wienerin (feminine).

The Viennese dialect, or Viennese German, is a regional variety of Central Bavarian spoken in Vienna. It features distinctive pronunciation, vocabulary, and syntax compared with Standard German, and coexists with High German in education, media, and daily life.

Vienna has a long musical and cultural heritage that is often linked to the term Viennese. The city contributed many composers and works to classical music; it is home to institutions such as the Vienna State Opera, the Musikverein, and the Konzerthaus, and is renowned for its historic coffee house culture. Vienna has been designated a UNESCO City of Music for its musical history and ongoing musical activity.

Viennese cuisine and pastries are widely known for dishes and sweets such as Wiener Schnitzel, Sachertorte, and Apfelstrudel, as well as for its coffeehouse traditions, including the melange. The term Viennese may also appear in names of foods, pastries, and styles associated with Vienna.