A Journey Through Time and Nature” at the Natural History Museum in Vienna The Natural History Museum is not only a museum but a treasure house of world marvels in the heart of Vienna. A sentimental and beautiful piece on the Vienna Natural History Museum: One of the largest natural history museums in the world, […]
Hallstatt is a charming village in the Gmunden district of Upper Austria, situated between the southwestern lake shore of Lake Hallstatt (Hallstätter See) and the steep slopes of the Dachstein massif. It is found in the beautiful Salzkammergut area, running along the national road between Graz and Salzburg. Famous for its ancient salt mining, Hallstatt […]
Vienna, Austria, was leading a trendy gastronomic culture, continues to discover its Michelin restaurants, and has become a gastronomic heaven. Specifically, from March when spring officially comes, almost all the restaurants in Vienna have outdoor seating spaces called “Shanigarten.” Bienise’s daily life of enjoying his meals basking in the sun’s warmth contributes to the image […]
gather around for the same delicious snack. Now, it also has official approval of authenticity as being part of Austria’s heritage. The humble “Würstelstand” culture became the newest entry to the national intangible cultural heritage list this week, as supervised by the Austrian UNESCO Commission. The Würstelstand, now able to refer to centuries of history, […]
I get asked by some people for my own recommendations for what to see in the city, considering I spend hundreds of hours walking the streets to give you this site. So, here are my top 5 things to do in Vienna… Wander around the centre But, hey, Vienna’s a historic city. Almost every few […]
Sausage stalls are by no means the only source of street food in Vienna. Austrian cuisine has also come up with a variety of specialties for those who wish to dine on the run. They include everything from solid home cooking to dainty sweet snacks. There isn’t time for a photo – it’s too tasty […]
There are cafes beyond the usual routine. They leave an impression and are cultural identifiers. I have been fortunate enough to try a few. Café Dorian in Venice I may be back to; Oslo’s Grand Café, where I went in November 2013, is another. But this blog is dedicated to another landmark space, Vienna’s Café […]
Splendor and majesty in the center of the inner city: Admire the private flats and beautiful staterooms of the erstwhile imperial household, and experience the numerous museums and collections of the Imperial Palace. Historically evolved complex The Gothic Hofburg Chapel, where the Vienna Boys’ Choir sings during High Mass on every Sunday, is a perpetual […]
Vienna Airport is the international airport of Vienna, capital of Austria. It lies in Schwechat, 18 km (11 mi) southeast of central Vienna and 57 kilometres (35 mi) west of Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia. Its formal name within the Austrian Aeronautical Information Publication is Wien-Schwechat Airport. It is the country’s biggest airport and […]
In just a few days, the Town of Vienna will launch its annual Restaurant Week. Over 40 restaurants will feature prix fixe menus, discounts or specials during the event, which begins Friday, March 7. A “festive social event” will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. that afternoon at the Vienna Town Green, with music, giveaways and complimentary […]
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