There are hundreds of lakes spread all over Austria and on hot sunny summer days, the Austrians throng to their bathing lakes. Austria is also quite proud of the fact that nearly all their lakes are of drinking water quality. Throw in pleasant water temperatures and decent facilities and you have a wonderful beach holiday. […]
Europe’s favorite holiday hotspots are at breaking point. New statistics shed light on the widening divide between crowded tourist hotspots and the less crowded, oft-missed parts of the continent. Greece, Croatia, Spain, Austria, Romania, and France are at the forefront of this mismatch — some areas now receiving more than 100 overnight stays per head […]
After the Alpine snow has melted and the countryside has erupted into green, Austria is one of Europe’s most alluring summer resorts. Past its baroque capital cities and imperial heritage, Austria waits with crystal lakes, rugged mountains, and endless outdoor pursuits—all wrapped in peaceful beauty. Dive into Crystal-Clear Lakes Austria’s lakes are famous for their […]
Concealed deep in the affluent center of Vienna’s elegant third district (1030 Wien), The Sünnhof is a captivating union of history, architecture, and refined subtlety. Much more than an alleyway, it is a doorway back into Vienna’s Biedermeier era, where elegance and craftsmanship blend together seamlessly. This multi-story architectural treasure tastefully links Landstraßer Hauptstraße and […]
The rugged cliffs around Innsbruck create a stunning backdrop, while the historic buildings along the Inn add to its charm. Innsbruck’s Old Town feels like stepping back in time, with the famous Golden Roof shining over Herzog-Friedrich-Straße. Built by Emperor Maximilian I, its 2,657 gilded copper tiles make it a city icon. Innsbruck is where the past […]
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 […]
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