The Christmas markets, from mid-November until Christmas time, are the main attraction on the streets of Vienna. In particular, the Christmas markets, or Christkindlmärkte as they are known in Austria, are packed with people admiring the festive decorations. In the several markets spread around the Austrian capital, mulled wine (Glühwein), punch, roasted walnuts, and other …
For art admirers, Vienna is a bit of heaven. The majority of Vienna’s numerous art museums and exhibition locations demand admission, although a handful allow free entry. List of Vienna museums with free admission every 1st Sunday of the month: – Wien Museum Karlsplatz – Otto Wagner Pavillon Karlsplatz – Otto Wagner Hofpavillon Hietzing – Arsenal …
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There are several things that you have to keep in mind during your visit to the Austrian capital, Vienna. MuseumsMost of Vienna’s museums open their doors daily. Some are closed once a week, often either on Monday or Tuesday. The daily opening times vary from museum to museum, but you can generally assume that a …
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Setagaya park located in Vienna’s 19th district is a place where you can discover a beautiful, small but quiet Japanese garden. More than 4000 m2 park was laid out by the Japanese garden designer Ken Nakajima in the early 1990s. The name of the Park was given as Döbling (Vienna’s 19th district) and the district …
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Placed in the unique Vienna Old City, on your way to its center in the narrow alleys you can discover the authentic Fenster Café. Their goal is to make every cup of coffee a particular taste experience. Our first stop during our explore tour of the unique Vienna Old City would be at Fenster Café …
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A portion of tasty Kaiserschmarrn to go. Because of the Covid-19 regulations, the coffee houses in Vienna remained closed, but the best pastry you can enjoy as take away. When you explore the city center and you are heading to the Imperial Palace Hofburg through Kohlmarkt, on your right side you will reach “The K. …
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Hot dog stands are an integral part of Vienna’s cityscape. You don’t go to the sausage stand just to satisfy your hunger. They are meeting points where everyone is equal. Beside the Viennese Schnitzel, the absolute must-try in Vienna are sausages served at so-called Hot dog Stands. They offer several variations forms, like delicious Käsekrainer …
You are in Vienna and you want to try some ice skating. There is no better place for that, than the Ice World in front of City Hall, where City Hall Square transforms into a huge ice rink. The Vienna Ice Dream takes place with a Covid-19 security concept and starts on December 24 until …
Three weeks after “hard lockdown” the Austrian government decided to give the green light for museums but the red one for the beloved Christmas markets. Cinemas, theaters, restaurants, and bars stay closed, at least until the 7th of January. Christmas markets stay “red” After canceling the New Year’s Silvester party, Viennese must live without their …
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The Weekend before the second lockdown, I went with a couple of friends, Austria guides, to explore the development of the Donau park in Vienna. The area that rises from ashes to the highest spot in Vienna. During the walk on the cold November day, that Monika prepared, we’ve talked about the area that only …