Like in many European capitals, Christmas in Vienna is a magical time of the year. The city is in a festive mood from the middle of November and activities and celebrations last until actual Christmas …
Christmas in Vienna, what to do and see
Mariahilferstrasse – the main shopping street and more
Mariahilferstrasse (Mariahilfer Straße) is the longest shopping street in Vienna and one of the longest streets in the city in general. It was an important route to the west since ancient times and it remained …
Vienna Vivaldi Four Seasons Concert – St. Charles Church
Vienna Vivaldi Four Seasons Concert – St. Charles Church. Enjoy a night of classical music in Vienna at the St. Charles’ Church concert of Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’. St. Charles’ Church amid Vienna’s baroque environs …
Time Travel Vienna – ticket
With a visit to Time Travel Vienna, you can travel back in time to the city of Vienna. The interactive museum brings the past into the present day through the use of multimedia exhibits and …
Vienna Private Evening Tour with Food & Drink
Vienna Private Evening Tour with Food & Drink. On this small-group walking tour, you’ll get a taste of Vienna’s vibrant nightlife and see the city from a different perspective. You’ll meet your guide outside the …
MAK – Museum of Applied Arts (Museum für Angewandte Kunst)
Often being reorganized and improved, MAK – Museum of Applied Arts (Museum für Angewandte Kunst) in Vienna, is one of the most important museums of its kind globally. With its mission of “bringing together applied …
Jesuit Church – Jesuitenkirche
The Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche), also known as University Church (Universitätskirche), is a lavishly decorated (in baroque style) church in Vienna. You cannot tell this from its façade as it is done very simply – a …
Augustinian Church – Augustinerkirche
Located around the corner from Albertinaplatz, Augustinian Church (Augustinerkirche) is an important religious landmark in Vienna. Small but Imposing clock (and bell) tower is the first thing you see from the Albertinaplatz side, but somewhat …
Small Luxury Hotel Altstadt Vienna
The charming 4-star boutique Small Luxury Hotel Altstadt Vienna is located in a refurbished historic building in the prominent Spittelberg area, just a 5-minute walk from the Museum Quarter. It has air-conditioned rooms and free …
Das Triest Hotel
The Das Triest Hotel is a classic design hotel in the trendy Freihaus area, just a 5-minute walk from the State Opera and the Naschmarkt open-air market. It was designed by Sir Terence Conran, and …
Anker Clock (Ankeruhr) – ‘hidden’ gem of Vienna
Landmark Anker Clock (Ankeruhr) is easy to miss. Located on a busy Hoher Markt square and just steps from impressive Vermählungsbrunnen monument, which will certainly distract you, Anker Clock is a real gem of Vienna.
15 interesting facts about Vienna
What are the most interesting facts about Vienna? Vienna is truly fascinating city with many things to offer and even more things to discover. That’s why there is no surprise that this city is full …
Vienna Plague Column (Trinity Column)
Vienna Plague Column (‘die Wiener Pestsäule’), also known as Trinity Column (‘Dreifaltigkeitssäule’) is a Baroque style column in Graben street in Vienna, erected to commemorate victims of Great Plague in 1679. It is one of …
Money, banks and ATMs in Vienna (and Austria)
Knowing details about money, banks and ATMs in Vienna is essential to make your trip pleasant and stress free. This is especially important of you are coming from the non-Euro zone and will have to …
Jobs in Vienna (and Austria)
When it comes to jobs in Vienna, you will have to ask yourself several questions: Are you looking for a temp job (like bartending) or something for the long term? Do you have a working …
Vienna weather
Knowing about Vienna weather is important, especially if you are planning some outdoor activities. Vienna and Austria fall under oceanic type of climate (Cfb classification on Köppen scale). This climate is characteristic with warm, sometimes …
15 things to do in Vienna
What to do in Vienna when you visit? There are many things to do in Vienna and one simple article like this cannot possibly cover it all, but here is a selection of 15 suggestions …
Cost of living in Vienna
Cost of living in Vienna means different thing for visitors and people who already live in the city, but it has many things in common. Price of pack of cigarettes, pint of beer or dinner …
7 interesting tours of Vienna starting under $25
7 interesting tours of Vienna starting under $25. We already discussed how you can easily go out of budget when visiting Vienna and want to see all possible attractions. There are also free tours which …
Vienna Pub Crawl
Vienna Pub Crawl. Meet locals and join a group to where you can go out and have fun for an exciting night out. Shall you experience Vienna’s most popular bars, play party games, and must …
Sinful Vienna: Following the Tracks of Josefine Mutzenbacher
Explore the center of sinful Vienna against the backdrop of the life of Josefine Mutzenbacher and listen to the trivial tales surrounding the sinful lives of the 19th century prostitutes. Sinful Vienna: Following the Tracks …
Plan your trip to Vienna
So, you decided to visit Vienna? Great! Here is a list of tips to help you plan your trip to Vienna. We were trying to compile the list of all possible things you should consider …
What to pack for Vienna visit?
What to pack for Vienna visit? As with any other place, it all depends on following: time of the year you will be visiting, what are you planning to do while in Vienna and will …
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (Art History Museum Vienna) was established in the late 19th century to house impressive art collection of Austro-Hungarian imperial family. Today, it is one of the most renowned art museums in the …
How will we travel after COVID-19 pandemic is over – travel tips
This post was written in April, 2020 and whatever we assumed might happen, it actually happening and most likely will become our every day life. Coronavirus, or as it is officially named by the WHO, …
Best time to visit Vienna
When is the best time to visit Vienna? Vienna is a city that can offer you something all year round, just look at the list of events in our other article here (and we only …
Food in Vienna
Vienna (and Austria) has great food; it’s a part of central European cuisine and definitely inherited from Austro-Hungarian Empire, where many influences were embedded into variety of recipes. Food in Vienna includes meat, rich side …
Vienna parks and outdoors
City of Vienna and its surroundings are a paradise for people who like outdoors. Vienna is designed for people who love to walk, ride a bicycle, do recreational activities and generally enjoy outdoors. We will …
Vienna General Info
Vienna General Info. Vienna, capital of Austria, is a city of almost 2 million inhabitants and glorious (and turbulent at times) history. Today, it is known as a number one city on a global liveability …
10 free (or almost free) activities in Vienna
Here are 10 free (or almost free) activities in Vienna. Vienna is one of the most popular European destinations and it ranks very high on a travel bucket list of many travelers. With so many …
Shopping in Vienna – best places to shop
The shopping in Vienna is not the first reason people choose to visit this wonderful city, but it is definitely among the top three (together with arts and culture). With the global presence of top …
Education in Vienna – kindergartens, schools and universities
Information about education in Vienna is important for your relocation to the city for several possible reasons: you have children that need to attend school, you are enrolled as a student at university in Vienna …
Top 5 museums to see while in Vienna
Top 5 museums to see while in Vienna. Vienna is not that big as a city (compared to some other world capitals), but it has more than 100 museums. There are impressive art and historical …
Visas and residence permits for Vienna (and Austria)
Visas and residence permits are important part of your visit to Vienna (and Austria), or for moving and settling down over here. Here is some guidance about this topic. Austria is member of Schengen countries …
Vienna Events
Vienna is packed with events throughout the year. We will list here the most important (annual) Vienna events by the month and will dedicate each event a separate post in the future. We will also …
Long term rentals in Vienna
While short term accommodation rentals of couple of days, weeks or few months is fairly easy, as described in our post here, long term rentals in Vienna are slightly more complicated, but not actually too …
Vienna districts guide
Vienna is divided into 23 districts – administrative areas of different sizes and with their own specific characteristics and charm. Vienna districts are both numbered and have a name, so it is easy to navigate. …
Moving around Vienna: public transport and more
Moving around Vienna: public transport and more. Vienna is an exciting city with so many things to do and see. It will take average visitor several days or even weeks to explore it fully. If …
Vienna Attractions
Vienna attractions include diverse variety of historic landmarks, museums, monuments and palaces. Vienna’s rich history has left cultural heritage for generations to come and it brings millions of visitors every year. We will dedicate separate …
Where to stay in Vienna: lodging tips
Where to stay in Vienna: lodging tips. Vienna (and Austria) has very developed tourism sector, so accommodation is not a problem at all. Decision on where to stay in Vienna will depend on several factors, …
Vienna Airport info
General info Vienna Airport is only 18 km (11 mi) away from Vienna and the closest airport is in Bratislava (Slovakia), only 57 km (35 mi) away. It has 4 terminals, 1, 1A, 2 and …
Flights to Vienna
Flying to Vienna would be the fastest way to reach there, obviously. Direct flights to Vienna are currently provided by 65 airlines. Most frequent airline is Austria’s national carrier, Austrian Airlines. Other airlines, countries and …
How safe is Vienna (and Austria)
How safe is Vienna (and Austria) for tourists and to move around? Vienna is very safe; it is ranked on average as number 3 to 5 on the world’s safest country list (on various indexes). …
Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna
Taking a day excursion to the Mauthausen Concentration Camp from Vienna allows you to witness a somber chapter of World War II history. The former concentration camp offers a glimpse into the horrors perpetrated by …
Vienna Walking Tour: ‘The Third Man’ movie locations visit
Tour Vienna in the footsteps of ‘The Third Man,’ a 1949 British film noir, on this 2.5-hour Vienna walking tour. You can follow in the footsteps of Harry Lime, made famous by Orson Welles’ portrayal, …
Concerts at Mozarthouse Vienna
Concerts at Mozarthouse Vienna. The Mozarthaus Concert will be held at the Sala Terrena, which was Mozart’s first Vienna apartment. One of the best places in the world to hear chamber music is Sala Terrena. …