Vienna Christmas Market 2025 Guide and Map
Vienna Christmas Market 2025. Vienna is synonymous with Christmas markets. Each year Vienna and various local associations host more than a dozen Vienna Christmas markets with Christmas trees, mulled wine, traditional food, and arts and crafts stalls. In addition, some of them boast live bands and gospel choirs, ice curling rinks, and even fire dances […]
Vienna Insider Tips: 13 Local Favorites In Wien
Vienna Insider Tips. Trying out insider tips allows you to discover Vienna’s true character, going far beyond the typical tourist attractions. There’s an authentic side of Austria’s capital that lies beyond the tourist trails, where you can discover hidden gems and secret places from a local’s perspective. These insider tips help you find hidden places […]
Vienna Museumsquartier – Top 8 Things To Do
What to do at Vienna Museumsquartier? Far from being just about museums, the Vienna Museumsquartier blends art spaces with performance venues, a spectacular roof terrace, great cafés and restaurants, and beautiful outdoor space. On top, the Vienna Museumsquartier is one of the largest cultural complexes in the world. Not least because of this vibrant mix, […]
Vienna Boys Choir Events in Vienna – Schedule and Tickets 2025/26
The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the world’s most famous and cherished choral groups, with a unique history and reputation that makes it truly special. To enjoy the Wiener Sängerknaben during your stay, I’m sharing their schedule in 2025/26 at different locations and how to get tickets. Throughout the classical world, these boys’ voices […]
Budget Hotel Vienna: Social Business At Magdas
Budget Hotel Vienna. Are you keen on extras when going for a cheap hotel in Vienna? At Magdas Hotel you support a social business and get more than just a place to rest your head. Not only is Magdas Europe’s first social business hotel run by professionally trained refugees, but sets a great example in […]
Vienna With Kids: 17 Surefire Tips For City Fun
What is there to do in Vienna with kids? Which classical music activities are fun for them? And where are the best playgrounds for children? Actually, my own kids and their local cousins were pivotal in pulling together this cheat sheet for young parents visiting Vienna. But before you dive into the top 16 highlights […]
Forchtenstein Castle – Why Visit And What To Expect
Set in Austria’s hilly Burgenland, Forchtenstein Castle vividly connects visitors with 600 years of history and a world-class art collection. Across the 14th-century Austrian castle, the Hungarian Esterhazy princes tell their story of the 30-Year-War, the Ottomans, and Napoleon. And because it’s only an hour’s drive from Wien it makes a great day tour from […]
Classical Vienna Concerts With Small Children – Where To Take Your Kids
To enjoy classical Vienna concerts with small children pick events with the right format at the right time of day. Unless your kids are night owls they will probably be calmer during day-time concerts. As for the set up, also consider smaller ensembles of one to four musicians. Sometimes, a few instruments will captivate their […]
Vienna Ferris Wheel – 8 Insights Before You Board
Would you enjoy a ride in the Vienna Ferris Wheel? By all means, add the Wiener Riesenrad to your list if you love nostalgic places, engineering breakthroughs, a gentle pace, and panoramic views. To prepare for your ride and everything around, gather insight and practical information below. 1. How Old Is The Vienna Ferris Wheel? […]
Vienna With Toddler: Discover 8 Top Tips
What to do in Vienna Austria with a toddler? Or put differently – how to keep a 2 or 3-year old happy in a cultural capital? Because I often roamed Wien with my own toddlers, I thought I’d share my tried-and-tested tips with you. 1. Move Around In A Kinderkutsche If you like biking and […]
