Celebrating Thanksgiving in Vienna: Where To Go
Thanksgiving Restaurants Vienna. Where do you celebrate Thanksgiving in Vienna in 2025? If you are American you may envisage a large family-style dinner… though it may be just the two you in Wien. Because Thanksgiving is not part of Austria’s culture there are only a few oases serving Thanksgiving dinners. Alternatively, you could re-invent Thanksgiving […]
Sturm Wine Vienna – Seasonal Sips & Traditions
Sturm Wine Vienna. Sturm is a semi-fermented unfiltered grape juice made from the first grapes harvested in the season. The term Sturm translates to storm because of its cloudy appearance, reminding you of the lively fermentation at play. Strictly speaking, Sturm marks the transition of grape juice into wine, it is therefore not (yet) wine. While […]
Restaurants in Vienna: Where To Eat, From Michelin to Würstelstand
Restaurants in Vienna. Where to eat in Vienna? There are hundreds of restaurants serving Viennese cuisine. My independent restaurant reviews below came from my frequent visits to my hometown. I use to visit all these places with my local friends and family. They also come in digestible amounts, and some variety: from Michelin star restaurants to […]
Kaiserschmarrn Dessert in Vienna: Best Restaurants & Recipes
Kaiserschmarrn, often referred to as the Emperor’s Mess in the English speaking world, is one of Austria’s most cherished desserts. The fluffy and caramelized shredded pancake comes with powdered sugar and a side of fruit compote, typically plum. Originally made for Emperor Franz Joseph I, various legends surround its origin. What is Kaiserschmarrn? Kaiserschmarrn, or […]
Best Vienna Coffeehouses: A Native’s Top 12
Because there are more than a hundred of them, cherry pick the best Vienna coffeehouses before you go. Why not match the best cafés in Vienna according to your preferred atmosphere instead of random travel rankings? Before you screen my shortlist, here is why Viennese coffee and coffeehouses are so special: What Is Special About […]
Restaurant Week in Vienna: Top Places On The Menu
How do Vienna’s best restaurants put themselves on the map to new guests? Every spring and autumn, it’s Restaurant Week in Vienna. During seven days, chefs of more than 90 participating restaurants create special menus at good prices. To explore where local foodies dine Wiener Restaurantwoche is worth a try. Upcoming Restaurant Weeks: 17th to […]
Vienna Wineries – Heuriger Guide And Wine Tastings
Vienna wineries. Where are the best wineries and wine taverns in Vienna? And what about wine tasting? Few people know that my hometown is the only world city with a notable wine growing industry. Local wineries are a fantastic excuse to venture out of the city centre and into the green outskirts of Grinzing, Neustift […]
Ribs of Vienna Restaurant: Where SpareRibs Beat Schnitzel
When you think of Vienna restaurants, traditional Austrian food like Wiener Schnitzel, Sachertorte, and apple strudel likely come to mind. However, for those who crave some ‘Ripperln’, Ribs of Vienna is the place to go. Ranked in the top 10 list of best spare ribs places in Vienna by gourmet Falstaff magazine, this restaurant offers […]
Kursalon Wien: Concerts, Dinners, History and Venue
Kursalon Wien, a historic Renaissance-style concert hall, sits at the edge of Stadtpark in Vienna. The former spa retreat has turned into a dreamy venue for Strauss and Mozart concerts, galas, and dinners. From 2027, premium chocolate empire Lindt & Sprüngli will add exhibitions and events about chocolate, as well as a café and Lindt […]
Wiener Symphoniker History, Concerts & Performance Venues
The Wiener Symphoniker (Vienna Symphony Orchestra) is one of Vienna’s most iconic cultural institutions, weaving music into the very fabric of the city’s identity. Founded in 1900, the orchestra has become synonymous with musical excellence, performing a repertoire that spans the timeless works of classical composers to bold contemporary creations. As the 2024–2025 season marks its 125th anniversary, […]
