Novels Set In Austria: 7 Bestsellers To Search Our Soul
Novels Set In Austria. At the latest since Sigmund Freud, it became evident that Austrians can be weird. Even more so, understanding where they come from and how they tick is key to unlocking local culture. To help you do that, I have pulled together 7 books that hold the keys. On top, all of […]
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 […]
Schloss Hof Austria: Inside the Baroque Country Castle and Gardens
Located approximately one hour east from Vienna in Lower Austria, the baroque castle Schloss Hof represents Austria’s largest country castle complex. Spreading across 50 hectares, the site functions as both a museum and working farm, providing insights into 18th-century aristocratic life and traditional Austrian farming practices. What Is the History of Schlosshof? The history of […]
Beethoven in Vienna – 10 Ideas To Connect With Him In Wien
Did Beethoven live in Vienna? In fact, Beethoven spent almost two thirds of his life in Austria’s capital. While Mozart spent just 10 years in Wien, Beethoven lived in the capital of music for 35 years. Becoming Viennese by choice, Beethoven’s nationality was actually German. Ludwig van Beethoven’s time in Vienna was a defining period […]
Roman Vienna: Discovering The Ruins of Vindobona
In the first century AD Roman Vienna was set up as a military camp right between Michaelerplatz, Graben and Kohlmarkt in the city centre. First and foremost, the camp served as part of the frontier defenses along the Danube. In addition to the camp, the Romans set up an adjacent Roman town in what is […]
Local Vienna Shopping – Best Shopping Areas, Paying In Cash And More
If you are looking for local Vienna shopping tips, let me share some of the best addresses in my home city. I’ve got them straight out of my personal address book. Is It Worth Shopping In Vienna? Vienna is definitely worth shopping in. To start with Vienna falls in the middle range – more expensive […]
Vienna Daytime Concerts – Matinées, Lunch and Afternoon Classics
Curiously, classical music in plain daylight is harder to find than nighttime concerts in Vienna. If dinner, young children or simply sleepiness get into your way, visit Vienna daytime concerts. Most take place fairly regularly, either at lunchtime or in the afternoons or early evenings. 6 Ideas For Matinées and Lunchtime Concerts The most popular […]
Vienna’s Geymüller Schlössel: What To See
In leafy Pötzleinsdorf in the northern outskirts of Vienna sleeps an architectural gem — the Geymüller Schlössel. This Biedermeier jewel box offers a rare glimpse into the refined tastes of early 19th-century Viennese nobility. The Geymüllerschlössel perfectly complements Vienna’s more famous imperial attractions, providing insight into the private lives of the city’s prosperous upper middle […]
What to Explore at Vienna’s Stadtpark (City Park)
Vienna’s Stadtpark, or City Park, is a peaceful green space on the Eastern side of Ringstraße boulevard. Stretching from Ringstraße just outside Innere Stadt to Heumarkt in the Landstraße district, this park is just a little larger than an American football field. At more than 160 years of age, Stadtpark isVienna’s oldest public park.. Designed […]
Schönbrunn Palace Insider Guide: How To Prepare Your Visit
Because it’s my home city’s top tourist attraction, this Schonbrunn Palace insider guide to Vienna’s most stunning castle will take you a step ahead. With millions of visitors per year the Hapsburg palace is a well-trodden path. To inspire your visit let me share my own guide to pomp and stucco, hidden corners and insider […]
