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 […]
Hermesvilla Vienna: Sissi of Austria’s Palace of Dreams
Hermesvilla Vienna is a charming off path manor in Wien that unites Empress Sissi fans, nature and culture lovers. In fact, Empress Elizabeth of Austria’s romantic bolthole is set in 6,000 acres of Natural Reserve in Lainz, a few kilometres West of Schönbrunn Palace. Honestly, I am totally biased as I have been there and loved it. […]
Türkenschanzpark: What To Do & See?
Why roam 150,000 sqm of Türkenschanzpark in Hasenauerstraße Vienna, along with ponds, playgrounds and monuments? Nestled in the outskirts of Vienna’s leafy 18th district Türkenschanzpark opens up a historical and natural escape. Despite its intricate landscaping, the park is yet to be discovered by mainstream tourists. Named after the “Türkenschanze” (Turkish Ditch) the park connects […]
Wiener Eistraum (Vienna Ice World): Best Place for Ice Skating
Vienna has an enchanting way of transforming everyday experiences into something extraordinary, and the Wiener Eistraum (Vienna Ice World) is a prime example of this. It is a huge ice rink by the Rathaus, City Hall or town hall. From mid or late January to late February (or early March), the grand Rathausplatz square and […]
Vienna Alps – Austria’s Semmering and Rax In A Day
Vienna Alps. Did you know that the Alps are just an hour’s drive from Vienna? At the foothills of Europe’s largest mountain range, the Rax and Semmering create Alpine feelings. That said, you will find easy hiking paths, lovely historic villas and lush surroundings as well. In fact, the kind of things Empress Sissi, Sigmund […]
Explore 5 Best Places for Ice Skating in Vienna 2025
One of the best things to do in Vienna in winter is ice skating. First, you won’t need to wait for snow. Second, Vienna’s best ice rink is right on your sightseeing track. And third, you won’t need a skate shop since you can borrow skates at the rinks. Explore what are the other things […]
Vienna Danube Guide 2025: 16+ River Discoveries To Dive Into
In this extensive insider guide to the Vienna Danube I’m going to share what the Donau in Wien looks like, the best places to explore and enjoy yourself and where you’ll likely arrive by cruise ship. Although the Danube flows through Vienna it is not the only Vienna river. Further down you will also learn […]
Seegrotte Tour Review: Europe’s Largest Underground Lake
Seegrotte Tour Review. Originally, the Seegrotte caves just South of Vienna were a gypsum mine that operated from the 1840s until 1912. The mine’s caverns, with their impressive stalactites and stalagmites, provide a glimpse into the history of mining in the region. Gliding across the quiet underground lake a boat tour takes you through a […]
Burgenland Austria: 8+ Top Attractions And Outdoor Activities
Burgenland Austria. For most travellers Burgenland is still uncharted territory. For us Viennese, the historic Land of Castles and its ancient Celtic wine culture represents a Southern escape: Thanks to lots of sunshine, vineyards, a rolling landscape, spas and Neusiedlerseee we use Austria’s warmest region for culture and wellness. Find out about Burgenland’s top attractions and outdoor […]
Prater Vienna Tips: Giant Ferris Wheel, Rotunda And More
As one of Wien’s largest public parks, the Prater Vienna is home to various recreational activities, including our oldest and largest amusement park, green spaces, and walking and cycling paths. Most famously, the Prater hosts the Giant Ferris Wheel. However, woodlands and a recreational area make up the larger part. If you ask me as […]
