Advent And Christmas Concerts In Vienna 2026: A Native’s Choice
Advent and Christmas Concerts in Vienna 2026. In the run up to Christmas trumpets, strings and choirs provide give classical music special vibes. Many of them take place in our sumptuous baroque churches and at St. Stephen’s Cathedral. There is a BIG difference to department store Christmas crooners! Advent and Christmas Concerts at Stephansdom Right […]
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 […]
Mayerling Austria: Touring The Former Mayerling Lodge
At barely an hour from Vienna, Mayerling Austria holds both a tragic love story and an eye opener. Certainly, fans of the opera Mayerling and history buffs will know the Mayerling incident. On a sunny July morning, I toured the former Mayerling lodge where Habsburg Crown Prince Rudolph’s once shot Mary Vetsera and then committed […]
Discover the Real-Life Locations in the Vienna Blood Series
If the Vienna Blood series has glued you to your TV set, you’re probably familiar with the tapestry of turn-of-the-century Vienna. The title itself nods to Johann Strauss’ famous waltz, Wiener Blut (Vienna Blood), capturing the city’s essence. The series, set in the early 1900s, follows Dr. Max Liebermann and Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt. As they […]
Arnold Schoenberg: Life, Works, and Musical Style Explained
In 2024 Vienna celebrates the 150th anniversary of Arnold Schoenberg. The Austrian Jewish compos er and artist Arnold Schoenberg or Schoenberg (how his name spells in German language) was born in Vienna in 1874. Most famously, Schoenberg invented the revolutionary 12 tone music, turning him into a symbol of Fin-de-Siècle Vienna. Despite facing controversy and […]
Karlskirche Church Vienna: How To Turn It Into Your Best Church Visit
With no shortage of churches, Karlskirche Church Vienna – aka Church St. Charles Borromeo – ranks top in Austria’s capital. Not just because of its lavish baroque interiors, but for two other reasons: First, Mozart’s requiem and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons regularly enchant local angels, saints and visitors with live sounds. And second, because Karlskirche is […]
Rathaus vienna (City Hall) – All You Need To Know Before Visiting
What is the Rathaus Vienna and Rathausplatz? And what is there to see? In brief, the Rathaus is Vienna’s City Hall where the local municipality and mayor legislate and administer everything from urban planning and transport to education and leisure. The grand neogothic building boasts an impressive Council chamber and festival hall, as well as […]
Vienna Flak Tower Guide: Why See Our Ugliest Buildings
With six Vienna flak towers darkening the cityscape the monstrous concrete blocks still weigh heavily on Vienna’s past. While precious palaces and fine museums fill cultural space, the up to 47 meter high concrete cylinders fill historical space much needed for understanding Wien’s past. Many local historians believe the Viennese government doesn’t adequately deal with […]
Trains to Vienna: From 7 Cities In 2 to 14 Hours
Are there trains to Vienna from London and Paris? How long does the rail journey from Prague or Salzburg to Vienna take? Does the Eurostar stop in Wien? As one of Europe’s main railway hubs, Vienna connects to most major cities via high speed trains. To plan your trip, get the facts, ticket information and […]
Museum of Applied Arts Vienna: Viennese Design and More
Museum of Applied Arts Vienna. Quite Italian in appearance and British in spirit, the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna (MAK) stores hundreds of designs and objects, from Austria and around the world. Most importantly, the MAK showcases the story of Viennese design. To give you an idea what to expect I’ll share the MAK’s key […]