Augarten: Exploring Vienna’s Forgotten Treasure
What is there to see at Vienna’s Augarten? From fine Viennese porcelain in Europe’s second oldest porcelain manufactory to a manicured baroque garden and a World War II Air Defence Tower. These are just some of the local treasures that have been hiding from tourist swarms. Here are five things you can do there: 1. […]
New Years Eve Concerts in Vienna 2025
New Years Eve concerts. There is hardly a better way to let 2025 float past in Vienna than with music. If you are not up to a violinist fiddling into your ear at an Austrian dinner show, you will find my list of the top six ‘Silvester’ classical concerts useful. ‘Silvesterkonzert‘ by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra […]
Central Cemetery Vienna – Who Is Buried At Zentralfriedhof
Central Cemetery Vienna. Nowhere else does Viennese history become as alive as at Wiener Zentralfriedhof. With several hundred celebrities resting there you will be surprised who you will find. Stretching across 2.5 square kilometers, this isn’t just a burial ground—it’s a vast open-air museum where Vienna’s history, culture, and artistic heritage come alive among tree-lined […]
Vienna Concerts 2025 – Are They Worth It? – Vienna Unwrapped’s Guide
Vienna Concerts 2025. Every day, my home city stages 15 to 25 classical concerts. To make things more complicated, the ‘capital of music’ hosts events with varying levels of quality. To facilitate your choice I’m sharing a list of great and good concerts below: from Vienna Philharmonic to organ concerts. To book Vienna concert tickets […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hidden Classical Music In Vienna: Mozart Off-Path
As you would expect classical music in Vienna echoes from every corner. But how do you know your chosen performance pays off? If the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra gave daily public concerts at EUR 50 a ticket the choice would be easy. But then I wouldn’t have been where I was and would never have discovered […]
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 […]