Vienna Danube Guide 2026: 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 […]
Vienna Christmas Market 2026 Guide and Map
Vienna Christmas Market 2026.Vienna is synonymous with Christmas markets. Each year Vienna and various local associations host more than a dozen Vienna Christmas markets with Christmas trees, mulled wine, traditional food, and arts and crafts stalls. In addition, some of them boast live bands and gospel choirs, ice curling rinks, and even fire dances and […]
Vienna Concerts 2026 – Are They Worth It? – Vienna Unwrapped’s Guide
Vienna Concerts 2026. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wine Tasting In Vienna: 3+ Top Finds Underground
As for guided wine tasting in Vienna local Austrian wine shops often beat vintners. Why? Simply because the latter are either busy cultivating wine, or serving food and drink in their wine taverns. In the city center, a small deli and wine store regularly pours out its knowledge about Viennese and Austrian wines. On top, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mini Danube Cruise – Vienna To Bratislava Day Trip
Mini Danube Cruise. If you plan a day trip from Vienna to Bratislava by boat consider taking the catamaran during the warm months. At just 60 km distance from Vienna, this stretch of the Donau provides a great setting for a mini Danube cruise. Despite this being a fairly high-speed ride it feels super safe […]
