Vienna Airport To City Centre: Transfers, Trains and Insider Tips
Vienna International Airport — Getting In, Out and Around Located close to the town of Schwechat, Vienna International Airport, officially Wien-Schwechat (IATA: VIE), sits 18 km southeast of the city centre. As Austria’s largest airport and the hub for Austrian Airlines, it handles over 30 million passengers a year. Practically, you can travel from more […]
Where To Hear Mozart In Vienna – Honest Advice
Vienna didn’t just adopt Mozart — it shaped him. Much of his most important work was written here, and more than two centuries later his music still dominates the city’s concert life. But where to hear Mozart in Vienna depends very much on what kind of experience you’re looking for. From world-class orchestras to tourist-friendly […]
Carnuntum: Exploring Austria’s Best-Preserved Roman City
Some Roman sites impress you with scale. Others with atmosphere. Carnuntum, just outside Vienna, does both—and then goes one step further. This former Roman powerhouse on the Danube is not just an archaeological site but a fully walkable Roman city quarter, reconstructed directly on its ancient foundations. It is one of the very few places […]
Where Can I Watch Musicals In Vienna?
Vienna offers a rich tapestry of venues where you can enjoy world-class musicals, ranging from grand historic theaters to intimate stages. Here are some of the city’s premier locations. The big private Vienna theatres like the Ronacher, our old variété theatre, and the Raimundtheater have been particularly popular in the past years. They are THE […]
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 […]
Vienna Boat Tour: Old Danube Explored
What would a local private Vienna boat tour look like? Far from the large ships, I tested a super cosy electric sofa boat. One a warm August day our family ventured across the Old Danube, without prior boating expertise. Read my review if you like authentic places, charm, design and style, fun, and taking things […]
Billa Vienna Store: Our Supermarket Chain Reviewed
Get a taste of Vienna like local residents. Billa Vienna supermarket ranks among the best national chains, offering fresh produce and Austrian specialties. Good option for picnic or gift food shopping. Billa Vienna Store: Our Supermarket Chain Reviewed When you’re visiting Vienna, you might think of historic sights, stunning architecture, and world-class museums. Whether you […]
Ribs of Vienna Restaurant: Where SpareRibs Beat Schnitzel
When you think of Vienna restaurants, traditional Austrian food like Wiener Schnitzel, Sachertorte, and apple strudel likely come to mind. However, for those who crave some ‘Ripperln’, Ribs of Vienna is the place to go. Ranked in the top 10 list of best spare ribs places in Vienna by gourmet Falstaff magazine, this restaurant offers […]
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 […]
Natural History Museum Vienna: Another Crown Jewel
Just opposite Vienna’s Museum of Fine Arts (Kunsthistorisches Museum) the city hosts another crown jewel, the Natural History Museum Vienna. Occupying more than 8,000 square meters of a 19th-century palatial building, the museum showcases over 100,000 objects across 39 exhibition rooms. Apart from displaying ancient relics and towering dinosaur skeletons, however, the museum hides remarkable […]