Learn German in Vienna: A 2027 Guide for Travellers, Students and Expats

Viennese coffeehouse Cafe Museum

Each year, thousands of travellers, students and expats learn German in Vienna. Some travellers just want an hour of key phrases over a Melange in a traditional coffeehouse. Students and expats are usually after in-depth courses, an exam certificate or the German they need for work and paperwork. As a Viennese and a linguist by […]

Wachau Valley Tour Review: Wine Tasting Uncorked

Wachau Valley Tour: Duernstein

Wachau Valley Tour Review. Most of all, Wachau Valley resonates with sweet apricots and excellent white wines. Amongst orchards and 1000-year-old terraced vineyards emerge ancient castle ruins and quaint countryside baroque such as Melk Abbey. Actually, it’s no surprise that this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the best places in Europe to visit. […]

Vienna Walking Tours: 9 Best Guided Tours for Curious Travellers

New Year's Eve Concerts: Hofburg Palace

If you want to understand Vienna rather than simply tick off its sights, a good walking tour can make all the difference. Vienna offers almost 100 guided walks, ranging from classic city introductions to specialist tours covering Jewish history, architecture, food, shopping and film. I’ve selected nine Vienna walking tours and themed experiences that offer […]

New Years Eve In Vienna 2026 – Events, Dinners, Concerts, Markets

New Years Eve In Vienna: Silvesterpfad

Looking for a truly unique way to ring in the new year? Vienna’s New Year’s Eve events have vibrant energy, offering something special as the New year’s eve countdown begins. From an indulgent sparkling wine breakfast to iconic midnight traditions, Vienna is the place to be for an unforgettable night. Start planning your New Year […]

Imperial Vienna Tour: Exploring the Habsburg Emperors’ Vienna

Imperial Vienna tour: palace courtyard

Imperial Vienna Tour. Not every Vienna itinerary allows enough time for 34 football fields packed with imperial palaces, hidden courtyards, wedding chapels and centuries of Habsburg history. That, roughly speaking, is the size of the sprawling Hofburg Palace compound at the heart of Imperial Vienna. Since the Hofburg formed the political and emotional centre of […]

Vienna Boat Trips: Best Danube Cruises And River Tours

Boat on the Danube in Wachau

Vienna Boat Trips: From elegant Danube river cruises to high-speed adventures and scenic Wachau Valley excursions, Vienna and its surroundings offer some of Central Europe’s most rewarding boat experiences. Whether you want a relaxed sightseeing cruise, a romantic dinner on the water or a day trip beyond the city, these Vienna boat trips reveal the […]

Day Trips From Vienna Austria: Where To Spend A Gorgeous Day

Day Trips from Vienna: Salzburg City

Vienna makes an excellent base for day trips because of its central location and the rich variety of experiences within easy reach. Within a short distance, you can experience completely different environments – from the romantic Danube Valley with its vineyards and medieval castles to the alpine lakes of Salzkammergut, or the rolling hills of […]

Vienna Music Festival Guide 2026: Hear Wien

Donauinselfest in vienna

What are the best music festivals in Vienna in 2026? While most international visitors flock to classical festivals Vienna, the city also hosts regular music festivals that cater to a wide range of musical genres and preferences. To help you have our ear on the ground I have pulled together a festival guide for my […]

Hotels Vienna Austria 2025: Where I Would Stay If I Was A Tourist

Hotels Vienna Austria: Hotel Sacher

Hotels Vienna Austria. Where to stay in Vienna, which are the best places to stay in my hometown? This page bundles my personal shortlists of the best hotels and apartments by category I would use if I was a tourist in my city. What Part Of Vienna Is Best To Stay In? The best area […]

Vienna Tours Self Guided: How To Explore Vienna On Your Own

Vienna Tours self guided: Michaelerplatz passageway in Vienna

Vienna Tours Self Guided. If you are not into guided tours, even self guided trips are easy to do in Wien. As a matter of fact, Vienna is compact, well structured, not overcrowded and has one of the best public transport systems in Europe. On top, you will connect to the city on a truly local […]