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 […]
Vienna Museums – 17 Simple Choices
Where to start selecting the best Vienna Museums and art collections during your visit? Get the basics on 17 simple choices: from Kunsthistorisches Museum, Museums Quarter and Albertina to insider gems Vienna Clock Museum and Beethoven Museum. How Many Museums Are There In Vienna? Although the official number is more than 100 the Viennese Municipality […]
Jewish Vienna: Map, Top Sights, and Walking Tours
Vienna has a long and complex Jewish history dating back to the 12th century. In the last 900 years my hometown experienced periods of flourishing Jewish culture as well as persecution. Without doubt, the Holocaust had a devastating impact on Vienna’s Jewish population. Today, Vienna’s 15,000 strong Jewish population mixes long-established families with recent immigrants, […]
Vienna Theatres: Where to Watch The Best Shows and Plays
Throughout Europe Vienna theatres and shows have a fantastic reputation, and come in various formats: from our national treasure Burgtheater to opera theaters, musical theatres, and small but ambitious English language stages. Whether you kept some of your school German or know no Deutsch at all, screen a selection of the best theatres. Some perform […]
Lipizzaner Stallions – The Compact Guide
Where do Lipizzaner stallions come from, why are the foals black, and where can you see the white dancing horses in Austria? Whether you want to watch these horses, buy them or simply know more about them, exploit this short guide below. Where Do Lipizzaner Stallions Come From? To begin with, the name Lipizzaner comes […]
Vienna Attractions: 10 Places To Visit In Vienna
To keep it focused this article lists the top interactive experiences, for example shows by traditional institutions, musical events, entertainment, photo opportunities and culinary attractions. Click through for up-to-date practical tips, addresses and opening times. This list could well become your trip plan’s backbone. If you are missing Schonbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace and other landmarks […]
Vienna Sightseeing: 9 Spaces That Capture The City
What are the cornerstones of Vienna sightseeing? Which geographical, historical and cultural spaces should visitors cover to capture the essence of my home city? A comprehensive Vienna sightseeing plan needs to cover geographical and cultural zones that capture the city’s imperial grandeur, artistic heritage, and contemporary life. Clearly, Vienna’s key sightseeing spaces concentrate in three […]
Best Vienna Coffeehouses: A Native’s Top 12
Because there are more than a hundred of them, cherry pick the best Vienna coffeehouses before you go. Why not match the best cafés in Vienna according to your preferred atmosphere instead of random travel rankings? Before you screen my shortlist, here is why Viennese coffee and coffeehouses are so special: What Is Special About […]
A Magic Night At A Vienna Summer Opera: Klosterneuburg
Vienna Summer Opera. When Viennese opera houses close for the season an open air opera close by lets in an unexpected breeze of charm. At Klosterneuburg, a few July and August evenings transform the 900-year old abbey’s Imperial Courtyard into a musical theatre stage. In the past 25 years, its precious baroque façades have echoed […]
Schönbrunn Palace Insider Guide: How To Prepare Your Visit
Because it’s my home city’s top tourist attraction, this Schonbrunn Palace insider guide to Vienna’s most stunning castle will take you a step ahead. With millions of visitors per year the Hapsburg palace is a well-trodden path. To inspire your visit let me share my own guide to pomp and stucco, hidden corners and insider […]
