Vienna Austria — Special Guides for Every Type of Visitor
Vienna Austria is not a single kind of destination. To begin with, it draws first-time visitors chasing imperial palaces and Mozart concerts. Second, returning travellers like to hunt down neighbourhood wine taverns and obscure museums. More specifically, families negotiating a trip that works for a six-year-old and a sixty-year-old simultaneously. Finally, cultural pilgrims following threads […]
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. Is there a Jewish community in Vienna, Austria? Yes, Vienna has an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]