Wachau Boat Trip – The 4 Most Dazzling Danube Rides

Wachau boat trip: Grand Wachau Cruise

In romantic, historic, and fun terms a Wachau boat trip through this quaint Danube valley is hard to beat. When I first took my Portuguese husband to the Wachau Valley he loved the boat trip most, floating on the wide Danube while being exposed to almost two hours of blissful vineyard, village and river gazing. […]

Vienna Tours Private Sightseeing: Top Guides + Tours

Vienna Tours private sightseeing: tour guide Walter at Cafe Braeunerhof

Vienna Tours Private Sightseeing. Can a mere a print guide ever replace a knowledgeable and passionate private guide? To help connect you with professionals I have put together the best small group and private tours for you to screen. Claudia’s Walks Vienna Tours Private Sightseeing. Mass processed tours are a red rag to guides like […]

Vienna International Airport

What is the best way to get in and out of Vienna International Airport? And where to go if you are on a layover? As I use Schwechat airport myself several times a year you’ve just caught someone with their ear on the ground. My top tips include how to get round the airport, Vienna airport transfer options, the best Vienna airport […]

Vienna Hotels For Christmas – How To Stay Close To Markets and Concerts

Sacher in the winter

Vienna Hotels for Christmas. If you are in Vienna for Christmas, do you want a place near Christmas markets, or a romantic hideaway? I have found a few perfect places right next to Christkindlmärkte, seasonal concert venues, churches and Christmas shopping. Alternatively, look at my finds in tranquil outskirts with village character for a romantic hideaway. Here are my […]

Three Star Hotels In Vienna: Did You Know These 7 Bargains?

Three Star Hotels: Pension Suzanne

Although the range of three star hotels in Vienna has improved in quality it is still a slippery road. While there is lots on offer you need to select carefully as places in this category can vary considerably in price and quality. To help you find value for money gems in the Golden Middle check my list of […]

Austria Travel Guide – 21 Austrian Locations To Visit From Vienna

Austria Travel Guide: Attersee

In my Austria Travel Guide I’m going to share my favourite travel destinations from Vienna. It will increase your radius of exploring Austria, too. Find out which amazing places to visit from Vienna, best transport connections, trip duration and what to do in each location. The following 21 places have been taken from my personal photo albums, memories and hot tips […]

Vienna Travel Card Decision Tool – Vienna City Card Vs Vienna Pass

Austrian Parliament, Votiv Church in Vienna

Vienna Travel Card. What is the Vienna city card? And is the Vienna Pass worth it? Which type of discount card will save you money in Wien? Actually, the two main city passes for my hometown – the Vienna City Card and the Vienna Pass – are pretty different. To help you make the right […]

Spanish Riding School Vienna – Video, Shows And Tickets On Offer

Things to do in Vienna August: Spanish Riding School

Every classical city guide harps on about the Spanish Riding School Vienna as a Must-See. Should you spend  two hours to experience baroque horses performing to classical music in a baroque riding hall? For 30 years I wasn’t convinced. See a video and read my first-hand review of watching a show. You will also get a quick overview […]

Vienna River Cruise Guide: A Warning, And 6 Best Boat Trips

Boat on the Danube in Wachau

Vienna River Cruise: Much like choosing a restaurant, cruising the Vienna Danube opens up a confusing choice. Do you prefer lush scenery over contemporary architecture? Enjoy the thrill of high speed transport or rather an elegant cruise ship, or chilling on a sofa boat? One thing is for sure: You need to be selective to […]