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Imperial Treasury in Vienna
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Are you still planning your New Year’s Eve in Vienna?
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Are you a Harry Potter fan? If so, you have to visit Harry Potter The Exhibition in Vienna.
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Are you looking for ideas for a pre-Christmas adventure? Then visit the Kittenberger Adventzauber!
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Our Top Christkindlmärkte in Vienna outside the inner city
Have you already visited some Christkindlmärkte...
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There are numerous Christkindlmärkte in...
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
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Schloss Hof – a palace perfect for a day trip visit
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Our top Vienna events in November:
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All medicine lovers have to visit the Narrenturm!
If you are interested in pathology, anatomy and diseases,...
Here are some Vienna events in September 2022
Another exciting week is about to start. New events, exhibitions,...
Vienna Events in September you shouldn’t miss out on
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Midnight Creek – a Viennese Country Band
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On September 25th we will celebrate the Tag des Denkmals!
Have you ever heard of the Tag des Denkmals?...
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A trip to Vienna is always worth it, no matter the season!
Visiting a busy city like Vienna can be stressful....
Enjoy the Vienna Christmas Markets!
Vienna in wintertime is just beautiful, a very picturesque atmosphere...
Knowing when to come to Vienna can be quite tricky, let us help you out!
It can be quite tricky to figure...
Depending on how you want to spend your time in Vienna, there are a few must-visit spots, especially...
Vienna has some awesome local products to offer!
If you are looking for local products to buy in Vienna,...
Vienna is a true hotspot for art, culture, and theatres. A visit to our beautiful city isn’t complete...
Love modern art? Then you should visit the Leopold Museum!
The Leopold Museum (located in the MuseumsQuartier)...
Vienna is without doubt famous for its theatres and its art scene, but where did this come from? When...
A new museum perfect for modern art lovers- Albertina Modern!
kIf you are interested in modern art, you...
Some of you may have come across pictures taken from the Kahlenberg, offering a stunning view of Vienna....
Let us introduce you to the beautiful St. Francis of Assisi church!
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Want to visit another capital?
Take the Twin City Liner from Vienna to Bratislava!
If you have enough...
When is it best to visit the Prater amusement park?
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Let us help you plan your next days in Vienna!
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Visit the Laxenburg park for a fantastic experience!
The palace of Laxenburg and its garden have a true...
Vienna is a city of museums, let it be the KHM (Kunsthistorisches museum / museum of fine arts) or the...
Do you like beautiful churches? Then visit the Annakirche!
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Looking for a unique experience? How about visiting the Stephansdom Catacombs?
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Visit Kärntner Straße for a luxurious shopping experience!
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Visit the Wiener Prater for an exciting day in Vienna!
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Visit the Natural History Museum for a fun day with your kids.
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The Volksgarten is a beautiful park in the heart of the city
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Looking for places to visit outside of Vienna?
If you are looking for places to visit outside of Vienna,...
The Burggarten is one of our favourite parks in Vienna!
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The Technical Museum is one of the most fascinating museums in Vienna!
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Here are some of our favourite supermarkets in Vienna
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Explore the natural beauty of the Alte Donau!
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The bakery Oberlaa is one of our favourites in Vienna!
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The Stadtpark is a true green oasis in the heart of the city!
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Stargazing in Vienna can be exciting, here are our some of our favourite spots:
Thanks to our observatories...
We love the Museums Quartier, here are a few things you can see and do there.
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Here are some Vienna things in July to pass your time
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Visiting Baden from Vienna can’t be easier!
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Vienna street art can be found all over the city, especially by the Donaukanal!
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Taking the stairs at the Stephansdom tower is a must, if you want some adventure!
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Trying the Sachertorte is a must in Vienna!
Vienna’s Sachertorte is internationally famous. A dark rich...
Schönbrunn Palace or Hofburg palace – Which one to visit first?
Vienna is a city of palaces, from...
Visit the Belvedere Palace and its famous art gallery!
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Visiting the Naschmarkt is always exciting, no matter the season!
Have you ever walked past the Naschmarkt?...
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Vienna is undoubtedly famous for coffee. Our coffee culture is world famous and even recognized as UNESCO...
Visiting the KHM is perfect for those days where you need a change of your daily routine.
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Vienna has some awesome beach bars, where you can relax, drink whatever your heart desires, and enjoy...
Schloss Schönbrunn – The most immersive VR experience
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Actor Tim Werths, born in Aachen (Germany), has been part of the Burgtheater ensemble since 2019/20....
Vienna is famous for numerous Heurigen, the Heurigen Schank zum Reichsapfel is one of our favourite ones:
Those...
Our partner Spider Rock Vienna offers the perfect attractions for an exciting afternoon.
Are you still...
The Weinstube Josefstadt is a beautiful Heurigen located right in the heart of Vienna.
We’ve introduced...
Visit the Mayer am Pfarrplatz- one of our favourite Heurigen in Vienna!
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Finding your way through a busy city like Vienna can be quite exhausting. Hence why we want to introduce...
Visit the Fälschermuseum Wien for a unique experience in Vienna!
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With our partner Ebustours Vienna you can explore the city ecofriendly
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The Golden Tree Spa Vienna is the perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon
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Enjoy Theatre productions in English at the Vienna English Theatre
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The salt cave BodyandSoul Harmony offers the perfect relaxation spot
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Here are three Vienna Events in May you shouldn’t miss out on:
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If you are fan of classical music you will love the Haydn Gesellschaft
Founded in 1969, the Gesellschaft...
Enjoy fantastic theatre productions at the Open House Theatre Vienna!
The Open House Theatre Vienna is...
Visit Burg Liechtenstein for a fun day trip from Vienna!
Located in Maria Enzersdorf, the Burg Liechtenstein...
The history of the medieval convents of St. Niklas and St. Clara is overly fascinating
I am sure most...
The story of Austria’s Labour Day
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Let us tell you about our favourite Viennese flea markets!
Flea markets are quite popular in Vienna,...
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Let us introduce you to our favourite Viennese rooftop bars!
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You have to visit some Viennese restaurants on your trip through the city.
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Have you heard of Huber & Lerner?
Another shop with a long tradition is located in Vienna’s first...
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Sometimes we all need a break from our hectic...
The Knopfkönig is the perfect spot for all button lovers out there!
There are still quite a few Viennese...
The band Wiener Blond focuses on Viennese music and on a Viennese atmosphere.
I’m sure that those of...
You must visit the Museums Quartier if you are into contemporary art!
I am sure some of you have walked...
If you are interested in psychology, you should visit the Freud Museum!
I am certain that some of you...
Here are 5 spot where you can enjoy coffee in Vienna
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If you are into classical music you have to visit the Mozart house!
The Mozarthaus Vienna tells the story...
The Jewish Museum Vienna is one of our absolute favourites, and I am sure you can imagine why. The museum...
A place full of history and whispers of old times
The Café Central, located just a street down from the...
Looking for a different museum? Visit the Drugstore Museum in Vienna!
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There is something truly inspiring about the collaboration of Axel Flóvent and Plàsi. The two are about...
Vienna’s Snow Globe Museum is definitely worth the visit!
It was the year 1900 as Erwin Perzy created...
Vienna is undoubtedly famous for being one of the unfriendliest cities – our “Grant” (meaning anger/unfriendliness)...
What’s the story of coffee in Vienna? When did the liquid gold find its way here?
Vienna is famous...
Schönbrunn is always worth a visit, no matter the season. The Gloriette towers over the castle and the...
Most of you may know the band Kaleo from their song “Way Down We Go”, which was and still is being featured...
Just like the Café Demel, the Café Korb is one of our traditional coffee houses, located in the first...
There’s no doubt that our beautiful city is internationally known for its coffee houses. Today I want...
Today I want to share an old Viennese Christmas cookie recipe with you. Christmas baked goods were once...
Vienna has a deep connection to antiques, let it be furniture from Biedermeier times, engravings that...
Elisabeth, short Sisi or following the great movie- Sissi, is known all over the globe for her beauty,...
The most beautiful woman in Vienna in around 1814
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Karlsplatz- one of our favourite places in Vienna
The Karlsplatz, now an important spot right in the...
It is hard to describe Marco Pogo with just one profession, he’s a singer, politician, beer brewer and...
No matter if you’re from Vienna or if you plan to visit our city, you will stumble upon the name Sacher....
Vienna is internationally known for its art scene. People from all over the globe find their way to Vienna...
Fans of opera history have probably heard the name Marie Wilt before. Today I want to tell you more about...
If there was one person you didn’t want to cross in the 16th century in Vienna, it probably would have...
We are staying true to our October topic and since witches are an unmistakably important part of the...
Have you visited Augustin in the plague pit in Vienna?
While strolling through Vienna’s first district...
Have you ever visited the Kahlenberg Cemetery? Maybe after reading this you will!
Would you think of...
Have you visited the St. Stephen’s cathedral Catacombs already?
Most of you have probably walked past...
We all die and that’s why we must talk about it!
The Memento Mori festival took it upon itself to break...
The Karmelitermarkt is a spot filled with history!
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Vienna’s Pompfüneberer is a true celebrity!
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Spies, a crime noir movie and a once forgotten theatre hall – Vienna espionage
There is just something...
The ghost which kept the high and mighty on their toes
Ghost stories take up a big chunk of Halloween...
The Makery Vienna – a place where you are the chef!
Last week, our Secret Vienna team was invited...
Royi’s Crêperie, a one of a kind Crêperie in Vienna!
In Vienna’s 6th district, in a lovely and quiet...
May 1st and the Illuminati
Happy International Workers Day! 🎉 In case you haven’t seen our previous May...
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Moritz Gottlieb Saphir, writer, journalist and somewhat of a joker.
Nowadays, comedy and satire writers...
Napoleon – a very special kind of emperor.
The magnificent church of Notre Dame in Paris was particularly...
Part two of our Madame Tussaud story
Some days ago, we told you about the childhood and early career...
Madame Tussaud – the perfect place for a Vienna visit
Have you visited the Madame Tussaud’s museum...
Happy Birthday Hedy Lamarr!
She was one of Hollywood’s most beautiful actresses of her time. So beautiful...
Carnuntum, a must visit place for all lovers of ancient history!
The Roman legionary camp of Carnuntum,...
The long forgotten battle of Dürnstein
When we think of a peaceful town where one can enjoy history,...
Count Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi- The man who envisioned Europe United
Have you heard of Aoyama Eijiro?...
Leopold Mozart, the man who made his son famous?
Few days ago, on the 14th of November, we celebrated...
Leopold II. a man almost as famous as his mother Maria Theresia
Leopold II, the third son of Maria Theresa...
Liebe war es nie, a movie for all of those interested in historic settings.
“Love, it was not” (Liebe...
Schwerelos, floating, relaxing, calming down
In our modern, hectic world, it’s become quite difficult...
22 female criminals and the Wilde Wanda
There’s nothing better than a good crime book, especially one...
Marie Antoinette’s fascinating diamond necklace
Marie Antoinette is usually thought quintessentially...
Jenny Lind – also known as the Swedish Nightingale
The ‘Swedish nightingale’, famed for her extraordinary...
If you want to visit a place full of history, you have to visit the Sophiensäle!
Large-scale fires are...
Luzi-Wuzi the quick-witted Archduke
There are many scandals, secrets, and stories about the Habsburgs...
There aren’t many traditional druggists left in Vienna, but the few that remain have storied histories...
Helmut Portele – a special kind of collector
Perhaps some of our readers collect things. Some people...
Remains of the old city walls – the Widmertor
Walking around the city, perhaps we miss little details...
Vienna’s Yearly Markets
Did you visit the Christmas markets in the past weeks? Vienna is of course...
Friedrich III and his very special memorial
If you have visited the Stephansdom, chances are that you...
Have you ever wondered about the meaning of AEIOU?
Looking through historical records, or a close inspection...
The Pestsäule – a landmark full of history
Most people have seen the Pestsäule (The Plague Column)...
Have you ever paid attention to ceilings? What about the one in the National Library?
If you have visited...
Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel
After the fall of the Habsburg empire, many buildings...
Who was Vienna`s Pferdebändiger?
Perhaps you know that Emperor Franz Josef suffered an assassination...
Heumühle – a place full of history
A bit hidden in the district of Vienna’s fourth district between...
Bahá’í Center Austria
Out in the 14th district is a rather unassuming house that has quite a history....
If you love Wiener Schnitzel, this post is for you!
Where does the Wiener Schnitzel come from? The name...
On June 27, 1976 a group of activists, referring to themselves as the Arenauten, occupied the abandoned...
If you are into murals, this one is for you!
As we have told you in the past, there is no shortage of...
The Opernpassage, a true monument!
We all know that Vienna is very well connected. And not only because...
If you have lived in Vienna long enough or you are just interested in art or architecture, it is likely...
If you love history and coffee, the Cafe Schönbergers is the perfect spot!
There are many places to drink...
The Habig-Hof
Perhaps some of our readers entered a coffee house one day and they were impressed. Some...
Let’s cross the bridge over the River Danube!
Bridges have long been important features of Vienna....
The Billrothhaus
The Frankgasse in Alsergrund may not be a household name unless you live in the area....
Otto Wagner – his spirit fills every corner of the city.
We have told you a bit about Otto Wagner...
It is quite impressive how some buildings in Vienna have survived the last centuries facing. One of such...
Although you may not have ever given it any actual thought, the name Pratersten is not random or accidental....
Viennese Cappuccinos
It is popularly said that, contrary to all expectations, cappuccinos originate from...
.The Jewish cemetery in Währing
Perhaps you know that in the very old days it was customary for churches...
The importance of Franz Matzinger
We have told you many stories about the Ringstraße and its buildings...
Nestroy is a name that comes up frequently in Vienna. If you are traveling along the U1 where you will...
Vienna’s Hofburg
The Hofburg in Vienna is an interesting place. One can literally tell the history...
The university of Vienna has a long history. Established in the 14th century with its 19th century main...
Vienna’s public toilets aren’t just toilets – no, they are experiences! Although you may be quite skeptical...
Any visitor to Vienna will have stood for a brief moment on Michaelerplatz. You have to marvel at some...
Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sisi, is often depicted astride a horse in portraits, and for...
We have told you stories about some of the architects of the Baroque Vienna as well as of the Ringstraße...
Renewing the Donauplatte
Vienna is a city with lots of tradition. Simultaneously it’s also a city...
Cake and music a perfect pairing
Some weeks ago, we told you that the Opera celebrated its 150th anniversary....
Have you ever wandered through the 2nd district and found yourself wondering what “Am Tabor” means? If...
Now that the days are getting longer and warmer, its the perfect weather to go for a run or cycle along...
It is likely that everyone in Vienna has heard about the „Schottentor“. A famous spot for Vienna’s transport...
The Vienna Philharmonic is considered to be one of the finest orchestras in the world. It is made up...
For many people Egon Schiele is a household name. In particular, if you spend a lot of time at the Museum...
Vienna is a center for medicine. A history of medical studies that stretches back over 600 years. In...
In some of our stories we have made references to the Ottoman sieges of Vienna. The first siege took...
The Danube and the Kaiserwasser
The Danube is a favorite location for locals in the summer. It proves...
By now is it probable that you already heard the news: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born...
Imperial racetracks
Did you know that Vienna historically had two separate horse racetracks? One for...
There are many great parks in Vienna. Surely one of the most loved and most visited is the Augarten....
If you live in Vienna perhaps you are familiar with the online platform “Willhaben” where you can buy...
It is time to tell you about Frederic Morton.
He was born in Vienna in October 1924 as Fritz Mandelbaum....
We recently told you the history of the Galopprennbahn in Vienna. As we mentioned in that story, there...
It may not be the most glamorous food, nor the healthiest, but sometimes it really hits the spot. I’m...
Nowadays it may seem completely natural to have easy access to products from all over the world. But...
November 27, 1992. A security guard raises the alarm after discovering flames in the Redouten ballrooms...
Perhaps you are familiar with the name “Starhemberg“. This is an ancient noble family whose origins can...
Perhaps many of you are familiar with the Kettenbrückengasse metro station. This is the one that stops...
A Viennese institution with a storied history. There is no shortage of such places in this city. One...
We have told you about Adolf Loos. He was not only an architect, but also an interior designer. Do you...
Over the years, the Donaukanal has become one of the most popular summer hang-outs in the city. But before...
May First – a uniting day
The story of the celebrations for May First dates back to the 19th century....
It is likely that most of our readers have passed by the Hochhaus Herrengasse. Perhaps you did not make...
In several of our stories we have told you about businesses that have survived the 20th century. The...
Walking along Praterstrasse, you might come along a rather ordinary building by Viennese standards. The...
The time of the cherry blossom is one of the highlights in the Japanese calendar and marks the beginning...
As spring arrives, people start heading out towards the Danube and other leisure areas in the city. They...
Not long ago we showed you the Schutzengelbrunnen (Guardian Angel Fountain). Not far from it is a second...
Many famous architects have left their mark in Vienna. Fischer von Erlach (father and son), the inseparable...
Over the past weeks we have told you about the Majolikahaus and Klöstergasse 3. Two of the three Houses...
Some time ago we told you the story of the famous Viennese shoemaker Scheer. Now we turn our sartorial...
It’s well-known that the Viennese have a particular and biting sense of humor. Elevating a sarcastic...
The actor Terrence Mann once famously said that “movies make you famous; television makes you rich; but...
Did you know that you can live in the Hofburg or Schönbrunn? These are some of the most famous addresses...
Hoher Markt 15. Perhaps not everyone has noticed this address as the house next to it, the Pâtisserie...
Many people are familiar with the story of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. He had been...
As winter wears on, many of us may start to dream of the blue waters. Maybe about white sand beaches...
We don’t know how many women were important in the life of the Emperor Franz Joseph. But there are at...
Driving into or out of Vienna in the direction of Hütteldorf, you may come across an impressive aquamarine-accented...
Some days ago, we told you the story of Katharina Schratt and her relationship with the emperor Franz...
They say its the oldest profession in the world, and in Vienna it has quite a history. On the whole,...
A few days ago we gave you a brief overview of prostitution in Vienna. Some of the many euphemisms that...
In the 16th district of Vienna – between Thaliastraße and Ottakringerstraße – you will find the longest...
We all know and love the coffee culture in Vienna. Turns out, so does Pyongyang!
Though the country is...
The Dreimäderlhaus
Standing small and resolute next to its towering neighbor on the Mölker Bastei, the...
When the Palmenhaus Schönbrunn opened its’ doors in 1882 it was one of a kind. Being the largest in the...
Have you ever heard of Franz Wertheim? Perhaps a name that few people are familiar with but he was famous...
Fanny Arnstein and the first Christmas Tree in Vienna
It is December and, as part of the tradition, presents...
The 26th of December is known as Stefanitag (St. Stephen’s Day) in Austria, and is a national holiday....
Today is Christmas day. Following the tradition, perhaps most of you have received and given presents...
The Palais Ferstel is one among many in Vienna that is rather unassuming. You may have walked past the...
The Hofburg has a long history. Every building that is part of it has a particular story. One of the...
Rising gently to the north of the city, neither the Kahlenberg nor the Leopoldsberg can really be called...
As a local or visitor, it is likely you have seen it (or heard it). It is located at one of the busiest...
Generali – more than just a company name
It is likely that many people have heard about the Italian...
The Renovation of the Austrian Parliament
Built in 1874-1883 by the architect Teophil Hansen, the Austrian...
There are dozens of classic coffee houses in Vienna, which are worth a visit. Probably, the most shabby,...
Some weeks ago we told you about the animal market at St. Marx. Such a large market naturally also meant...
Albertina Exhibitions to take in
When we went to visit Albertina a couple of days ago, we expected to...
The Treumanntheater – a long lost reminder of old times
Have you ever wondered which building was...
For cinephiles and lovers of tradition, Vienna has lots to offer. One of its most underrated cinematic...
The Brick 5 is famous as an urban space with a cool café and hip events. What not many people know is...
Vlad Dracul – the real Dracula?
Count Dracula fired so strongly people’s imagination that for many...
In many cities one can find some places that were forgotten or lost for a long time only to be found...
The Imperial and Royal Library at the Josefplatz is a well-known museum. Not only because it is located...
From bike flea markets and repair stations to concerts and general nightlife. The WUK has become a much-loved...
Some time ago, we told you the story of the Donnerbrunnen: The fountain located in the Neuer Markt that...
400 years ago, the Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi put everything at risk. She wrote history for...
In order to find out more about the mood in Vienna at the end of 1955, this SV explorer searched the...
Pharmacies. Nothing special about them until we need them. In 2017, the city had 326 of them and some...
Gazing out the window on an afternoon ride on the #6 tram, depending on which side you are sitting on,...
Vienna’s Wienzeile is not only dominated by the famous Otto Wagner but also by one of his pupils, Hubert...
There are many reasons why one may choose to visit the Prater. Be it for a run, a walk, some adrenalin...
Vienna is full of history and it is hard to walk around the city center without passing by some building...
As far as Austrian architects go, Anton Brenner may not be the most famous but he really shouldn’t be...
The Palais Fürstenberg, located in the first district, is among Vienna’s most picturesque buildings that...
In February 2018, the former Grand Etablissement Gschwandner was reopened under the name “REAKTOR” as...
Historically there were many different markets in Vienna, and many of today’s street names reflect this:...
In the past we have written stories about the Albertina and the Coburg Palais and have mentioned that...
Some days ago, your SV explorer came across a beautiful portal in the city center. This portal is part...
If you have been in Vienna long enough you will definitely remember the “Südbahnhof” (Vienna’s south...
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The city center is home to several types of architecture and there are some buildings that are more visible...
Franziskanerkirche (or Franciscan Church of Vienna) is one of the several hidden gems of Vienna’s first...
Vienna has always been a city rich in visitors and many of them wrote down their memories in journals,...
Zaha Hadid came to be one of the world’s most famous architects, but it took her many years to get a...
Eagles are common and popular symbols of power – considered the “kings of the sky”, ruling families have...
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If you were around in Vienna in 2013, you surely remember Puber – he wrote his name all over Vienna,...
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Empress Elisabeth from Austria, nicknamed Sisi and actually from Bavaria, was known for her impossibly...
One story tells that sometime during World War II a German official took his wife and a couple of friends...
The Hofburg. Most visitors and locals have walked along it and through it: the former Royal and Imperial...
We don’t have any statistical proof, but we believe that 99.9% of people that have visited Vienna have...
At the end of World War II, everything was gloom and doom in Vienna, as we wrote in a previous post....
If you were to think about music stars from Austria it is likely that two names would come to your mind:...
If you have lived in Vienna long enough, you may have noticed that there is not shortage of words or...
Praterstrasse, the large avenue connecting the Praterstern railway station to Vienna city center has...
Some weeks ago, your SV explorer saw a very nice coat of arms attached to a house in the Riemergasse...
We recently told you about the history and transnational origin of the word “servus”, but there are many...
Months ago, we told you the story of the Böhmische Hofkanzlei (“Bohemian Court Chancellery”) – located...
A cute and cozy street in Vienna that is worth a few minutes of exploration if you happen to find yourself...
Have you ever wondered who is the gentleman sitting on the horse in front of the former Royal Library?...
Sometimes we tell you stories about buildings that one can see when walking around the city. And if you...
If you have lived in Vienna long enough you will remember the days that you had to hurry up to the supermarket...
We recently told you about the Phillipphof, which once stood prominently across from the Albertina, but...
Yesterday we asked you to identify one building in a picture. It did not take long for someone to win...
Vienna has so many churches that it can become hard to keep track, but a few stand out from the crowd....
The Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien is among the best art museums in the world, hosting the 4th largest...
Some time ago, we told you the story of Marshall Radetzky, who at a young age was advised not to pursue...
It’s Christmas again in Vienna for photography lovers. After the Polaroid exhibition and in parallel...
The Donaukanal is one of the most popular places to hang out in Vienna once the weather starts getting...
Last week we told you the story of Marhsall Radetzky and why he declined the emperor’s offer to be buried...
It is the one of the most charming areas of Vienna today, but it would have been almost totally unrecognizable...
If death had a residence in Vienna, Morzinplatz could be just as good an address as any. And not because...
Most of you have probably been to Tuchlauben, if for nothing more than some good ice cream. But do you...
As the days get warmer and people look for a spot in the sun, a popular place to go is Yppenplatz, which...
Do you know which district of Vienna has the longest name? It is the 15th district, whose official name...
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude...
It’s not me, it’s a photograph – Elina Brotherus exhibition in Kunst Haus Wien, Museum Hundertwasser
‘It’s not me, it’s a photograph’ is the title of the current exhibition of Elina Brotherus, a Finnish...
Although the Schönbrunn Palace gets most of the attention, there is another building in Vienna with a...
As soon as temperatures in Vienna make drinking outside possible, the Donaukanal floods with life. The...
We recently told you about the Schönbrunner Hof, but its not the only building in the city that evokes...
This year it is exactly 100 years since the great Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1918, which killed some...
The time it takes to reach Vienna from Budapest depends not only on the means of transportation but also...
Like all places, Austria has seen its fair share of scandals – but some of them are quintessentially...
If you use the U1 for your daily commute perhaps you have come across the station with the name “Taubstummengasse”....
Among the many things we owe to Freud, there is also this idea that what is not visible can be more important...
As you walk around Vienna, you may notice a disproportionately large number of buildings painted in a...
Anyone who lives in this city knows that the Viennese love themselves an ‘achterl’ of wine at just about...
There are many fascinating maps in existence, and not all of them are old. The Research Center for Cartography...
After we told you last week what is a Tabor and where Taborstrasse comes from, we come back today to...
One thing you may notice when strolling around Vienna are street scales scattered here and there, offering...
Although we hardly give it a second thought today, providing adequate street lighting in a city like...
On 11th of May 2003, a sound of broken glass cut through the thick, deafening quietness of a typical...
If you often take the subway in Vienna, you may have noticed that there are only 5 lines, but they are...
If chance or purpose take you close to the Nestroyplatz in Vienna’s second district, spare three minutes...
The Habsburgs were known for many things, but their good looks was not one of them. If you take a walk...
“Zum Schwarzen Kameel” has been located at the Bognergasse since its founder Johann Baptist Cameel opened...
‘There was sperm in the air’ – Stefan Zweig said of fin-de-siècle Vienna in an attempt to describe the...
It has been almost exactly 100 years since Gustav Klimt died on February 6, 1918, but he has remained...
Have you ever wondered how Vienna looked like in the “old days”? If yes, there is currently an exhibition...
The Third Man, a 1949 film noir directed by Carol Reed and written by Graham Greene is constantly rated...
One of Europe’s most destructive and recurring problems in the pre-modern era was the plague, which most...
If you have been in the metro station Johnstrasse, it is likely that you also know the market that is...
Vienna today abounds with nude statues, nude paintings, occasional nude museum visits (for those who...
One of the things that makes Vienna such a highly livable city is the public transportation system. Although...
Trautsongasse is a street in the 8th district named after Johann Josef Fürst Trautson, who was a Prince-bishop...
Have you ever lost something in the city? Well, if you did you may be aware that there is a place where...
If you’ve been to the Austrian National Library, Schönbrunn, or the Karlskirche, then you have seen this...
If you’ve taken our Powerful Women of Vienna tour, you know that there were many important and influential...
Recently we told you some of the secrets of the U2, but it is not the only underground line in Vienna...
Amid the bustling and busy streets of the 1st district, there are beautiful and historic buildings hiding...
What is in a name? Very little, would argue Shakespeare’s Juliet. A rose, famously, would smell as sweet...
The Mariahilferstraße carves a border between Vienna’s sixth and seventh district and it is an unmissable...
It was one of the most exciting stories of his life. A stranger entered and declared to the writer George...
The Habsburgs used to enjoy summer at different locations and, therefore, they built or bought several...
Kolingasse is a street you have probably walked past many times without thinking twice, but the next...
If you are looking out across Vienna, one of the structures likely to catch your eye is the Donauturm,...
Summer time in Vienna means, among many other things, a non-stop array of festival and events in the...
In a city with a history as long and colorful as Vienna’s, the past is never far from the present. This...
Though perhaps no longer commonly known, Vienna was at the forefront of the most advanced medical knowledge...
As the year comes to an end and we look to the new year for new adventures, perhaps we can all take a...
The first and second Turkish Siege of Vienna figure prominently into the history of the city as well...
When you google “Vienna” and “Opera” chances are that you will be directed to the famous State Opera....
One of the more controversial figures in Viennese politics is Dr. Karl Lueger. He is credited with helping...
If you live in Vienna’s 15th or 16th district it is very likely that you have heard about the “Schmelz”,...
Some weeks ago, we told you the story of the Ottakringer brewery and mentioned the cousins Ignaz and...
Located near the heart of Vienna’s tourist scene, yet somehow far removed from it, is the Franziskanerplatz...
Did you know that there is a Vienna connection to the Suez canal in Egypt? It may seem strange but indeed,...
Surely one of the most remarkable women to come out Vienna in the 20th century was Hedy Lamarr. Born...
The Fischer von Erlach were a family of artists that one can “see” in many places of today’s Vienna....
Have you heard of the “Wiennerisches Diarium”? The first edition of the Wiennerisches Diarium consisted...
What do tennis, Austrian politics, and the Sachertorte have in common? The origins of what we know today...
The grounds near Prater Messe where the current WU is located may seem to have been a largely unused...
We recently told you about the Vienna World Fair of 1873, and the large Rotunda that was built in the...
When you think of Austrian products and companies, you might think of Red Bull, Manner wafers, or Doppelmayr...
Vienna tends to be associated more with wine than with beer, but when it comes to beer, Ottakringer is...
So, remember the large chimney sweep mentioned in the Hohe Brücke story?
He can be found jutting out...
Have you ever wondered why one of the buildings near Stephansdom has a large American eagle on its facade,...
One of the most impressive and imposing buildings in the 1st district is the Otto Wagner-designed Österreichische...
The Judenplatz in Vienna has a long history and one of the famous buildings in the area is the the Böhmische...
The Freyung is a well-known area of the city with a long history and a peculiar name. It is in this area...
In the 18th century the face of the Freyung was changing. The old houses were being demolished and new...
Have you heard of Erich Boltenstern? During WWII, Vienna was one of those cities that suffered from air...
Do you know the Grand Hotel on Vienna’s Ringstraße? The hotel was one of the many buildings that populated...
What do the wedding of Anna Netrebko and the “Iran deal” have in common? Well, they both happened at...
UK royals have traditionally been welcome in Austria. The red carpet was rolled out for Charles and Camilla...
The city of Vienna has large green areas as part of the city is flanked by hills. In some districts,...
We have mentioned several times that Vienna’s city center was surrounded by walls. Well, those were not...
The history of the Hofapotheke goes back to 1744 when Maria Theresia ordered the imperial court to buy...
Palais Strudelhof: Not quite as delicious as it sounds!
Despite a name that recalls that most famous...
The Schwedenplatz metro station was built in 1978/79 and is the connection of the metro lines U1 and...
At one end of the Wollzeile street in the city center you will find yourself at a metro station, namely...
Some time ago, we told you about the Loos Haus, “the house without eyebrows”, and the controversy that...
Can you imagine Vienna during the construction of the Ringstraße?
The whole area was a construction site...
Have you noticed that many of Vienna’s 19th century buildings do not start with the first floor? The...
In 1847 Dominik Fernkorn crafted a little bronze statue depicting Archduke Carl – who defeated Napoleon...
For many centuries, Vienna was surrounded by walls. Today, there are still some remnants of these fortifications...
If you have taken the trams 37, 38, 40, 41, or 42 from the station Schottentor, you will likely remember...
Have you seen the sculptures on the top of the two water fountains at the Michaelerplatz? These fountains...
In Vienna’s fourth district there is a short passage that takes you from the Operngasse to the Naschmarkt...
The 16th district of Vienna, also known as Ottakring, was established in 1890/1892 when the neighbourhoods...
Some days ago, your SV explorer was in the Palais Niederösterreich – the former parliament of the state...
Karl Krauss and Arthur Schnitzler. Camillo Sitte and Stefan Zweig. Politicians, artists and musicians...
It is 20 April 1897 and you leave your flat in the Freihausviertel and go for a walk to the Karlskirche....
If you walk around central Vienna today you will most likely notice that, no matter which direction you...
Have you ever walked past the Rathaus (City Hall) and wondered about the statue of the man on top of...
The Vienna Opera is one of the landmarks of the city with hundreds of locals and tourists visiting it...
Next time you find yourself in the Freihaus neighborhood (Freihausviertel) at night, pause for a moment....
Have you heard about the spring ofSchönbrunn?
It’s spring time and visiting Schönbrunn palace should...
A true Landmark of Vienna the panoramic wheel at the Prater. So big, so unique, so original! Distinctive!...
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