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Spring in Vienna’s Prater Park

On 17th February 2021 By Steve In Vienna

Vienna residents know that the spring has arrived when people start flocking to the famous Prater park, drawn by the greenery and the blossoms on the chestnut trees. Springtime in Vienna has been immortalised several …

Ice Skating in Vienna

On 17th December 2020 By Steve In Vienna

Whether it’s a rooftop ice rink or a romantic skating rink in the Rathauspark: Vienna offers keen skaters great opportunities to strut their stuff. High above Vienna’s rooftops, they can dance on the ice under …

Coffee Houses in Vienna

On 21st October 2020 By Steve In Food & Drink, Vienna

Drift back in time in the coffee houses of Vienna with their long tradition and stylish ambience. Hardly anywhere else in the world do coffee houses play such an important role as in Vienna. People …

Heurige With a View of Vienna

On 14th September 2020 By Steve In Food & Drink, Vienna

All it takes is a few stops with the city tram, a short walk and visitors already find themselves in the vineyards and heurige around Vienna. Vienna is one of the few capital cities in …

In the Footsteps of Beethoven

On 25th August 2020 By Steve In Things To Do, Vienna

When you think of Vienna, do you think of music? Maybe of Ludwig van Beethoven? It would hardly be surprising, because Vienna was the centre of his life for 35 years. Visitors will come across …

The Confectioners’ Ball in Vienna

On 10th December 2019 By Steve In Food, Things To Do, Vienna

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Zuckerbäckerball is the highlight of the Viennese ball season for those with a sweet tooth. For lovers of artistically designed and decorated cakes, the Zuckerbäckerball* in …

Walking in the Vienna Vineyards

On 30th September 2019 By Steve In Vienna, Wine

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amVienna and wine are closely linked. After all, Vienna is the only capital in Europe where wine growing is cultivated on a large scale. The vineyards on …

Walking in Vienna’s Green Belt

On 16th July 2019 By Steve In Vienna

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe green belt of Vienna almost completely surrounds the city and visitors can wander in an area of 12,000 hectares through original forests and lush vineyards. The …

Backstage in Vienna

On 19th June 2019 By Steve In Vienna

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amAll year round the Vienna State Opera and the Burgtheater invite groups of visitors to explore what goes on behind the scenes. The Ringstrasse in Vienna took …