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Christmas market at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna

Advent markets in Viennese palaces

On 13th November 2022 By Steve In Things To Do, Vienna

Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace and the Liechtenstein Garden Palace are all romantic backdrops for Advent markets in 2022. Every year during Advent in Vienna, palaces also provide the magnificent setting for Christmas markets alongside …

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The Secession building in Vienna

Urban Architecture in Vienna

On 19th May 2022 By Steve In Vienna

Jewels of city architecture The Viennese call the shining golden sphere made of leaves at the top of the Secession “Krauthappel” (cabbage head). The exhibition house, built in 1898 by Joseph Maria Olbrich, is one …

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The Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna

Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna

On 22nd September 2021 By Steve In Vienna

The “House for People and Trees” designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser in Vienna is considered a pioneer of ecological building. Nowadays it is not uncommon for architects to integrate plants and trees into new buildings in …

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The Graben in central Vienna

Fountains in Vienna

On 10th May 2021 By Steve In Vienna

Water from the mountain springs far away gushes out of the historic fountains in Vienna, as well as from the everyday household taps. Vienna can be explored from very different perspectives and the city’s numerous …

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The Riesenrad in Vienna's Prater Park

Spring in Vienna’s Prater Park

On 17th February 2021 By Steve In Vienna

Last updated on June 11th, 2022 at 08:50 pmVienna 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 …

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Ice skating in Vienna

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 …

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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 …

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Vineyards with a view of Vienna

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 …

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Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

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 …

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The Zuckerbäckerball in Vienna

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 …

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