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 …
Continue reading
Category: Vienna
Discover more about Austria’s capital city – a cosmopolitan mixture of history and culture which makes it one of the top cities in Europe for both residents and visitors.
Hundertwasserhaus 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 …
Continue reading
Fountains 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 …
Continue reading
Spring in Vienna’s Prater Park
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 …
Continue reading
Ice Skating 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 …
Continue reading
Coffee Houses in 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 …
Continue reading
Heurige With a View of 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 …
Continue reading
In the Footsteps of Beethoven
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 …
Continue reading
The Confectioners’ Ball in 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 …
Continue reading
Walking in the Vienna Vineyards
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 …
Continue reading