Every city has its own personality: New York – the stiletto socialite, flitting easily between groups; Berlin – the punk clutching her beer and talking philosophy; Florence – the museum board member with a big hat and a glass of good Chianti. Hand in hand with these characters come the strengths that define them: Berlin has dance …
I have had a fascination for Vienna for a long time. I am half-German and half-Turkish with a dork’s love for European Imperial history, so one of the events (two events actually) that I love to imagine the most are the two sieges of Vienna by the Turkish Ottoman Empire during the 17th century. …
Vienna is a comfort food haven, where the aroma of meat-based stews vie with those of just baked apfelstrudel. But local chefs have kicked it up a notch with New Vienna Cuisine, and what an amazing culinary history they have to work with! Viennese cuisine is some of the most exciting in Europe because it …
Where to Stay in Vienna – Editor’s Pick This guide will make it easy for you to decide where to stay in Vienna. Every hotel in each of Vienna’s neighborhoods (Bezirke) has its own personality and price. The most expensive isn’t necessarily the best because in Vienna it’s all about character and style. Sometimes, you …
Vienna or Vienne just might top the list of most-overlooked cities in Europe, and it deserves to be right up there with Paris, London, and Rome. An enthralling mix of modern and ancient, its rich history dates back to Roman times, when the city’s primary function was to protect the Roman Empire from attacks by …
Austria is well known throughout the world as the backdrop for the movie Sound of Music. Indeed, much of Austria is a paradise of snow-capped mountains and lush green valleys. However, major cities like Innsbruck and Salzburg are tourist magnets with a reputation for clean streets, world-class restaurants, and a friendly atmosphere. Vienna, the capital, reaches the …
In the world of beer, Austria is almost always overlooked in favor of its more famous neighbor, Germany. But to ignore Austrian Beer is to ignore a wealth of fine beer choices and varieties. Take a look at Austrian Beer Austrian beers are less distinct by region than in other countries as the most popular …
A group of friends and I took a Winter trip to Austria to go skiing in the Austrian Alps one year during New Year’s, or Sylvester as it is called in German-speaking countries. All of my friends were experienced skiers or snowboarders and I was the only one who had never done either before. …
Even in a city of architectural splendour, Vienna’s Schonbrunn Palace manages to stand out without much effort. Not a surprising fact considering the property, a Habsburg summer palace, was designed to rival Versailles. It was created with the lavish arrogance of a successful empire; designed as a statement, a trophy. It was little wonder that …
Vienna may seem like the place for cafe culture, but it offers so much more. Families of all ages will enjoy the many opportunities for fun in this light-hearted city. Museums that kids will love ZOOM Children’s Museum With a variety of exhibitions and hands-on programs, Zoom Children’s Museum appeals to kids from 8 months old …