Summer break is coming to an end, and the realities of life are setting in again. As school starts, the daily grind begins anew for students. To make the transition a little easier for you, we’re sharing...
Where countless loaves of bread rolled off the assembly lines every day starting in 1891, a completely different atmosphere prevails today. Anyone strolling through the impressive brick complex of the Ank...
Hidden right behind the imposing St. Stephen’s Cathedral, one of Vienna’s oldest surviving alley systems—the Blutgasse district—stretches for nearly 115 meters, with origins dating back to the 12th centur...
The underground St. Virgil’s Chapel is one of the most fascinating historical treasures in downtown Vienna. Its history dates back to the early 13th century. It was originally built around 1220–1230 as an...
Hidden away on Himmelpfortgasse in the heart of Vienna lies a true treasure of Austrian coffeehouse culture. Café Frauenhuber is considered the city’s oldest continuously operating coffeehouse. Its histor...
It’s slowly time to say goodbye to summer. But there’s no need to be sad about it: September in Vienna is packed with special events and festivals! Whether we want to experience a few more open-air class...
The Austrian national dish that we all love requires a lot of finesse. So if you want to make sure the meat forms its characteristic ripples in the breading as it sizzles in the pan, it’s worth visiting t...
If you’re interested in historic architecture and expansive natural landscapes, you don’t necessarily have to travel to England. About 14 kilometers east of Krems stands Grafenegg Castle, which was radica...
About 50 minutes north of Vienna, a long agricultural history awaits you at Vinoversum in Poysdorf. Nestled in the heart of the Weinviertel region, this expansive outdoor site—complete with real vineyards...
A stolen Renoir painting worth 160,000 euros sparked a spectacular criminal case a few years ago, even though works of art legally change hands here every day. Then, a few days ago, a daring robbery took...