Spring Guide: Magnolia Trees in Vienna

Most people are eager for spring because of the sun, in my case the main reason are blossoming trees! I am literally obsessed with magnolia trees, cherry blossom, fruit trees, lilac, the list is endless. From mid March I start checking for the first signs of blossoms around the city, wait for them to open… Read more »

Where to find Cherry Blossom in Vienna

When is the cherry blossom time in Vienna? When can I see cherry blossoms, where to find cherry blossom in Vienna, when do Magnolias in Vienna bloom… These are the questions we have been getting each spring, so of course, we had to write a blog post for all of you blossom hunters out there!… Read more »

Ultimate Vienna Insider Christmas Markets Guide

Vienna’s highest tourist season is right now – at Christmas time! So here is for you, our ultimate Vienna Insider Christmas Markets Guide! We update this post each year, with fresh information. In terms of offer and stands, pretty much everything is the same each year. Except for the prices that tend to increase, but… Read more »

Vienna’s Most Delicious Christmas Market Treats

Punch scent is in the air, the city is shiny, people mingle everywhere, it is Christmas market time! In this post, we tell you about Vienna’s most delicious Christmas market treats, that you simply cannot miss! Also make sure to check our Vienna Insider Christmas Market Guide here. For the Viennese December is the busiest… Read more »

Perfect Places for Autumn Photo Sessions in Vienna

Loving fall most of all! Who else agrees that autumn is the most gorgeous season? The colors of the nature are simply mind blowing and throwing leaves around makes just the perfect scene. I will share with you today some of the most perfect places for autumn photo sessions in Vienna. Make notes and hurry… Read more »

What to do on a hot day in Vienna?

What to do on a hot day in Vienna? Surviving summer in the city is often a challenge, especially in a city like Vienna where most flats lack (much needed) air conditioner. But there is still a lot to do, so here we go with our tips! 1.Visit a museum, palace or some insider place… Read more »

Stokke Xplory X Signature Stroller Review

Readers following us on Instagram know that last year, my husband M and I became parents to our adorable baby Una. <3 So there are now two Unas in our Vienna Insider team. 😀 Parenting is a great joy, but it is also challenging and involves a lot of decision making. Choosing (all that) baby… Read more »

Top 5 Things to See and Do in Hallstatt

“Millionfold photographed – once copied – never reached” – welcome to Hallstatt, one of the world’s most picturesque villages and most popular destination’s in Austria! You must have seen this place already online, and if you wonder why the quote says “once copied” – the Chinese were so fascinated by this place that they built… Read more »

Ice Skating in Vienna

Wondering where to go ice skating in Vienna? In this post I will share a list of the Viennese ice rinks with you, as well as some other useful info! I am a huge lover of figure skating. However sadly, I need to avoid all the winter sports because my knee betrayed me a decade… Read more »

Must Visit Traditional Viennese Cafés and Pastry Shops

Worldwide Vienna is known for its coffee culture and cakes. All around the city, but especially in the heart of Vienna, you will find numerous historic cafes and pastry shops, that cherish the spirit of the traditional Viennese coffee culture and serve extraordinary Austrian cakes. Today we share with you our top 8 Must Visit… Read more »

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  • Teastories – Favorite Tea Place in Vienna

    Let us tell you the story about our favorite tea place in Vienna. It all started last year with Irina – a lovely, creative being, Spanish teacher, master Instagrammer and blogger (check her gorgeous gallery here and blog here). On our way back home from an Instameet, we stopped by Westbahnhof and Irina took me… Read more »

  • Esprit Grand Opening Party

    Yesterday Mariahilferstrasse, Vienna’s main shopping street, was all about music and dance, that Esprit team prepared for the grand opening party of their recently renovated flagship store. As you know from the previous post, we teamed up with Esprit for a fashion project and today we are bringing you a few impressions from yesterday’s party, that actually… Read more »

  • Vienna View to impress at Das Loft

    Das Loft bar at Sofitel hotel is always our choice when we want to impress our guests, or just take some fancy time for ourselves while sipping coffee and enjoying the view over Vienna. So of course, we had to share it with you on our blog! We really love the minimalist style of this bar,… Read more »

  • Brand New Esprit Flagship Store – First Insights

    We were recently invited by Esprit Austria team to work together on an exciting fashion project related with the opening of their newly renovated flagship store in Wien Mariahilferstrasse. Our blog Vienna Insider got exclusive rights to be the first to present you the new design of Esprit store, document the grand opening party, and… Read more »

  • Photography – Capturing Souls

    Photography became my passion several years ago. Collecting memories, the chance to capture a moment and freeze it in a photograph, making it last forever, is something that fascinates me. I know I am not alone in this fascination, my friend told me that photographers similar to Olga Topchii (you can see more of her… Read more »

  • Catwoman in the Yellow Fog

    Being at the right place at the right time is crucial in certain moments. And if you are dressed properly – than you nailed it! So were we on a freezing cold day in December, at the square am Hof in the center of Vienna. It was already dark and the yellow smoke started spreading around… Read more »

  • The World of Woolnia

    Once upon a time there was a place, where everything was made of wool. Knitted with bare hands and lots of love interwoven into every stitch, using the highest quality material, to create products soft like a cloud, tender and warm. That place was called Woolnia. Its founders, lovely couple Vanja and Nenad, created Woolnia… Read more »

  • Mystery of Seegrotte

    Those of you who are using the subway in Vienna have probably sometimes noticed an billboard for Seegrotte bei Hinterbrühl. The picture of a mysterious cave with a lake and a boat floating on it, looked so unusual and made us want to visit. This place is actually quite close to Vienna (maybe half an… Read more »

  • Magnificent Palace of Justice

    Have you ever been to Justizpalast – the Palace of Justice in Vienna? From the outside, maybe this building won’t draw your attention, because there are so many beautiful buildings around, so this one doesn’t stand out much. But once you step inside, you will find yourself in probably the most impressive interior you will… Read more »

  • Daliy trip to Baden bei Wien

    Looking for an inspiration for a day trip to a cute place near Vienna? Then Baden near Vienna might just be the right choice. This charming little town, once an imperial summer residence, is above all well known as Baden spa and water springs with curative properties. This time we didn’t visit the spa, but… Read more »