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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  • Top Things to See and Do in Porto

    It is very easy to fall in love with Porto, its colors, tiled buildings, cobbled streets, nostalgic atmosphere and the friendly people around you. In this post I will share with you some of the top things to see and do in Porto. The city is very picturesque and peaceful, charming and lovely. Even though… Read more »

  • Cafe Rüdigerhof

    Cafe Rüdigerhof definitely belongs to one of those insider, local places, where there is no sign of tourists. It is located in the fifth district, in a beautiful art nouveau, historic building. This restaurant is so lovely in spring and summer, when you can enjoy delicious Viennese cuisine in the shades of their beautiful garden…. Read more »

  • Portugal Travel Tips

    Hello everyone! Last week I visited Portugal for the first time with Ofelia, one of my dearest friends. Unfortunately Isi could not join us, since she is currently living in the library, studying for her exams. But luckily they will be over soon, so she will finally return to this blog. 😀 In this post,… Read more »

  • Rose scented Volksgarten

    Volksgarten is the most beautiful garden in Vienna during the month of June, since this is when 3000 rose bushes bloom. Everyone is mingling around, admiring more than 200 sorts of roses in most diverse colors. For the ones loving to read in the outdoors, this might be just perfect place to relax and enjoy… Read more »

  • French Bistro Le Bol

    We already wrote about French bistro Le Bol last year, but as we visit it often, we wanted to share with you a few pictures more. Monsieur Seguin is still our absolute favorite salad in Le Bol (and most likely in Vienna in general 🙂 ), and recently we found out that you can order… Read more »

  • Chilling in Augarten

    One of Vienna’s biggest and oldest parks (about 50 hectars) is Augarten, located in the second district. We love walking along its shady avenues during the hot summer days, as there is enough shade and always a light breeze, so the heat is not. Besides baroque palaces, Augarten hosts a porcelain factory, the Vienna’s boys… Read more »

  • Brinner Joseph Genuss

    Last Thursday, along with many other Viennese bloggers, we were invited to Brinner at Joseph Genuss, where we could taste the creations from the new summer breakfast menu. We were very happy to be part of this event, as Joseph Genuss is among our top three favorite breakfast places in Vienna and definitely our favorite… Read more »

  • Spring in Schönbrunn

    Hello everyone! Spring finally came back to Vienna, so we got to enjoy a lot of sun in the past two days. The post was taken in the gardens of the palace Schönbrunn, one of our favorite places in Vienna! It is enjoyable for a walk and always an inspiring location for photo-shootings. There is also… Read more »

  • Palmenhaus at Burggarten

    Palmenhaus in Burggarten in Vienna, a beautiful Jugendstil building in the past used by the Emperor Franz Joseph, today houses a sophisticated restaurant, whose bright interiors and tastes can only amaze you. Sitting under a fifteen meter high ceiling, surrounded by exotic plants in one of the most beautiful (if not the most beautiful) greenhouse… Read more »

  • Breakfast at Marco Simonis

    Marco Simonis was on our must-visit list ever since we saw one of their baguettes on Instagram, and later on the web after reading about their interesting concept of “urban appetite”. Namely, Marco Simonis is a fusion of a bakery-restaurant and a gourmet grocery store. In addition, they have an atelier with designer furniture and home decor. Beautiful… Read more »