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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  • Albertina Museum

    Art and culture lovers will never be bored in Vienna. The city has more than one hundred museums and numerous cultural events happening in any time of the year. The bad news is that there is rarely a free entrance exhibition, and the discount for students is just symbolic. Anyway, what you will see will… Read more »

  • Morning in Belvedere

    This is the last outfit post we shot last year, one morning in Belvedere palace. Isn’t it simply breathtaking place? From the top of the palace, you can enjoy the view over Vienna. Belvedere is actually a museum, where you can admire many gorgeous works of art, such as Klimt’s Kiss. This is really the… Read more »

  • Glitter Cardigan

    Hi everyone! We took these shots last year during our time in our home city Belgrade. The last days in December were very warm, perfect for wearing my glitter cardigan. I love the way it shines in the sun. 🙂 It definitely makes any outfit stand out! And just if you are wondering, it was… Read more »

  • Happy New Year 2015

    Dear Visitors of our Vienna Insider blog, We are wishing you a happy New Year! Lots of laughter, success, good friends, beautiful moments and love. We will do our best to publish more often and make this blog a place full with interesting information and inspiration for you in 2015. Thank you very much for… Read more »

  • Hello from Belgrade

    Hello from Belgrade! This is the first post we shot in our neighborhood in Belgrade. Even though we quickly got used to and really love Vienna, Belgrade is the city we carry in our hearts. <3 It always feels nice to come home and meet family and friends. When talking about family, meet Lea –… Read more »

  • Breakfast at Café Français

    Café Français a very charming place nearby the University of Vienna and the beautiful Votiv Cathedral (U2 station Schottentor). It never disappoints us, whether it is breakfast, snack, lunch, dessert or dinner time. The quality of the food is great and the portions are generous. Most of the dishes are French style, however many of them… Read more »

  • Café Leopold Hawelka

    Café Leopold Hawelka is one of those iconic places in Vienna. It was opened in 1939 by Mrs. Josefine and Mr.Leopold Hawelka and frequented by famous people (from Andy Warhol to the royalty), artists, intellectuals and of course tourists. What made this place so special were at first its owners themselves – Mr.Hawelka used to… Read more »

  • Christmas Market at Karlsplatz

    Welcome to the artistic Christmas market at Karlsplatz in Vienna! 🙂 If you are looking for unique arts and crafts, hand-made jewelry, clothing items, ornaments, ceramics and much more, this is a place to go. It is also perfect for people with children, since there are many interesting things for them here – a playground with… Read more »

  • Sunny December

    We are having very sunny December in Vienna… Last week the weather has been cold, but sunny and beautiful. Even though I enjoy the sun, I wish for snow! 🙂 Because winter without snow really makes no sense, you are freezing and everything around is bare and grey. At least, when it is snowing, you… Read more »

  • Christmas Market am Hof

    When in Vienna, don’t simply walk along the largest, most crowded streets. Be adventurous and take the side ones, since they will take you to some stunning little squares, numerous cool stores, beautiful cafes and restaurants, or in this time of the year to the hidden Christmas markets. The Christmas market am Hof is a… Read more »