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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  • Storyteller: Must-have Travel Accessories that Tell your Story

    “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” You have for sure see this quote from Ibn Battuta all over social media so far (according to Google it belongs to him, but we are wrong let us know). We must say we totally agree with him! Even daily life can make… Read more »

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  • Study in Vienna: Life in a dorm or a shared flat?

    If you are planning to study in Vienna or temporary move here for an internship, or something else, most likely you will end up deciding between life in a dorm or a shared flat. Ok, it is also great if you can rent a flat for yourself, but we will cover that in some of… Read more »

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