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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  • The joy of giving – New Year’s gift ideas

    It is the most wonderful time of the year! Time to shine, to reflect upon the year passing by, to feel the joy of giving and show some love with presents to your dearest people. Una and I belong to those people who prefer the whole act of giving gifts then receiving them. Not that… Read more »

  • The Golden Masquerade – Vienna Ball of Mystery and Glamour

    Nothing depicts the glamour of Vienna as the ball season. It feels like suddenly finding yourself somewhere in the past – you notice people walking around in those gorgeous outfits, all excited, on the way to those incredible locations where they dance, have fun and mingle. Now tell me, have you ever been to a… Read more »

  • Why you shouldn’t miss Christmas in Linz

    Last weekend we were on a special mission powered by Linz Tourismus – to explore Linz and its Christmas markets! Mingling around, discovering the city on a chilly weather, tasting all those delicious treats and drinks was not an easy job, but someone had to do it. 😀 And we brought our dear friends and… Read more »

  • Rosas & Xocolate Boutique Hotel and Spa – Pink dream in Merida

    Discovering that there is such a place as hotel Rosas & Xocolate, was simply love at the first sight. Just seeing the shade of pink and overall design online was enough. We were already so excited to visit gorgeous Merida, the capital of Yucatan, during our Mexican road trip and the fact that we were about… Read more »

  • What we ate in Klyo: Healthy breakfast at the Danube

    As genuine foodies we are always up for trying out new places in town, especially when it comes to breakfast. Having breakfast (or actually any other meal, not made by our grandma) at home is just too boring. Food tastes better if made by someone else, and consumed in good company, don’t you agree? So… Read more »

  • Paradise is Personal – Dream Vacation in NIZUC Resort and Spa

    Most things in life are too good to be true. And yet there are those priceless moments when life surprises you with something that exceeds all of your expectations. This post is all about la dolche vita and our dream vacation in NIZUC Resort and Spa, an award winning luxury resort at the Caribbean, in… Read more »

  • Facts About Me and my Instagram Tips

    Hello dear reader! After three years blogging, the time has come to tell you a few facts about me – Una, founder, editor in chief and photographer of our Vienna Insider blog. I always love reading articles about the authors of the blogs I follow, so when Emma Matratze team asked me to share my… Read more »

  • Our Hilton Vienna Plaza Experience

    It is 1920s style. It is black and white, and gold, and marble. It is classy and elegant. It feels like living The Great Gatsby. It is 10 minutes walk from Stephansplatz. It is Hilton Vienna Plaza! We are very excited to share with you our Hilton Vienna Plaza experience in today’s post. Not merely… Read more »

  • Glamping in Mexico – Welcome to Serenity Eco Luxury Tented Camp

    Imagine waking up in a tent, hearing the birds sing. But instead lying on the ground, wrapped in a sleeping bag, you are stretching in huge, comfy bed. It is time to do your morning routine, but you don’t need to go out to a nearby stream or look for a hidden bush. Because your… Read more »

  • Como México no hay dos – Our Mexican Diary

    “Como México no hay dos…” Every country is unique, but not every country gives you that special feeling, that is not possible to put into words. It simply needs to be experienced. Our love for Mexico was born 20 years ago, while we were watching telenovelas with our grandma. Thanks to these “slightly” pathetic series 😀… Read more »