What to do on Christmas Day in Vienna

What to do on Christmas Day in Vienna? What is there to do, will everything be closed and so on – these are the most common questions we get asked every year by so many of you guys spending Christmas day in Vienna. So here we are, with some inspiration on what to do for… 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 »

Stift Admont Library – most beautiful library in Austria

 “Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life”. Sidney Sheldon   With excitement and joy for finally arriving to the Styrian village Admont, which was not planned for that lazy November day, we… 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 »

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: An Insider Guide

Switzerland’s scenic landscapes are best explored by train, and the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland is the ultimate experience for travelers seeking panoramic views and iconic routes. In this post am sharing with you my insider guide for discovering Switzerland by train with the Swiss Travel Pass. It took me days to research everything and plan… 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 »

Pumpkin Patch in Vienna – Must visit in October!

The quest for the pumpkin patch in Vienna has come to an end. And the news is bad – there is no pumpkin patch in Vienna! Or at least not that I know it. But the second good news – there is a pumpkin patch almost in Vienna, in a gorgeous, neighboring little town Klosterneuburg…. Read more »

Was it worth it? Our Visit to Königssee in Bavaria

Was it worth it? Traveling all the way to Germany to visit Königssee in Bavaria? Königssee belongs to the Berchtesgaden National Park and it is Germany’s deepest lake. Many people claim that it is also Germany’s most beautiful Alpine lake and it is also one of the most visited destinations in Germany. But is it… Read more »

Summer in Austria: Visiting Fuschlsee

Slowly floating at the sapphire blue water, enjoying the picturesque views, soaking the sun and crisp mountain air… Well that is what expects the visitors of Fuschlsee, or lake Fuschl. Can you believe that the water of this lake has drinking quality? Lake Fuschl is the cleanest and clearest lake of them all in the… Read more »

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  • Colors of Spring

    Colors of spring have painted Vienna! Everywhere you look there are gorgeous blossoming trees in most diverse shades of pink, the weather is warm and the scent of cherry blossom is in the air. We were waiting for weeks for this gorgeous Magnolia in Votiv park to bloom and had to capture its beauty in… Read more »

  • Belgrade Bloom

    End of March and April are one of the best times of the year to visit Belgrade. During this period the city blooms and almost everywhere you look there will be a cherry tree or a gorgeous Magnolia. Go for a walk around our favorite district Vrachar, the most densely populated part of the city, where… Read more »

  • 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 »