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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  • Kuchlmasterei – The Joy of Food and Wine

    Last December we were invited to a superb dinner at Kuchlmasterei – recently renovated restaurant in the third district of Vienna with an unusual name. Prior to indulging into extraordinary specialties and wine tasting, we have enjoyed taking pictures of the interior of this gorgeous venue. What we loved the most were comfortable armchairs, of… Read more »

  • Happy New Year 2016

    Happy New year everyone!!! Today is the perfect day for the start of a new chapter and make some resolutions. We decided to share with you some of the things that we consider important in life and we are hoping that some of those thoughts will motivate you to make 2016 the best year so… Read more »

  • Celebrating the New Year in Vienna

    We often get questions and emails from some of you who about to spend the New Year’s eve in Vienna, concerning the programme in the public places for this special night, as well as the opening times of the stores during holidays. Unfortunately there is nothing we can say about this topic from personal experience, as… Read more »

  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas to all of you celebrating today! We are wishing you to a wonderful day with your beloved ones. <3 The best thing about holidays for us is that they are bringing us together with the family and the people we love, around some good food. So what is not to love about them!… 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 »

  • Dinner at Motto

    Back in September (yes, this is a super late post), we were invited to a blogger dinner at newly renovated restaurant Motto in the fifth district of Vienna. We enjoyed the evening hanging out with our fellow bloggers and tasting numerous delicious dishes from Motto’s menu. It has to be mentioned that the service was… Read more »

  • Oryol – Story of a Friendship

    Some 400 km South of Moscow there is a charming city of Oryol. The birth place of many Russian poets and writers, and one of my best friends – Veronika. Veronika and I met five years ago, in small German village Bebenhausen. Veronika’s love for Serbia and mine for Russia connected us instantly, and that was… Read more »

  • The Austrian National Library

    The Austrian National Library belongs to the most beautiful libraries in the world. Back in September, I had the chance to visit this stunning sight of Vienna, on an event powered by the Igers Vienna and the Tourist Organization of Vienna. We had an exclusive opportunity to shoot in an empty library and even make some… Read more »

  • Autumn in Schönbrunn 2015

    Hello everyone! Last autumn, we posted this post with a few pictures of autumn scenery in Schönbrunn gardens. Since this is for us the most beautiful place in Vienna to enjoy the autumn colors during long walks close to the golden hour, we decided to post on the blog pictures we made this October. We… Read more »

  • Autumn at the Central Cemetery

    October was all about taking pictures of autumn colors. Besides the classical choice of going for a walk in some of the Viennese gardens, to enjoy the autumn scenery in a peaceful atmosphere, many Viennese go to the Central Cemetery – Zentralfriedhof. The Central Cemetery is actually one of the largest cemeteries in the world… Read more »