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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