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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  • Magnolia Dream

    Magnolia dream, now in the middle of hot summer, while we are eagerly waiting for the next spring. All thanks to the magic of photography and frozen moments in time. Magnolia is by far my favorite tree. This nature masterpiece is impossible not to admire. There are many gorgeous Magnolia trees around Vienna, but the… Read more »

  • Visitng Zotter Chocolate Factory

    Probably pretty much everyone have heard about Zotter. It is one of the most well known Austrian chocolate brands. Zotter chocolate is organic, fair and the flavor combinations are literally endless. We still remember the first time we tried Zotter chocolate. It was ages ago, when our dear friend Sasha from Stuttgart sent them to… Read more »

  • #itsallgoodday – Vienna with Solero Strawberry Smoothie

    Any ice-cream fans around here? Or pancake lovers? If yes, then just continue reading, I am sure that you will like this post. 🙂 The guys from Eskimo invited me to take part in their Solero Strawberry Smoothie campaign and show you how one of my good days looks like. And the best part was… Read more »

  • Last Spring

    And while we are looking for a lost SD card with many new photos [hopefully it didn’t get lost somewhere in public], the time has come to finally post some forgotten posts. They have been living as drafts since last spring, but we hope you won’t mind this dear readers! 🙂 It is pity sometimes… Read more »

  • Sweet Sophistication – Creme de la Creme Vienna

    As sugar addicts, wherever we go we are always hunting for new addresses where we can indulge in sweet delicacies. Vienna is well known for its cakes and pasties, so temptation is at every corner and impossible to resist. Just one look at those luring desserts and you are in, ordering a piece of cake…. Read more »

  • Postcard from Karlsplatz

    Here is a sunny postcard from Karlsplatz, dear Vienna Insider readers! <3 I am sure that pretty much everyone is familiar with this gorgeous baroque church and square in the center of Vienna. And probably everyone already has at least one picture from this place! But if you are usually taking pictures of other people… Read more »

  • La Mercerie – A touch of Paris in Vienna

    Bonjour from La Mercerie, the place with one of the best croissants in Vienna! We fell in love with La Mercerie months ago. It was love at first sight and bite. This lovely French style bakery, located in our favorite 9th district, was opened in a space that used to be an old pharmacy. The… Read more »

  • Stop and smell the Peonies

    While walking around Burggarten at this time of the year, you simply have to stop and smell the peonies. <3 Because you don’t get to see bushes of huuuuge peonies growing in public places often, don’t you? Peonies at Burggarten start blooming usually second week of April and last about around the end of first week of… Read more »

  • Fashion Flashback – Editorial by Zalando

    And at last spring is here! New beginnings, new trends and clothing items that I have been accumulating during the past months, are ready to be worn. Last winter was way too cold and I couldn’t be happier to finally get rid of the thick layers. Today’s fashion talk, inspired with Editorial by Zalando, is all about… Read more »

  • Brunch at Graben 30

    An ideal Sunday has to include a brunch with our dearest people.  A while ago we were invited to a brunch at Graben 30, a new place in one of our favorite streets in the very center of Vienna. After having visited this gorgeous restaurant-bar, we can say first of all, that in our opinion a… Read more »