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 Lets start this list in an intellectual way! Vienna is a cultural capital with numerous museums and imperial palaces. For sure you haven’t visited every single one of them, right? The temperature inside museums and palaces is just perfect, it might even be slightly chilly, ideal for escaping the heat. Here are a few li ..read more

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 equipment is a theme per se, but I need to confess that I especially enjoy that part! I invest a lot of time in researching brands and looking for premium quality products for my daughter. Looking back, I can say (not that I want to brag), that all that time and effort paid off. I am really satisfied with ..read more

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 well… No matter what we love the markets! They bring a very lively and festive mood to the streets of Vienna! The scent of cinnamon and punch is in the air, the lights are on, the whole atmosphere makes you smile and feel like being in an imperial, Christmas fairytale. December i ..read more

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 month of the year! People are running around hunting for gifts, from one Weihnachtsfeier (Christmas party organized by companies) to another, to Adventfeier (Advent celebrations – yes they are popular too!), and of course to meet their friends at the Christmas market! My ami ..read more

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! What you read here is an updated article, from the first version that we wrote back in 2017. Since it is one of our most popular posts, we decided to update it with more information and locations you haven’t seen before! Blossom fans should also take a look at our post about magnolia trees in Vienna.  ..read more

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 and then off I go to take thousands of pictures. And daydream of living in a house surrounded by those precious shades of pink! I already shared a post about cherry blossom trees in Vienna, that you got to check if you are a blossom fan. But magnolia trees are my absolute favorite, so they de ..read more

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 ago… Since then I need to watch my step. Stay away from slippery grounds and watch the others enjoy sliding on ice. Every once in a while, I take the risk and proudly use my own skates… But mainly I just observe, secretly wishing I got the moves of the legendary Evgeni Plushenko. Leave a comment if you are his fan too! A ..read more

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 Traditional Viennese Cafés and Pastry Shops on our blog Vienna Insider. Especially if you are visiting Vienna, this post is very important for you! Do not skip “Kaffee und Kuchen” time in the afternoon, and visit one of these places to feel the true, classy Viennese ..read more

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 all just a hype? Back in September, my bestie Anja and I went there to see! Königssee was the last stop of our short, but gorgeous road trip through Austria, and eventually also Germany! Before moving on, I need to say, that Germany has a special place in my heart. Once upon a time, th ..read more

How does it feel to live in Vienna, in a typical “Altbau” style? Imagine living in a building constructed in 1902, in a flat with 4-meter ceilings, tall windows and lots of light. A stay at small boutique, art and heritage hotel Altstadt Vienna, makes you experience exactly this authentic, sophisticated Viennese lifestyle. And a lot more, for this hotel also displays a large, private art collection. Contemporary art works on the walls, antique furniture where breakfast is served, designer furniture everywhere. There are even pieces of family legacy, such as a wooden baby cradle that actually ..read more