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Karlskirche – a special place in Vienna
I was in Vienna with my dear husband for several days now, during our vacation. It was time to visit one of the most famous monuments from this beautiful capital: Karlskirche. The visit to this monument of Vienna was decided long before actually g
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Curiosities I found out at Schloss Schoenbrunn, Vienna, Austria
When in Vienna, one must visit the Schoenbrunn palace. It is a very important cultural monument of Austria, a former imperial summer residence. It has many places to visit: the palace itself (you can visit it alone, either with an audio guide or simp
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Shopping in Vienna: what to choose: Mariahilferstrasse or outlets near Wien?
When living in Europe it's impossible not to find some tourism agencies offering short shopping trips to Vienna. There are famous sales periods known well before and the shops offer generous discounts. As you may already know, there is a famous sh
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Wien’s Haus des Meeres
If you spend some time in Wien, Austria, you might consider giving a try to Haus des Meeres - a large vivarium hosted in a former flak tower in the heart of Wien, near the Esterhazy park. The first saltwater aquarium in Austria is a part of the vi
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Fridge magnets as souvenirs (Vienna, Heidelberg)
In each country and almost in every touristic city you can find magnets with different local symbols. These magnets are usually put at home on the refrigerator's door (or other metallic vertical surface) and represent in fact souvenirs from different
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Cristall Hotel – Vienna
It's not easy to choose the perfect hotel for a perfect vacation. In Vienna, capital of Austria, there are many hotels, so you have plenty to choose from. We were looking for a hotel of three or four stars, located near some subway (“U-bahn”)
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Jungferngasse – the street so short it has neither door nor number
Austria is a beautiful country, famous for its castles and the shopping seasons, and it's visited annually by many people. Vienna, its capital, is also an amazing city, full of interesting sights to see. Today I'd like to share something special w
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