Category: Austria

January 18, 2011

Madame Tussauds comes to Vienna

Filed under: Austria - 18 Jan 2011

World-famous waxworks Madame Tussauds will open its eleventh international branch on Vienna’s Riesenradplatz in April 2011.

With a selection of 65 life-like waxworks on display at this new 1,500 square metre museum, visitors to Vienna will soon be able …

November 10, 2010

Vienna in Winter – Al Fresco Fun

Filed under: Austria - 10 Nov 2010

In Vienna, al fresco fun does not stop at the end of summer. To get a different take on outdoor life in the city when the mercury takes a dive, check out the MuseumsQuartier, around Karlsplatz and …

October 10, 2010

A New Viennese Coffee House in Vienna's 1st District

Filed under: Austria - 10 Oct 2010

Café Museum, one of the Vienna’s finest traditional coffee houses, re-opens in Vienna this month.

Café Museum which closed at the end of 2009 under a cloud of controversy under the previous operators is now set to re-open in …

October 7, 2010

Michelangelo in Vienna

Filed under: Austria - 07 Oct 2010

Starting Friday, October 8, 2010, art lovers in Vienna will be able to enjoy “Michelangelo. The Drawings of a Genius” at the Albertina.

The Albertina will present the first major Michelangelo exhibition in more than twenty years and a …

March 10, 2010

Vienna's 'Green' Gourmet Festival at the Stadtpark

Filed under: Austria - 10 Mar 2010

Fancy some honey from Carinthia, cheese from Vorarlberg, smoked Arctic char from the Mariazellerland, escargots from Vienna’s vineyards? The Vienna Genussfestival has them all .. and much more.

The Festival will bring together leading food producers and foodies …

October 15, 2009

Christmas in Austria – Christmas Ideas

Filed under: Austria - 15 Oct 2009

Christmas is not too far off and this is the time to start thinking of Christmas presents and plan any Christmas holiday travel activities.

Europe is a great place to be in at Christmas time and if you’re planning …

April 8, 2009

Visit Austria – Useful facts for your Austrian holidays

Filed under: Austria - 08 Apr 2009

With its rich cultural heritage, exquisite landscape and attraction as a winter sporting centre, Austria attracts thousands of visitors each year who come here in search of its wonderful and unique blend of culture, nature, wine, health, sports …