Visiting Vienna

© Mark Brownlow
The photo on the right is a typical tram stop. But what do all those words and symbols mean?
Well the large black lettering “Straßenbahn Haltestelle” means, well, “tram stop.” Good to know.
On top of the main oval sign, there’s a smaller sign - in this case saying “Ottakring.” That’s the name of the […]

Trams are the most frequent form of public transport in Vienna and the tram system dates back to the 1800s. I should point out that one or two upgrades have taken place, since.
The entire city is criscrossed by tramlines, whereby most go to and from the city center (like spokes on a wheel) and fewer […]