It’s 1867 and time for another formal name change for the Habsburg realms. Say goodbye (sort of) to the Austrian Empire and say hello to Austria-Hungary. But how did this … [Read more...] about Austria-Hungary
Viennese culture and traditions
The Austrian Empire
In 1804, hundreds of years after Rudolph I first marched into Vienna and liked the look of the place, the unofficial Habsburg "empire" became an actual official empire. Its … [Read more...] about The Austrian Empire
The Holy Roman Empire
We know a Habsburg dynasty ruled a changing set of lands centered on Vienna, but this collection of states did not become a formal empire as such until 1804. So how come … [Read more...] about The Holy Roman Empire
The Habsburg monarchy
The Habsburg empire is the informal and unofficial term used by many people to refer to the central European monarchy that ruled over a collection of lands from the 13th … [Read more...] about The Habsburg monarchy
The Habsburgs: a guide for visitors
Wander around Vienna and you come across numerous references to Habsburg this and Habsburg that. Monarchs, rulers, Archdukes, and empires. It's easy to lose track. So here's a … [Read more...] about The Habsburgs: a guide for visitors
Easter traditions in Vienna
No surprises, here. The main Easter traditions in Austria and Vienna revolve around eggs. Eating them is, of course, one Easter activity, but eggs also form the centrepiece of … [Read more...] about Easter traditions in Vienna