Vienna has more English-language cinemas than many British and US cities (I made that fact up, but it feels plausible). If you do want to catch the latest Hollywood … [Read more...] about English cinemas in Vienna
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Vienna Harvest Festival (Erntedankfest)
"Don't knock it until you've tried it", I thought, viewing the artificial cow teats at the big harvest festival in Vienna. I didn't try it. But if you do fancy … [Read more...] about Vienna Harvest Festival (Erntedankfest)
Rathausplatz Film Festival
Imagine sitting beneath a star-strewn sky on a balmy summer evening, listening to a bit of Puccini or Pink Floyd. Or perhaps Sibelius. Or Sinatra. That's the Film Festival … [Read more...] about Rathausplatz Film Festival
Waldviertelpur regional festival
A regional festival in Vienna normally means the opportunity to eat and drink copious quantities of local fare from one of Austria's provinces. Which brings me to the … [Read more...] about Waldviertelpur regional festival
Vienna Old Timer Parade
Oh, for the days when road rage meant refusing to doff your hat at a passing pedestrian. Road manners may not have survived, but a lot of the vehicles have. And as part … [Read more...] about Vienna Old Timer Parade
History of the Burgtheater
As an institution, the Burgtheater transcends its role as a mere stage. It's part of the Viennese consciousness; a place to be seen and to see, a one-time plaything of … [Read more...] about History of the Burgtheater