A little triumvirate of buildings sits atop Vienna's vast collection of classical music venues: the State Opera House, the Musikverein, and the Konzerthaus. Each venue has … [Read more...] about The Konzerthaus
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The Kursalon concert venue
The King of the Waltz (Johann Strauss II) performed at the Kursalon back in the 1800s, and he continues to appear at the venue thanks to the visitor-friendly classical … [Read more...] about The Kursalon concert venue
The top authentic Viennese experiences
When in Vienna, do as the Viennese do. Ah, but just what *do* they do? What counts as an authentic experience? Sitting glumly on a tram pondering the futility of existence? … [Read more...] about The top authentic Viennese experiences
What should you wear to the opera?
Should you dress like Cinderella (or her Prince) if you've seats or standing tickets for one of Vienna's opera houses? The short answer is you can, but you don't have … [Read more...] about What should you wear to the opera?
Local hotspots for Pokemon Go
A while back, two teenage Pokemon Go fanatics gave me some inside tips on playing the game when a visitor in Vienna. Unfortunately, this page is no longer updated as those … [Read more...] about Local hotspots for Pokemon Go
9 things you should do in Vienna at Christmas
Vienna is hugely popular for a holiday across the Christmas period. But what should you do when you're there? Here are my top recommendations for visitors... 1. Take a … [Read more...] about 9 things you should do in Vienna at Christmas