The King of the Waltz (Johann Strauss II) performed at the Kursalon back in the 1800s, and his spirit long continued to appear at the venue thanks to the visitor-friendly … [Read more...] about The Kursalon venue
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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 Unfortunately, this page is no longer updated as those … [Read more...]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 here? Here are my top recommendations for visitors in 2025... 1. … [Read more...] about 9 things you should do in Vienna at Christmas
Steiermark Frühling festival
Apples, beer, wine and pumpkins. Four things closely associated with the Austrian province of Styria (German: Steiermark). Once a year, lorry loads of apples, beer, wine … [Read more...] about Steiermark Frühling festival