About 40km east of Vienna lies the town of Petronell-Carnuntum. Under it (and the surrounding area) lie the remains of a huge Roman military base and town. Fortunately for us, … [Read more...] about Carnuntum Roman archeological park
Vienna maps and geography
For a user-friendly overview of Viennese geography, see here.
Day trip to Salzburg
As a Viennese lad, I probably shouldn't say it, but...Salzburg is a lovely place and an easy day trip from Vienna. Here's some quick info on how to get there and what you can … [Read more...] about Day trip to Salzburg
Day trip to the Alps
The Alps are long. About 1200 km long. Unfortunately, the mountain range is still not quite long enough, since it stops just short of Vienna. So you won't see any … [Read more...] about Day trip to the Alps
Where to see the Danube
The Danube in Vienna is often a terrible disappointment for those imagining a giant beast of a river coursing its way from Germany down to the Black Sea. This is because … [Read more...] about Where to see the Danube
The New Zealand embassy in Vienna
Address: How to get to the New Zealand embassy The NZ embassy and permanent mission to the UN sits just off Hauptbahnhof station among the new developments that … [Read more...] about The New Zealand embassy in Vienna
The Canadian embassy in Vienna
Address and website How to get to the Canadian embassy The embassy is very central and extremely close to a major subway and tram station. Just take any of … [Read more...] about The Canadian embassy in Vienna