Like all Easter markets, the one on the Freyung has a challenge to compete with the Christmas market on the same spot, but it does have one major … [Read more...] about Altwiener Ostermarkt on the Freyung
Vienna sights and attractions
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The Burggarten
If you ever get a little weary from all the sightseeing, pop into the Burggarten park alongside the tourist hotspots for a bit of a rest. Then thank Napoleon for the … [Read more...] about The Burggarten
The Imperial butterfly house
Think of European palaces and you obviously think of delicate facades, dramatic fountains, lofty spires, lush tapestries, timeless works of art, and, of course, tropical … [Read more...] about The Imperial butterfly house
The Kaiserappartements imperial apartments
One part of the self-guided tour of the Sisi Museum and Hofburg interiors takes you through the Kaiserappartments: around 20 rooms that offer intriguing clues to the character … [Read more...] about The Kaiserappartements imperial apartments
The Sisi Museum
The first stop on the self-guided tour at the Hofburg takes you into the Sisi Museum, dedicated to the reality and myth of perhaps the most enigmatic of all Habsburg … [Read more...] about The Sisi Museum
The Silberkammer (Imperial silver collection)
NB: the Silberkammer closed in April 2023 for extensive renovation work. The official reopening as part of the new integrated Sisi Museum experience is planned for November … [Read more...] about The Silberkammer (Imperial silver collection)