an independent travel guide about Austria
Markets always add life and colour to a city. Moreover, they are a great way to get to know a city’s people and culture. Vienna has made a conscious effort to preserve some of the traditional markets. Not only as points of sale but also as local meeting places. Nonetheless, a few markets, such as […]
A list of suggestions on what to do on the weekend in Vienna could easily have been almost endless. Notwithstanding, we have collected a few places and sights in Vienna to show you the variety available. Moreover, our recommendations should suit most people, regardless of age. Our suggestions are not mere tourist traps but activities […]
Vienna is perfect for streetcar sightseeing. I discovered I could experience many of the city’s different facets within 2-3 hours with the D-line. You can experience imperial Vienna, busy shopping streets, workers housing estates, and the Nussberg wine district, to name a few. Streetcar line D takes you from the city’s central railway station (Hauptbahnhof) […]
Although Graz is a relatively big city, most tourist sights and places of interest are in the old town or within a short distance of the city centre. If you are arriving by car, just put it in a parking garage, as many of them are scattered around the city centre, and do your sightseeing […]
We, therefore, start in a slightly reverse order than usual and begin with the seafront. It’s located on the outskirts of town rather than downtown. Klagenfurt extends to the eastern end of Wörthersee, one of Austria’s hottest and most famous lakes. The seaside promenade Klagenfurt offers a lovely seaside promenade if you want to enjoy […]
With the white-capped peaks of the Alps to the south and the green undulating countryside of Bavaria to the north, Salzburg has one of the best backdrops in the world. Combine that with the baroque cityscape that dominates the historic centre, and you have an urban masterpiece. Baroque city Despite its long history, Salzburg is […]
VIENNA CITY CARD Furthermore, you can design the card for your needs with add-ons, such as airport transfer, hop-on hop-off bus, or both. Airport Transfer: Transfer from and to the airport with your chosen transport (max. seven days). This ticket includes all available transport connections between the airport and Vienna. Hop-On Hop-Off: 24h Hop-On Hop-Off […]