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  • Winter in Vienna, Austria

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    Winter in Vienna – What to see and do

    Temperatures fall, and the days get shorter, but Vienna never falls asleep. The weather can vary between 10 °C and -15 °C in January. Within a few days, you can experience sun from a clear blue sky to bitterly cold snowstorms. Nonetheless, there are plenty of activities to enjoy whatever nature throws. Furthermore, enjoy a […]

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  • Naturhistorisches Museum Vienna (Natural History Museum) in imperial Vienna, Austria

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    The best of imperial Vienna

    The House of Habsburg ruled Austria for 640 years, from 1278 to 1918 and has left its mark on Vienna forever. The historic buildings they left behind are among Vienna’s most popular tourist sights. However, it is not just the buildings themselves that are exciting sights. In addition to functioning as public offices, many historic […]

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  • Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria

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    Grandiose Schönbrunn Palace

    Since I grew up in the Meidling district, where you find Schönbrunn Palace, I spent a lot of time as a child in the vast gardens of the imperial palace. As a four-year-old, I was relatively unaffected by the fact that I was playing in the garden of the mighty Habsburg dynasty, which ruled Austria […]

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  • Renaissance City Graz, Styria, Austria

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    The Renaissance City Graz

    Although Graz is a relatively big city, most of the sights and places of interest for tourists, are either located in the old town or within a short distance from the city centre. If you are arriving by car, just put it in a parking garage, as there are a lot of them scattered around […]

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  • Tratzberg Castle, Tyrol, Austria

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    Time travel at Tratzberg Castle

    Tratzberg Castle has overlooked the Inn Valley since the 13th century from its perfect hillside location, less than a kilometre from the river Inn. After Tyrol’s independency from the Duchy of Bavaria in the 12th century, the local noblemen needed strongholds to defend their newly acquired freedom. Thus, a fortress was constructed at a strategic […]

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  • Hall, Tyrol, Austria

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    Historic ramble around Hall in Tyrol

    A little in the shadow of Innsbruck, which is only 10 kilometers further west, Hall does not receive visits to countless busloads with tourists. Something that we appreciated when we strolled around in picturesque Hall. We just love these small historic cities in Austria. The hustle and bustle of daily life, makes Hall much more […]

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  • Panorama view of Vienna - Private guided tours

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    Private guided tours

    Experience the many stories of Vienna, Hallstatt, Wachau and the other destination a safe and comfortable setting with your own personal guide. Not only is this a more interactive and immersive way to learn about your place of choice, but also allows for a more flexible approach to sightseeing where subjects and locations can be […]

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