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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 […]
There is not much you can use a World War II air defence tower for. Nonetheless, in Vienna, they have managed to make something sensible out of at least one of the six crude concrete towers the German army left behind. “The house of the sea”, as it is called in English (Haus des Meeres), […]
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) […]
Much of what you’ll find at the Wiener Naschmarkt are products not often found in regular supermarkets. The around 170 sales stalls and shops at Naschmarkt work under the motto “What you cannot find on Naschmarkt, you do not need”! Hence, the selection of products is therefore huge. International foods Japanese buffets, Italian grilled specialities, […]
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It’s no wonder Austria is the 12th most visited country in the world. We think we have found out why! Here are 10 great reasons for visiting Austria. Moreover, the country isn’t big and will allow you to combine several destinations or activities without spending much time getting around them. 1. VIENNA 2. PICTURESQUE HISTORICAL […]
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 […]