19
Mar
Partial Eclipse in Viena
There is hardly an Austrian who can not name exactly where he was at noon of the 11th August 1999. On this... more
17
Feb
Eurovision Song Contest – staying at the Hotel Zipser
Back in 1967 the Eurovision Song Contest was still staged at the Imperial Hofburg. Now in 2015 considerably more visitors are expected,... more
23
Jan
Attending a Ball in Vienna
The ‘Zuckerbäckerball, (Confectioners’ Ball)
Faced with hundreds of balls taking place in Vienna between November and March it is difficult to decide which one to attend.... more
9
Dec
150 Years Ringstraße – an Anniversary to be celebrated in 2015
“It is my will…†these are the historical words Emperor Franz Joseph uttered in May 1857 when he decided to join the... more
21
Nov
Feschmarkt – the Market Festival to Fall in Love with
For the past three years Vienna has held a Design Market twice a year that entices even the locals to form queues.... more