Category: Culture

Viennese Cult Brands

They are as much a part of Vienna as St. Stephen’s Cathedral or Schönbrunn Palace. Brands which have been known and loved by the majority of the Viennese since their childhood – Viennese cult brands. Let us tell you about a few which you really should look out for on your next visit to Vienna!

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Animals in Vienna

Although Vienna is a large city, it is home to numerous animals. For both young and the not so young, a visit to Schönbrunn Zoo, the Spanish Riding School or the House of the Sea will be a highlight of any holiday in Vienna. However, you will also discover many animals in the wild too.

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Vienna off the beaten tourist track

There are dozens of travel guides for the capital, Vienna. St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere, the Vienna State Opera, the Naschmarkt or the Museum Quarter – these are the top spots for visitors to the city. However, there are some places which you will not readily find in a travel guide and here we would like to give you a few insider tips which are off the beaten (tourist) track.

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Instagramer in Vienna

Vienna and its Instagram ambassadors: The advantage is that the local people who post on Instagram really know their city and can offer a huge variety of locations, sights to visit and the places to be. We would like to highlight a few Instagram accounts which we find particularly good.

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Excursions around Vienna

Regardless of whether in summer or in winter, the area surrounding Vienna has much to offer. Shopping, Roman excavations, palaces or swimming in one of the largest lakes in Europe. We would like to dedicate this blog to places which are worth visiting in the south of Vienna.

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A walk through Vienna

The majority of the most important tourist attractions in Vienna are located in the first district of the capital. We have compiled a possible route for you to best discover the city centre of Vienna.

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Moving through Vienna

Vienna offers many different possibilities to move from A to B. A small selection for the most efficient ways in the city and much more can be found here.

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Open-air cinemas in Vienna

In Vienna you can watch films under the stars: Once again in summer, Vienna will have many different open-air cinemas all over the city. Perfect entertainment for mild summer evenings.

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Christmas Market Run through Vienna

Advent in Vienna can also be enjoyed in a sporty manner. The Christmas markets are the perfect accompaniment to a run. The professional runner, Runnning Schritti, once again spent a weekend in one of our CheckVIENNA apartments. Now he describes his Christmas running weekend in Vienna.

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Mother’s Day in Vienna

Mother’s Day is on 12th May in Austria! On this special day, Vienna offers many possibilities to truly spoil your mother. Why not surprise your mother with a spontaneous holiday in Vienna? In our blog, we have summarised some of the best ideas for Mother’s Day for you.

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