Vienna’s higgledy-piggledy apartment block:
Council housing blocks are not what you’d normally want to visit on any holiday sightseeing tours. ... Read more
Austria: Land of the great composers
Austria – a country of geniuses:
When you think of what makes Austria a great travel destination, reflect back to all its famous citizens who brought... Read more
Austria: Hotel Sacher’s Original Sacher-torte
The Original Sacher-torte:
If you love chocolate cakes or anything with a sense of tradition, history or originality, then make sure you allow time in... Read more
Salzburg Sightseeing: Sound of Music tour
The Hills are Still alive with the Sound of Music!
Fans of the Sound of Music movie will love being in Salzburg as here you’ll be able to visit... Read more
Marchfelderhof Restaurant – Vienna
A fun dinner at the Marchfelderhof!
If you’re looking for an fun and memorable place to have dinner on your Viennese visit, head out for the Marchfelderhof... Read more
Vienna’s Rathaus is More Than Just the Council Chambers:
Vienna Rathaus or City Hall
Vienna’s magnificent City Hall is called the Rathaus. Rathaus is a German word which literally translates as “council house” or city hall or town hall. However, to the ear of an English speaker ‘Rathaus’ might seem deeply ironic... [Read more of this review]
Hofburg Palace by Night..
Hofburg Palace, Imperial Palace, Habsburg Empire, Vienna | Read More
Hofburg Palace was the Residence of Habsburgs for more than Seven Centuries:
Hofburg Palace by Night..
Vienna’s Hofburg (Imperial Palace) was the seat of the great Habsburg empire for more than seven centuries. Dating back to the 16th century and until 1918, Vienna Hofburg was the family residence of many of the Habsburgs, successive rulers of... [Read more of this review]
Liechtenstein Museum - Vienna
Liechtenstein Museum, Liechtenstein Garden Palace, Vienna | Read More
Liechtenstein Museum has the World’s Most Important Private Art Collections:
Liechtenstein Museum - Vienna..
Named after the princely House of Liechtenstein, one of Europe’s oldest noble houses, the Liechtenstein Museum holds one of the world’s most important private art collections, with masterpieces of European art spanning several... [Read more of this review]
An Evening of Viennese Waltz and Operetta at a traditional Viennese Heuriger :
Wiener Heurigen Show
Vienna is famous for its classical music, Viennese waltz, Viennese cuisine and the Viennese Heurigen. You can experience all that’s traditional about Vienna at a Wiener Heurigen Show.
In the rustic ambience of a genuine wine tavern which has been... [Read more of this review]
Money in Austria – the Euro (€):
Euro Banknotes
As of January 1, 2002, the national currencies of 12 countries within the European Union (EU) were replaced with one common currency, the Euro (€). Austria is a member of the EU and adopted the Euro in 2002.
Currency Exchange
You can exchange currency and travellers cheques at all banks, savings... [Read more of this review]
Find an Austria Phone Number or Phone Code | Read More
Austria Phone Number, Austria Phone Code, Austria Phone Book
Finding a phone number or telephone code in Austria is relatively easy because of the Herold website – "Austria’s Phone Book" (see below).
Austria’s country phone code is 43. There are no standard lengths for either area codes or subscribers’ numbers in... [Read more of this review]