Author Archives: Lisa

Marble sculpture of Theseus overpowering a centaur, by Antonio Canova, displayed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.

Antonio Canova’s masterpiece “Theseus defeats the Centaur”

Step into the world of heroic myth and sculptural brilliance with Antonio Canova’s magnificent marble group Theseus Defeats the Centaur, displayed at Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum. Created between circa 1805 and 1819, this dramatic work captures the Greek hero Theseus in … Read More

Remise christmas market vienna

Vienna’s most family-friendly Christmas market

There’s something utterly charming about stumbling into a twinkling Advent village… and even more so when that village has vintage street-cars tucked between brick halls. Such is the magic of the Christmas market at the Remise in Vienna. 🎄 Why … Read More

Apple Strudel Show Delights Visitors at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna

Palace Schönbrunn’s Apple Strudel Show!

🍏 Experience the Magical Apple Strudel Show at Schönbrunn Palace! If you’re visiting Vienna, there’s one deliciously charming experience you simply cannot miss: the Apple Strudel Show at the historic Café Residenz in Schönbrunn Palace. Watch in amazement as a … Read More

Oil painting by Peter Fendi titled “Freezing Pretzel Boy in front of the Dominican Church ” showing a poor young boy in 19th-century Vienna, once looted by the Nazis and now held at the Wien Museum.

Vienna’s Stolen Art: The Dark History Behind a Painting at the Wien Museum

Freezing Pretzel Boy in Front of the Dominican Church: Peter Fendi’s Biedermeier Masterpiece with a Troubled Past Nestled within the Wien Museum’s vast collection is a haunting and beautiful painting by Austrian artist Peter Fendi titled “Freezing Pretzel Boy in … Read More

Evening photo of the Albertina Museum in Vienna with modern roof, equestrian statue, and illuminated signage

Albert & Tina After Work Party at Vienna’s Albertina museum

Every Wednesday evening from May to mid‑September, Vienna’s historic Albertina transforms into the city’s most coveted summer hotspot with its vibrant Albert & Tina after‐work party. Set on the elegant Augustiner Bastei terrace just in front of the museum—and overlooking the beautifully … Read More

A father swimming with his children in the outdoor thermal pool at Thermalstrandbad Baden, Austria, surrounded by lush greenery and sunlit waters.

Thermalstrandbad Baden, Austria: Family Fun Near Vienna

Just a short train ride from Vienna, Thermalstrandbad Baden offers a unique mix of history, nature, and family-friendly fun. Nestled in the elegant spa town of Baden bei Wien, this open-air thermal bath has been a beloved summer destination for … Read More

Schönlaterngasse - a medieval alley with a dark secret

Haunted History Tour of Vienna!

Dare to Discover Vienna’s Haunted Past Looking for something unforgettable to do in Vienna? Step off the beaten tourist path and into the shadows with our Spooky Vienna Ghost Tour—a thrilling, 90-minute walking tour through the eerie heart of Austria’s … Read More

A traditional 19th-century Viennese dish elegantly plated during a historical cooking class.

Bake to the Future: Historic Viennese Cooking with a Twist!

Step Back in Time (Deliciously!) at Andante Cooking Studio in Vienna Tucked away in one of Vienna’s most charming neighborhoods, the Andante Cooking Studio isn’t just a kitchen—it’s a time machine with an apron on. If you’ve ever dreamed of … Read More

Hare with amber eyes

The Hare with Amber Eyes

Edmund de Waal’s memoir, The Hare with Amber Eyes, is a captivating journey through art, memory, and the rise and fall of one of Europe’s most prominent Jewish families—the Ephrussis. Through the lens of a collection of 264 Japanese netsuke—miniature, … Read More