Winter Family Fun: Sledding With Kids in Innerkrems, Carinthia — A Snowy Escape From Vienna If you’re dreaming of snow-covered Alpine adventures with the family, Innerkrems in Carinthia is one of Austria’s hidden winter gems that delivers unforgettable sledding thrills … Read More
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Another ode to the Wien Museum
Discovering the Wien Museum A Family Adventure in Vienna If you are planning a trip to Vienna and searching for a cultural stop that both children and adults will genuinely enjoy the Wien Museum should be at the very top … Read More
Vienna Freyung Christmas Market 2025: Vienna’s Oldest Charm
Looking for a truly authentic Viennese Advent experience away from the biggest crowds? Then step back in time at the Altwiener Christkindlmarkt on the Freyung! This exquisite market, nestled in Vienna’s historic First District, is a must-visit for anyone seeking … Read More
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
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
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
High on a hill, was a lonely goatherd, Lay-eee-odelaaayeeee
Just a post loving on the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, “The Sound of Music!” If you’re traveling to Salzburg, I highly recommend visiting the famous Marionette theatre, to see a gorgeous production with the marionettes! And yes, during the … Read More
Vienna Technical Museum: My only takeaway…
from the Vienna Technical Museum were the adorable Austrian Airlines flight attendant uniforms from the 1970s! The museum itself is WONDERFUL! A paradise for physics, and STEM enthusiasts – unfortunately the only thing I was able to explain to my … Read More
Wien Museum Vienna: A Guide to Its Stunning Art
If you haven’t popped by yet, the Wien Museum in Vienna’s St. Charles Square, is a wonderful (and FREE!) museum to check out – one of my favorite paintings there is this one – I think it truly shows how … Read More