Austria is a country rich in culture, music, history, and breathtaking landscapes — and at Austria Tours & Travel, we make exploring it effortless, inspiring, and truly personal. Based in Vienna and deeply connected to the destinations we share, we … 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 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
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
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
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
Jägermeister: an Austrian staple
Jägermeister, the world-famous herbal liqueur, has deep roots in Austria, where it has become a staple in bars, après-ski parties, and traditional gatherings. Often enjoyed as a shot, in cocktails, or as part of Austria’s vibrant nightlife and après-ski culture, … Read More