Irene's Vienna

06/07/2013

That was some nice event ... wakeboarding competiton at the Donauinsel pretty much in the middle of Vienna.

21/02/2013

Finally found some time to write a new post. Hope you enjoy my culinary trip to the unexpected soup.
http://irenesvienna.com/2013/02/21/that-soup-tasted-funny/

The one thing people need to know about me is, that from time to time I am surprisingly spontaneous. So the other day I was on a bus and was passing by this one restaurant called Thai Kitchen. No, ...

05/01/2013

Finally I found the time to write a new blog post. And of course, it is about Christmas in Vienna.
http://irenesvienna.com/2013/01/05/christmas-in-vienna/

Vienna is a wonderful place to spend Christmas time. Already starting with the beginning of Mid November Vienna offers a number of Christmas markets. These markets are spread all over Vienna. The m...

31/12/2012

Wishing everyone a great New Year's Eve and of course a great start into the New Year!

04/12/2012

As last year, Vienna again ranks number One city in the World in Mercer's Quality of Life Ranking for 2012 making it the most desirable city in the world for expatriates.

We at Get Locally help the traveller with its half and full day tours for 1 to 2 persons discovering the reason why Vienna is that desirable.
http://www.mercer.com/articles/quality-of-living-survey-report-2011

02/11/2012

This fall marks the 175th birthday celebrations of Empress Sisi.

Sisi is not only depicted in the famous movies with Romy Schneider but there is also a musical and a number of exhibitions. (Photo Courtesy: Schloß Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsges.m.b.H. / Sisi Museum / Photobusiness Artothek)

20/10/2012

A Saturday afternoon at Kahlenberg

27/08/2012

Yupiee!! Construction works are completed! The U1 is operating on the complete route again! I am soo happy!

No more getting off at Schwedenplatz ... you can again go all the way to Reumannplatz without changing to another line!

26/08/2012

Luxury, luxury, luxury ... opening tomorrow in Vienna - the Ritz Carlton Vienna on Schubertring.

Retreat to Vienna and experience the city's most elegant boulevard, the Vienna Ringstrasse. Comprised of a building complex steeped in history, The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna will offer luxury accommodations suited for the most discerning guest.

22/08/2012

If you are considering visiting some of the exhibitions taking place celebrating Klimt's 150th birthday ou might wanna check this article as it gives you a comprehensive overview of all the exhibitions taking place ...
http://www.austria.info/uk/art-culture/klimt-exhibitions-vienna-2012-1544850.html

Visit Vienna for special exhibitions on Gustav Klimt and the Jugendstil movement to celebrate the Austrian artist's 150th birthday.

21/08/2012

Well, what is your answer to the question? What are the favorite things you'd like to do when visiting another city?

What is the most important thing you want to check out when visiting a city?

Real authentic food is awesome for me - not the tourist trap food. Also it is those bars where I can find live concerts of local bands and great music! Dancing the night away where locals go is not bad either ;) ... so what about you?

18/08/2012

and that is just at 9:00 a.m. this morning ... many people coming to Vienna just for the Lady Gaga concert ... hm, I really don't know why ... guess I am too old to appreciate her "music"

I guess Vienna will be pretty empty today - considering the Lady Gaga concert and the Monster Pit Lane which has already formed in front of Stadthalle ... thanks to gagafrontrow for providing the pic ;)