The Genusshotel Riegersburg is camouflaged in a vineyard on the Styrian Castle Route just 40 miles east of Graz. The views from the gourmet bistro, the delightful spa and spacious rooms invite exploration of the surrounding orchards of rare, fruits and the mighty Riegersburg Castle. The wild, romantic landscape is home to numerous innovative culinary artisans like the Gölles Schnapps & Vinegar Distillery among others.
The Vienna Boy’s Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs in the world and an enduring symbol of Austria for more than 500 years.
Klimt, Schiele, Kokoschka, Egger-Lienz, Picasso, Johns, Rauschenberg, Lichtenstein, Oldenburg, Warhol (to name just a few of the big ones) and young contemporary artists from the performing arts, architecture, music, fashion, theater, dance, literature, children's culture and digital design literally come to life in this mind-blowing complex of art and culture in the heart of Vienna.
Learn more about the MuseumsQuartier...Meet Vienna Walks & Talks, a family-run and highly specialized tour company founded by Dr. Brigitte Timmermann, and let them take you on their out of the ordinary sightseeing tours that make you discover the more hidden treasures of Vienna in a rather unconventional way.
Make your reservation....Coffeehouses in Vienna are your home away from home. Delicious coffee specialties, yummy pastries, all enjoyed in cozy seats and couches, paired with live piano music. Yes, read on! Many of Vienna’s best coffeehouses are your private concert hall, with live piano music, often with soloists -- and enjoyed all for free.
Meet Franz Liszt, Wunderkind, piano virtuoso, playboy and abbé, citizen of the world, and self-proclaimed “gypsy musician,” in the hills of Central Burgenland, Austria’s eastern-most region.
Discover the birth place of the modern-day Dollar. In the historic town of Hall in Tirol, the ancient Mint Tower is an impressive reminder of a time when currency was literally as hard as the material it was produced from. Have fun exploring the history of money and mint your own coin as a souvenir.
One, two, three… dance in the rhythm of the Viennese waltz at one of the famous Viennese balls and enjoy a delicious night at the Confectioners’ Ball. Stunning ball gowns, sweet surprises and a glamorous atmosphere await you.
Learn more about the Confectioners' BallHigh in the hills above Innsbruck, one of the most important sights in the city houses some of the most important cultural works in the country.
Visit Ambras CastleIf you were archbishop of Salzburg in the early 17th century and had too much spare time on your hands, what would you do with it? Build the mother of all water fun-parks, of course. Visit the unique world of Hellbrunn’s trick fountains and Mannerist architecture for an afternoon of amazing family fun.
The Viennese coffeehouse is more than a culinary and social retreat. It is deeply connected to the Viennese people and culture, each telling its own unique story. For example, the Café Central was home to poets and philosophers, the Café Sperl a place for artists and architects. Choose among hundreds to find your personal favorite!
Find your coffeehouse...In the Renaissance and Baroque, Innsbruck was one of Europe’s most important centers of music. The Innsbruck Festival, the oldest existing festival for early music, carries on this tradition each August.
Festival of Early Music in Innsbruck...For over twenty-five years the Schubertiade has accomplished the seemingly impossible: retaining its intimacy while becoming the world’s top Schubert festival.
Learn more about Schubertiade in Schwarzenberg...Travel back in time strolling through the 800 year old city center of Innsbruck. A classic Austrian hybrid of Gothic and Baroque, the Old Town exudes a special charm and sophistication that is unique in the Alps.
Learn more about the historic town of Innsbruck...The Dance School of Elmayer is Vienna’s finest dance institution. Learn the Viennese Waltz and etiquette that comes along with it at this historic address before joining the fun at one of Vienna’s festive balls.
Learn how to waltz...One of the most beautiful baroque buildings in the world, Prince Eugene’s summer palace, Schloss Hof, has recently been brought back to life.
Visit Schloss Hof...A contemporary space for art and culture in Vienna’s most trendy district that focuses on media, conceptual and sound art, game culture, street art and much more.
Follow in the footsteps of the great Viennese “Coffeehouse Poets” and enjoy one on one conversations with locals over coffee specialties and Viennese pastries.