Austria
-
Exploring the Magic: The 6 Best Christmas Markets in Vienna
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – time for Christmas markets! Glühwein, roasted chestnuts, Kartoffelpuffer… just the thoughts of it make my mouth water. This is possibly my favourite part of moving to Austria, because Christmas arguably a bigger deal here than anywhere else in the world. And the Christmas markets in Vienna are some of the best in the world. Even before you get your winter coat out, you’ll see it all around – every shop starts selling its Christmas-themed goodies, from hundreds of Christmas ornaments organised by colour, to Christmas lights being hung up in every city. And then comes mid-November, and the first Christmas market…
-
The 21 Best Things to do in Vienna
Vienna is one of the most elegant, beautiful places you’ll ever see. As someone who’s been living in Austria for 4 years, I’ve been able to explore the regal Capital quite a few times. So, I’ve compiled this list of the best things to do in Vienna. 1. Take a stroll around Schloss Schönbrunn Schloss Schönbrunn is one of the top spots to visit in Vienna – beloved by tourists, but for good reason. It is the former residence of the royal Habsburg family. Of course, you can buy tickets to see the inside of the palace. If you’re really interested in history, it is a fantastic experience. But if…
-
Olpererhütte Hike, Bridge and Schlegeis: The Ultimate Guide
I’ve lived in Austria for 3 and a half years now, and the Olpererhütte hike has been my favourite experience I’ve had here so far. The view is unmatched, overlooking the clear blue Schlegeis Reservoir surrounded by the snowcapped Alps. Olpererhütte is a ski hut located at the top of one of the mountains surrounding the Schlegeis Reservoir, which is where the hike begins. The Schlegeis Reservoir is considered to be one of Austria’s most famous, and definitely one of its most beautiful dams. Not only is it one of my favourites, but Instagram has also really taken a liking to this destination. If you’ve seen crazy photos and videos…
