Main Character Stays: 8 Wonderfully Weird and Romantic Places to Stay in Vienna, Austria
Forget boring beige hotel rooms. These eight unique destinations in Vienna offer circus-inspired interiors, historic glamour, secret romances, vintage trailers, and even…a ghostly French bulldog. Find your perfect Vienna main-character stay here!
The Dark Side of Vienna: Medical Museums, Catacombs and Morbid History
Vienna may be famous for its palaces, pastries, and imperial elegance, but there's a decidedly darker side to the Austrian capital. From the unsettling medical specimens of the Narrenturm to underground crypts, centuries-old burial traditions, and a legendary basilisk, here's where to find Vienna's stranger, spookier history—and which sights are actually worth visiting.
Where to Buy a Dirndl or Lederhosen in Vienna
Looking for a dirndl or lederhosen in Vienna? We shopped outlets and secondhand stores before buying our Tracht for festivals in Vienna, Salzburg and Munich. Here’s where we looked, what we paid, and what I’d recommend before you buy.
Three Days in Vienna: A First-Timer Itinerary with Time to Enjoy the City
Three days in Vienna, with room to breathe. This first-timer itinerary brings together art, books, palaces, and the old town—with honest recommendations, practical booking notes, and time for gardens, good meals, and whatever catches your interest.
Is Vienna Worth Visiting Twice? Why I Came Back
One day in Vienna made me want more. Returning for four days gave us time for palaces, gardens, a beer festival, and afternoons without an agenda. Here’s why I came back—and why I’d happily do it again.
Best Time to Visit Vienna: Why I’d Choose Spring or Fall
I’ve seen Vienna in April and late September. Both made me want to go back; a sweltering museum visit made me much less curious about July. Here’s when I’d go.
Where to Stay in Vienna: Why I Stayed Near Belvedere Twice
I’ve stayed near Belvedere on both of my Vienna trips. Here’s why I came back for the quieter mornings—and who would be happier staying in the historic center.