An experience, an encounter, sometimes just a moment - and the new somehow becomes familiar. In Austria, this atmosphere is literally in the air: a sensation that, in nature, feels light and free, full of fun and joie de vivre. A feeling that, as you connect with the people who live here, feels authentic.
Plan your perfect Schönbrunn Palace visit with clear ticket comparisons, seasonal pass tips, real-world skip-the-line advice, and timing strategies to see more of Vienna’s imperial showpiece with fewer queues.
Compare Vienna’s Hofburg and Schönbrunn palaces with a practical, traveler-focused guide to history, interiors, gardens, crowds and seasons, so you can confidently choose the best imperial experience.
Candid review of St Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna with honest pros cons on crowds costs towers catacombs timing and accessibility plus smart tips to avoid disappointment and plan a focused visit.
Discover Vienna’s Belvedere Palace complex, where baroque palaces, free formal gardens, Klimt’s The Kiss, and contemporary art at Belvedere 21 trace 800 years of Austrian culture in one visit.
Explore Vienna with expert tips on palaces, cafés, modern art, vineyards and effortless transit, plus clear guidance on the right passes, neighborhoods and ideal seasons for music, markets and wine.
I traveled across Austria without overspending. These are the real ways to cut costs all year long.
When we started outlining the route for this year's camper van trip, the Italian Alps were first on the list. The reasons are pretty clear: spectacular scenery, cool and refreshing air, perfect for the announced hot summer days, good food like you can only find in the Alps.
Starting today, I'm returning to the stories of princes, princesses, counts, and countesses, discovered in the circuits dear to me, those of castles and palaces.
In Innsbruck, we arrived in the afternoon, so we visited the city at a brisk pace, starting with Ambras Castle, which rises on a hill on the edge of the Tyrolean capital and is visible from afar.
