The Altwiener Christkindlmarkt, a Christmas market next to an old abbey, offers the longest crib in Austria. By the way, one can combine the visit to this market with a Christmas market just opposite the street, which offers organic products.
Tag: Vienna
Shop Designqvist in Vienna
Designqvist was my first big surprise during my shopping trip through Vienna. A whole shop about Scandinavian flatware. My first thought: If one is interested in kitchenware design, visiting the MAK (Museum of Applied Arts) and this shop would be an idea.
Weihnachtsdorf at Maria-Theresien-Platz
The Weihnachtsdorf (Christmas village) at the Maria-Theresien-Platz is situated right between the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts) and the Naturhistorische Museum (Museum of Natural History) and is, therefore, a fine place for having a break between two museum visits.
Weihnachtsmarkt at Spittelberg, Vienna
The Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) at Spittelberg is probably one of the most famous Vienna Christmas markets. I like this market, especially for its location, which is in the middle of a quarter with smaller buildings dating back to the Biedermeier period (first half of 19th century).
Weihnachtsdorf at Altes AKH, Vienna
This Weihnachtsdorf (Christmas village) is situated in the huge inner yard of a former hospital called AKH. The market offers besides the general stuff a small lane of stalls where one can watch craftsmen at their work. So I spoke with a lady about how to make candles made of honey.
Christkindlmarkt in Vienna
The Christkindlmarkt is considered the largest Christmas market in Vienna. It is located in front of the city hall. Compared to other markets, it offers a lot of stuff for children. For example, there are workshops where children create beautiful things like birdhouses or colourful candles.
Bear at a window in Vienna
For several weeks this bear made me smile while passing the city railway station Gumpendorfer Strasse in Vienna. I wonder who had the splendid idea to put him into the window.
Faked steam locomotive in Vienna
At the railway station Wien Praterstern in Vienna I came across this modern locomotive which was painted like a steam locomotive.
Hidden lane in Vienna
On a rainy summer evening I walked through this lane next to the Michaelerkirche in Vienna. Though it is situated in the centre of Vienna no one else was in the lane. A real place of silence in the middle of the metropolis. Do you know such silent places in your city too?
Marvellous architectural detail in Vienna
I am always impressed by such details in the architecture of Vienna. I wonder how these element is called? Is this a gable sculpture?
Frescoes inside the Schweizertor in Vienna
There are so many photos showing the Schweizertor (Swiss Gate) of the Viennese Hofburg but have you ever seen photos of the frescoes inside the gate? Have a look at this set of photos presenting the frescoes at the ceiling of the Schweizertor.
Augarten Porcelain Manufacture
You find the Augarten Porcelain Manufacture on the edge of one of the largest parks in Vienna: Augarten Park. During a guided tour, I learned about the process of making porcelain and the chance to take painting classes.