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    September 3, 2025
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    On the way, but not to the airport 😊

    September 3, 2025 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    The perfect reason to take the night train today and combine professional and private interests:
    Vienna, as a pioneer in social housing policy, sets standards in quality of life, sustainability, and community living. Numerous projects demonstrate how future-oriented construction can be combined with social responsibility and architectural quality.Read more

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    Nightjet

    September 3, 2025 in Switzerland ⋅ 🌙 19 °C

    The Nightjet overnight train from Zurich to Vienna takes about 12 hours and 18 minutes, with departures around 8:40 PM and arrival in Vienna early the next morning around 7:55 AM at Vienna Central Station. The train stops at major stations such as Salzburg and Linz along the route.

    The ÖBB Nightjet sleeper cabins for two people with breakfast included offer a very comfortable travel experience.

    The double cabins provide privacy and a cozy atmosphere. Some of the sleeper cabins come with their own bathroom facilities, including a washbasin, shower, and toilet, plus towels and toiletries such as soap, slippers, and earplugs. The beds come fully made with linens, blankets, and pillows.

    Additional conveniences include a call system to contact the train staff directly from the compartment, a wake-up service at your requested time, and an à la carte breakfast served with hot beverages. Snacks and drinks can also be ordered and enjoyed in your compartment.

    Overall, traveling in a two-person sleeper cabin with breakfast on Nightjet provides a luxurious, restful journey combined with high levels of comfort and excellent onboard service, making it an excellent choice for overnight rail travel in Europe    Read more

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    Hello Vienna

    September 4, 2025 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    The city impressively reveals itself just minutes after arrival in the revitalized Nordbahnhof district, where old and new harmoniously come together.
    This newly developed area on the former Nordbahnhof site in Vienna’s 2nd district is one of the city’s largest urban development projects, blending historic elements like the old train water tower with modern housing, parks, and cultural spaces. The neighborhood features extensive green spaces, including a 10-hectare natural and recreational area called the “Freie Mitte,” with preserved railway structures and diverse urban nature. It also promotes sustainable mobility with integrated public transport, cycling, and shared mobility options.
    The project exemplifies how Vienna successfully combines heritage preservation with contemporary urban life, creating a vibrant, eco-friendly living and working environment that highlights climate-conscious planning and community-oriented design    Read more

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    Andaz Vienna

    September 4, 2025 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere is a new 5-star design and lifestyle hotel located just steps away from Vienna’s main train station, designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano.
    Nestled in the emerging Sonnwendviertel district—an area that has grown into a vibrant urban neighborhood in recent years—the hotel combines elegant design with an ideal location.
    Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere
    Arsenalstrasse 10
    1100 Vienna, Austria
    +43 1 205 7744 1234    Read more

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    Schloss Belvedere

    September 4, 2025 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    Belvedere Palace is one of Vienna’s most significant Baroque palaces, built in the early 18th century as a summer residence for the military commander Prince Eugene of Savoy. This magnificent palace complex consists of two buildings, the Upper and Lower Belvedere, connected by an artistically designed garden with fountains and ponds.
    Prince Eugene of Savoy, a successful military leader and patron of the arts, commissioned the construction of the Belvedere.
    After Prince Eugene’s death, Empress Maria Theresa acquired the Belvedere and from 1770 onward, it was used as the Imperial Picture Gallery.

    Today, the palace houses the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, which features the largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt in the world, including the famous masterpiece “The Kiss”.

    The entire complex is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a place where art, history, and architecture come together in impressive fashion.    Read more

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    St. Stephen’s Cathedral

    September 4, 2025 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, often called “Steffl” by locals, is the most important Gothic building in Austria and a symbol of the city. Construction began in the 12th century and continued for several centuries. The cathedral is located in the heart of Vienna on Stephansplatz and features a striking south tower that reaches 136.4 meters, the tallest church tower in Austria. Visitors can climb 343 steps to a viewing platform or take an elevator in the north tower to see the city.
    The cathedral is famous for its colorful tiled roof displaying the imperial double-headed eagle and the coats of arms of Vienna and Austria. It has played a vital role in Vienna’s history, including significant events involving the Habsburgs and Mozart. The Pummerin, Austria’s largest bell, hangs in the north tower and rings only on special occasions. After suffering fire damage in World War II, the cathedral was rebuilt and remains a major cultural and religious site as the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna. It attracts millions of visitors with its architectural beauty, historical significance, and cultural events such as concerts.    Read more

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    Design Hotel Topazz

    September 4, 2025 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    The house with the very special façade full of porthole-like windows (bullaugen) in Vienna is the Design Hotel Topazz. It is located near the Hohen Markt in the city center. The building stands out with its large oval windows that sparkle like gemstones on a dark façade made of glass mosaics. This unique design makes it one of the most remarkable hotels in Vienna and it combines the tradition of the Wiener Moderne with modern comfort. The windows resembling portholes give the building its distinctive and special lookRead more

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    Hofburg

    September 4, 2025 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    The Hofburg in Vienna is a historic palace that served as the former imperial residence of the Habsburgs and today houses numerous museums, the imperial apartments, the Sisi Museum, and the Imperial Treasury. It is located in the 1st district and is a significant landmark of Vienna.

    The Hofburg is open daily, typically from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with the last entry usually at 4:30 PM. The complex includes various cultural institutions that offer visitors insight into the history of the Austrian imperial family and its art treasures. The Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments showcase the life of Empress Elisabeth (“Sisi”) and the imperial court.

    The Hofburg also serves as a venue for conferences and banquets, impressing visitors with its imperial ambiance.

    Exact opening hours and ticket information are available online, and visitors often receive discounts on admission with the Vienna City Card.    Read more

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    The Neue Burg wing of the Hofburg

    September 4, 2025 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    The two identical buildings behind the Hofburg in Vienna are the twin wings of the Neue Burg (New Castle) wing. This semi-circular and monumental structure was added in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the Hofburg complex extension. It faces the Heldenplatz (Heroes’ Square) and is the most prominent Baroque revival style part of the Hofburg.

    These twin wings are symmetrical and house several museums, including parts of the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Art History Museum) and the Naturhistorisches Museum (Natural History Museum), among other cultural institutions.

    The Neue Burg also includes the Austrian National Library’s Prunksaal (State Hall) and other imperial collections.

    This architectural addition was created to expand the Hofburg complex and to provide a grand formal façade facing Heldenplatz, harmonizing history with late historicist style in Vienna    Read more

  • Trip end
    September 7, 2025
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