Heiligenkreuz
September 8, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Vienna City Tour
September 9, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Today we began with a city tour that took us over the Danube Canal, through the streets and into the Museum Quarter.
Hapsburg Imperial Palace
September 9, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The Hapsburgs who ruled Austria for hundreds of years built an extensive collection of buildings that make up the Hofburg Imperial Palace - the Winter Palace. We walked past some of the buildings andRead more
Spanish Riding School
September 9, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The Spanish Riding School is housed in the imperial compound of the Hofburg. The Winter Riding School is considered to be "the most beautiful riding arena in the world".
The venue for the concertRead more
Spanish Riding School Performance
September 9, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
All photos are taken from the official program, no photography allowed during the show.
The Spanish Riding School and its Lipizzan horses are unique ambassadors of the classic equestrian art. TheRead more
Roman Ruins in Michaelplatz
September 9, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Just outside the Spanish Riding School in Michaelplatz is the excavated Roman Ruins. They are in the centre of a very busy traffic area but they are well preserved and protected.
Walking through the Music District
September 9, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
After a lazy lunch, we wound our way back through narrow streets and walkways. Passing through the theatre district, we saw many music, concert and opera venues. Street signs are on the corner of eachRead more
Walking to the Museums Quarter
September 10, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Walking down to Schwarzenbergplatz, a very busy intersection where 2 major roads meet, we pass the Hochstrahlbrunnen, a huge fountain which was built to celebrate the first water pipeline to Vienna inRead more
Natural History Museum of Vienna
September 10, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A very imposing building with an ornate interior. We spend most of the day here exploring the entire museum. In the white tents of the park, there is a science fair happening. Kids and adults of allRead more
Following the evolution trail at the NHM
September 10, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
This wonderful museum is so well set out. You can explore the trail of evolution from the earth to fossils and dinosaurs, through the animal kingdom, to the evolution of man, and then into space andRead more
Evolution Trail at NHM 2
September 10, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The Animatronic Allosaurus
September 10, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
About 3 minutes of living, breathing, all noisy, roaring dinosaur - such fun
Evolution Trail at NHM 3
September 10, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Did you know that taxidermists have World Championships? I didn't - apparently one of the employees here won 2nd prize in the world taxidermy championships in 2012.
Ornate interior of the NHM
September 10, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Such splendour in each and every room, there’s mostly marble everywhere with gold filigree and paintings; frescoes abound.
A cool drink and a sit-down in the Dome Cafe is very appreciated
Vienna Opera House and Philharmonic Hall
September 10, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Walking back to the hotel we pass the front of the Opera House and the Vienna Philharmonic Hall. There are stars on the sidewalk at the Philharmonic.
Coffee & cake at the Hotel Imperial
September 10, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The Cafe Imperial is situated in a hotel of the same name. It is famous for having the best cake in the world. We try their Original Imperial Torte which has been continuously enjoyed since 1873.Read more
Hochstrahlbrunnen
September 10, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Beautiful balmy evening to watch the changing colours of the fountain.
Leavng Vienna
September 11, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
In heavy commuter traffic we left the city. We drove close to the oldest Ferris wheel in the world, built in 1945 and made of wood. It takes 1 hour to make a single circuit. They have dinners and evenRead more
Cruising the Danube from Krems
September 11, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We board our public vessel at Krems and are cruising for 30 kms up the river to Spitz. We are cruising in the Wachau Valley which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
We pass picturesque villages andRead more
Cruising the Danube at Durnstein
September 11, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Cruising the Danube at Weissenkirchen
September 11, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Cruising the Danube at Spitz
September 11, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Melk Abbey
September 11, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
High on the hill above the town of Melk, is the huge complex that is Melk Abbey. It’s a benedictine monastery.
We wander the immaculate grounds and walk through the courtyards and cloisters. WithRead more
Melk Abbey
September 11, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
