After arriving in Bratislava, we cross the Most SNP (Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising) to reach the UFO Tower. While cars pass above our heads, pedestrians and cyclists can cross the Danube below. It is the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge to have one pylon. At the top of which is a restaurant and a […]
By Twin City Liner from Vienna to Bratislava
Traveling on the Twin City Liner is a particular experience. Never before have we traveled so fast across a river and through a narrow canal on a ship of this size. The Twin City Liner is a jet-propelled catamaran for 250 passengers and can reach a speed of up to 70 km/h. The crossing to […]
Austria Trend Hotel beim Theresianum
The Austria Trend Hotel beim Theresianum is 500 m north, approximately 7 minutes on foot from the central station in Favoritenstraße. Due to its proximity to the central station, all long-distance connections and every stop in the city and the surrounding area are easily accessible by public transportation. Nearby are a number of restaurants. The […]
City Center in Vienna, off the beaten path
Our tour starts right in the city center at St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Today, we want to visit less well-known places, but we first look at this impressive building. A famous detail in the interior is probably the so-called Fenstergucker (window gazer) on the pulpit. It shows a stone self-portrait of the sculptorAnton Pilgram looking out […]
City Walk in Vienna
To start our stay in Vienna we walk from the main station to the city center. On our city walk, we are particularly interested in seeing how the city has changed over the last 15 years. Our hotel, the Austria Trend Hotel beim Theresianum, is located on Favoritenstrasse in Vienna’s 3rd district, Wieden, about a […]
From Koblenz to Vienna by Train
We take the train from Koblenz on the Rhine to Vienna. Our last visit to Austria’s capital was 16 years ago. First, we take the regional train from Wittlich along the Moselle to Koblenz at 9 a.m. As we still have a little time before our connecting train arrives, we treat ourselves to breakfast. Our […]