Archive for the ‘Austria’

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    Kunsthistorisches Museum: Vienna’s best art gallery
    Literally standing for ‘Museum of Art History’, the term Kunsthistorisches refers to the best art museum as well as institution of Vienna, which is also called the Museum of Fine Arts. The Kunsthistorisches Museum is among the world’s superb galleries of decorative as well as fine arts. Topped with a 60-m dome of eight sides, this rectangular-shaped attraction is nestled in the cordially majestic palace soaring from the Ringstraße area. The museum and the palace are richly decorated with gold leaf, paintings, marbles, as well as stucco embellishments rendering the entire 100-year-old sandstone building a stunning architectural sight. The 19th-century Kunsthistorisches Museum is among the most significant European museums and is famous for its notable Habsburgs’ art collection. In all, seven different collections occupy  [...]
    Posted at May 1st, 2011 at 10:05 am
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    Danube river cruises
    In Europe, the Danube river is regarded as the greatest river that is lush with immense natural charm as it flows via the central as well as southeastern sections of the continents before meeting the Black Sea. One of the areas to best explore the river is Austria, but many people avoid that and think of mountainous adventures. However, it is worth to take up one of the Danube river cruises to perfectly enjoy the charm of not only Austria, but also of the river’s highlights that resides along the mountains and valleys via which the river runs. These highlights are not only restricted to the scenery and sites, but also include the cultural excursions to explore the real life of the locals. As a matter of fact, almost full of Austria is taken over by the river Danube that is fed by over 40 other rivers such as the Wien at Vienna,  [...]
    Posted at March 2nd, 2011 at 09:03 am
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    Partnachklamm: European gorge-river wonder
    In the Bavarian Alps, a spectacular natural gem attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year, which is called Partnachklamm. Nestled flanking the corner of the Garmisch-Partenkirchen that are the twin towns, this is a beautiful gorge that encloses a rushing white-water river. Once you see this stunning beauty, you will not wonder as to why it is designated as a ‘Natural Monument’ as well as ‘National Geosite’. Partnachklamm gorge is actually a natural channel made for the Partnach torrent, which stretches 800 m amid the 80 m walls of limestone forming one of the most gorgeous gorges in the zone of naturally beautiful alpine. One can understand why this site is always thronged by the tourists, but no matter how much is the crowd, the site is well worth a visit. Most of the tourists walk the stretch of the gorge by following  [...]
    Posted at February 1st, 2011 at 01:02 am
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    Salzburg festival: For drama & music fans
    Regarded among the best European festivals, the Salzburg Festival is the performing summer event that transforms the enticing city into a rocking stage for the music as well as drama lovers. The concerts, dramas, and Opera form the main attractions of the event to great commendation rendering the fiesta as the esteemed celebration to witness. As the name says, the Salzburg Festival is held in the Salzburg city of Austria, the wonderful town nestled in the west featuring a soaking alpine setting for the event. Starting mostly in July, the fiesta continues for as long as five weeks, which means over a month celebration offering abundant chances to rock and soak in its shows as well as performances. The Salzburg Festival is a salute to drama as well as music that unveils a few ideal and unmatchable compositions and playwrights. The  [...]
    Posted at January 19th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
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    Vienna Philharmonic – Celebrating New Year’s In Vienna
    Vienna Philharmonic is one of the finest orchestras of the world, and they belong to Austria. Their home base is said to be the Musikverein in Vienna, which is where they’ll be spending New Year’s Eve, and so can you, along with them. The members of the orchestra are chosen from the Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera. Each of these members would have to prove their mettle by playing for almost three years for the Opera and Ballet. Once this minimum requirement has been achieved, the musician can try and apply to the Board of Wiener Philharmoniker (German for Vienna Philharmonic) requesting them to consider the application for a position in the Vienna Philharmonic. Musikverein: Wiener Musikverein is very commonly shortened to the Musikverein. This name has a twofold meaning to it. For one it is the name of the famous concert  [...]
    Posted at December 1st, 2010 at 07:12 am
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    Aamazing nightlife in Vienna
    The city of Vienna is renowned and earned the reputation for its refinement and elegance. However, this does not mean that the residents of Vienna do not know how to party during night.  The city has various megaclubs such as Nachtwerk and U4 as well as smaller bars to hang on such as Tanzcafe Jenzeits. For every club-goer, Vienna has something to offer with its magnificent nightlife. Whether you wander on the streets during night or sit inside your room, Vienna will take you out to explore and experience its spectacular nightlife as a whole. Being a capital city of Austria, Vienna is among the nine states of the country that is considered as the prime city with 1.7 million of populations. The city is the largest city in the country and is the center of economic, culture, and politics. The city hosts several chief international  [...]
    Posted at April 22nd, 2010 at 12:04 pm
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    Schloss Schönbrunn: Ancient palace became a popular tourist destination
    By becoming one of the best-known attractions of Vienna, the Schloss Schönbrunn is actually a palace that attracts millions of tourists from around the country and the globe. This attraction in Austria is popularly known as the Schonbrunn Palace, which is a former residence in Vienna. Being among the important cultural monuments in Austria, the Schloss Schonbrunn since 1960s has become one of the major tourist attractions. The palace and the gardens of this site demonstrate the interests, tastes, and objectives of following Habsburg monarchs. The Palace offers an excellent insight of the imperial life of the baroque period in Vienna. It has been an imperial home and also the seat of generations of Habsburg right from the year 1569. Dating back to its history, the palace in the year 1569 was purchased by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian  [...]
    Posted at April 7th, 2010 at 10:04 am
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    Innsbruck: Feel the refreshing mountain air
    For us, Innsbruck is a stimulating slice of heaven. Located high in the Austrian Alps, we beat the boundless heat wave that was sweeping the entire Europe. Along with that, we had some wonderful days in Innsbruck by breathing the fresh mountain air and exploring the paradise of nature. It was my friends who forced me to visit such a great place with them. Today, I go on saying them ‘Thank you’ to take me to such a naturally beautiful place in Austria. Basically, Innsbruck is a small town that offers plenty of outdoor activities. Skiing is the major activity that enjoys by almost every tourist who throngs here from all over the world. Even during the summer season, you can enjoy skiing if only the weather permits you. The town Innsbruck has got its name from the river Inn that runs within its territory. The ‘bruck’ word came  [...]
    Posted at April 6th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
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