Vienna is one city committed to reducing its carbon footprint for the long term. It has already implemented several measures in line with its green campaign such as the use of electric buses and cars. This is in addition to its already existing biking lifestyle.
The Porsche is a very popular brand of sports car and is made in Germany. But did you know that the first ever Porsche now resides in Austria?
Yes, the first Porsche car ever made has lived in Austria for 100 years. It is Austria's first car to be registered and is known as the P1 which refers to the car engineer's first design. Its official name, however, is the 1898 Egger-Lohner electric vehicle C.2 Phaeton.
An egg is simply an egg if it is plain and cooked but not when it's made of gold. Previous golden eggs from Russia will make their way to Vienna next month where they will be displayed in an exhibition.
The Moscow Museums will showcase more than 160 objects at the Art History Museum in the Austrian capital. Called "The World of Faberge," the star of this exhibit are the four imperial Easter Eggs made of gold.
February is just a few days away and those in Vienna looking to savor a fine dining experience are in for a real treat this year. The reason is that they need not shell out large sums of money in order to enjoy a romantic dinner with sumptuous food.
This year, several of Vienna's top rerstaurants have decided to lower their prices. And this is not just for one day but 10 straight days starting on February 15 and ending on February 25.
It may still be winter in Austria but there's every reason to enjoy the season even outdoors. One of the best ways to explore the outdoors in this chilly weather is to enjoy the Vienna Ice Dream or Wiener Eistraum at the city hall.
Spa services are in demand all over the world. Not surprising at all because with the fast-paced lifestyle that many people lead these days, they surely need a way to remove the stress from their bodies and recharge their energies. There are even tour packages today that provide opportunities for travelers to go to destinations where they can pamper themselves during their entire holiday.
Elegants balls are a major part of Vienna's culture particularly at the start of the new year. The most famous is the Vienna Ball which takes place at the Hofburg palace.
But perhaps not many people know that the youngsters, notably the students, also have their own version. The Vienna University of Technology students have their TU Ball which is also held at the Imperial Hofburg Palace. This event has a special cause to gather funds in order to provide financial support to students.
While most of the top ski resort in Austria are not in Vienna, the capital city has one at Semmering Zauberberg. Open since December, the place accommodates people with or without skiing experience not only during daytime but as well as nighttime.
Ski fans wanting to enjoy the snow in the best possible way can enjoy the slopes that have been well prepared for them. There are 14 kilometers of ski slopes available during the day and another 13 kilometers which can be used at night for serious and experienced skiers and snowboarders.
Drive throughs are common among major food chains today. They're very convenient as they allow customers to buy food without leaving their vehicles.
Supermarkets are keeping up with this trend. Vienna, in fact, has just opened its drive in supermarkets courtesy of Billa.
Vienna has been named as the city with the highest quality of life for four straight years. It welcomes people from all walks of life from students to professionals and business owners. The capital city with 1.7 million residents is known for its vibrant cultural scene, comprehensive health care, amazing architecture and moderate housing costs.
