I’m a massive fan of tourist passes, so when I visited Salzburg a few years ago, I wondered, “Is the Salzburg Card worth it?” The answer is yes. It is one of the best tourist passes I’ve ever used! It helps you make the most of your trip, saving you time and money. It’s one of…
So, you’re heading off to the lovely city of Vienna? You’ll need to find out how many days in Vienna to spend because this lively city has much to offer! When I went in 2018, I spent 5 days in Vienna, but I’ll break down here how I’d lay out an itinerary whether you’re spending…
If you’re in a rush, one day in Salzburg is just enough time to pack in this marvelous baroque city. Renowned for its architecture, it is one of the most well-preserved city centers north of the Alps. Are you on the lookout for some budget travel tips for Salzburg? Look no further! A lot of the…
When visiting Salzburg, it is impossible to miss the Hohensalzburg Fortress, as it sits high atop a mountain called Festungsberg. If you’ve seen the skyline of the Austrian city of Salzburg in pictures, you’ve likely seen a marvelous view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress. At 1,778 ft (542 m), Hohensalzburg Fortress (sometimes known as Salzburg Castle) is one…
Hellbrunn Palace, or, in German, Schloss Hellbrunn, was made famous by its trick fountains and the Sound of Music. Having been around for over 400 years, it is the most surprising of the many castles I have visited with its Hellbrunn Wasserspiele (aka Water Games). It is a whimsical and entertaining palace that leaves its…
The largest library in Austria is the Austrian National Library, located in Vienna. This incredible library is part of the Hofburg Imperial Palace, making it unsurprising that it’s so ornate. It is as vast as it is breathtaking, with over 12 million items in its collections. Originally called the Imperial Court Library, the Baroque Library…
The Sisi Museum in Vienna provides an incredible look into the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (aka Sisi). I have to admit, before going to Vienna, I didn’t know much about Sisi at all. From my recollection of history class, she wasn’t mentioned, so this Hofburg Palace tour was really informative. She was an…
The Belvedere Palace’s history begins as the summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736) and now houses many famous pieces of artwork you can visit today—namely a number of world famous Gustav Klimt paintings. The Belvedere Palace in Vienna includes an Upper and Lower Belvedere, making for two palaces on either side of the gorgeous Belvedere…
