Austria Archives - Iva Boishin

Christmas Markets in Austria

December 23, 2016February 18, 2017 by Iva

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This winter, I went on a mission: visit all of the Christmas markets in Vienna. Results? Not only did I visit (and document) my visit to all of the Viennese Christmas markets but I also got the chance to see the Christmas markets in Salzburg and Linz, the capitals of…

Haus der Musik, Vienna, Austria

December 14, 2016February 11, 2018 by Iva

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Before being the Haus der Musik, the building was actually used for several different reasons, including an imperial foundry, a pawn shop and auction house and Archduke Charles' palace from 1805 (who's statue can be found on Heldenplatz). Most notably, however, Otto Nicolai lived in this palace from 1841 until…

Hallstatt, Austria

December 12, 2016August 1, 2017 by Iva

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Hallstatt is a cute little village in northwestern Austria. Alpine houses climb the salt mountain of this UNESCO World Heritage site. A word of advice though, do not go on Monday or Tuesday as many of the offices are closed then, especially during the winter. [foogallery id="1940"]

Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments

December 7, 2016February 5, 2017 by Iva

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It was by a strange twist in fate that Elizabeth of Bavaria ended up marrying Franz Joseph. Elizabeth was accompanying her mother and eldest sister Helene ("Néné") to what was supposed to be Helene's and Franz Joseph's engagement. When Franz Joseph laid eyes on Elizabeth though, he had changed his…

Albertina, Vienna, Austria

December 6, 2016February 5, 2017 by Iva

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Beyond the museum's impressive graphic art collection, the Albertina truly guides its guest through the ages of art. The permanent collection guides the viewer from Monet to Picasso. Until January 8, the museum also focuses on pointillism. More specifically, the section focuses on how impressionism led to that art movement…

Vienna City Center

November 28, 2016April 2, 2019 by Iva

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Take a virtual tour by hovering on the pulsating dots below for information on important sites in Vienna. Click anywhere on the page to close the pop-ups or follow the links for more information! [imagelinks id="1"] Click here to view this wonderful tourist map created by ViennaMap360. A special thanks…

Disney in Billa during the Holidays

November 23, 2016November 25, 2016 by Iva

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'Tis the season to bombard customers with brand reminder campaigns. Especially if they are customers with kids. Christmas season is the best time to try to sell frivolous products to consumers because they are willing to treat themselves and their families. Kids know that Santa or St Nicholas will bring…

Salzburg, Austria

October 23, 2016August 8, 2017 by Iva

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Literally translated, Salzburg means salt fortress. Salzburg became a rich town during medieval times thanks to its salt mines and tax on trade that passed through its river. The river separates the city in half, with the “New Town” to the north and the “Old Town” to the south. A…

Ottakringer Brewery, Vienna, Austria

September 27, 2016April 23, 2017 by Iva

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Ottakringer has been owned by the same family since it was founded in 1837. It is the last large brewery left in Vienna and one of the last independent breweries left in Austria. [su_row] [su_column size="1/2"][quiz-cat id="123"][/su_column] [su_column size="1/2"][foogallery id="35"][/su_column] [/su_row]

Burg Kreuzenstein, Austria

September 23, 2016November 15, 2016 by Iva

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Owls and eagles and vultures! Oh my! We may not have learned a whole lot about the actual castle but we sure had fun ducking away from the birds! [foogallery id="307"]

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