Slovenians have a special relationship with Vienna: for centuries, our rights and duties were dictated to us from the Habsburg capital, in the days of the Reich of Yugoslavia we liked to escape from the grayness of socialism, but today we visit the bridge between Eastern and Western Europe for nostalgia: Strauss waltzes, Sacher cakes and Christmas fair.
From Wednesday November until Christmas Eve, Vienna is the perfect place for romantics: the magical decoration of the city, low temperatures and many Christmas fairs – this year there are as many as 22 of them. Mulled wine or punch with cream and eggnog are definitely among the best sellers at the fairs.
Just under four hours or four hundred kilometers separates our and the Austrian capitals. A weekend getaway is perfect for indulging in cultural, culinary, historical, trendy, shopping and entertainment flavors. The basic means of transportation in Vienna is the subway, which takes you to the other end of the city in 20 minutes.
On the banks of the Danube lies a magnificent city where emperors once lived - Vienna.
Vienna, the cultural, economic and political capital, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. As it is only a few short hours' drive from us, it is the perfect choice for a short weekend break. Recently, tourism has been increasing, and for more and more people, Vienna is also the starting point for starting a career. Read why Vienna is so popular.
Can you imagine that there would be a cottage, a resting place full of hammocks, where you could gather new strength during your lunch break? This is now possible in Vienna!
The Vienna Days will take place in Ljubljana between September 19 and 21, 2016. This event will primarily be aimed at developing the cultural cooperation of two important European cities, improving environmental protection practices and promoting business opportunities that arise from the good integration of these two capitals. You are welcome.
Since the Vienna Days in Ljubljana must end in true Viennese style, the organizers will bake the largest original Viennese saher cake.
Vienna will host the second urban rock festival Rock In Vienna this year. Old rock will mix with new rock trends and bands of older generations will compete with younger bands. Rammstein, Iron Maiden, Mando Diao, Nightwish and the father of punk Iggy Pop will also be among the crowd of rock legends.
A ten-meter-long glass tunnel has been opened in Vienna's House of the Sea aquarium, where visitors will be able to look into the eyes of sharks and many other fish from the Atlantic Ocean.
In Vienna, in the neighborhood of Seestadt Aspern, the construction of the tallest wooden tower in the world, the HoHo Tower, has begun, which will have 24 floors and will measure an enviable height of 84 meters. It will be completed in autumn 2018.
The capital of Austria is considered an extremely popular extended weekend among Slovenians. Either because of the beautiful parks, which are colored by colorful flowers in the spring, or because of the lively city life that the city with just under two million inhabitants has.