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Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Knitting and Crochet in Vienna



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The Vienna Stitch n' Bitch meets at a local Starbucks on Sunday afternoons.

If you are a knitting or crochet enthusiast looking for a place to meet up with local men and women who share your hobby, look no further. Vienna is home to at least two needle arts clubs. A primarily English-speaking club, which is a part of the worldwide Stitch 'n Bitch family, meets every Sunday ...

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Top 10 Things to Do in Vienna for 2008



1. stephansdom.jpg Visit the Stephansdom cathedral.

2. schoenbrunn_backgarden.jpg Stroll through the gardens of Schoenbrunn Palace.

3. donau_turm_vert_resized.jpg Eat dinner at the Donau Turm.

4. naschmarkt.jpg Nibble on the exotic offerings at the Naschmarkt.

5. winter_wienerwald_hiking.jpg Go hiking in Vienna's National Forest (the Wienerwald).

6. sacher_eck.jpg Eat a slice of original Sacher ...

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Top 10 Things to Do at Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace



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view from the Gloriette

Schönbrunn Palace is one of Vienna’s most prestigious monuments and has been a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1996. The estate dates back to the beginning of the 14th century and the palace and surrounding grounds are considered a work of art. Here are some of the best ways to pass the time during a visit to Schönbrunn Palace:
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2007

Top 10 Things to See & Do at Vienna’s Schönbrunn Zoo



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jellyfish at the zoo

1) Seal Feeding: Feeding time makes the seals instantly hyperactive. They perform all kinds of stunts, including barking, clapping and flipping to entice the zookeeper to throw them some fish. Much splashing takes place, especially when the largest male seal takes flight. Be prepared to get wet unless you keep your distance.

2) The Timberwolves: To get to the timberwolves, visitors follow a dirt ...

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Top 10 Manner Vienna-Made Chocolates



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Manner store at Stephansplatz

1) Mozart Würfel (Mozart Cubes) – Fine marzipan and chocolate-hazelnut nougat are covered in a layer of thick dark chocolate to form these mouth-watering cubes. I recommend these over the Manner Mozart Kugel because they have a thicker chocolate layer.
2) Karamellen (Caramels) – Delicious in their simplicity, these caramel squares come wrapped in vintage-style packaging bearing an image of Stephansdom.
3) Knoepfe (Buttons) – ...