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Have you always wanted to learn the slumbering secrets about Vienna, get to know the history of the Habsburg family better or simply pick up sights worth seeing in and around Vienna?
Then sit back and dive into the wonderful depths of our lovely city and its stories
Organising a journey might feel overwhelming, particularly when venturing to an unfamiliar city or country. But with Go City, it’s how the best city breaks
During the last lockdown, some creative ideas and especially technical innovations were energetically implemented. Now, with renewed vigor, the two attractions are ready to reopen
How long is the Danube, where does it rise and into which sea does it flow? What is its historical significance for Vienna? Why is
The term “plague” was originally used to describe any disease that was epidemic and deadly in character. Therefore, it is very difficult, in early years,
© CC BY-SA 4.0 Thomas Ledl – Own work Anchor clock, Hoher Markt, Vienna – File:Anchor clock, Hoher Markt, Vienna.jpg – Wikimedia Commons What is
What makes Vienna one of the most livable cities in the world? What is the share of green space in Vienna? Which parks are UNESCO
The “Dear Augustin” (Marx Augustin, or Markus Augustin) is said to have actually existed (1643-1685 or 1702) in Vienna. Because of his indestructible humor, the
When was the famous Vienna Ringstrasse built and which architects were involved? In what style is the most important traffic artery of Vienna designed. Why
What can you visit in Vienna with children? Which program points are best suited? Which museums offer their own children’s programs? Here are 15 tips
We talk about Viennese cuisine these days – but which dishes are really of Viennese origin? What epicurean delights does the Danube metropolis have to
Why is the local pair of Frankfurters in Frankfurt called Wiener Würstchen? Where did the hot dog originally come from? What is called a sausage
How long have the Viennese Advent markets been in existence? Where does the tradition come from and which is the biggest in Vienna? Where can
Vienna’s water is known for its excellent quality. What makes the water supply in Vienna so unique? What does the Vienna High Beam Fountain on
What is the complete name of Mozart, the child prodigy from Salzburg? Where did he first perform in Vienna and when did his career as
Vienna was the world capital of erotic lust and prostitution around 1900. Which places remind you of it? Where can you encounter erotic Vienna these
In the gable field above the main entrance to the parliament building, the Viennese saw their emperor “in a nightgown” in the center. That scratched
What is so special about Vienna’s elegant city center? What sights are located here? What to do if you have only one day to visit
Who laid the foundation for the Vienna Boys’ Choir? Which musicians were famous choirboys? How many choirboys are there today and where do they perform
“There will be a wine and we will be nimma”. You will hear this and other typical Viennese Heurigen songs while sitting together in a
What does the word Fiaker mean and where does it come from? How old is the tradition of the Fiaker in Vienna? How many hackney
Around 15 BC, the kingdom of Noricum is incorporated into the Roman Empire. The Danube becomes the frontier of the empire, and the Romans lay
The plague was a permanent feature in the lives of the Viennese, claiming its victims time and again since the city was founded. The “Black
What does the motto of the Viennese Secessionists mean? Which artists played a leading role in the Secession. What is the purpose of the Secession
Why was and is Vienna considered the capital of classical music? Who was significantly involved in this? When was Vienna in its musical heyday? Which
Where in Vienna do you encounter Modern Architecture? What is the height of the tallest buildings? Which renowned architects are significantly involved in modern Vienna?
Why was the Viennese waltz king also considered a “womanizer”? How many times was he married and who were his wives? How many children resulted
Where is the Vienna Danube Canal located and what makes it so special? What was here in the past and what is its significance for
Who was buried in the Capuchin crypt? How long has this burial ground existed? Which is the most impressive coffin? Were all emperors buried here?
Where is the Vienna Central Cemetery located and since when has it existed? What makes it a tourist attraction? Which grave is visited most often?
Who was this woman and what made her so extraordinary? Where do we still find her portrait in everyday life today? What was her life
In Vienna, changing exhibitions take place throughout the year in the countless museums and galleries. Nowhere else is there so much culture in such a
What are the classic Viennese coffees? What does the cappuccino have to do with the Capuchin monks? What is special about Maria Theresa coffee? How
With up to 5,000 visitors each year, the Vienna Opera Ball is one of the biggest cultural events of the year in Vienna. On February
During the river regulation in 1875 the grown main branch of the Danube of the early 18. 18th century, was separated from the new main
What was the reason for the construction of the Charles Church and after which Charles is it named? Who was the architect and what other
Who was Franz Joseph Haydn? What are his famous works? For which princely family did he work for years? What happened to his skull after
When were the beginnings of the Viennese waltz? Why was it initially considered immoral and reprehensible? Who was the undisputed waltz king?
When and how did the Spanish Riding School come to Vienna? Where is the performance venue of the “Ballets of white stallions”, called Lipizzaner, and
With which event does the whole world associate Vienna? Where will this event take place? What is so special about this building? Who was the
Who was the third man? What is this film about? When was it produced and why was it less popular with Austrians at the time?
What was the life of Maria-Theresa’s youngest daughter like? At what age was she married to Louis XVI and where did the wedding take place?
What are Manner wafers made of? When were they invented? Where can you buy them? What is the famous advertising slogan of the Manner company?
Why is the Viennese coffee house so important to the Viennese? When and where was the first Viennese coffee house opened? From when did women
Which institutions can you find in the Museumsquartier? What was here before? Since when has the complex presented itself as we see it today? What’s
The Vienna Hofburg – the former imperial residence of the Habsburgs When was the Hofburg built and where is the oldest part? How large is
Where is Café Central located? When would it be founded and who was the architect? Which visitors did Café Central attract? What makes a visit
How long has the State Hall of the National Library existed and where were the collections previously housed? Who commissioned the building and who was
Some of Sisi’s siblings had funny call names: Ludwig (called Louis), Helene (called Nené), Carl Theodor (called Gackel), Marie, Mathilde (called Spatz), Sophie and the
Where is the Augarten located? What used to be here instead of the oldest baroque garden in Vienna? Who is the Augarten associated with and
Since when can the works of art be admired in the Kunsthistorisches Museum? Which Habsburgs were particular art lovers and who is considered the actual
What is the special feature of the Figlmüller Schnitzel? How is the Wiener Schnitzel prepared? When can it be called Original Wiener Schnitzel? What is
Also in Vienna, at the beginning of the 20th century. noble pallor – preserved under sunshades – the beauty rule. Both church and doctors agreed
When and where was the Danube Island built? What was the purpose of this? Which major event takes place once a year on the Danube
Where is the Wien Museum located? What can you visit there? Which other museums are managed by the Wien-Museum? What is the mission of the
Who had the Belvedere Palace built and what was it used for? What triumph was to be expressed by this building? What historical events took
How long has the Vienna Naschmarkt existed and where is it located? What was his name before? What does the Naschmarkt mean nowadays?
Where can you find the highest building in Vienna? Why and when was it built? What is so special about it? What is near the
To which Habsburg do the natural science collections go back? When was the Natural History Museum opened? What highlights does the museum offer?
When and by whom was the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra founded? Where does the annual New Year’s Concert take place and since when has the concert
What makes the Wiener Tafelspitz so special? Where did the cattle come from? Why was beef cheaper than pork in the past?
How did the Gugelhupf get its name? So where was it really invented? And what does the apple strudel have to do with the Orient?
What did Gustav Klimt envy about Egon Schiele? Where was Schiele born and what connected him to Krumlov in the Czech Republic? What were the
Where is the Vienna Concert Hall located? For what reasons was it built and when? Who were the architects? What does the program look like
Where did the Burgtheater used to stand and how long has this institution existed? Who were famous Viennese castle actors? What makes the Burgtheater so
© CC BY 2.5 Who invented the original Mozartkugel? What was its original name? How long has this delicacy been around and what exactly does
Where is the Kahlenberg and how do you get there? How high is it and what was its name before? What all can you discover
The Vienna State Opera – one of the best opera houses in the world With which opera was the Vienna State Opera ceremoniously opened on
The city park and the most photographed monument in Vienna How long has the monument to the King of the Waltz been in Vienna’s Stadtpark?
In which century did the construction of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna begin? Why is it called that? What number symbolism characterizes the most important
Since the 18th c. the parade ground was located here. A military training area, free of plants or roads, a real drill ground. In dry
What was Hundertwasser’s civil name and what did his artist name mean? Where do we find his handwriting in Vienna or all of Austria? What
Where was Franz Schubert born and how old was he? What did he die of? What was it about his glasses? How did he live
Ludwig von Beethoven, as most people know, was a very famous composer who lived here in Vienna. But he also had another side, that of
When did Art Nouveau experience its heyday in Europe? Where are its roots? Why is it called that? Why is this style called Secession in
After the 1st World War, the Viennese moved to the Vienna Woods. They lacked fuel, the winter was cold, and so they simply beat what
The Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel and the Prater – the oldest Ferris wheel in the world in the largest park in Vienna Where does the
Schönbrunn Palace – the former summer residence of the Habsburgs How far is Schönbrunn Palace from the center? Who used the castle the most? What
What was the reason for the creation of the most famous cake in Vienna? What is it made of? How did the name come about
Where does the Wiener Schnitzel really come from? There is much speculation about this. When can it be called a Wiener Schnitzel or a Viennese-style
Where does the apple strudel come from? What ingredients does it need and how can it be prepared? Where can you watch apple strudel baking
Schönbrunn Zoo – at 270 years the oldest zoo in the world When was the Schönbrunn Zoo established and to whom does it date back?
For whom was the Kaiserschmarrn originally intended? How many legends are there around the formation of names? What is it made of and how is
What was the trigger for the 2nd World War? When did it begin and when and where did it end? What was the course of
How high is the Vienna City Hall? Who was the architect and when did the first meeting take place? Where was the seat of the
What was Falco’s real name? When did his career begin and how did it end? Where is he buried? With which No. 1 hit did
A Habsburg is totally out of character, be it by his lifestyle, his way of dressing, his involuntary place of residence and at the same
What was Hundertwasser’s civil name and what did his artist name mean? Where do we find his handwriting in Vienna or all of Austria? What
How did the Spanish line of the Habsburgs come about? Who founded them and who were their main rulers? When did this line die out?
What was the trigger for the 1st World War? How did the war unfold? When did Franz Joseph die and who was the last Austrian
Who were the four in the jeep? From when did they take over the zones in Vienna? How were the Viennese districts divided? What happened
What titles were given to the only son of Napoleon’s second marriage to Marie-Louise of Austria? Where did he spend his childhood and youth? How
“Bella gerant alii, tu felix Austria nube – Wars may others wage, you happy Austria, marry”. This famous saying characterizes the marriage policy of the
How did the Lipizzaners get their name? Where do the horses originally come from? Where do they grow up and how do their lives go?
Some of Sisi’s siblings had funny call names: Ludwig (called Louis), Helene (called Nené), Carl Theodor (called Gackel), Marie, Mathilde (called Spatz), Sophie and the
The research into the murder and suicide in the House of Habsburg remains a mystery to this day. Crown Prince Rudolf shoots his young lover
In a time of many prodigies, Leopold Mozart, prince-archbishop’s court violinist and court composer from Salzburg, was also blessed with two hopeful children.
How many inhabitants did Vienna have around 1900? Why did everyone flock to Vienna? What potential for conflict developed during this time? What did this
Why was Joseph II called the Reform Emperor? When did he take over the reins of government and how long did he rule together with
What exactly was that about the famous words “Austria is free”? When and where were these spoken, and especially by whom?
Where was what part of the Habsburgs buried? Why was this done and until when was this ritual practiced? What were the exceptions?
Who was Baroness Mary Vetsera? What did she have in common with Crown Prince Rudolf? Why did she decide to commit suicide at the age
Who were the founders of Viennese coffeehouse literature and from when do we speak of it? In which café did it all begin and where
At what age did Mozart give his first concert in Vienna? Where did he perform and who did he “righteously” kiss off? Who traveled with
How many children did the couple have and how far apart were they born? Who was the “Hungarian child” and later became the Angel of
Anna von Lieben or Cäcilie M. – hysterical women at the turn of the century in Vienna were common but why were only women considered
What does the name Albertina mean and what can you see there? Why is the Albertina higher than the rest of the street level? What
How long has the Vienna Volksoper been in existence? What was its initial name and what was the reason for its construction? What does it
101-year-old visitor at Time Travel On September 21, Time Travel Vienna was pleased to welcome a special guest! Burkhart Schäffer, a proud 101 years old,
It is well known that Maria Theresa gave birth to 16 children. But, who were they and what became of them? How many of them
Start your stay in Vienna with a visit of Time Travel Vienna which is located right in the city center. In a historic location with
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