Travel Tips

Snow and ice: Impacts on German air traffic and passengers' rights

During the winter months, there are regularly significant disruptions to air traffic in Germany. Snow, black ice and winter weather conditions lead to flight cancellations, delays and the associated inconveniences for travellers in many places. The southwest of Germany is particularly affected at the moment, where flight operations at Stuttgart Airport were recently temporarily suspended. What this means for passengers

17 January 2025 08:49

Jägerball 2025: Tradition meets modern cuisine

On January 27, 2025, the 102nd Hunters' Ball will take place in Vienna, an event that is an integral part of the social calendar for many lovers of Austrian tradition and joie de vivre. The evening will be introduced in style with an exclusive reception at the "Collina am Berg". Host Tono Soravia and chef Martin Feichtinger will combine

17 January 2025 06:37

Tradition meets reality: Café Sacher Graz closes after 22 years

After more than two decades, the Café Sacher Graz, a symbol of Austrian coffee house culture, is closing its doors. The Sacher Group, known for the world-famous Original Sacher-Torte and its hotels in Vienna and Salzburg, announced that the café will cease operations in the coming months. This decision was made after intensive review

16 January 2025 06:08

Traffic disruptions due to ski season and events in Vienna and Tulln

The ARBÖ warns of increased traffic volume and delays on Austrian roads. In addition to winter sports traffic, the holiday fair and the “Vienna Drive” at the Vienna Exhibition Centre, the “House Building + Energy Saving” fair in Tulln and the “Holiday on Ice” ice show at the Vienna Stadthalle will also cause traffic disruptions. The ski season is leading to

15 January 2025 07:00

Highlight of fine cuisine in the heart of Klosterneuburg: “Das Kritz” in the Amtshaus

If you want to surprise your partner with an exceptional restaurant, you should take him or her to “Das Kritz”. This very small restaurant with around 30 seats is located in an exceptional setting in an office building. It is new, very elegant and freshly decorated. The room of this restaurant has

8 January 2025 12:18

Genuss Guide 2025: A compendium of the best shops in Austria

The "Genuss Guide 2025" is an important work that presents over 1.000 selected grocery stores, delicatessens, bakeries, butchers, farm shops and supermarkets in Austria. This year, the guide not only offers a comprehensive overview of the best grocery stores in the country, but also places particular emphasis on conscious purchasing decisions. Edited by Andrea Knura

7 January 2025 16:51

Culinarical 8.0 – A sound and tasteful journey into the world of film at Vindobona Vienna

The Vindobona in Vienna opens the year 2025 with a highlight for lovers of musicals and culinary arts: Culinarical 8.0, the show format by Wolfgang Ebner and Rita Sereinig, now in its eighth edition, takes its audience into the magical world of cinema. With an impressive mix of musical performance,

4 January 2025 18:25

Renovation in the Luftburg: New employee area and pop-up restaurant

The Luftburg – Kolarik restaurant in the Prater in Vienna will be undergoing extensive renovation work from January 7, 2025. The focus of the renovation is on the redesign of the employee area, which includes a state-of-the-art lounge, a prayer room, and new cloakrooms and office space. The aim is to improve the working conditions for the international team

3 January 2025 15:02

British Airways reforms frequent flyer program: Loyalty becomes more expensive

British Airways' announcement that it is fundamentally redesigning its frequent flyer program is causing heated debate among customers and employees. From April 1, 2025, the current Executive Club will be renamed "The British Airways Club" and a revenue-based system will replace the previous model. With this step, the

3 January 2025 08:39

DM Drogerie Markt starts the new year with an expanded vegan range

Veganuary 2025 will bring a variety of new, purely plant-based products to the shelves at DM Drogerie Markt. With limited editions such as Bliss Balls Pistachio, Raspberry Cashew Cups and Vegan Gyros, the retail group wants to invite its customers to discover the diversity of vegan cuisine. These additions pick up on current nutritional trends and expand the

3 January 2025 07:05

Guide: How to save money when travelling and get what you deserve.