As soon as the first whiff of cinnamon, punch, and roasted almonds wafts through the streets, you know: Advent is here. Vienna’s Christmas markets have a long history; as early as 1842, the first market was held at Platz Am Hof and became the “Christkindlmarkt.” Today, there are numerous such markets throughout the city. […]
You’re walking through the cold Viennese air, and suddenly you catch a sweet, smoky scent of roasted wood and chestnuts. No doubt about it: there’s a chestnut roaster nearby. This scent is as much a part of Vienna as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and it has a surprisingly long history behind it.
In 1509, Emperor Maximilian I settled […]
Vienna and wine—a surprising combination for many, but something that comes naturally to us Viennese. Hardly any other capital city in the world has significant vineyards right within its city limits. And our neighborhood, of all places, is right in the middle of it: The vineyards stretch from Ottakring through Hernals all […]
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If you take a stroll through Hernals, you might just catch a sweet scent in the air: the aroma of freshly made hazelnut cream. That’s because right here in Vienna’s 17th district, one of Austria’s most beloved sweets is made – the iconic Manner wafers. And yes, we’re a little proud to have such a world-famous company in our neighborhood. […]
A long conversation with Michael Bauer-Leeb from Weitsicht – Büro für zukunftsfähige Wirtschaft about sustainability inspired me to put together a nice overview of where you can buy regional, organic and sustainable food in your area. Because there are several possibilities where you will find what you are looking for.
Two smaller stores are well spread out across Hernals, so […]