Vienna Opera Livestreaming

In a few days the famous Vienna Opera will start live streaming some of their performances, starting with Mozarts Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), on 27th November from 5.30 pm GMT. This will not only boost the number of visitors - currently around 600,000 visitors are coming to see the operas and ballets, but also bring their performances much more convenient into our homes. Tickest for these virtual events will be only 14 EUR. To buy and get further information, visit www.staatsoperlive.com

Mozart, Hunters & Vienna's christmas markets

 

When you're currently in Vienna you'll have 4 more days to enjoy the many christmas markets which are packed full of food stalls selling all kinds of delicious wintery goodness. 

Mulled wine may be the most traditional, but you'll definitely should try Jagatee (spell it: jagate) and Punsch.


Let's start with Jagatee - this one really will boost your al level. Its the ultimative austrian skiing drink, hot, and a mix of black tea and pure dark rum with a significant dash of red wine and Obstler (schnaps). Smell it and you'll get drunk!
And by the way: Jagertee is a licensed austrian product, only here to be called like that. Drink it in Germany and you have to call for Huetten- or Foerstertee.
And don't forget Jagatee translated means Hunter's tea! And the hunter in Germany is the foerster! Got it?


Punch is quite famous in Britain too, we all know. So how did it make it's way to Austria?
Easy peasy with a pop star of course! But a star of the 17th century: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart!


It is said, that punch was brought from India to Britain, quickly became very fashionable and Mozart encountered this drink on his travels in England.
No question he was delighted to show off the recipe, when he returned to Vienna.


The word Punsch seems to derive from the indoeuropean "fuenf" (in english five). 5 spices were said to be necessary for a punch: Ingwer, cardamon, cinnamon, cloves and fennel. The same we need to activate our chakras!


The word Pinsch is also familiar with Punsch, but Pinsch in Vienna means getting a 5 in school, according to our school system the fail grade!


Ok guys, that's enough now, come on and let's head to the next christmas market, enjoy the buzz, the smell and the delicious drinks, not to forget the yummy food!
And if you don't find your way home afterwards, there are enough carriages who'll take you home to bluedanubeapartments, where you can rest in comfort and style!

Weekend trip to Salzburg

Salzburg, the city of Mozart!

Only 3 car/train hours from Vienna !

Enjoy the vivid city with its unique atmosphere in the Getreidegasse

Get wet at the waterfountains of Hellbrunn ....

take a deep breath high up on the mountains and
eat local food at the Zistelalm ...

explore the stunning Hohenfestung

or just chill in Cafe Stein or Tomasselli

and wait that Jedermann calls out loud!

Finally when leaving Salzburg with the car,

make a stop at the A1 motorway service area Mondsee

The restaurant is unfriendly and crowded,

but the view is absolutely stunning

Enjoy!