Check the weather!

July is over and with deepest regret we have to admit: 
since 11 years there was no July with such few sunny days!

But that's life, isn't it!

If you are planning to visit Vienna, maybe you want to check the weather beforehand, just to plan whether you'll dine al-fresco or better indoors. Whether you visit the Sisi-Museum or you stroll through the Labyrinth of Schoenbrunn Palace.

In any case, may we recommend two websites to assist your weather planning:

This is our favourite link, tested over years, and definitely the most accurate.

If you are a weather freak or geek, why not check out this one. You'll find statistics all over, a webcam and whatever else you'll like.

But maybe summer comes back and then, yes then, you will love to be up the Donauturm!

Fancy a Full Moon Boating at the Old Danube

Save these dates! If you are in Vienna that time, we have an ultimative night event for you! 

May 17th 

or

June 15th 

or

July 15th 

or

August 13th 

Do you fancy a romantic boat hire, gurgling water around you, 
full moon above you, a botte of prosecco next to you
ahhhh and maybe a pleasant 'n' appealing partner?


Then head out for the boat hire stands at the Old Danube. This map shows the hiring companies (extended opening hours on these days) and food locations.
Take the U-Bahn U1 and get out at stop Old Danube, only 4 stop from bluedanube apartments.


Now you just need some insect repellent and good weather!


And a romantic partner!

Vienna's equivalent to Box Hill/Surrey, UK

Anyone of you know Box Hill in Surrey?

Well there is something similar in Vienna .... Tulbinger Kogel!
As soon as the sun is out, all the convertibles and motorbikes are roaring and off they go!
Enjoy this 1.45min trip .... and Britons beware, your wrong side is the right side!!!

Thanks to Christoph for the great video!

Vienna - We know the colours that go

The greens make their way to

Vienna's "Stadtpark"

Still greyish Vineyards near Vienna

First pink Paeonia in the city discovered

Viennese people call it a "Pfingstrose" 

Golden Johann Strauss

is happy that the sun's out again

Purple lilac is a common plant these April-days

Viennese call it "Flieder"

Mediterranean blue for Vienna's statues

Where to find?

At the monkish influenced U-Bahn Station Stadtpark

Enjoy the colours of Vienna!

Rain kicks in ....

After some lovely 10 days of autumn sun finally the Herbst is here. According to the calender he is late for some days, but we do not mind.
The temperatures were still quite nice, in some parts even hot! But the nights tend to get chilly already. And from today on it looks as of we have to take out the jackets and pullovers and boots. The traditional clothes change starts!

After some stormy days lots of leaves cover the streets. We all have to prepare for the change: fog in the morning, clouds and rain during day and chilly nights.

But never mind: the big autumn storms are yet to come, so you still can enjoy lovely walks in the woods or parks!