Schönbrunn Palace Wins Audience Award for Europe’s Best Film Location
The award, presented at the Berlinale film festival, recognised the palace’s role as the principal setting for the HBO series The Regime.
Vienna Builds World’s Largest Enclosed Water Reservoir
Once completed, the reservoir will hold one billion litres of water – enough to fill a football pitch to a height of 140 metres.
Vienna to Introduce Alcohol-Free Zone Near Floridsdorf Station
The ban at Franz-Jonas-Platz, following a similar zone established at Praterstern in 2018, will begin next month.
Vienna Ranked Fifth Cleanest City in Europe
The excellent quality of Vienna’s tap water is hailed as an example of Austria’s environmental responsibility.
First Kirk’s Dik-Dik Antelope Born at Schönbrunn Zoo
The tiny antelopes first arrived at the zoo in 2014 and are among the smallest of their kind, no larger than a hare when fully grown.
Hotel Bristol to Close for Major Renovation Until 2027
The historic hotel on the Ringstrasse, next to the State Opera, first opened its doors in 1892 and will now be modernised.
Vienna Dog Team: 3,400 Consultations and 2,400 Inspections
The most common topics during consultations included microchipping, registration, and muzzle and leash requirements.
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Vienna
The event draws nearly 800,000 visitors annually and spans eight key locations in the city center.
Vienna Parks Closed Due to Strong Winds
With winds of up to 87 km/h, the closures include the Augarten, Burggarten and a section of Schönbrunn Palace park.
Vienna Opens Austria’s First Dutch-Style Bicycle Street
The street forms part of the “South Cycling Highway,” which connects the outskirts of the city to the centre via the Hauptbahnhof.
