Austria

Schloss Gobelsburg Wine Vienna

Schloss Gobelsburg, Fine Examples of Austrian Wine

Monica Tindall There are many reasons to love Vienna. Art, music, architecture, Christmas markets and, of course, cake, might come immediately to mind but did you know that Vienna has the largest vineyards within its city limits in the world? Around 400 individu…

Stadtgasthaus Eisvogel, Giant Ferris Wheel Viennese Restaurant

Stadtgasthaus Eisvogel, Giant Ferris Wheel Vienna

Monica Tindall At the foot of the Viennese Ferris Wheel lies a gem that might at first seem touristy but given a closer look is founded in tradition and is well worth a visit. With a focus on local products and a valuing of long-term relationships with Viennese artisa…

The Bank Brasserie & Bar, Park Hyatt Vienna

The Bank Brasserie & Bar, Park Hyatt Vienna

Monica Tindall Housed in the former Am Hof bank building, The Bank Brasserie & Bar presents a feel of prestige and sophistication combined with distinctive Viennese character. These historic cashiers exude luxury and elegance and it’s immediately appare…

Hotel Das Central, Soelden

Soelden in the Summer, Vacations in Austria

Monica Tindall Many think of Soelden as a winter destination with its magnificent ski slopes and powdery snowfall. Let me tell you though, summer in Soelden is equally, if not more, exciting! Soelden in the Summer Verdant slopes of green roll down to valleys of pri…

Hotel Das Central, Soelden

Das Central, Luxury 5-Star Hotel in Soelden, Austria

Words: Sarah Rees     Photos: Monica Tindall A hotel is so much more than the sum of its parts. Das Central, the only five-star hotel in the beautiful town of Sölden in the Ötztal Valley, has an impressive list of features and attributes to satisfy even those well…

Gampe Thaya, Soelden, Austrian Mountain Food

Gampe Thaya, Soelden, Austrian Mountain Food

Words: Sarah Rees     Photos: Monica Tindall Who knew a humble mountain hut could become one of the must-go places in Sölden for traditional, local food with a view to dominate any conversation and distract you continuously from your date? It was only our second d…