ONE DAY in Vienna (Austria) + European Easter Markets!!
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- Опубликовано: 25 май 2024
- Vienna (or Wien as it is known in German), is a truly elegant and romantic city! We have a full day here so that we can appreciate the grandeur of the monumental buildings lining the famous Ringstrasse and admire the architecture along the Graben and Kohlmarkt and the hidden corners of Vienna. Our morning tour called ‘Imperial Vienna’ showcases the regal splendors of the city. This includes the majestic Opera House, the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the city’s historic center, rich in architectural marvels. It truly is amazing how beautiful the buildings in the city are! Every single building has style and character! And I noticed how large they are as well, each at six to eight stories in height. This entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Easter Markets in Vienna (Oster Markt)
I have heard of the famous Christmas Markets all over Europe but had know idea that there are also Easter Markets! And there are several in Vienna. In the Historic area there are two that are very close to each other and just a quick walk from St. Stephen’s Cathedral where our tour ended. First up is Am Hof Kunsthandwerksmarkt and just two blocks away is Kulinarischer Freyung. These markets are booths/vendors for food, drinks, lots of local crafts… and eggs! So many beautiful hand painted Easter eggs. These markets are fantastic!!!
But with so many food options, what all did we try??
*Wursttasche new - sausage in dough - such a simple treat but so good! The sausage was perfectly seasoned with a slight kick to it and just the right amount of snap when you bite in… and wrapped in a buttery dough and baked to perfection!
*Kässpätzle - let’s call this Austrian mac & cheese… but so different than what we have in the USA… this pasta was dense more like a dumpling than a noodle and the cheese was a perfect flavor, not to light and not too sharp.
*Riesen Schaumbecher - sweet treat which is a light, fluffy marshmallow swirled into an ice cream cone and dipped in chocolate - the one I had was dusted in shaved coconut. This was magnificent… especially the marshmallow! It was so creamy that I ended up forgetting about the chocolate and just scooping out the marshmallow with my finger…
*Raclette - this is amazing cheese that is heated under a lamp and scrapped over perfectly roasted potatoes. This is something I have always wanted to try and was so excited when I found it at the market! And yes, it was as good as I expected it to be!
Our afternoon tour takes us to the Palace of Schönbrunn which is an exquisite example of Baroque architecture and opulence, illustrating the tastes, interests and aspirations of successive Habsburg monarchs. Built as the summer residence of the Habsburg Emperors and spanning an astounding 1.441 rooms, this Rococo palace soon became one of their favorite homes. We took a guided tour through the Imperial Apartments, the living quarters of the Emperors, which still contain their original furnishings. It was truly amazing to see how monarchs lived… everything is so grand! There is gold leaf covering so many surfaces in the grand hall and other rooms. I cannot imagine having a ‘home’ so large! We were also given time to explore the gardens, but were here right before spring and the blooms had not yet sprung. Coming a bit later would have been a different experience for us here.
We did have a few minutes to roam the Easter market here as well. It was the largest market we saw today, but it held many of the same foods and crafts as the others visited so all was good that we didn’t have more time.
We had the option of joining most of our fellow AmaWaterways guests to a Mozart & Strauss concert… but we decide to hit a theme park instead! Prater is the second oldest amusement park in the world which opened in 1865. There are some really old rides here like a ferris wheel over 100 years old! Along with some very modern rides as well. Plus food booths, games and everything else you can expect in a fun park! But there are some very unusual rides here… like Hotel Psycho and Jack the Ripper… yeah very different! By the way, Hotel Psycho was scary! It’s like riding very slowly through a haunted house with things jumping out at you… I may have closed my eyes for much of the ride! But it was a great time and I was so excited to be able to spend an evening here!
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Love Wien! We have family there and visit them whenever possible. Thank you for sharing Wien ! ❤
Great video. WOW Vienna looks spectacular. So many Easter eggs. The theme park was a great idea to end the night!
No hubby with you? These places you’re visiting are truly awesome. One day I would love to visit
Vienna is on my wishlist! I'm glad they have the Easter fair because winter is too cold.
Ps: you can use Google translater with you phone camera and it translates labels, menus, plates, etc
I love architecture and design too and this was amazing! Really interesting to see Austria with you!
Ww went to Vienna. When I was in high school. It was a band trip of a lifetime. We celebrated 50 years since that trip. It is on my bucket list to do again and take my wife.
This was one of my favorite videos! I loved seeing the Easter markets.
Nice tour of Vienna! I'm glad you had a good time.
Why didn't you ask for an English menu at the Prater? They all have them available. You could have tried a Wiener Schnitzel there (allthough you might find the best Schnitzel in some traditional restaurants in the City).
I watch a lot of your videos and noted that you seem pick up respiratory infections. I also did. One time I saw my MD regarding bronchitis. He recommended having my D3 level checked and it was very low. Started supplementing and it was a game changer. No bronchitis and less severe colds. So glad he recommended supplementing.
Fun fact there is an app on your phone, if you have an iPhone (I'm sure android too), but it's Google Translate and you point it at the menu or signs and it translates it from the language it's in, to the language you want. Helps so much with menus.
Everything soooo beautiful ❤️😍 thanks for showing 😊
Wow the architecture is stunning. Thanks so much for the vlog! So interesting!!
The opera house is beautiful inside. The library In the palace I believe, is unbelievable!
Oh I so want to take a River Cruise . Love your adventures.❤
I’ll be in Vienna next year at Easter time! Can’t wait! My mother’s family had a chalet in the Swiss Alps, and I can remember (back in the 60s) having raclette that was made by my uncle. He prepared it against a fire and on stones, served it with baby onions. As a 6 year old, I think that was my introduction to my love of all cheeses! Been my dream since I saw The Sound of Music, to visit Austria. 55 or more years later, my dream will come true next year when I do my Viking Journey down the Danube! Been to Switzerland multiple times but just never crossed that border! Thank you for showing me what to look forward to! Can’t wait to see what else is on your journey!
Vienna is definitely on my list of places to visit! What an incredibly beautiful city 🤩👍❤️
Alisa, I just love coming along with you. I so enjoy your videos. Hope you are feeling better.
Those marshmallow cones made me want one so badly. LOL
Great video! Sorry you are sick, travel is stressful even if fun and exciting. I know you think the wind made you sick but surely you picked something up from someone along the way. As always, drink plenty of water and rest when you can. This river cruise series has me wanting to book a river cruise in the future and give the big cruise ships a break. Take care!
I can't remember, when you were in Michigan on your road trip did you go to Frankenmuth? It's "Little Bavaria" in Michigan. It's SO fun and they have different festivals through the summer. German, Polish, Beer Fest, they have their own brewery, Cheese Haus etc. If you didn't make it, you'll have to do another road trip and spend some time there. The Bavarian Inn is SO cool to say at.
So glad I watched this. Now I know what all the booths were for when I visited years ago. It was St. Patrick’s time and they were putting up booths around a large church but didn’t see any others. I now have to go closer to Easter, would love to see the much larger markets open. I don’t usually take tours because I lived in London and all the tours I took were disappointing because we got 15 minutes to see the castle and 2 hours to eat at some restaurant on the way. I do want to take a river cruise over there though, probably Christmas Markets.
Great video Alyssa! I am fascinated by this!
Love the video. and the Easter Markets,
That was a great fun video. These are making me really want to do a river cruise! Loved seeing the amusement park. I didn’t know Easter Markets happened.
I really appreciated the Google Translator when I was in Quebec. It really helped with the thermostat in our hotel as well as the menus.
Another great video. Looks like so much fun!
Thank you for sharing this with me. I just loved it.
Looks amazing. And looks like a great 👍 time
Excellent Vlog series. You are really out doing yourself ❤
I appreciate that!
Awesome. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your vlogs
When we were on our Cruise, they showed a movie the night before we got to Vienna about Cece.
Great Video! Looks like a great place to visit!
Very fun. They probably served Wienerschnitzel for dinner the night you when you went to the carnival. I did do the Opera House.That was absolutely beautiful. Great information. Thank you so much!
They sure did as I checked the menu when I got back onboard.
I enjoyed the architecture. Kind of wished you had shown us more of actual Vienna. There are plenty of language translators online that you could’ve used at the German restaurant. It would’ve been nice to see the opera instead of carnival rides that are the same all over the world.
Your video's are fun to watch and so well produced.
Thanks for this!!
There is a zoo at the palace also. I remember seeing some different animals there.
Lovely video; never knew there were Easter markets. Maria Theresa was the mother of Marie Antoinette who lost her head in the French revolution
Spent a few days in Vienna after skiing in Italy. Very nice city and my husband had a wienerschnitzel bigger the the plate it was on! It was huge and very good
I was able to get some later in Germany and it was so good!
Great video ❤❤❤❤
The Maria Theresa Taler is a silver dollar sized coin that has been continuously minted since 1751 and since her death has had the date 1780. Beautiful coin of the empress
We were in Vienna for 2 days and had a private concert at the Curcelon (Sp) Music and dancers, and champagne.
That sounds amazing!
Vienna reminds me is the “Women in Gold” based on a true story of WW2 but simultaneously takes place in 1999? Great movie!
I think I would like the Easter markets better than the Christmas ones. I didn't realize that was an option. 😮 How long are those markets open?
Love your videos..Question , would you do another river cruise or just stick to ocean cruises?
I absolutely love river cruising!!! It is a more laid back experience, very few people and everything is included (even all of the excursions!!)
You have shown me spaetzle! Then you followed it with a GIANT chocolate covered marshmallow?! *swoons* (And it looks like real marshmallow too. Not the modern gelatin based ones.)
I may not speak German, but show me a menu and I know what that stuff is. LOL (Helps to have Grandparents of German descent. Oh the German food!)
Schaumbecher
Did you quit van life.
LOL, raclette is a French word ra-CLETTE. And yes, it is delicious.
Raclette is of Swiss origin but nowadays you finf the cheese in France, Austria etc.
Google translate it has made going to foreign countries so much easier
Where is your husband Alissa are you married to Jason
Jason is home minding their new puppy.😊
This is a work trip for me and Jason is at home with our new puppy.
And, yeah…they’ve been married for quite a while! Four kids (the EECC in the channel name) as well as two lovely grand babies!
What happened to your weight, loss journey, and videos?
Not a bacon person? 😱
Gonna have to unsubscribe!!!