Austria

HOP-ON HOP-OFF Big Bus Vienna: We did the city route which included: Opera, House of Music, Museums Quartier, Museums, City Hall, Votive Church, Schwedenplatz, Prater, Blue Danube, Blue Danube River Cruises B, Danube Tower, Old Danube, Uno City, The Hundertwasser House and City Park.

CASTLE PARK – SCHLOSSPARK LAXENBURG: Laxenburg Palace Park is the largest in Austria. The impressive palace complex, the Franzensburg where no one ever lived offers unique insights into history, the panorama tourist train, manicured gardens, trees, extensive lawns, walking, renting a boat on the man-made lake and iconic white benches.

We stayed in the village of 7053 Hornstein

Lunch at Ebreichsdorf Rosenbauch’s, The Rose Belly, lovingly renovated barn, dating back to the 1930s, combines the charm of bygone eras with contemporary design. Inside, a stylish ambiance awaits, its modern interior creating an inviting setting for culinary experiences. The cuisine – inspired by the region and characterized by a subtle touch of refinement – ​​surprises with imaginative dishes that showcase the very best of local produce. Franz Rosenbauch’s signature style is evident in every dish – his culinary approach has been cultivated with dedication and continuously developed for years.

Amazing pastries from Café Landtmann

My new favourite ice-cream parlor, 1010 Wien, Schwedenplatz a long way to go from Sydney. We loved every mouthful after a long day of sightseeing.

We visited amazing sculptures by Brigitte Saugstad at her studio.

Enjoyed a meditation programme.

Heading to Vienna International airport we stopped in 2320 Schwechat for an excellent lunch, Gelateria Castelletto.