I have visited Vienna several times. It’s a beautiful city and every time I go, I like it even more! My eldest sister lives there so this has, of course, influenced my trips there. On each visit we have discovered something new. I have travelled there both alone and with the family, so either way, there has always been something interesting to do.
My latest trip to Vienna was just recently when I travelled with Nick. The main reason for our trip was because my sister was getting married, so what better excuse for another trip than a special occasion like this? We travelled without the girls on this occasion so this gave us a little more freedom to enjoy ourselves.
We left London from Stanstead airport, arriving in Vienna very late on Thursday night. Upon arrival, we collected our suitcases and took an Uber to my sister’s house. We are lucky that she has a spare room for us to stay in but if you need it there are also rental apartments and chalets available in Vienna. For example, this luxury apartment situated in the fashionable and central 8th District of Vienna, Josefstadt with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom looks fantastic!
The following day we got ready for the civil wedding at the Standesamt in the 18th district. The day was gorgeous. It was about 28C. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. It was amazing to have such beautiful weather for a special day like this. The main room at the Standesamt was very beautiful and the ceremony was lovely!
Afer the ceremony, we went to take some photos in a beautiful garden close to Aumann Cafe at the Aumannplatz where we had lunch and celebrated together. This restaurant was perfect for the occasion.
We stayed until about 7pm! It was a long celebration. The food was lovely and of course the company. We then went back to my sister’s house to have a little rest and change. It was my sister’s birthday the next day so we wanted to celebrate it that night.
After refreshing ourselves and dressing up to go partying that night, we headed to Albertina Passage Dinner Club which is right next to the Royal Opera House. The decor of this club is incomparable. Upon entering, you no longer feel like you’re in Vienna. Instead, it could easily be a nightspot in New York or Tokyo. The combination of high-class kitchen, art of construction and American bar culture convey a sense of international flair. Expect style, elegance, exclusivity and a Viennese mixture of theatre and stage. It was a super cool place!
With my dear sister!
It was 80s party night in the club. I wasn’t sure about this as I would have preferred to party with more current music but it turned out to be super fun. We had some drinks and danced too. It was really nice to be able to go out without worrying about the girls. We missed them a lot of course but we also enjoyed our time there. I think it was about 1:3oam when we left. We were very tired having had a long day (and having arrived late the previous evening) so this was enough for us!
The weather on the next day was completely the opposite. It was dark, wet and windy! It actually felt cold too. This didn’t stop us from having a walk around Vienna. We went for a late breakfast at Salonplafond at MAK.
This place is elegant and simple, with the interior apparently inspired by traditional Viennese restaurants, which can be seen in the furniture and fabrics. The decor really stood out for me. The dishes are uncomplicated, providing ‘simple, ingredient-focused’ food. We really liked it.
I had the most amazing Eggs Benedict ever! It was so tasty! I can highly recommend you to try them should you visit. You won’t regret it!
After eating we walked around the city centre. It was the longest walk ever. I think we walked for almost 2 hours! I was exhausted afterwards but it was perfect!
Following our walk, we returned to my sister’s apartment because apart from being tired we needed to pack as we were leaving very early for Hamburg the following day.
This was a special trip to Vienna. We did different things but we really enjoyed it. It was more about having some family time than doing tourism but we managed to fit in a little bit too which was perfect.
Have you been to Vienna? What did you like the most? Did you go to the Opera?
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All looks beautiful and very interesting, glad you had a lovely time xx
How lovely, and what a lovely reason to travel. Congratulations to the couple #KALCOLS
Looks like you had a great time in Vienna. Hopefully I can explore that place as well.
I haven’t been to Vienna but I would really love to go. It looks amazing!
looks like you had a wonderful time
Looks like a wonderful day, everybody is enjoying the day, congratulations to the happy couple
Aww thank you! 🙂 x
Looks like you had an amazing time. have never been myself but i would love to go
Thank you! You should if you can! It is a beautiful place! 🙂 x
What a lovely weekend you had and tiring. That breakfast looks amazing!!!
That breakfast was yummy! Still thinking about it! 🙂 x
Congrats to your sister on getting married! I visited Vienna with my family more than 20 years ago. I don’t remember too much other than the amazing food. My husband and I will have to go back sometime soon. #KCACOLS
Thank you! Oh you should go back sometime if you can, it is a beautiful city! 🙂 x
Looks like you had an amazing time in Vienna. I’ve never been but would love to go. Huge congratulations to your sister!
Thank you! 🙂 x
Vienna is such a gorgeous city! I love love love your photos and massive congrats to your sister 🙂
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Aww thank you so much lovely! 🙂 xx
Congrats to your sister. The two of you look very alike! I’m so jealous you always go to the same places I want to visit. #kcacols
Thank you Bread! I hope you get to visit Vienna too! 🙂
I thought I’d commented on this? Anyway, how lovely to have a weekended away fro a wedding!
It was lovely! 🙂 x
I’ve never been to Vienna but it looks and sounds amazing. What a fabulous reason to visit, congratulations to your sister
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How lovely to get away with your partner….and to Vienna, for your sisters wedding! very special. That garden looks gorgeous and I love Eggs benedict! Yum. Lovely post. #KCACOLS
Thank you! It was very special! 🙂
It looks like you had a wonderful time. Wish to see Vienna as well in the future. Your sister looks beautiful as well on her wedding day plus foods looks yummy. #kcacols
It all looks wonderful and perfect for you to be with your sister #KCACOLS
Oh I would love to go to Vienna it is certainly on my list. To be able to go to some of those bars would definitely require a trip without the kids, so perhaps won’t be going any time soon. Although I would like to take them too. It looks really beautiful and a wonderful place to visit. I am glad you had such a lovely time. #KCACOLS
I’ve never been to Vienna, it looks beautiful, would love to go one day. Lovely photos #KCACOLS
Congratulations to your sister! You book look stunning, and I love your photos. It sounds like you had a great time – I’ve never even been to Vienna! #KCACOLS
Looks like you had a fab time, we have never been to Vienna but we love having a weekend child free break so I will certainly be looking into it in further iAd it look fab. #KCACOLS
Thank you for sharing your photos and info,about your holiday. Vienna is somewhere I have always wanted to go
I have never been but would absolutely love to, especially for the Christmas markets in winter #KCACOLS
Vienna is absolutely on my wish list of cities in Europe that I want to visit as everyone says it’s so beautiful and it obviously is from your photos. Lovely pic of you and your sister together. It’s so important to have the odd weekend away on your own too, sans enfants, just to have some time to yourselves. #KCACOLS
This looks like an amazing trip!
I would love to go to Vienna, it looks so beautiful and it sounds like you had a great time. Congratulations to your sister x
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What a lovely place to get married! Many congratulations to your sister! #kcacols
Vienna is a beautiful city. I have been once and I loved it. I would love to go back again. I am glad you had a wonderful time and that you will have the opportunity to go again because your sister is there. Pen x #KCACOLS
it sounds like you had a wonderful time Franca. and so lovely to see your sister there too. 🙂 x
I’ve not been to Vienna but would jump at the chance to go. #KCACOLS
I think its so important to get away without the kids every once in a while. Looks like a great time #KCACOLS
Congratulations to your sister!! I have never been to Vienna but I would LOVE to! What gorgeous photos, and a lovely celebration! #KCACOLS
Sounds like a wonderful trip. Huge congrats to your sister. Gorgeous piccies too.
I’ve never been but I’d love to…. if “one day” ever comes.
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Vienna looks beautiful and congratulations to your sister! Finally, Yey for a child free break! #KCACOLS
Vienna is one of my favorite cities to visit. Great pictures! #KCACOLS
Vienna is one city I would love to go to. Sounds like you had an awesome time! #KCACOLS
What a lovely reason to visit Vienna! Sounds like you had a really amazing time, and bet it was nice to be able to fully relax and not have to worry about the girls! You look fab too, in your blue dress! x #KCACOLS
Aww thank you! I really like that dress! It was so much fun! We enjoyed our time away from the girls! 😉 xx
Wow you are so like your sister! Looks like an amazing place to visit, love how much you managed to fit in! #KCACOLS
I’ve never been to Vienna – it sounds lovely! It’s one of those cities I’d like to go to in winter. #KCACOLS (Sorry I’m late this week)
Ive never been but what an amazing place to get married! #kcacols
You looked gorgeous Franca! And your sister reminds me of Paloma Faith! I’ve not been to Vienna yet but it is on my list (along with everywhere else!) And how nice you had some child free time – it’s so needed every now and then as a parent isn’t it! #kcacols