Life Ball 2017 – It is Back
It took a one year break. The Life Ball, one of the biggest Anti-Aids event of the world, is back. This year's motto is "Recognize the Danger" and should encourage the testing of someone's immune status. It is estimated that 54% of all HIV infected persons...
Culinary Festival
The Culinary Festival "Genuss Festival" is taking place annually at the Stadtpark at the heart of Vienna. It celebrates regional culinary specialities of Austria from all nine federal states. With this the festival becomes a possibility to discover hidden treasures - from Tyrolean cheese to...
Wiener Festwochen 2016
Established in 1951 the Wiener Festwochen are one of the most important annual events in the cultural calendar. They are an addition to the round-the-year programs. As a matter of fact the Wiener Festwochen are schedule at a time of the year that bridges the...
In Memoriam: Zaha Hadid in Vienna
Born in Bagdad in 1950 Zaha Hadid was an Iraqi-British star designer that passed away much too soon. Her works can be appreciated all around the world. She was the first Muslim woman to receive the famous Pritzker Prize in 2004. Born into a wealthy...
Private Tour Summer Deal 2014
As a special summer deal for our guest Get Locally offers all those that want to go on the Classic Sightseeing Tour with 2 or more guests to get one person join for free! Get Locally wants its guests to enjoy the summer in Vienna even...
Event Tip: Donaukanaltreiben 2014
Summer in Vienna means lots of outside activities. Open Air bars have opened their gates and people enjoy their after-work cocktail outside in a sun chair. The Donaukanal (close to the city center) has developed into the perfect opportunity to do just that. Once a...
Get Locally at the ITB Berlin 2014
From 4 to 9 March 2014 Get Locally is participating at the ITB Berlin 2014 - the largest travel trade exhibition in the world. Almost all countries in the world as well as numerous hospitality providers are presenting their destinations and services at the ITB Berlin....
The Vienna Opera Ball: Pure Viennese Tradition
The origins of the Vienna Opera Ball date back to the 19th century and developed after the Vienna Congress in 1815. In 1877 Emperor Francis Joseph agreed to allow a soiree at the opera house. But it was not until after the fall of the...
Pre-Christmas traditions: the Advent wreath
In Austria and Vienna one of the most common pre-Christmas traditions is the Advent wreath. It symbolizes the passage of the four last weeks before Christmas. It is a usually a evergreen wreath with four candles. Sometimes children make them at school and when they...
Christmas cookies: Our suggestion
We mark the beginning of December and in Vienna this means the start of cookie baking time. Because we know that baking cookies well in advance of Christmas. Stored in the right box gives them time to get softer. One of the most favorite cookies...
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