There’s a moment that happens to almost every UnTourist in Vienna. You settle into a curved bentwood chair, a copper tray lands softly in front of you — a Melange in a porcelain cup, a small glass of water beside it — and something in you just… exhales. You’re not in a hurry. Nobody…
Sometimes our UnTourists of the Week answer our questions with one single answer, like the wonderful travelling twin sisters, Elaine and Cecilia Hruska: Tell us a little bit about your UnTours experiences: As one gets older, it seems like the birthdays that are most important are the ones that occur each decade. So when we,…
There’s something truly magical about European Christmas traditions. While the twinkling lights and festive markets may seem familiar, each country weaves its own unique cultural threads into the tapestry of holiday celebrations. As we embrace the spirit of slowing down and truly experiencing a place, let’s explore some of the most fascinating Christmas customs that…
Our colleague Claudia Prieler recently shared these gorgeous shots of her beloved Vienna, a city of sophistication, royal architecture, and sublime beauty. Claudia, our Vienna UnTour host, is connected to the city’s storied arts and culture. A sought-after professional photographer, Claudia’s work appears to capture something beneath the surface of this music and art capital she…
So much to see and do in Europe already, but why not plan your trip around some of the season’s special events? Festivals and fairs are a window into a culture, a signifier of what is important to a community, and an excellent way to rub elbows with the locals. Here is your 2020 trip…
Our UnTours Photo Contest was such a success last year, we have decided to keep it going. Please help us choose a winner for 2019! We’ve narrowed it down to the 12 finalists you see here. The winner will receive a free iPad. Take a look at the competition and vote for your favorite on…
River cruises are very popular, and we find many of the people in our UnTours community of travelers enjoy them. Whether UnTourists add a cruise to their UnTour or spend some of their trips abroad sailing the rivers, they can find a fantastic selection of offerings on our UnTours Ventures site. The Danube is one…
As spring merges into summer, gardens in much of Europe are at their most vibrant and colorful. Whether you seek out gardens as a main sight for your day or duck into them as a respite from sightseeing in built environments, it is hard not to fall in love with these lovingly cultivated spaces. They…
Our Vienna Uncovered premier, in May of 2018, was a success! Our first group was small and agile, easily slipping into some of the most important concert halls and museums of Vienna. Our guests the Sontags wrote: We love the regular UnTours experience but feel that the Vienna Uncovered UnTour was truly something special for…
Vienna has so much to offer for the culturally curious. Its museums are well worth your time and money, and a concert, a cafe, and some fine dining are a good use of your travel funds. But two of Vienna’s biggest draws, its gardens and its music, can be enjoyed for free. Be sure to…