The Italian Alps is the location of this particular hotel named after Soloman, an Indian Elephant, that was brought all the way from Lisbon to Vienna as a gift for the Archduke Maximilian of Austria. The story surrounds the Hotel Elephant is mind-blowing, almost surreal, even Jose Saramago, the Portuguese Nobel Prize in literature, was
Although the Viennese cuisine is famous for its Wienerschnitzel and other meat dishes, there are many delicious vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Vienna. And because there are so many options, you can get a bit lost. So we selected the best vegetarian restaurants to help you quench your craving for a healthy snack or a
Although Vienna may not be known as a fashion metropolis, those interested in fashion should have an eye on this historic city and the exhibition SHOW OFF. Austrian Fashion Design. From February 14th, 2020, MAK, Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts, presents SHOW OFF. Austrian Fashion Design. the most outstanding contemporary fashion designs made in Austria.
Wonder Woman, AKA Gal Gadot, will play the Hollywood star and real-life hero Hedy Lamarr. The Israel-born Gadot will not only star but also executive-produce, together with her husband, the series about the Austrian real Wonder Woman. Hedy Lamarr led such a fascinating life that seems out of a book. Born to a Jewish family
Vienna is much more than its famous painters and waltz; it is also the place to see fantastic contemporary photo exhibitions like Street Life Photography at the Kunst Haus Wien. Until the 16th of February, Street Life Photography is showing seventy years of street photography, from international icons like Diane Arbus and Robert Frank to young,
It’s warm, it’s sweet and absolutely delicious – the traditional Wiener Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel). When in Vienna, there is no excuse for not trying this famous Austrian pastry, not even your New Year’s resolution. An apple strudel consists of a rectangular flaky strudel pastry jacket with an apple filling inside refined with a hint of
Austria is known for its wellness and spa tradition. The incredible lakes and mountains, the clean air and pure water are some reasons for Austria lends itself to a thriving spa scene. So to start the new year with a good health plan, we checked the 6 best detox places in Austria for you. After
Vienna offers many fantastic coffee houses where you can sit for hours long, sipping a delicious Mélange with pastries or cake while reading the newspaper or magazines. The Viennese take their coffee culture very seriously, no wonder Unesco named the Austrian capital’s coffee houses an “Intangible Cultural Heritage”. There’s no better way to help you
So now that the year has officially begun, we must talk about something vital: we’re reaching the peak of Vienna’s Ball Season. The Austrian capital celebrates Carnival like no other, with more than 450 exuberant balls happening in various locations between November and March every year. The most famous balls Some of the most sought
The fascinating memoir book “The Hare With Amber Eyes” by Edmund de Waal and the exhibition “The Ephrussis: Travel in Time,” at the Jewish Museum Vienna, reopen a chapter in history by telling the story of the Ephrussi family. The must-see exhibition is a travel in time. It takes us back to what happened to
From 15th to 22nd November 2019, everything in Vienna will once again revolve around art. The Vienna Art Week will focus attention on the city‘s comprehensive art scene, with more than 70 programs. Under the motto “Making Truth” Vienna Art Week 2019 sets out in search of the truth at a time when ”Fake News”
Eating out in Vienna can be a culinary adventure around the globe. Although the Austrian capital is the only city in the world to have its cuisine named after it, with incredible restaurants serving the famous Viennese cuisine, you can also discover regional cooking from the all over the world. So, craving for Sushi in
“Fight Grey” was the motto of the Vienna Awards 19, that celebrated their 10th anniversary at the beautiful Welt Museum on November 6th. The organizers from Glam Communications brought together national and international stars under one roof to celebrate diversity and otherness in a truly glamorous and fashionable atmosphere and, of course, to hand over
Vienna’s style icon, opera ball organiser, actress and author Lotte von Tobisch-Labotýn, known by her fans just as Lotte Tobisch, recently died with an age of 93 years. On November 8th, the city of Vienna, Austria’s capital, is saying goodbye to a role model and style icon. Numerous celebrities from politics, media and culture circles
Vienna was elected the most livable city in the world for the ninth time! Café Culture is definitely one of the reasons for that. We know a thing or two about it because notorious-mag is based in Vienna. Café is almost an extra room of our home. So take seriously our top list with the 5 best
The annual event “Vienna Awards for Fashion and Lifestyle” awarded German star designer Michael Michalsky with the “21st Century Style Award”. So Notorious took the occasion to interview Michael Michalsky. The German fashion designer became vastly popular with the TV series The Next German Top Model. However, before his TV success, Michalsky was already an
What do the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph, Yves Saint Laurent, Nike and Saint Hubertus have in common? If you guessed the Loden, you guessed right! Maybe you don’t own a Loden coat or cape, but for sure your parents, uncles or grandparent do! The greenish or grey outwear was an absolute must in the 70’s
Dear Viennese and everyone who’s about to visit the city of culture – from 4th to the 6th of October Vienna’s first district shows its design facets during Austria’s leading design fair “Design District 1010”. We took the opportunity to talk to Sabine Jäger, the co-founder of the event, together with Peter Syrch. Long story
MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK is the proof that Vienna is indeed a fashionable city. For more than a decade, the three women behind the agency creative Headz; Elvyra Geyer, Zigi Mueller-Matyas and Maria Oberfrank, have been organising Austria’s renowned fashion event in front of the MuseumsQuartier. The MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK, which attracts more than
Tomorrow, Thursday, 29.08.2019, H&M will open its new store in Austria, on Mariahilfer Strasse 47, in Vienna. It is the largest flagship store in the country with 3,120 m² and four floors. The store will offer the latest fashion trends, but also the complete selection of “H&M HOME” products, and “H&M Take Care” area. So,
Article updated on 25.04.2021 Burgers are one of the most popular foods in the world. And, although the Viennese kitchen is mostly known for its Wiener Schnitzel and Apfelstrudel, Vienna also offers some of the best burgers you’ll ever have. The ones you want to lick all of your ten fingers and even consider having
Burritos, tacos, enchiladas… just thinking about Mexican food makes our mouths watering. While going to Mexico would be the best thing to do in this case, the easier solution is for sure to head out to one of the many Mexican restaurants here in Vienna. While finding good food seems to be easy in a big
