![[Picture]](../../../../regions/europe/austria/wien/thumb/01.jpg "St. Stephan's Cathedral")
Today, I participated in a flashmob for the first time. We met for a water fight on Stephansplatz, in the centre of Vienna. Continue reading Flashmob "Water Fight on Stephansplatz"
Category Archives: Vienna and around
Alles Walzer!
![[Picture]](../../../../regions/europe/austria/wien/thumb/57.jpg "Ball at the Imperial Palace (Hofburg)")
For the first time since 2006/07, I am spending a whole winter at home in Austria (in 2007/08, I was on holiday in south america, and last year, I was on my RTW trip). As winter (or, more precisely, the carnival time) in Austria is almost unthinkable without balls, it is more or less mandatory to attend at least one of these events. Continue reading Alles Walzer!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/2009-09-27.jpg "Friday Night Skating")
Friday Night Skating
As I have already explained previously in my blog, there is still a lot to do in order to improve alternative, environmentally friendly means of transport in Vienna. For this reason, there is a Friday Night Skating. Continue reading Friday Night Skating
Citybike Vienna
![[Picture]](../../../../regions/europe/austria/wien/thumb/52.jpg "Citybike Vienna")
In Vienna, using the bike for everyday transportation is still not as common as it could be. In order to improve that, there is still a lot to do, but some steps have already been taken. One of them was the introduction of the Citybikes back in 2003. Continue reading Citybike Vienna
The times, they are a-changin’
Almost two and a half months after my RTW trip, I am returning to "normal" life again: I am starting a new job, and moving into my own new apartment. Continue reading The times, they are a-changin’
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2009-07-19.jpg "Donauinsel")
Staycation in Vienna
Even though Vienna is not close to some mountains (as, for example, the city of Steyr, where I was working for three years), there are quite a few possibilities for outdoor sports within the city. The Donauinsel (Danube Island) is especially popular. Continue reading Staycation in Vienna