Julia Heiligenbrunner

Vienna

Spotter since 2011

About me

I was born and raised in Austria, yet not in Vienna. I moved to Vienna for schooling and even though I love the nature and quietness of the countryside where I come from, since I left I haven’t thought about moving the center of my life back there.

By now I’ve had a few homes and still call most of them such, this way it’s normal for me to say “I’m at home but soon I’ll go home”. I like the fact that no matter if I’m on a back or forth trip, I’m always coming home

Why Vienna?
As much as I miss being abroad, when I’m traveling I also miss the commodities of my city and the healthy lifestyle one can easily have in Vienna.

In the past, I’ve been a resident of two Asian cities, each for a year, and what I missed the most when it came to home was delicious tap water, clean air, and more various cultural, music or sports events than you can dream of.

Sometimes I hear people complain, Vienna’s not New York, and Nothing ever changes, and Too little is going on. OBJECTION!

Especially after being away, I recognized how much this city actually is changing. I have very varied interests and am curious about new stuff all the time, and I never get bored here. Much like I constantly wish my days would have more hours so I would be able to see and do everything I always pick up that is going on here.

Vienna is not only a wonderful city to live in but also a great place for visitors – who often become residents later on!

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My spots (38)

Pizzeria Vero

The best vegan Pizza in the city

The great thing about the food at Vero is that everything here is organic, and you can choose between a dough made of spelt or buckwheat (gluten-free).

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Nov 17, 2025

Mama Liu & Sons

HOT pot spot

"Mama Liu & Sons" in Vienna is a Chinese restaurant well known for their hot pot, or huoguo, which can compete with even Chinese local chains...

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Snacks

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Nov 17, 2025

Offener Bücherschrank

Books for everyone

"Offener Bücherschrank" in Vienna is simple: go there, have a look, take a book if you like, bring back more than you took. Sharing is caring...

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Nov 15, 2025
First Escape Vienna

First Escape

Exit game in actual Viennese subway

"First Escape" in Vienna is an escape room entirely underground - you can even go into a special decommissioned car in the city's metro system!

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Nov 7, 2025
Confiserie zum Süßen Eck Vienna

Confiserie zum Süßen Eck

Vintage-style sweets

"Confiserie zum Süßen Eck" in Vienna is a creative family business dedicated to enriching the lives of every sweet tooth - for over 100 years!

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Shopping
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Snacks

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Nov 7, 2025

Takami

MSG-free Asian with many vegan options

"Takami" in Vienna is a secret Asian restaurant with some amazing MSG-free sushi! I recommend the veggie platter with avocado rolls & the cumin dumplings.

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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Nov 3, 2025

Wutstock

Rage space fun

Letting off steam lifts your mood. Some may go for a run, to the boxing club, or chop wood, while others come here. One doesn't exclude the other - why not do both?!

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Relaxing

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Oct 31, 2025

Donaukanal

Relax at the waterfront

"Donaukanal" in Vienna is a centrally located hotspot by the water. I, like many others, love to hang out here by the water or at one of these bars...

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Bars
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Relaxing

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Oct 29, 2025
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