Julia Heiligenbrunner

Vienna

Spotter since 2011

My spots (34)

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Yak & Yeti – Nepalese taste buds spoiling

"Yak & Yeti" has been around for 17 years yet it is the only Nepalese eating spot in Vienna. The best time to enjoy an authentic style dinner is Tuesday.

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Restaurants

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Oct 22, 2024
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Aufzug Café – Time travel coffee place

While lifts are a basic feature of modern apartment buildings today, 120 years ago, they were still considered luxury amenities...

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Coffee & tea
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Relaxing

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Oct 14, 2024
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Vinumis – Non-alcoholic wines

Another plus is that with just 23 calories per 100 millilitres, they have only a third of the calorific value of their alcoholic counterparts.

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Shopping

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Oct 14, 2024
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Zuckero – Vegan or gluten-free cake and ice cream

"Zuckero" is a real gem in Vienna for everyone sticking to a vegan, sugar and gluten-free diet! Their cakes and ice cream are just stunning...

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Oct 10, 2024
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Into The Green – Relax in the city

Türkenschanzpark is what many call the most beautiful park in the city. It has it all: small pathways, ponds, rolling hills, and rare botanical plants.

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Relaxing

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Oct 8, 2024
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Climbing on Flakturm – Above Vienna's rooftops

Flakturm in Vienna has a very interesting history. You can explore it from the outside climbing and enjoy the view, or go inside and visit Haus des Meeres

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Cinema
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Relaxing

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Oct 8, 2024
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Wotruba Church – Brutal architecture at its best

Wotruba Church is a wonderful, brutalist architectural miracle made of 152 concrete blocks, located just outside Vienna. Definitely worth the travel...

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Oct 8, 2024
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L'Orient – Moroccan feel and taste

L'Orient in Vienna satisfies both my heart and my stomach. This Moroccan restaurant pays attention to detail, and the hummus is some of the best ever...

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Oct 8, 2024

About me

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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