Zina Serdarevic

Vienna

Spotter since 2022

About me

I am an architect by day and a theater enthusiast by night. And on the weekends, I am a translator. I don’t know how, but I still manage to have enough spare time to travel and enjoy walking my dog, going to concerts, hiking, or just exploring the city. I am from Sarajevo and moved to Vienna in 2017. I moved because of a funny feeling called “Fernweh” (wanderlust) in German. And since I used to live in Austria as a kid (during the war in ex-Yugoslavia), I already spoke German and it was familiar to me. I call my favorite hobby “free therapy” – i.e., my theater group. Whatever problems I might have, those couple of hours of rehearsal free my mind and relax me. It’s my passion and I always say “I would gladly only iron costumes just to be able to work in a theater.”

Why do I call Vienna my home? Fun fact - I used to be a Sarajevo Spotter. After spending several years in Vienna and making it my home, I decided to apply to be a Spotter for Vienna. A place you move to can’t be the same as your hometown, but it can become your home. Vienna has definitely given me a lot. I have changed and grown here, dared to try new things, and become part of the community (or several of them).

Vienna is a very calm city. It is not so big or wild as to be overwhelming, but also not so small as to feel like you don’t have anything new to see. When living here, you really feel like you have never-ending possibilities. The way it is connected to nature is my favorite part, and I love using the hiking paths around the city on weekends. It is amazing that you can feel as if you're miles away within half an hour.

It was a coincidence that I moved to the 20th district only a couple of months after moving here, but I love it so much that I found an apartment in the same neighborhood where my old apartment was. It is a bit rustic, but it has it all - good food, good neighbors, the Augarten, the Donaukanal, and you are in the city center within 15 minutes just by strolling along the Donaukanal.

My articles are quite personal, because I always try to add some personal aspect for the spot – how I found it, why I love it, what I order, and so on. So, I hope you’ll enjoy the spots as much as I do!

My spots (18)

Gasthaus Käpt'n Otto Vienna

Gasthaus Käpt'n Otto

A break on the bike road

"Gasthaus Käpt'n Otto" in Vienna has been run by a single family for three generations. I love getting a good coffee with some homemade apricot cake here.

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jan 15, 2025

Emmerich

What's a Buschenschank?

"Emmerich" is a 'Buschenschank' in Vienna - a small wooden stand in a vineyard where the owners offer their spritzer and small plates. Go enjoy the view!

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Art & culture
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Snacks

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jan 7, 2025

The Docks at Alte Donau

Swimming in Manhattan

"The Docks at Alte Donau" in Vienna are perfect for swimming in the middle of the city! Or walking around if the weather is chilly.

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Relaxing

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jan 3, 2025
Schallter Audio & Records Vienna

Schallter Audio & Records

Rummaging through music

"Schallter Audio & Records" in Vienna is a very organized music store where I bought my first record here. They even sell spare parts for record players...

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Music
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Shopping

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jan 3, 2025
CigköfteM Vienna

CigköfteM

Accidentally vegan

Have you ever tried cig köfte? "CigköfteM" in Vienna makes it perfect. Awesome for vegans, a must-try.

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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jan 3, 2025
Amerlinghaus Vienna

Amerlinghaus

House full of culture

"Amerlinghaus" in Vienna is where I have rehearsals with my theater group! It's a cultural association, with many events open to the public!

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Art & culture
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Bars
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Restaurants

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Zina

Serdarevic

Jan 3, 2025
Venster 99 Vienna

Venster 99

Underground energy

"Venster 99" in Vienna is a famous club/bar that's famous in the city's underground scene for its punk and hardcore events. Even I didn't know about it!

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Art & culture
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Bars
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Music

By

Zina

Serdarevic

Jan 3, 2025
Klangfarbe Vienna

Klangfarbe

Musicians' paradise

"Klangfarbe" in Vienna is a music shop in a renovated gas tank - it just also happens to be the city's biggest music store...

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Art & culture
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Music

By

Zina

Serdarevic

Jan 3, 2025
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