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"Heya Girls!"
It's done! The entrance area to Ottilie, my seminar centre in a 500-year-old house in the Waldviertel region, has also finally been renovated. And this autumn, you can join me in diving into the world of books at my seminars! I founded the Wundergarten publishing house 15 years ago and also write books for other publishers – now I am passing on my extensive knowledge as a publisher and author. Over the course of a weekend, I will show you how to bring your book into the world, exploring everything from traditional publishing to self-publishing. Lilly Maier – successful author, historian, and CitySpotterGirl’s daughter – also teaches at Ottilie and will give a two-day writing seminar on the topic of “Writing Family History(ies).” With writing exercises for inspiration and ease and instructions for research. All courses are suitable for experienced writers as well as beginners. And then, the two of us will spend a weekend together, teaching you tricks on how to promote your book. So, ladies, sign up! I look forward to seeing you!
Wishing you a colourful week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
Ottilie, Oberer Markt 1, 3631 Ottenschlag. Course programme online
Photo: Taylor Wright
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| THURSDAY |
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| ...festival |
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| Bruteforce |
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Viennale 2025
Tough times for cinephiles! Starting today, the Viennale will be all but forcing film buffs to spend day and night at the cinema. With 12 days of fantastic films, ranging from insider tips to local gems and cool talks, you'll be spoiled for choice. These include brilliant feature films, documentaries, and crossover films from all corners of the globe that reflect on the world and share its concerns. Top stars from the film industry are also visiting Vienna, such as Juliette Binoche and John C. Reilly! It all kicks off today with the German drama “Miroirs No. 3”!
Viennale, various cinemas and times in Vienna. 16-28 October. Programme online |
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| Michelle Tophinke |
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Duck Pop-up
Today, there will be quacking and chattering like there’s no tomorrow – but only on paper! Because illustrator and comic artist Michelle Tophinke will be visiting the trendy Softcover bookshop and she will be bringing her famous little ducks with her. The Münster native has even filled an entire book with her funny duck drawings and puns. All kinds of duck products and her recently published book can be snatched up at the pop-up until October 18. Michelle herself will be there today int he afternoon from 17:00 to draw visitors live as ducks. Here's to a joyful “quack” ;-)
Softcover, Stumpergasse 53-55, 1060 Vienna. 16-18 October 12:00 to 18:00. Web |
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| Judith Thaler |
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coal mine birds
In the 1890s, canaries were taken into coal mines to detect carbon monoxide and other poisonous gases. Hence the title of the new piece by the renowned Viennese dance company Liquid Loft and the ensemble for new music Phace. With ten performers and five musicians who merge body, sound, and object into a ghostly variation on a ballroom evening, the ImpulsTanz Special is aimed at all those “coal mine birds” who can sense the uncertainty of the near future and its threats more precisely than most of us. Definitely a different kind of musical theatre. Today will be the premiere!
Theater Odeon, Taborstraße 10, 1020 Vienna. 16 October 20:00. 32 €. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...shopping |
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| Der Neue Wiener Salon |
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The New Viennese Salon
Stroll. Discover. Indulge. All things that us ladies love to do ;-) And this weekend, there's a wonderful place where you can do all of these things at once! The New Vienna Salon takes place in the elegant surroundings of the Hotel Altstadt and sees itself as a curated space for independent creators from different traditions. Participants include feinedinge with its delicate porcelain, blumengalten with floral arrangements, elfenkleid with its fairy-like wedding dresses, and Tortenstudio and DJane Pierre Ciseaux will join in too – delightful treats for all the senses!
Hotel Altstadt Vienna, Kirchengasse 41, 1070 Vienna. 17-19 October. Fri 18:00 to 22:00, Sat-Sun 10:00 to 18:00. Web |
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| Ina Aydogan, Wien Museum |
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European Day of Restoration
Turn old into new is today's motto. On European Day of Restoration, art lovers, craft enthusiasts, and anyone who would like to find out how beautiful old things can be spruced up again will be amazed. At the Wien Museum, you can discover the superpower of wall painting on several days: stencilling! The Weltmuseum reveals what kinds of montages are hidden in the exhibition “Who wears the pants?” and at the Kunsthistorisches Museum you can learn more about the conservation of carriages from the Imperial Carriage Collection. Interesting as always!
Wien Museum & KHM Museumsverband. 17 October. Programme online |
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| Lindt & Sprüngli |
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Lindt & Sprüngli Flagship Store
Attention, sweet tooths: there's a new pleasure place! The first Lindt & Sprüngli Flagship Store in Vienna will be opening today, covering around 400 square meters. Here you'll find Austria's largest Lindt Pick & Mix selection with individually combinable Lindor balls and the finest praline creations. As if that weren't enough to make your mouth water, you can also watch the master chocolatiers at work in the Lindt Chocolateria. And because it goes so well with it, the Chocolate Bar offers coffee specialties, hot chocolate, and Lindt shakes – yummy!
Lindt & Sprüngli Flagship Store, Kärntner Straße 1, 1010 Vienna. 17 October from 14:00, after that: Mon-Sun 10:00 to 21:30. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...concert |
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| Teresa Marenzi |
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100 Years of Hits
Anyone here who likes Schlager music? Even if you're not exactly a die-hard fangirl, hits like “Griechischer Wein”, “Rote Lippen”, and “Aber bitte mit Sahne” always put people in a good mood – and you can happily sing along to these kinds of songs, too ;-) In any case, Bela Koreny has put together a first-class Hits Evening for today, which will be offering exciting insights into the period from 1920 to 2020. He will be supported by Lilian Klebow, Karl Markovics, and Caroline Frank, among others. And one thing is certain: you'll be taking one or two ear worms home with you ;-)
Theater akzent, Theresianumgasse 18, 1040 Vienna. 18 October 19:30. From 25 €. Web |
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| Kaufhaus Ackerl |
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raumkomplett x Kaufhaus Ackerl
Yes, we love this combo! Because when THE place to go for vintage knick-knacks, Kaufhaus Ackerl, sets up a pop-up shop in the mecca for sustainable interior design, raumkomplett, it's bound to be good! No sooner said than done: Until 18 October, you can snatch hand-picked treasures from 1950 to 2000 in Theobaldgasse. Among other things, you’ll find antique books, old advertisements, mid-century and Austrian design – including some truly unique items. Plus: During the pop-up, there's a 10 percent discount on all retro cantilever chairs from raumkomplett!
raumkomplett, Theobaldgasse 20, 1060 Vienna. Until 18 Oct. Mon-Fri 11:00 to 18:30, Sat 11:00 to 18:00 Web |
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Punschkatzerl Pop-up
Christine Bellersen-Kühn usually designs cheerful pictures and little pieces of jewellery made from glass beads in her studio wuwu. One day, while she was eating a punch doughnut, it suddenly grew ears. Her cat had sat down right behind the punch doughnut – and Christine immediately captured the funny scene with her brush and paint. Thus, the “Punschkatzerl” (punch cats) were born, and now adorn postcards, pillows, shirts, magnets, and soaps. You can shop this amusing merchandise until tomorrow at Gumperia. And what else is there? Delicious Punschkrapfen, of course!
Gumperia, Gumpendorferstraße 116, 1060 Vienna. 16 to 19 October. Sat+Sun 12:00 to 17:00. Web |
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| SUNDAY |
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| ...bookpresentation |
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| Sven Serkis |
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Angelika Hager: Polly Adler crime novel
The Crémant specialist and diva assoluta of the Rabenhof has written her first crime novel! Castle stars Stefanie Reinsperger and Sebastian Wendelin rock the first Polly Adler crime novel together: “Pardon, but there's a dead body floating in the chocolate.” In a fast-paced and hilarious manner, Polly creator Angelika Hager sends call boys, opera ball anarchists, tattoo parlour operators, a sex-addicted woman chancellor, a police inspector with a face like an unmade bed, and her disaster-prone column protagonist hurtling through Vienna's high society. Really funny!
Rabenhof Theater, Rabengasse 3, 1030 Vienna. 19 October 11:00. 24 €. Web |
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Vienna Fabric Flea Market
Now it's time to unpack your sewing machine and notepad and start thinking about how you can update your wardrobe for autumn. Because cha·rak·ter Couture will once again invite you to its world of beautiful fabrics for a three-day fabric flea market! There you'll find tons of the finest fabrics from various tailors, such as silk, linen, wool, and cotton, waiting for new owners. And to go with all the fabric, you can also stock up on tailoring magazines, ribbons, buckles, and even tailoring tools. Everything at absolutely fantastic prices. Dream outfit, here we come!
cha·rak·ter Couture, Belvederegasse 35, 1040 Vienna. 17-19 October 10:00 to 17:30. Web |
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| Philipp Graf, Martin Frey |
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Shops with A History
H&M, Calzedonia, and the like are nestled together in seemingly every alley. Fortunately, though, there are still a few loners with heart and soul. From pleats workshops to candy stores, Philipp Graf and Martin Frey have been photographing these traditional businesses since 2009. They have now transformed the more than 500 images into eight film portraits of unique people and their businesses, which are now being shown in Austria's oldest cinema, the Breitenseer Lichtspiele. Plus: Selected photographs will be on display at Cafe El Speta until mid-November!
Breitenseer Lichtspiele, Breitenseerstraße 21, 1140 Vienna. 19 October, 20:00. 10€. Web |
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| MONDAY |
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| ...concert |
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| Anna Katarina |
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Anna Katarina
Her music thrives in a place where retro pop meets indie rock and cuddles up to hints of country and soul. Currently hailed as one of Canada's most exciting new artists, Anna Katarina's sound evokes the warmth of Laurel Canyon and the rough charm of 90s FM radio: vintage sounds frame catchy melodies and emotional stories. She's often compared to icons like Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, and Jewel, but her voice is unmistakably unique. If you don't believe it, you can check it out for yourself tonight, because then you can hear Anna sing live at the Loop!
Loop, U-Bahn Bogen 26, 1080 Vienna. 20 October, 20:00. 18€. Web |
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| Auguste Renoir, Museum Langmatt |
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Cezanne, Monet, Renoir
Hard to imagine, but once Monet, Pissarro and Gauguin were complete nobodies in certain places. In Switzerland, for instance. It wasn't until around 1908 that these artists gained recognition, when the industrialist couple Jenny and Sidney Brown started one of the most important collections of French Impressionism. Since 1990, their Villa Langmatt has been open to the public as a museum, but is currently undergoing renovation. Lucky for us, because during this time, the Belvedere has borrowed highlights from the collection, and we can admire them here in Vienna!
Unteres Belvedere, Rennweg 6, 1030 Vienna. Until February 8, 2026. Mon-Sun 10:00 to 18:00. 16.50€. Web |
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| TUESDAY |
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Dried Flower Baubles
Well, we slowly have to face it: Christmas is coming soon! And you can never start decorating early enough – especially if you're planning on making your own. Our suggestion: the Dried Flower Baubles Workshop at Flowergirls! Fill transparent baubles with dried flowers to your liking. Everyone can put together a set of 16, and plenty of pretty ribbons are available for fastening. To kick-start the creativity, bubbly will be served, and as a reward, all the crafters will receive a gift, plus 20% off all their own products in the store!
We are Flowergirls, Lange Gasse 70, 1080 Vienna. 21 October, 17:30. 69 €. Web |
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| Carlos Barrera Reyes |
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The Colours of the Earth
For over fifteen years now, artist Carlos Barrera Reyes has been working with indigenous Mexican weavers to honour and revitalise the colourful textile heritage of these communities. The World Museum now highlights this work with an exhibition. Contemporary traditional huipiles (garments used for weddings, ceremonies, and even to dress statues of saints) and traditional looms will be on display. Other topics like fashion trends and the impact of social media on trade in these communities will also be addressed. Please register for the vernissage.
Welt Museum, Neue Hofburg, Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna. Vernissage 21 October, 19:00. Free entry. Web |
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Bone Health & Longevity
Bones are the pillars of our body – and far more than just a topic for orthopaedic surgeons! They are central to an active and independent life because mobility is key to quality of life. A fall in old age can have fatal consequences, ranging from fractures to loss of independence. Osteoporosis is the greatest risk factor. Bone loss begins gradually from the age of 30, and this disease affects millions, often without being noticed. Today's Power Talk with the Soul Sisters is all about how to keep your bones healthy and strong for a long time!
Soul Sisters, Goldeggasse 2/11A, 1040 Vienna. 21 October, 18:00 Soul Cafe, 19:00 Power Talk. Free entry. Sign up. Web |
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| WEDNESDAY |
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| Gerhard Bauer, BAUERund |
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Rathaus Wien
Vienna City Hall: the city's landmark, a mirror to its history, a stage for political debates, the largest government building, and the most important venue for celebrations and representation of the Viennese bourgeoisie. To mark the 200th birthday of its architect, Friedrich von Schmidt, the Vienna Library dedicates a special exhibition to City Hall. Drawings, photographs, books, and furnishings are on display, conveying its complex history of construction and use. The highlights are Schmidt's designs. The exhibition opens today with a concert and the presentation of the accompanying book!
Festsaal Rathaus, Lichtenfelsgasse 2, 1010 Vienna. 22 October, 18:30. Web |
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Together Dinner
The hosts of this event are Oriental Queen and &flora head chef Parvin Razavi, Kitchen Kouture designer Alexandra Palla, and paper artist and designer Nina G. Reitzenstein of the label The Colorful Crew. This information is already enough to know: It's gonna be fabulous! Together, the three power girls have put together a pop-up where the fancy beauties from Palla Vienna and The Colorful Crew will be up for grabs. Later, Parvin and Alexandra will serve a three-course dinner with recipes from Parvin's cookbook. In short: Today we're spending all day at &flora ;-)
&flora, Breite Gasse 9, 1070 Vienna. 22 October. Pop-up from 15:00, dinner from 19:00. 68€. Web |
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Discover Brigittenau
True, Brigittenau isn't the hippest district – but it's historically truly interesting! On a guided tour, you can explore the hidden side of the 20th district. Once upon a time, this area was home to one of Vienna's most famous entertainment hotspots, with attractions like the “Russian Slingshot” and the “Turkish Throw”, as well as dance pavilions. One of Vienna's oldest means of mass transit was located here as early as 1840, as well as one of its most beautiful train stations, which was later used as the “Snow Palace”. The district was also a centre for Jewish immigrants, as vividly described by the writer Joseph Roth.
Meeting point: Gaußplatz, square centre, in front of Gaußmarkt, 1200 Vienna. 22 Oct, 14:30. 22€. Web |
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| TALK OF TOWN |
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| Justine Lepoix |
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Tandlas
Walking down Währinger Straße from the Volksoper, this super-bright, friendly and appealing shop immediately catches your eye. Then you look inside and think: Wow! Tandlas is a brand-new hotspot for mid-century design. Everything in here is hand-picked by founder Elisabeth Souvan, a trained art historian. Alongside iconic design pieces from Scandinavia, Italy and Austria, you'll also find rare, one-of-a-kind items that have been carefully restored and stylishly presented. Since the store is furnished like a living room, you also get instant inspo for styling your own home. The grand opening is on 17 October!
Tandlas, Währingerstraße 76, 1090 Vienna. Mon-Fri 12:00 to 18:00. Opening: from 17:00. Web |
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Cafe O’pal
The word that probably best describes O’pal is: generous. First of all, there are the premises. This charming café spans two spacious rooms with metre-high ceilings, which appear even brighter than they already are thanks to the large windows. So there’s no need to feel claustrophobic here. And secondly, there are the portions. The Viennese trend of recent months of serving smaller and smaller portions for more and more money has not arrived here. Whether breakfast or lunch, you will be full. The house speciality is buckwheat pancakes: 11 different galettes and 10 crepes bring French flair to Kandlgasse. A feel-good café!
Cafe O'pal, Kandlgasse 35, 1070 Vienna. Mon-Sat 9:00 to 23:00, Sun 9:00 to 21:00. Web |
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ABOUT US
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