mike February 14th, 2009
Sisi’s husband Franz Joseph I was a big art admirer as like all of the kings of Austria. The museum Frieder Burda in Baden-Baden close to Vienna shows masterpieces from collections of the Habsburg’s dynastie.
It will be open from 20th February to 14th of June 2009. Art historian Götz Adriani prepared the exposition over many years which features works from Albrecht Dürer, Rubens, Tizian and Velázquez.
We can also find masterworks from the Kunsthistorisches Museum, which was inaugurated by Franz Joseph in 1891 . Many hanks to ddp correspontend Nike Luber for this interesting information
Mario December 26th, 2008
As the most of you already know, Sisi was Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, Croatia, and Bohemia as spouse of Emperor Francis Joseph I. On www.auxionit.com you are able to win your own house or villa in Austria – the first lotteries will start in a few days!
Mario December 25th, 2008
The costume creator Elisabeth Hannas designed perfect costumes for Sissi acts in Eilser Kurheater…
For more information visit www.sn-online.de
Mario January 4th, 2008
In 2007, over 51 million liters of wine was exported from Austria. The most customers are Germans, Swiss and Americans.
The Austria’s vineyards cover about 51,000 hectares which, for the most part, lie in the east and southeast of Austria. Amongst the wines produced here, white wines make up the larger portion – cultivated in 70% of the vineyards are 22 white wine varieties permitted for high quality wine production. Nevertheless, red wine (13 varieties) has come to represent 30% of the vineyards in recent years. Continue Reading »
Mario December 28th, 2007
The museum of vienna shows the milk tooth and christening robe of Sisi.
One of the empress’s milk teeth together with its case has been preserved, and visitors will also have the opportunity of seeing these two unique exhibits. Continue Reading »
Mario August 8th, 2007
The new Sisi Museum Vienna’s Hofburg is a production of myths and truth about the bavarian and austrian Empress Sisi.
www.hofburg-wien.at
Mario August 3rd, 2007
In Dubai there will build the first “Sissi Hotel” on an Island and you are able to give your desicions for the design of this building until 31st of October, 2007 online at www.empress-sissi.com …
mike April 12th, 2007
One of the most famous cakes of Austria celebrates its 175th birthday. It was originally made by the Franz Sacher in Vienna for Prince Metternich. It is a delicious chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam in the middle. You must try this dream of austrian confection of pastry. If you want to buy a Sachertorte we at Sisi+Franz can send them to you – just write an email to us. If you want to try and bake it yourself checkout the recipe by Delia Smith.
Mario February 15th, 2007
There are many clichés about Austrians, some contradictory: they are laid back (‘gemuetlich’) and a bit grumpy all at the same time. As a rule, people will let you know if you transgress: So if you cross the street, when the traffic light is red, those people who disapprove will make their displeasure noticable to you.
Generally, Austrians are very approachable and glad to help.
For more information visit the page http://www.aboutaustria.org/living/etiquette.htm
Mario February 12th, 2007
The first non-smoke lodge in Austria exists in Lech Zürs (Arlberg) on 2.250 m. For more information visit www.palmenalpe.at.
