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 (35)

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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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Apr 11, 2025

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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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Apr 9, 2025

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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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Apr 9, 2025

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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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Apr 9, 2025

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

Apr 9, 2025

WINS

Inclusive grocery shopping

Shopping at WINS in Vienna is inclusive, sustainable and organic. It's the Association for the Inclusion of People with Cognitive Disabilities...

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Shopping
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Snacks

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Apr 6, 2025

Pumpui

Authentic Thai food place

"Pumpui" in Vienna is a Thai restaurant that's one of the few places that carries my favorite Thai beer -- Leo! Everything's super-tasty here...

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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Apr 5, 2025
unik.at Vienna

unik.at

Unique gifts

"unik.at" in Vienna has handcrafted, organic, sustainably manufactured premium-quality souvenirs and gifts! They're also socially responsible...

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Shopping
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Snacks

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Apr 5, 2025
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