Street scenery on the noble Graben square

After this short sunny intermezzo winter reigns again with snow and chill here in Vienna

Bronze lamps at SKY. Cafe. Restaurant. Bar
Steffl Department Store
Kärntner Straße 19
1010 Vienna

Snowy trees in the middle of Vienna …

I totally love this small traditional shop, that offers fresh vegetables, fruit and flowers. It has the flair of a marketplace, where everything is unpacked and different smells are in the air.

As in Austria it is important to comment on the weather, my social responsibility is now fullfilled.

Does not look like an early spring …

‘Niemetz’ is a very traditional Austrian confectionery manufacturer in the third district of Vienna (Landstraße). The roots of the company date back to a cafe and pastry shop in Linz, that was founded by Edmund Niemetz in 1890.

The very lovely factory outlet with Sixties design

Niemetz is known for the production of ‘Schwedenbomben’ (chocolate-coated marshmallow treats), ‘Manya’ (a hazelnut-cream bar with chocolate icing) and ‘Swedy’ (a peanut-cream bar with chocolate icing). The products are sold in almost every country in Europe.

The storied ‘Schwedenbomben’

Unfortunately the company ran into financial difficulties. If you want to show your solidarity, you can join this Facebook group: „Rettet die Niemetz-Schwedenbombe“

If you want to pay a visit to the factory outlet you can find it here:

Rennweg 52, 1030 Vienna
Phone number: +43 (0) 1 795 45-35
Opening times: Monday – Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 2 pm.

I really appreciate the sleek and reduced design of this bakery and besides, the biologically and traditionally produced breads and pastries are fab.

Further convincing facts are, that they use no bakery improver and that their delicacies are hand-crafted.

Joseph – Brot vom Pheinsten
Naglergasse 9
1010 Vienna

Those who know Austria or Vienna, understand promptly that this is some great mockery. For the others this piece of information may be helpful: lots of Austrian people are obsessed with titles like doctor or engineer.

We have so many titles, that there is nearly for every professional position an appropriate one. For some people it is very important to be addressed with full title, as they think it increases social status …