Our Best Experiences Together 2 : The Northern Lights

We have seen the Northern Lights. Our search showed that 2024-2025 was a good time to see the Northern Lights because the sun's solar activity was at its peak. This happens after a circle of about 11-12 years. We chose Tromso and Kirkenes because they are best places to see the Northern Lights. You have to stay above the Arctic Circle to increase your chances of seeing the Northen Lights. Please bear in mind that it will be very cold at night, so make sure you are well wrapped up.

https://slsongtravel.blogspot.com/2025/08/northern-lights-6.html  and https://slsongtravel.blogspot.com/2025/07/northern-lights-5.html

Schonbrunn Palace : The Great Gallery

The Great Gallery at Schonbrunn Palace was used by the Habsburg imperial family for grand banquets, receptions, balls and important state occasions

Schonbrunn Palace 2

The Imperial State and private Room provide a glimpse of how Maria Theresa, Emperor Franz Joseph, and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) once lived.

Empress Maria Theresa, Franz I and their 11 children on the terrace of Schonbrunn 

The Blue Staircase

Maria Theresa

The Guards Room 

was the first room we saw

The Billiard Room

Audience Chamber

Franz Joseph's Study

Franz Joseph and Maria Theresa

Ketterl Room

Franz Joseph's Bedroom

His Toilet

Stairs Cabinet

The Couple's Bedroom

Sisi's Salon

Marie Antoinette Room

Balcony Room

Round Chinese Cabinet

Carousel Room

Blue Chinese Salon

Vieux Laqque Room

Napoleon Room

Porcelain Room

Millions Room

Gobelin Salon

Red Salon

Maria Theresa's Bed

Study of Archduke Franz Karl

Empress Maria Theresa, Franz I and their 11 children on the terrace of Schonbrunn 

The Original

Maria Theresa's Family