Hi, I’m Dagmar! What I love most about Vienna is its living history - walking through the city feels like stepping into a storybook, from baroque palaces and hidden courtyards to streets that whisper centuries of tales. I’m inspired by the music that fills the air, from Mozart and Beethoven to Strauss, and the café culture where tradition and conversation blend perfectly. I love losing myself in the Kunsthistorisches Museum or experiencing concerts at the Musikverein. I know neighborhoods like the First District and Cottageviertel very well, and I strive to bring Vienna’s art, palaces, churches, and history to life through engaging stories that are as entertaining as they are enlightening.
I’ve lived in Vienna for 15 years
I speak English, German and some French
I am an Austria Guide
Dagmar was a very engaging and knowledgeable guide. She went out of her way to plan a route that would take us past the things that we were most interested in seeing. Truly personalized the whole experience. Highly recommend!
Show moreDagmar is the best! This is the forth time i booked a tour with CU, and it was my favorite one. Dagmar was empathetic with the fact that our arrival to Vienna was a disaster and we arrived later than expected needing to rearrange the tour. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the history, architecture, art and food in Vienna. She is not only kind but very welcoming. I highly recommend this tour to anyone and I hope you get Dagmar as your guide! This is an incredible way to start your trip to Vienna! Danke shön Dagmar.
Show moreDagmar was a very engaging and knowledgeable guide. She went out of her way to plan a route that would take us past the things that we were most interested in seeing. Truly personalized the whole experience. Highly recommend!
Dagmar is the best! This is the forth time i booked a tour with CU, and it was my favorite one. Dagmar was empathetic with the fact that our arrival to Vienna was a disaster and we arrived later than expected needing to rearrange the tour. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the history, architecture, art and food in Vienna. She is not only kind but very welcoming. I highly recommend this tour to anyone and I hope you get Dagmar as your guide! This is an incredible way to start your trip to Vienna! Danke shön Dagmar.
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What I love most about Vienna is how you can walk through centuries in a single afternoon - from Roman ruins beneath the streets to baroque palaces and the quirky Hundertwasserhaus. I’m fascinated by the Viennese way of savoring life, whether it’s a long coffee at a traditional café or a sunset at a Heuriger in Grinzing. I know the Inner City inside out and can guide you through its hidden courtyards, vibrant neighborhoods, and stories of Imperial history, architecture, coffee culture, and Vienna’s rich queer heritage. Walking, exploring, and sharing the city’s layers with guests never gets old!
As an archaeologist, I combine urban history with the iconography of the Habsburgs to reveal the stories hidden behind Vienna’s elegant façades. I love strolling through the City Center, Prater, Stuwerviertel, and Spittelberg, uncovering layers of the past beneath the vibrant present. Whether we’re exploring ornate architecture or sharing a hearty Viennese meal of gulasch, schnitzel, and pastries in a traditional coffee house, my goal is to help you experience Vienna’s charm through local eyes and leave with unforgettable stories.
Growing up in medieval Clam Castle sparked my passion for Austria’s rich history and art, and I loved leading guests through the castle museum. After studying business in Vienna and Edinburgh and working in the paper industry, I turned my hobby into a career, organizing and guiding music and cultural tours across Europe. During the pandemic, I became a certified Austria guide, and now I enjoy sharing Vienna’s grandeur and local charm with visitors. I know neighborhoods like Leopoldstadt and Naschmarkt very well and love helping guests explore the city’s music, history, and art in ways that are engaging, memorable, and fun.
Exploring the city’s museums, strolling through its parks, and attending theatre and concerts are what inspire me most. I know Vienna’s neighborhoods intimately and enjoy guiding visitors through its artistic and historical treasures, from grand galleries to hidden gems. Sharing the city’s stories and helping others connect with its music, architecture, and heritage is my passion. Whether on a walking tour or at a museum, I aim to make every experience thoughtful, engaging, and unforgettable.