Exploring Vienna
June 2026
After the championship in Budapest, I spent two days in Vienna before making the journey back to Malaysia. With the competition behind me, it was a chance to slow down and decompress after an intense and memorable week. Here are some selected photos to remember the journey.
Arriving at Vienna Central Station after a scenic 2.5-hour train journey from Budapest.
Staying at Hotel Astoria — I loved the classic Viennese charm of the hotel and its surroundings.
Our room at Hotel Astoria in Vienna.
The room even came with a bathtub — something I appreciated very much after the championship.
View from our hotel balcony overlooking the streets of Vienna.
The breakfast area at Hotel Astoria was equally charming.
Breakfast with a lovely view of Vienna's beautiful historic architecture.
Exploring the museums around the Imperial Palace complex.
Visiting the historic University of Vienna.
The university corridor showcasing notable alumni and professors.
Watching an opera at the Vienna State Opera — grateful to experience opera for the first time.
Stunning architecture inside the Vienna State Opera.
Visiting the iconic Café Sacher, with its distinctive and elegant interior.
One of the beautiful chandeliers inside Café Sacher.
Enjoying the famous Sacher-Torte with a traditional Wiener Melange coffee.
Flying home with Austrian Airlines and Swiss Air — an unexpected change brought about by the Iran conflict.
Flying home with Austrian Airlines and Swiss Air — an unexpected change brought about by the Iran conflict.