Julian Entrup-Galindo, Autor bei Wien Uncovered

A tattoo lover, people person, and writing enthusiast with a soft spot for the subcultures of our big cities. Where the bass beats and the ink flows, I’m in my element. Always on the hunt for the next party, the city’s most hidden spots, and its best stories.

Escapes Wellness & nature

Mystical castle ruins on a peninsula: Why this reservoir, just 2 hours from Vienna, is the perfect destination for camping and swimming

Just about a 1.5-hour drive from Vienna lies an impressive natural and cultural gem. The imposing fortress dramatically perches on a densely forested headland, surrounded by the deep-blue waters of the Do...

Things to do

Right in the heart of Vienna lies a free water playground with an artificial waterfall, rope ferries, and even wild field hamsters! It offers fun and relaxation for the whole family.

Are you looking for the perfect way to cool off on hot summer days in Vienna? At the foot of the historic Favoriten Water Tower, a gigantic area spanning around 15,000 square meters awaits water lovers of...

Culture Escapes Wellness & nature

Hidden in the Waldviertel region, this 900-year-old castle ruin sits on a peninsula—surrounded by stunning natural swimming spots and rocky coves

Anyone looking for a destination in Lower Austria’s Waldviertel region that perfectly combines nature and history will find their personal highlight at the Lichtenfels Castle Ruins. The mysterious fortres...

Culture Escapes

A direct train connection from Vienna takes you to the historic City of Rivers—it delights visitors with a 59-meter-high observation tower, thermal baths, and noticeably affordable prices

A spontaneous trip to Győr, Hungary, is one of the most charming and affordable short getaways directly from Vienna. In just about an hour and fifteen minutes, you can reach Hungary’s third-largest city i...

Food & drink

A culinary mini-trip to Spain! These 6 top-notch tapas bars in Vienna impress with authentic bites, excellent wines, and genuine Mediterranean flair

In the mood for a vacation right in the heart of the city? Vienna’s tapas scene brings Mediterranean joie de vivre straight to your plate. From crispy patatas bravas and spicy jamón ibérico to delicate s...

Culture Things to do

After more than 40 years, this former Viennese locomotive factory remains the heart of the cultural scene—spanning 12,000 square meters, the self-managed WUK provides space for 150 creative and social groups

The WUK (Werkstätten- und Kulturhaus) in Vienna’s 9th district, Alsergrund, is a true institution and a fixture of Austria’s alternative cultural scene. For over four decades now, the city’s creative, soc...

Escapes Things to do Wellness & nature

A Caribbean vibe in the mountains—take the train and a historic steam tram to this crystal-clear mountain lake at 827 meters

Lake Erlauf is a true gem for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Vienna and experience a genuine summer retreat. Situated at 827 meters above sea level, this picturesque mountain lake stret...

Food & drink Things to do

Whether it’s a “Verlängerter,” a “Melange,” or an “Einspänner”: These top 9 coffeehouses in Vienna are guaranteed to satisfy every taste!

Viennese coffeehouse culture is so unique that it has even been designated an intangible UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its origins are shrouded in myth. Legend has it that after the Second Turkish Siege of...

Culture Escapes Things to do

Just 1.5 hours away by train or car, you’ll find this UNESCO World Heritage Site—a gem of English Windsor Gothic architecture featuring the world’s largest landscape park

Are you looking for the perfect destination that combines majestic architecture with boundless nature? In Austria, not far from Vienna, you’ll find magnificent structures like the impressive Schloss Hof —...

Culture Escapes Things to do

Right on Vienna’s doorstep: Take the train for a 30-minute ride into the countryside to this idyllic nature park and its medieval castle

In the mood for a spontaneous microadventure right on Vienna’s doorstep? If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city for a day, Seebenstein Nature Park in southern Lower Austria offers the...