Yara Völker, Autor bei Wien Uncovered

Editor with an audiovisual background and a passion for everything that brings a city to life. I love reporting on hidden events, music, and culture. When I'm not writing about it, you'll find me traveling, in vegetarian restaurants, in second-hand shops, or, preferably, outdoors in nature.

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Less than 2 hours from Vienna to a true wellness getaway in the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park, featuring a 3,200 m² forest spa surrounded by nature, a natural swimming pond, retreats, saunas, and yoga classes in Styria

If you’d like to escape the usual hustle and bustle of Vienna for some relaxation, you can reach the legendary organic wellness spa in the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park in less than 2 hours. A day spa ticket s...

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Join this inline skating event with 3,000 people on wheels and skate through Vienna every week for a free workout

In 1999, just under 30 people skated through the city together on inline skates and bicycles for the first time . Now , from May through September, between 1,500 and 3,000 sports enthusiasts gather weekly...

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Explore the birthplace of psychoanalysis: Here’s why it’s worth visiting this authentically preserved apartment of history’s most famous psychologist, which is now a museum

Located in the heart of Vienna’s 9th district is the apartment where psychoanalysis was founded. Since 1971, the doors of these historic roomsat the Sigmund Freud Museum Vienna, located at Berggasse 19, ha...

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A secret techno rave right inside the Volkstheater subway station in the heart of Vienna: You definitely don’t want to miss this unique, epic underground party!

On the night of August 6–7, 2026, a Vienna public transit hub will be transformed into a temporary underground party from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Wiener Linien is hosting the third Stations-Rave, as previo...

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Just 45 minutes from Vienna, this apricot farm in the Weinviertel region is currently serving a lavish summer buffet among 23,000 fruit trees and 2,000 free-range chickens, including a tractor ride and a tour of the farm.

Some 23,000 apricot trees dot the flat landscape around Atzelsdorf in the vast Weinviertel region. Right in the heart of this region, Marillenhof Hackl serves its fresh fruit straight from the tree to your...

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Discover the place in Vienna where you can snag 130,000 rescued items annually—from designer pieces to sports equipment—in a sustainable way and at bargain prices, all for a good cause

Anyone looking for affordable vintage furniture or clothing in Vienna doesn’t necessarily have to head to expensive boutiques . Since 2015, the City of Vienna has been running its own waste-reduction init...

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This is where Mozart and Egon Schiele left their signatures in Vienna: Discover the story behind Vienna’s oldest tavern, which has been open continuously for over 570 years

A casual step on the doormat reveals a whimsical figure, as one of the city’s most famous legends lies there. Located in the heart of Vienna’s Griechenviertel, this historic building has roots documented...

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In a few weeks, the sky in Vienna will be darker than it has been in decades—including a meteor shower: Here’s the best place to see this rare cosmic natural phenomenon on August 12!

The Viennese sky will treat us to a truly extraordinary cosmic experience this coming late summer. On August 12, 2026, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, allowing us to witness one of the most dramat...

Escapes Things to do Wellness & nature

Under Europe’s largest glass roof: Discover the yellow healing water from 15 healing springs across 3,500 square meters in this historic oasis and bathe like the emperors—just 30 minutes from Vienna

A strenuous day in Vienna often calls for a proper break. If you want to do something good for your joints, you don’t have to drive for hours to get there. Since the region south of Vienna is extremely ri...

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Just a 30-minute walk to a summer spot in the vineyards serving local wines and dishes: Discover this idyllic wine tavern with a view over the rooftops of Vienna

A trip to the Viennese vineyards is certainly one of the most popular weekend activities for Viennese residents. However, since this wine tavern —called Mayer am Nussberg —is strictly a fair-weather spot...