Excursions, hikes, short trips and all activities that take place outside the city. The few times we don’t report on Vienna, we do it here.
A short trip to the northern outskirts of the city is all it takes to experience the Pannonian-influenced climate and the rolling hills one would normally expect further south. The area around Salmannsdor...
Nestled in the picturesque hilly landscape of the Mostviertel region near Melk, Schallaburg Castle is considered one of Austria’s most significant cultural treasures. Today, the castle is known far beyond...
Those looking for places steeped in history usually look up at old castle ruins or classic magnificent buildings. Sometimes, however, it’s worth looking straight down into the depths to discover something...
As early as 1884, members of the imperial family hiked through this spectacular valley to escape the summer heat of the city. Crown Princess Stephanie and Emperor Franz Joseph himself left their mark on t...
Those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city on the weekend will find a perfect combination of nature and wildlife in the northern Waldviertel region. Just under an 80-minute drive from Vienn...
Those who want to head to the Mediterranean in the summer often spend hours at airports with tedious layovers. Starting in June 2026, that will change for everyone who has a certain island on their vacati...
Perched on a 482-meter-high volcanic rock in southeastern Styria lies a fortress that has never been conquered in its entire history. In addition to a via ferrata and a bird of prey sanctuary, three exhibitions on witch...
Look down directly onto the dark peat bog from the 20-meter-high Sky Ladder and observe rescued otters up close: In this nature park in the Waldviertel, you can explore the local flora and fauna while staying dry and ex...
In Vienna’s 23rd district, Liesing, on the slopes of Georgenberg in Mauer, lies a place that uniquely combines science and nature. Right next to the striking, brutalist Wotruba Church lies the Georgenberg...
Looking to really get your adrenaline pumping? Just a few kilometers south of the city limits, a huge area awaits you with axe throwing, rage rooms, and horror escape rooms....