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.
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...
Although a drive of just under an hour takes you from the hustle and bustle of Vienna straight to a sandy beach, there’s much more waiting for you here. In Frauenkirchen, Burgenland, there’s an 8-hectare...
When people think of magnificent Baroque palaces, Schönbrunn usually comes to mind immediately. But just under an hour’s drive from Vienna lies a true architectural gem that is still considered an insider...
The Falkenstein Nature Park in Schwarzau im Gebirge, Lower Austria, is a fascinating destination. Nestled in the idyllic Gutensteiner Alps between Rax and Schneeberg, this protected area offers remarkable...
Right in the historic gardens of a Viennese palace, a major open-air festival called Yogajunkies —dedicated to mindful movement, mindfulness, and relaxation —will open its doors at the end of July. You ca...
Just under two hours from Vienna lies an alpine gorge system that is rightly considered a natural monument. Although the region attracts many visitors, the hike is well worth it for any nature lover. ...
The big city can be exhausting, but just 3 kilometers outside Vienna in Stammersdorf, a completely different world awaits. At Bisamberg, 14 lively goats roam freely through nature, offering stressed-out c...
Rosenburg Castle stands majestically perched on a steep cliff high above the Kamp River in Lower Austria. It is one of the state’s best-known and best-preserved castle complexes. The complex was originall...
Few places allow you to experience the tradition of summer retreats as vividly as the Bad Vöslau Thermal Spa. Nestled in the heart of a 45,000-square-meter park, a 15,000-year-old spring rises from a depth...
When the summer heat has the Viennese streets firmly in its grip, many locals seek quick refreshment in the surrounding area. While the city’s outdoor pools offera quick way to cool off, that true vacati...