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.
Liechtenstein Castle sits majestically atop a rocky ridge on the edge of the Vienna Woods, just outside Vienna in Maria Enzersdorf. Its roots stretch far back in time. Around the year 1130, the fortress w...
A drive of just under 60 minutes is all it takes to escape the sweltering Viennese asphalt in summer and experience crystal-clear water. You’ll find yourself right in the neighboring country of the Czech R...
Ernstbrunn Wildlife Park, located in the heart of the Weinviertel hills in Lower Austria, is a fascinating destination for nature lovers and, in particular, for wolf enthusiasts. Nestled in the picturesqu...
Vienna’s drinking water enjoys a worldwide reputation and flows from the Alps into the city entirely without a single pump. Since 1998, you’ve been able to hike this special water trail in the Vienna coun...
Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt is one of Austria’s most significant Baroque cultural monuments. The magnificent complex, which today stands as the unmistakable landmark of Burgenland’s capital, looks back...
When people think of a sea of purple flowers , southern France usually comes to mind. While there aren’t any vast fields near the German capital, there is a European rarity to see. Near Maissau, over 2,00...
The Wiesen-Lanzenkirchen observation tower stands on the gentle ridge of the Rosaliengebirge Mountains, right on the border between Lower Austria and Burgenland . The wooden structure is the result of a s...
When the temperature rises in the city, most Viennese are drawn to the usual hotspots. Although the Danube Island offers plenty of space, you’ll rarely find true peace and quiet there. That’s why it’s wort...
If you’re in the mood for crisp stone fruit in the summer, you’ll often find that the produce at the supermarket isn’t all that fresh, even though the region has so much to offer. But just a short drive o...
When people think of Vienna’s 10th district, idyllic landscapes rarely come to mind. On the southeastern slope of the Laaer Berg, however, lies a vast area spanning approximately 608,600 square meters. Th...