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.
Harrach Park in Bruck an der Leitha is one of Austria’s most significant and beautiful historic gardens. Its roots date back to the late 18th century. Beginning in 1789, Johann Rudolph Count Harrach had t...
Nestled in the dense forests of the Vienna Woods, just a few kilometers west of Vienna, lies a true gem of the Austrian cultural landscape: the Kartause Mauerbach. This former Carthusian monastery complex...
Anyone traveling along the Danube by S-Bahn or bicycle will immediately notice the imposing defensive tower high above the treetops. There is a touch of history in the air, as the thick walls have guarded...
If you’re looking for a serious thrill this year, you don’t have to travel far. Just about 2 hours from Vienna, there’s a zipline that whisks you down into the valley at speeds of up to 120 km/h. First, y...
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, countless torches will transform the steep slopes of one of Austria’s most famous river valleys into a glowing sea of color. Tens of thousands of lights will float on the water...
If you’re in the mood for the vibe of an exclusive American country club, you don’t need to book a long-haul flight. Instead, a short trip takes you just under 30 minutes south of the city limits to a spra...
A narrow rocky outcrop that drops nearly 300 meters almost vertically toward the Danube is home to one of Austria’s most fascinating fortifications. Anyone who walks through the wooden bridges and thick w...
Temperatures in Vienna are hovering around the 30-degree mark, and the city’s outdoor pools will soon be bursting at the seams. Anyonelooking for an alternative to the Old Danube on hot days this year do...
The Semmering Railway in eastern Austria is far more than an ordinary railway line—it is a living monument to industrial history. When it was ceremoniously opened in 1854 after just six years of construct...
Central Europe’s largest colony of tree-nesting white storks does not nest in some distant national park. It is just a short drive from Vienna. If you’re looking for a place where nature is allowed to thr...