Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Vienna has numerous parks, gardens and quiet places where you can do sport or simply relax.
Crystal-clear water of drinking-water quality awaits you just under 2.5 hours from Vienna at the northern foot of the Höllengebirge. Since the bed of the Vorderen Langbathsee near Ebensee consists of lig...
Just under an hour’s drive from Vienna lies a geological rarity that was accidentally uncovered during quarrying work as early as 1845. At first, the purple rock was largely ignored, but today it is home...
When the hot days seem to go on forever, you should definitely treat yourself to a chance to cool off by the water. While many are often drawn to the Danube, a first-class alternative with an extra wellne...
A picnic in the great outdoors can be a great idea on its own, but it’s the right musical accompaniment that makes it a truly memorable experience. And when, for example, the Vienna Philharmonic performs...
Few places offer such a vivid insight into Lower Austria’s geological history as the northeastern edge of the Wachau. About 60 minutes from Vienna lies a diverse region that was founded in 1996 and desig...
Just under a 2.5-hour drive from Vienna, the Gesäuse National Park is home to a popular recreational area for families. Although we explored the sprawling grounds primarily with summer in mind, a visit is...
Just 75 minutes from Vienna lies a vast body of water whose forested shores are reminiscent of Nordic fjords. Here you’ll learn everything about secluded swimming coves, boat trips, and hiking trails in Lower Austria’s...
The thermometer in Vienna regularly climbs to around 40 degrees, so shaded spots and ways to cool off are in high demand. In just 1 hour and 20 minutes by car, you can reach a renaturalized area that was...
Just under two hours from Vienna lies a shady wooded area with deep black moor water: The Stierhübelteich in Karlstift offers cool refreshment, historical traces of Vienna’s timber rafting, and stand-up paddleboarding e...
Just under 50 minutes from Vienna stands a structure that has towered over the Wulka Valley since the 14th century. Initially, the Lords of Mattersdorf protected the area, before Prince Nikolaus Esterházy...