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.
Sturgeon have been swimming through our rivers for millions of years, but in the Danube, these majestic prehistoric fish are on the brink of extinction. That is exactly what this project aims to change. A...
Exactly 16.5 million years ago, massive sharks swam right where the gentle Lower Austrian hills rise today. The Korneuburg Basin was originally a warm tropical sea that left countless traces in the rock....
At a constant 19 degrees Celsius, the water flows directly from the mountain here. That’s because this spa in the municipality of Bad Fischau-Brunn uses no heated tap water, but rather pure, untreated spr...
At exactly 7:22 p.m. on August 12, 2026, a particularly rare natural spectacle will begin over Vienna. The Moon will pass in front of the Sun, so that by 8:13 p.m., nearly 85 percent of the Sun’s disk wil...
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...