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.
Anyone looking to escape the big city on the weekend will find a sprawling natural area just under 1 hour and 45 minutes from Vienna . Originally opened in 1973 as a wildlife park , this destination now s...
Hidden awayin the idyllic Weinviertel region of Lower Austria lies a fascinating piece of history: the Swedish Caves in the municipality of Harmannsdorf. West of Harmannsdorf-Rückersdorf lie these man-mad...
With several dog-friendly beaches, Vienna offers excellent facilities for four-legged friends in the summer. Whether on the Danube Island, along the Old Danube, or in Seestadt—the specially designated ar...
Cutting-edge research usually takes place behind closed lab doors, as many processes are highly complex. But less than 30 minutes from the city limits, an interactive research space awaits. Here you can e...
When the summer heat builds up over the city, there’s nothing better than cooling off in the Danube or a party in the vineyards in the evening —refreshingly high up. On Vienna’s Nussberg, you’ll find exac...
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...
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...
If you’re looking to cool off during the hot summer of 2026, you don’t necessarily have to head to the Obere Alte Donau. Right on Vienna’s doorstep, in Brunn am Gebirge, lies a Mediterranean oasis where a...