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.
Vienna’s Danube Island offers far more than just classic sunbathing areas for these hot summer days. You can now enjoy a relaxing yoga workout outdoors , right on the water of the New Danube . The paddleb...
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...
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...
A thick, green carpet of leaves muffles the noise of the big city, while giant lotus blossoms float on historic ponds. When you step into this shady spot, you instantly feel transported to a richly detail...
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...
Anyone looking for true relaxation away from the paved streets in June will find a small natural wonder just a few minutes’ walk from Vienna Central Station. There, in a very small space, grow plants that...