1. A round on the Giant Ferris Wheel on a glass platform

© Wiener Riesenrad

The Giant Ferris Wheel in the Prater is a symbol of Vienna and now has a new attraction that definitely isn't for the nervous! Since April, it has been possible to do a round on the Giant Ferris Wheel while standing on a glass platform. Secured with only a cable, it is guaranteed to get the adrenalin pumping. The spectacle on the so-called "Platform 9" lasts around 15 minutes. The price: €89 per person. Book your ticket here

2. Spring on a plate

© Gilbert

Hotel Gilbert is not just a green hotel with lots of plants on the façade and inside; here, the greenery is also served at the table. In the hotel restaurant &flora, everything revolves around vegetables – prepared in a sustainable and modern way. Chef Parvin Razavi cooks according to the conviction "From Leaf to Root" and uses all parts of vegetables and fruits. This is what spring tastes like.

3. Off to the ice cream parlor

© WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud

Vienna is kind of like the secret ice cream capital of Europe. In no other city is the density of ice cream parlors as high as it is in Vienna. That really is saying something. The quality is also unequaled. Many descendants of Italian immigrants have perfected the art of making ice cream in Vienna. You can taste the difference! In spring, Vienna's many ice cream parlors open their doors again. The Viennese have waited longingly for this moment to arrive.

4. Enjoying the fabulous flowers in Vienna's parks

© WienTourismus / Christian Stemper

Vienna is a city of flowers – and especially beautiful in spring. The city blossoms and lush flowers can be seen in all of Vienna's parks. Responsible for this are the gardeners of the Vienna Parks Department and the Bundesgärten (Federal Gardens), who lovingly tend to the plants. A great tip is to get yourself an ice cream and enjoy it in one of the many beautiful parks in Vienna city center.

5. Ai Weiwei at the Albertina modern

© Courtesy of the artist and Lisson Gallery © 2022 Ai Weiwei

The Albertina modern dedicates itself to the impressive oeuvre of Ai Weiwei in a moving spring exhibition. It is the most comprehensive retrospective of the world-famous Chinese conceptual artist and activist ever curated. An exhibition that won't leave you cold. Highly recommended!