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Green Vienna

Vienna is one of the greenest cities in the world: almost half the city consists of green areas, thanks to the numerous parks, forests and even agricultural land. The diverse range of activities in the fresh air and Viennese water make Vienna not only the most livable city but also a place to live appreciated by people and aquatic life.

Parkland in the city

In Burggarten

Off to the countryside

Residents of Vienna don't have to leave the city to go on a trip to the countryside and enjoy nature. Almost every corner has a garden, a park or …

Boating on the Old Danube

Vienna named most liveable city for the tenth time!

Millions of enthusiastic visitors to Vienna know what has now been confirmed for the tenth time in a row by Mercer's …

Idyllic view of the New Danube

The precious wet stuff

Water as far as the eye can see: five percent of the area of Vienna consists of waterbodies, more than in any other province. Vienna is criss-crossed …

Forest hiking

Walks in Vienna

The foundation stone for the 12,000 hectare Vienna Green Belt, which encircles the city almost unbroken today, was first laid over 100 years ago. Want to …

Ecolabel / eco logo

Sustainable Vienna

If you’re looking to have a healthy and sustainable holiday, then Vienna is the place to come. Everything can be had here, from ecological body care to …

Cyclists on the Ringstrasse boulevard

Sport & Wellness

Numerous parks, greens spaces and sports facilities, extensive recreational areas, clean rivers and lakes, and many sporting events make Vienna a wonderful …

People on the Jesuit Meadow in Vienna’s Prater

Discover nature in Vienna

Vienna is one of the greenest cities in the world - a fact proved by about 2,000 parks. See this for yourself on a walk through nature.

City jungle

Vienna's High Flyers

Vienna’s not just livable for people, it also provides a rich natural habitat for many different species. Bees in particular reap the benefits of the …

Wollschwein im Schlamm

Figs, chilis and woolly pigs

Spicy chilis and beautiful sweet cherries grown in Vienna? Delicious pumpkins and squashes? And how about woolly pigs? A whistle-stop tour of …

A beaver on the river bank

All creatures great and small

In Vienna wild animals are not just found in zoos. Deer, rabbits and other shy creatures are often waiting in the wings, as a safari through …

Goat on a landfill site

Petting zoo on a mountain of rubbish

Pinzgau goats working security at a municipal dump? White donkeys as therapists? Vienna's animal residents have some challenging jobs!

My perfect Day in Vienna

Julian's "Perfect Day in Vienna"

Accompany Julian (31), the senior editor of VANGARDIST magazine, with an interactive video.

Igel bei nächtlichem Spaziergang im Stadtpark beim Johann-Strauß-Denkmal

The diversity of Vienna’s flora and fauna

As one of the greenest cities in the world, Vienna is definitely a place to live in – not only for its inhabitants, but also for …

Bees on a flower

The city of bees

Vienna offers a perfect habitat with its many parks, flowerbeds and blossoming trees. Bees can find enough food there almost all year round.

Nature meets architecture

Basket with assorted citrus fruits

Garden atmosphere in Vienna

Vienna is one of the greenest cities in the world. Apart from wonderful recreational oases, such as the Stadtpark, the Prater and the Lobau, …

Hundertwasser House

Green walls – Nature meets architecture

Vienna is also experiencing the trend of greening vertical surfaces with plants. This isn’t just about visual beautification – it’s …

Courtyard in Vienna

Vienna’s best courtyards

There are countless beautiful courtyards hidden away behind many of the opulent facades of Vienna’s town houses and palaces.

Garden of restaurant Silberwirt

Hidden guest gardens

In Vienna, there is any number of greens oases tucked away in idyllic courtyards. When food and drink are also served here then nothing can stand in …

View of the district heating power station in Spittelau

In Vienna, energy is also art

Vienna’s power plants not only provide clean energy, but are also a part of the city’s skyline, with their artistic and innovative design. …