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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

A twist on the Christmas market

Real secret tips are Viennese Christmas markets in the green outdoors: idyllic squares in parks, gardens and palaces offer a Christmas …

Lainzer Zoological Garden

A perfect autumn day in Vienna

Summer is over. While some mope about, others look forward to the colorful aspects that autumn in Vienna has to offer. Our bucket list …

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 …

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 …

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 …

A couple sitting under the trees in Vienna's Burggarten

Picnic Sites in Vienna

Refresh your spirit, enjoy culinary delights and bask in the sun: Vienna offers plenty of options for a successful picnic!

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.

Nature meets architecture

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 …

Deutschordenshaus

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. …