Sport & Wellness

There are numerous sports possibilities in the city: hiking in the Vienna Woods, jogging in the Prater, inline skating on Danube Island or maybe you would prefer to go for a swim in a historic pool? You can explore the entire city during the Vienna City Marathon or by bicycle. Parks and green spaces make up more than half of the metropolitan area, offering plenty of opportunities for recreation.

Events

Beach volleyball player Alexander Horst in action

2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Vienna - Welcome to the island!

Vienna is set to become the world capital of beach volleyball when the FIVB sets up its …

Many exhibitors at the bicycle show

Wiener Fahrradschau 2016

The first ever Wiener Fahrradschau will take place in the Marx Halle from 21 to 23 October 2016 as an extension of the Berlin Bike Show.

Erste Bank Open (ATP Vienna)

First-class tennis with Austrian and international tennis stars is guaranteed at the Erste Bank Open from 22 to 30 October in Hall D of the …

Marathon runners

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Water, wellness & more

Surfer auf der Welle in Action

Vienna City-Surfspot - 3CityWave

With an artificial water wave, the 3CityWave, an impressive surfing spot will be opening right in the middle of the city on June 10 (until …

Schafberg Pool

Open-air swimming pools

When the heat sits heavy on the city, Vienna’s open-air swimming pools are an attractive and refreshing change from the sightseeing tour. Vienna’s …

Rafting auf der Wildwasserstrecke

Wild water canal on Danube Island

Vienna offers one more attraction for water sports aficionados: the country’s first artificial white water route meeting international …

Amalia indoor pool

Indoor swimming pools

If you’re tired of sightseeing, then spend a relaxing day in Vienna’s spas and enjoy the wellness treatments. Some of the old spas are also …

Grotto pool at the Vienna Spa

Therme Wien – pure wellness

If you’re looking for relaxation, then come to Therme Wien. Europe’s biggest and most modern city spa makes wellness dreams come true!

Set table in the restaurant Aux Gazelles

Oriental delights at Aux Gazelles

There is a classic Turkish bath – a hammam – in the middle of Vienna. The former brick factory at Rahlgasse 5 was converted into the …

Outdoor

Mountain biker

Getting around by bike

The best and most convenient way to discover Vienna is by bike. The 1,300 km of cycle paths (some of them in areas with hardly any traffic) are used …

Runners at MuseumsQuartier

Sightseeing on the run

The city can be discovered from another aspect while jogging. Experienced trainers lead you past Vienna’s attractions at a clip.

Joggers in the Vienna Woods

Jogging & Walking

Not only at the mega event Vienna City Marathon, can you experience the imperial city while running. The Türkenschanz Park, Schönbrunn Palace Gardens, …

People on a hiking trail

Walks in Vienna

The foundation stone for the 19,000 hectare Vienna Green Belt, which encircles the city almost unbroken today, was first laid over 100 years ago. Want to …

City & Country Golfclub Wienerberg

Golf in Vienna

Some of Vienna's golf clubs also open their fairways to non-members – as long as you ask about the terms and conditions and reserve your teeing-off time well …

Child going down the summer toboggan run

Summer toboggan run

Speedy dash or leisurely ride: Vienna’s 850-meter long summer toboggan run at the Hohe Wand offers an experience for the whole family.

More Sports

Boulderbar Vienna

Climbing: Indoor & Outdoor

Vienna not only has the largest climbing hall in Austria, but also some interesting outdoor climbing walls - such as the Flakturm.

2 beach volleyball courts at "Sand in the City" next to Konzerthaus

Beach volleyball

Volleyball players of all ages, from beginners to experts, meet on Vienna's beach volleyball courts. Here, you can find several tips on how to play along …

Rollerblader

In-line skating

In Vienna, in-line skaters are welcome! You can really get rolling on the level sections of the 4.5 km long main alley in the Prater and the 21 km long …

Two women doing Pilates

Pilates & Yoga

Numerous studios offer open hours for Pilates and yoga sessions. These do not require any registration or membership fees – ideal for visitors in Vienna.

Danube Tower

Bungee Jumping at the Danube Tower

Jump from the tallest tower in Austria! The Danube Tower is the dream of many bungee fans. As the motto has it (sort of), "The higher the …

Lusthaus in the Vienna Prater

The Green Prater

The Prater, which according to the magazine "Focus" is one of the ten best city parks in the world, covers an area of six million square meters. Although …

Tischtenniscenter Langegasse, playerst

Table tennis

Mini-ball sport with retro charm: one Viennese table tennis center with a long history offers space and materials for visitors to Vienna – without prior …