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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 know more? The Vienna Rundumadum hiking trail circles the city in 24 easy stages.

Hiking in Vienna

People on a hiking trail

Hiking in and around Vienna

Vienna’s city hiking trails run for over 240 kilometers, mostly through the Vienna Woods on the edge of the city or through Vienna’s local …

The Lobau – Vienna's jungle

A jungle in the city? That's right! Part of the Donau-Auen National Park is located in Vienna and allows unspoiled nature to be experienced up …

View from the Kahlenberg

The Vienna Woods

Vienna is situated on the western edge of the Vienna Basin, on the gentle slopes of the Vienna Woods, a branch of the foothills of the Alps. This “Green …

Vineyards around Vienna

Heavenly views from the Kahlenberg

The Kahlenberg is located in the Vienna Woods and is one of the most popular excursion destinations for the city’s residents. This is …

Tree-lined allee in the Prater

The Green Prater

The Prater, one of the best city parks in the world, covers an area of six million square meters. Although it is located only three linear kilometers from …

View of Vienna

Recreation in the Parks

Vienna has countless opportunities for quiet hours of leisure. Whether you go for a walk in the Prater, stop off at a cozy wine tavern in the Vienna …

Exterior view of Wilhelminenberg Palace by day

Wilhelminenberg: Pleasurable hiking

The Wilhelminenberg, in Vienna’s 16th district, is the perfect destination for a day-trip: it’s the perfect place to combine hiking, …

Further Tips

The Stefaniewarte (observation point) on the Kahlenberg

Stefaniewarte (Stefanie observation point) on the Kahlenberg

The most prominent view over imperial Vienna can be experienced at the Stefaniewarte on the Kahlenberg.

Strudlhofstiege (Strudlhof staircase) in the ninth district

On Vienna’s historic stairways

The viewing terrace of St. Stephen’s Cathedral is reached via 343 steps, that of the Danube Tower via 779. On a walk through Vienna, you can …

Schwarzenbergpark in fall

Pleasure in Schwarzenbergpark

In the west of Vienna, adjacent to the Vienna Woods, is Schwarzenbergpark. Walking, hiking, flying kites and total relaxation, jogging or …

Suspension bridge and trees along the nature experience trail in Schönbrunn Zoo

Nature and forest in Schönbrunn Zoo

Schönbrunn Zoo is famous for its colorful and exotic collection of animals. Visitors can also familiarize themselves with the local …

Hiking trail

Wine walking on the Cobenzl

The Cobenzl winery and children's farm can be reached on foot from the old wine-growing towns of Sievering or Grinzing. Also ideal as a loop …

People in the vineyards, with a view of Vienna

Wine walking on the Kahlenberg

The tour leads from Nussdorf through picturesque vineyards on the Nussberg up the Kahlenberg, where you can visit the Stefaniewarte and St. …