Discover local hidden gems in Vienna

Discover 163 local hidden gems in Vienna

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Cinema Underneath the Stars – Open-air movies

Vienna has a rich outdoor cinema scene; check out the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide with my tips and recommendations for a complete experience here!

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Cinema

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Julia

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Afrika Tage – Africa festival on the island

Things to do and see: Rummage through the offer of the many trades at the bazaar, get your face painted, or learn how to make giant soap bubbles...

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Art & culture
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Music
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Restaurants

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Emmerich – What's a Buschenschank?

"Emmerich" is a 'Buschenschank' in Vienna - a small wooden stand in a vineyard where the owners offer their spritzer and small plates. Go enjoy the view!

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Art & culture
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Snacks

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Zina

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Into The Green – Relax in the city

Türkenschanzpark is what many call the most beautiful park in the city. It has it all: small pathways, ponds, rolling hills, and rare botanical plants.

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Relaxing

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Summer Equals Concerts – Free open air acts

The Vienna government supports the summer concerts and cultural spots popping up, so we can enjoy tons of activities for free. Lucky us, and lucky you!

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Art & culture
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Music

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Offener Bücherschrank – Books for everyone

"Offener Bücherschrank" in Vienna is simple: go there, have a look, take a book if you like, bring back more than you took. Sharing is caring...

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Summer Stage – A festival of cuisines

The Summer Stage is like an outpost of several Vienna restaurants in the form of a huge terrace next to the Kanal with all sorts of different cuisines.

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Bars
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Gasthaus Käpt'n Otto – A break on the bike road

"Gasthaus Käpt'n Otto" in Vienna has been run by a single family for three generations. I love getting a good coffee with some homemade apricot cake here.

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Climbing on Flakturm – Above Vienna's rooftops

Flakturm in Vienna has a very interesting history. You can explore it from the outside climbing and enjoy the view, or go inside and visit Haus des Meeres

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Cinema
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Relaxing

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Julia

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Schwerelos – Let's go float!

You'll weightlessly drift in the warm water of your private floating pool, sinking ever deeper into profound physical and mental relaxation.

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Relaxing

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Open The Door – Escape Fun

Challenges that unlock access to new items or areas may include word games, detecting patterns, assembling objects, and optical phenomena. Teamwork is key.

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Relaxing

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Julia

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Wotruba Church – Brutal architecture at its best

"Wotruba Church" is a wonderful, brutalist architectural miracle made of 152 concrete blocks, located just outside Vienna. Definitely worth the travel...

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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