Relaxing in Vienna

Discover the best local places to unwind in Vienna. Whether you’re looking for peaceful parks, fun activities or cozy cafes, our Spotters have found the best local places for you to enjoy and recharge. Challenge your friends at escape room Open The Door, experience a silent spa day at Schwerelos or enjoy a colorful game of minigolf at Blacklite Arena. Check out these and many more local gems for the best break in the city!

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Rage space fun

Letting off steam lifts your mood. Some may go for a run, to the boxing club, or chop wood, while others come here. One doesn't exclude the other - why not do both?!

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

May 1, 2025

Donaukanal

Relax at the waterfront

"Donaukanal" in Vienna is a centrally located hotspot by the water. I, like many others, love to hang out here by the water or at one of these bars...

Bars

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Apr 29, 2025

Aufzug Café

Time travel coffee place

While lifts are a basic feature of modern apartment buildings today, 120 years ago, they were still considered luxury amenities...

Coffee & tea

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Apr 15, 2025

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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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Apr 9, 2025

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...

Art & culture

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Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Apr 9, 2025

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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Heiligenbrunner

Apr 9, 2025

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Relaxing in Vienna

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Relaxing

Sabrina

Julia

You?

Markus

Zina

Christopher

David

Tina

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Sabrina

Julia

You?

Markus

Zina

Christopher

David

Tina

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Rage space fun

Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Donaukanal

Relax at the waterfront

Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Aufzug Café

Time travel coffee place

Julia

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Into The Green

Relax in the city

Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Wotruba Church

Brutal architecture at its best

Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Climbing on Flakturm

Above Vienna's rooftops

Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Heading to Relaxing?

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