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Wild Swimming in Vienna
Wild Swimming in Vienna High-res imagery available here. When temperatures rise in Vienna, the city's waterways come alive, offering a serene, natural alternative to open-air pools. From bathing ponds to shaded riverbanks, Vienna is home to nearly 40 miles of wild swimming areas, many of them just a…
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Beyond Sightseeing: Vienna’s Skill-Based Holiday Trend
High-res imagery of Vienna here. In 2026, there’s a new approach to holidays gaining traction - one that moves beyond simple relaxation and focuses on personal growth and enrichment. The rise of the "hobbi-day" is offering travellers a chance to engage in activities that stimulate the mind and…
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Coffee Houses as Living Rooms: How Viennese Cafés Continue to Shape Daily Life
Coffee Houses as Living Rooms: How Viennese Cafés Continue to Shape Daily Life Images HERE From UNESCO-listed institutions to biodynamic bakeries and cross-cultural newcomers, Vienna’s coffee houses remain at the centre of civic and cultural life. In Vienna, the coffee house is more than…
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SEE LESS, EXPERIENCE MORE: VIENNA MAKES THE CASE FOR SLOWER CITY BREAKS IN 2027
As travellers look ahead to 2027, Vienna is challenging the ‘see everything’ city break with a simple proposition: slow down, wander and leave something for next timeThree museums before lunch, a landmark before dinner and 20,000 steps by bedtime. For years, the classic city break has been…
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Vienna’s UNESCO-Listed Intangible Cultural Heritage Coffee houses, wine taverns, and the city’s beloved sausage stands
Vienna is a city where culture extends beyond opera stages and imperial palaces. Some of its most enduring traditions are found in everyday rituals, recognised by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Viennese coffee house, the wine tavern (Heuriger), and the sausage…
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Vienna Celebrates 200 Years of Johann Strauss II with a Year-Long Cultural Tribute
Vienna Celebrates 200 Years of Johann Strauss II with a Year-Long Cultural Tribute High-res imagery available here. In 2025, Vienna is commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss II, the world-renowned "Waltz King," whose music continues to captivate audiences around the…
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Step into the Magic of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and Waltz Through Vienna’s Ballroom Culture
Step into the Magic of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and Waltz Through Vienna’s Ballroom Culture This year Strictly Come Dancing will be celebrating two decades of glitz and glamour, and even after 20 years, the show continues to captivate its audiences with creative performances. With the 202…
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Vienna’s Heartbeat Streets: Fall in Love with the City’s Lesser-Known Neighbourhoods
When someone mentions Vienna, what is it that springs to mind? Perhaps it’s the city’s rich musical history, having been the home of musicians such as Beethoven and Mozart and still having an impressive opera scene to this day. Or maybe it’s the Austrian capital’s imperial heritage, with its…
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Sipping on Sturm: Final few weeks to enjoy this Viennese speciality
As summer draws to a close, the beginning of autumn in the city of Vienna signifies the wine harvest season and a special drink which is only available for a limited number of weeks each year. Sturm (German for storm) is grape juice that has already begun to ferment, and must have at least 1…