Discover Vienna’s 200 best Active Explorer spots for your trip

Donauinsel

★ 4.7 · 1,805 reviews

Spend an afternoon on Donauinsel, the long green strip running along the Danube. Walk, jog or cycle its shaded paths, then cool off with a swim or settle in at a riverside bar.

Lobau

Explore Lobau, a quiet floodplain forest on Vienna's eastern edge. Follow unpaved paths past still water channels and meadows, and enjoy a wild, local corner of the Danube wetlands.

Lainzer Tiergarten

Escape to Lainzer Tiergarten, Vienna's large wooded reserve on the city's western edge. Follow long forest trails and open meadows for a half-day of real walking.

Classic 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

★ 4.7 · 2,526 reviews

Cycle Vienna's grand Ringstrasse and the Danube Canal with a local guide. Stop for photographs at the opera house and Parliament.

Vienna City Segway Tour

★ 4.8 · 698 reviews

Glide through imperial Vienna on a Segway. Pass the Hofburg and Parliament with a guide who explains each stop.

Kahlenberg

★ 4.8 · 2,287 reviews

Head up Kahlenberg, the hill at Vienna's northern edge. Take in the panorama over the Danube and the city's rooftops, then follow a woodland trail through the surrounding hills.

Leopoldstadt

Ride a giant Ferris wheel, picnic in the Prater and browse a lively market. A green, family-friendly district full of local life.

WINDOBONA Indoor Skydiving Vienna

★ 4.9 · 2,546 reviews

Fly in a vertical wind tunnel with expert instructors by your side. A thrilling, unforgettable experience for couples, families and thrill seekers in Vienna.

Waldseilpark Kahlenberg

★ 4.7 · 2,610 reviews

Climb through the treetops on rope bridges and zip-slides above the Vienna Woods. A fun outing for families, easy to combine with a walk up the Kahlenberg.

Vienna Watersports Arena

★ 4.7 · 218 reviews

Ride whitewater rapids in the middle of Vienna's Donaustadt district. A thrilling outing for families and friends who want an adrenaline rush.

Boulderbar

★ 4.5 · 1,288 reviews

Boulder in a friendly gym with a comfortable atmosphere in northern Vienna. A fun, active stop for climbers of every level.

Kletterhalle Wien

★ 4.8 · 1,087 reviews

Learn to lead climb in a large, welcoming hall recommended by Vienna locals. A fun, active stop for families and climbers.

Schafbergbad

★ 4.3 · 1,543 reviews

Cool down in hillside pools with a slide and city views. A practical family day out in summer, easy to reach and easy to enjoy.

Spider Rock XL

★ 4.7 · 96 reviews

Try an unusual adventure activity in Vienna's Leopoldstadt district. A thrilling stop for couples and families who like to do something different.

Auer Welsbach Park

★ 4.6 · 1,246 reviews

Stop by Auer Welsbach Park, a lively local green space just off the U4 line near Schönbrunn. Try the outdoor gym equipment, watch slackliners at work, or let the kids loose on the playground.

Türkenschanzpark

★ 4.8 · 7,188 reviews

Explore Türkenschanzpark, a roomy green space in Währing that locals use year-round. Walk past the ponds and monuments, climb the observation tower, and see how families and joggers share the paths.

Gänsehäufel

★ 4.6 · 589 reviews

Swim, sunbathe and picnic on a green island in Vienna's Old Danube. A magical summer day out for families and couples.

Donaupark

★ 4.7 · 11,251 reviews

Cross the Danube to Donaupark, a sprawling green space dominated by the Donauturm. Wander its rose and herb gardens, circle the lake, and follow the paths that wind between lawns and ponds.

Krapfenwaldlbad

★ 4.5 · 194 reviews

Swim in a hillside pool with views over all of Vienna. A summer escape for couples and families who like space and shade.

Augarten

★ 4.6 · 10,771 reviews

Wander through Augarten, Vienna's baroque garden retreat in Leopoldstadt. Stroll the shaded avenues past the palace facade, take a look at the looming flak towers, and rest on a bench among the flower beds.

Spanish Riding School

★ 3.5 · 3,817 reviews

Experience Vienna's equestrian tradition at the Spanish Riding School, home of the Lipizzaner stallions. Enter the Baroque riding hall to learn the school's classical dressage heritage through a tour, training session or performance.

Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark

★ 4.7 · 2,463 reviews

Discover Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark, a quiet hillside estate park in Währing. Wander wooded paths and past ponds and statues, then visit the small farm tucked among the trees.

Kurpark Oberlaa

★ 4.7 · 6,795 reviews

Unwind at Kurpark Oberlaa, a leafy park in Favoriten built around quiet lakes. Stroll past the rose and Japanese gardens, find a bench by the water, and enjoy a calm corner of the city.

Schönbrunn Palace Park

★ 4.8 · 61,138 reviews

Step into the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace Park, the sprawling former imperial summer garden in Hietzing. Stroll the formal avenues and fountains, then take in the glass Palmenhaus before choosing how far to wander.

Jubiläumswarte

★ 4.7 · 1,379 reviews

Climb to Jubiläumswarte for a 360-degree look at Vienna from the green hills of Ottakring. Walk up through the quiet surroundings, then scan the skyline from the top of the tower.

Guided Walking Tour of City Center Highlights

★ 4.7 · 5,581 reviews

Get your bearings in Vienna on a friendly walk with a licensed guide. See the Hofburg, the coffeehouses and the Blutgasse before ending at St. Stephen's.

Hietzing

Explore the elegant side of Vienna around Schönbrunn Palace, with leafy streets and grand villas. A calm neighbourhood for couples and older travellers.

Stadtpark

★ 4.6 · 31,404 reviews

Wander through Stadtpark, the English-style public garden at the edge of Vienna's centre. Cross its ornate bridges, find the gilded Johann Strauss statue, and follow the paths past flower beds and the pond.

Spanish Riding School Training

★ 3.9 · 10,239 reviews

Watch the Spanish Riding School Training in the Hofburg's Baroque Winter Riding Academy. See Lipizzaner stallions and riders work through daily exercises to Viennese classical music, a quieter alternative to the full performance.

Time Traveling Virtual Reality Sightseeing Tour

★ 4.6 · 747 reviews

Join the Time Traveling Virtual Reality Sightseeing Tour and watch Vienna's past appear on the very streets where it happened. Walk between six VR stops, from the Ottoman siege to the Opera, with audio narration linking each scene to the city today.