Sometimes you just need something out of the ordinary. Something that not in the travel guide and that you haven't seen on Instagram for the hundredth time. Vienna has much more to offer than opera, coffee houses and the Prater - you just have to know where to look.
How about a Dinner in complete darkness? With a chocolate workshop where you can make your own Mozartkugeln produce? Or a Dance course in three-four timethat will catapult you right into the magic of the Viennese ball tradition? We'll show you five activities in Vienna that are so unusual that you're guaranteed never to have thought of them before - and that's exactly why you'll love them. Promise.
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Topgolf Vienna - golf meets party atmosphere
You think golf is only for pensioners and business people with too much free time? Then you've never been to Topgolf Vienna. You won't find a classic golf course here, but a ultra-modern experience center with a concept that lies somewhere between bowling alley, leisure park and sports arena.
Instead of marching around a golf course for hours on end, here you can hit a targeted shot in a stylish atmosphere. Illuminated targets on the field. Your score is tracked automatically. Whether you are holding a golf club for the first time or are already a little Tiger Woods - what counts most with Topgolf is the Fun.
The whole thing is supported by Music, Food and Drinks accompanied. In the lounges with service, you can celebrate with friends, laugh and simply have a good time. Perfect for birthdays, after-work events or just for a night out. unusual evening in Vienna.
Where? Wienerstraße 196, 2345 Brunn am Gebirge
Tip: Be sure to book in advance - it gets fully booked quickly, especially at weekends.
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Dinner in the dark - eating with all the senses (except sight)
How does a dish that you can't see taste? How do you behave when you pour a glass of water in complete darkness? The Dinner in the dark in Vienna is a taste experience of a very special kind - and a journey into a World without light.
Served in a pitch dark A room in which you can see neither your hands nor your cutlery. Blind or severely visually impaired people accompany you through the experience, provide guidance and often talk about their everyday lives. This makes the dinner not only a culinary experience, but also an emotional one. socially enriching.
The menu remains a secret - you can only make a rough choice (e.g. vegetarian or meat) and then let yourself be surprised. The absence of sight sharpens your taste, smell and hearing. An experience that you can Questioning perception and is guaranteed to be a talking point.
Where? Huttengasse 83, 1160 Vienna
Tip: Do not use any fragrances in advance (perfume, strong deodorant) - they could affect the experience for you and others.
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Viennese waltz workshop - a dance experience for couples
Vienna without the waltz? Unimaginable! But instead of just watching the dance on TV or at a ball, you can now experience for yourself - together with your favorite person. At the Viennese Waltz Workshop for couples, you will not only learn the famous three-four time, but also immerse yourself in the lifestyle of the Viennese ball tradition.
The best thing about it: you don't need any previous knowledge. In a relaxed atmosphere professional dance teachers Step by step to the basics - charming, understandable and with a lot of patience. Whether newly in love, engaged or a team for years - dancing together brings closeness, laughter and guarantees a few wonderful aha moments.
The Viennese waltz is not just a stylish dance, but a real Community experience. And who knows? Maybe you'll soon be standing together on a real Viennese ballroom floor after the workshop.
Where? Griechengasse 6, 1010 Vienna
Tip: The workshop is perfect for a romantic city trip or as an original gift.
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Chocolate workshop - make your own chocolate & Mozart balls
Vienna is not only a city of music - it is also a city of sweet temptations. And instead of just buying chocolates, you can now make them yourself! At the Chocolate workshop You become a chocolatier: you learn how to make delicious chocolate with just a few ingredients. Chocolate and Mozart balls without industrial mass production.
Under expert guidance, you will make your own fillings, roll marzipan, coat nougat and decorate your creations to your heart's content. The best part? Of course you can tried become. A lot, in fact. And what's left over you can take home nicely packaged - or (perhaps) give as a gift.
The workshop is ideal for Couples, Groups of friends or Families. There is laughter, nibbling, stirring and rolling - an experience for all the senses.
Where? Schönbrunner Str. 99, 1050 Vienna
Tip: Some workshops are even suitable for children - perfect for a creative family afternoon!
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Ugly Vienna Tour - Celebrating the ugliest corners of the city
Vienna is beautiful. Everyone will tell you that. But that's exactly what makes Ugly Vienna Tour so exciting: Here it goes not about the baroque facades, but about Concrete buildings, failed architectural projects, whimsical statues and all the "ugly" corners that are usually swept under the carpet in city marketing.
The tour is a tongue-in-cheek, critical declaration of love to Vienna in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Not only will you learn a lot about urban development, but you will also discover hidden works of art, political backgrounds and every Lots of Viennese humor.
The tour is led by Artistswho know exactly why the "ugly" is often the really interesting thing. And who knows - maybe you'll end up falling in love with the very thing you never noticed before.
Where? Augarten main gate, Obere Augartenstrasse 1, 1020 Vienna
Tip: Take your camera with you - you'll discover bizarre photo motifs!
Conclusion: Special activities in Vienna - anything but boring
Vienna is more than its postcard motifs. If you're ready to embrace the unusual, this city will show you its playful, crazy, creative side. Whether you're rolling chocolates, dancing, laughing, dining in the dark or discovering architecture with a twinkle in your eye - these five experiences are guaranteed to stay in your head.
So get out of the Museumsquartier and into the real, wild, crazy Vienna. It's worth it!
