Summer in Vienna - our top tips for your holiday feeling
In summer Vienna shows its most relaxed side and with our top tips you get in the right holiday mood. We'll show you where you can find variety and cool off away from the crowds. Discover Vienna in summer and enjoy it in a different way.
Palais Freiluft – cool afterwork place with friends
In the middle of one of the most beautiful guest gardens in Vienna in the 8th district, you can chill out on a deck chair and end the evening with friends. The Palais Freiluft is a real insider tip for activities in Vienna in summer and we'll tell you why: The relaxed atmosphere is simply reminiscent of vacation!
It is also practical that you can try culinary dishes from different restaurateurs here - there is definitely something for every taste. From Italian to Israeli to creamy ice cream, you'll find whatever your heart desires here. If you want to be exquisitely spoiled, we recommend booking a Dinner in the Park from Pichlmaiers to Herkner and feasting on a gourmet menu.
Brunch on the old Danube – Summer in Vienna on the water
Are you looking for an extraordinary activity in Vienna this summer? That's what you'll find at this brunch experience. Enjoy a boat trip in a retro electric boat with a picnic basket for this special brunch! We show you the green Vienna, away from the hot concrete desert in the city center, where you can enjoy in style.
The tour is suitable as a romantic date for two or for a brunch among friends with up to four people.
Our tip: The boat trip is the ideal birthday present.
Landtmann Bootshaus – Dinner by the river
You can't enjoy your dinner closer to the water. In the Bootshaus you experience Vienna in a different way: Very close to nature, right on the water, you can let yourself be spoiled with culinary delights and relax from the heat of the city.
One of the most unconventional and most beautiful guest gardens is waiting for you here - in the middle of the old Danube. The Bootshaus is not only a top location with delicious cuisine, this place has history! The first rowing clubs were based here as early as 1850 and the motto is still evident in the concept of the restaurant today.
Our tip: You can also give this summer activity in Vienna as a gift, quite simply in the Bootshaus online shop.
Sunken City – an active evening after work
Summer in Vienna can be so varied! In the Sunken City right next to the Reichsbrücke, conveniently located on the U1, you can end mild evenings actively. Here you can let off steam with a wide range of activities for your summer in Vienna: beach volleyball, trampolining, boat rental and much more are waiting for you. At the same time there are excellent cocktail bars, for example the Sansibeach, where you can put your feet in the sand and feel like you are on a South Seas island.
The Sunken City is THE insider tip for everyone who longs for a short trip to their favorite place!
Usus am Wasser - events in the open air
Spending warm summer nights in the club doesn't sound so tempting?
Then just celebrate under the open sky! Selected events with DJs, cabaret and much more take place every week at Usus am Wasser – directly on the new Danube in the 21st district. You can experience one of the most unforgettable activities for your summer in Vienna here in a chilled atmosphere, with cool music and great people.
Summer in Vienna - enjoy off the beaten track
We love summer and the new side of the city to discover on warm days. You can chill and cool off in Vienna's most beautiful guest gardens and at the best outdoor locations. With our tips away from the heat you can enjoy Vienna in a different way!
And if you like it a little bit cooler, we recommend our hidden wine cellar tour or our Viennese underground tour.