Walking the city: A guide to Vienna’s lesser known treasures, on foot
April 29, 2024|IV
A city as colourful and vibrant as it is full of history, Vienna is so much more than meets the eye. From hidden alleys that tell stories of days that were to modern installations that display its forward-thinking urban strategy, the Austrian capital is bound to surprise you at every turn.
If you’re one of the lucky individuals planning to attend ViennaUP 2024 between 3 and 9 June (tickets for the festival’s 50+ events are still available!), you won’t want to miss the chance to step off the beaten path, gain a new perspective on Vienna, and find out what exactly makes it the most liveable city in the world.
A walk through the city, the unconventional way
Join Eugene Quinn from Whoosh on one of this year’s four guided city walks, and get to know a face of Vienna you’ve never seen before. Reserve a spot below and get ready for adventure come June!
Classic Vienna with a twist
What lies beyond the image of Vienna we’ve grown to know and love? What can one stand to learn when looking at the city’s beloved landmarks – from the Stephansdom to the City Hall – through a different lens? A stroll through the city centre that will enable you to meet the beautiful, the grand, and the unexpected underneath it all.
The Invisible Smart City
Smarter cities are about making citizens' lives easier, faster, smoother, and greener – but how do metropoles such as Vienna actually go about it? Explore the city’s beloved second district and take a closer look at how Vienna practices smart urbanism, from social housing to green neighbourhood oases.
Why Vienna is the best city in the world
Ranked as the most liveable city in the world almost every year since 2010, Vienna is the fastest-growing capital city in the EU. How has the administration managed to reconcile these aspects, and how is the city creatively responding to the challenges of modern life? A deep dive into all the things that make Vienna truly special.
Vienna by night
Nighttime is special - for lovers, party goers, artists, and the economy. How does one’s experience of the urban space change after dark, and what does that mean for cities like Vienna? Discover the complex composition of the midnight economy in Vienna and embark on an urban adventure where few groups dare to go.