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The Viennese are undeniably lucky. Few populaces enjoy such glorious—and easily accessible—options for day-tripping. For many the first destination is the Wienerwald, the deservedly fabled Vienna Woods—a rolling range of densely wooded hills extending from Vienna's doorstep to the outposts of the Alps in the southwest (and not a natural park or forest, as you might think from listening to Strauss or the tourist blurbs). This region is crisscrossed by country roads and hiking paths, dotted with forest lodges and inns, and solidifies every now and then into quaint little villages and market towns.
Vienna Environs Hotels
In general accommodations in the countryside are pretty basic. Although this is a lightly traveled region, many hotels have received complete makeovers...read more
Vienna Environs Restaurants
With some exceptions, food in this region, while influenced by Viennese cuisine, is on the simple side. The basics are available in abundance: roast meats...read more
Things To Do in Vienna Environs
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
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Vienna Environs Experiences
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The Carnuntum region and the southeast corner of the Weinviertel, a region known as the Marchfeld, offer outstanding cycling, with a number of... Read more
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Taking advantage of the natural line of defense formed by the course of the Danube, barons and bailiffs decided centuries ago to erect fortifications... Read more
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The celebrated Vienna Woods to the west and southwest of Vienna are crisscrossed by hundreds of easy hiking paths, numbered, color-coded, and... Read more
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Four separate wine regions surround Vienna—the Weinviertel, or wine quarter to the north of the city; the Kamptal, which divides the Weinviertel... Read more
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Baden & Gumpoldskirchen. Spend an afternoon discovering the attractive spa and casino town of Baden, then travel along the enchanting wine... Read more
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The Carnuntum region and the southeast corner of the Weinviertel, a region known as the Marchfeld, offer outstanding cycling, with a number of... Read more
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