Vienna is different and so are some of the activities that Austria's cultural capital has to offer. The city itself is said to be the most liveable city in the world, and the Viennese are grumpy and cheeky. But the fact that Vienna can also be quite quirky and "different" is often overlooked. That's why we've collected the most unusual things to do in Vienna for you here.
Checking snails in favorites
If you are looking for an unusual activity in Vienna, you will find it in the Vienna Gugumuck snail factory found.
There, everything revolves around the famous vineyard snail: from May to October, there are constant Guided tours directly at the snail field. A guided tour costs 19 euros and also includes a Tasting of Viennese snails au gratin with herb butter and a Glass of Wiener Gemischter Satz or non-alcoholic drinks. Afterwards, you can browse through the manufactory's products in the farm store.
Full throttle down the mountain
Hard to believe, but true - Vienna is actually home to a Summer toboggan run in the popular district of Penzing. It doesn't matter whether you prefer a speedy whizz or a leisurely glide: The Viennese summer toboggan run on the Hohe-Wand-Wiese offers around 850 meters long route an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones.
The toboggan run provides a Top speeds of 40 km/hThe course is a very special kind of adventure, with fast curves and a final jump.
For culinary catering, the catering area offers healthy and delicious cuisine for large and small appetites. Afterwards, you can relax on the cozy chill-out terrace.
Wet hustle and bustle in the white water channel
The Vienna Watersports Arena in the 22nd district has a particularly unusual activity for all water sports enthusiasts: the country's first artificial whitewater course with international standards - suitable for young and old.
Three pumps provide the ultimate bathing fun, pumping up to 12 cubic meters of water per second through the 250 meters long stretch of white water. With variable obstacles, kayaks, rafts, tubes and floats can enjoy constant white water in different levels of difficulty are generated.
After a general safety briefing and initial dry runs, you (from the age of 12 with swimming skills and general fitness) have the opportunity to let yourself be carried away by the white water. Kayak and paddle courses can also be booked through the Kayak Academy by prior arrangement.
Well then, into the water and off you go!
At 10km/h through the Inn city while enjoying the finest cuisine
Vienna to a environmentally friendly and alternative way off the beaten track and enjoy the finest cuisine at the same time? You can do just that in our gourmet electric vintage car.
This Viennese venture doesn't have much in common with classic sightseeing and boring tourist activities. The Culinary city tour in an electric vintage car is particularly suitable for Localswho want to experience Vienna at second glance. The motto here is: see and be seen.
Thanks to the self-designed Thanks to the restaurant furniture with which the electric vintage car is equipped, eating and drinking while driving is just as easy as in a restaurant.
For more information you can here book the somewhat different activity in Vienna.
Experience Vienna with all your senses
Vienna's city center is full of numerous sensory impressions that we encounter every day but are not really aware of.
Have you ever wondered which different odors you can perceive in the center of Vienna?
How feels the city center, which hear you and, above all, what is there to discover off the beaten track of the first district?
With this City tour you will be whisked away to another world in an exciting and interactive way. Your senses will be stimulated in different ways and you will experience your city in a new way during this activity in Vienna.
We hope you enjoy experiencing and discovering the activities in Vienna "with a difference"!
