5 tips for your late summer in Vienna
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It is not too late for some summer vibes! Here are some activities that you shouldn't miss to enjoy the late summer in Vienna.
Not too late for summer in Vienna…
Summer is on its way out but we know that many of you are just arriving in our residence and starting your academic year soon. Besides, there are many of you working gals and lads who are arriving in Vienna and would love to blow off some steam in a Viennese way. Here are my favorite spots for getting through the hot summer days.
Drinks by the Danube Canal
This is a brilliant time to discover some bars along the Danube Canal. The canal is one of the most happening spots in the city throughout the summer until September – with many (beach) bars! You can also pick up your own drinks, sit by the bank and just enjoy the cool breeze by the water and the view to the animated skyline of the city.
Dip and Chill
Vienna is not only blessed with the presence of the Danube canal but also with river Danube itself. providing us with the opportunity to go swimming or just chill by the river. The Danube’s riverbank is full of many sunbathing areas; floating sun decks and a continuous trail of lush green grass, where you can relax, catch the sun and cool down by dipping in the water. There are many very beautiful and peaceful spots located on the New and Old Danube. Vienna Würstel Stand, an English blog, is explaining and illustrating the different spots, you can consider. Have a look here!
Pools and Baths
If you are like me and do not trust fresh waters and love a more controlled environment when cooling down, there are many community-swimming areas near and far from you. These are swimming areas maintained by the city of Vienna and our nothing less than perfection.
Walking Trails
You may not expect this from a metropolitan city, but the city of Vienna has a number of recognized walking trails. The city offers urban and natural hiking trails, and I strongly suggest you to ditch training in the gym for once and go out and discover these trails. The 11 recognized trails are as follows:
City hiking path 1 – Kahlenberg
City hiking path 1a – Leopoldsberg
City hiking path 2 – Hermannskogel
City hiking path 3 – Hameau
City hiking path 4 – Jubiläumswarte
City hiking path 4a – Ottakring
City hiking path 5 – Bisamberg
City hiking path 6 – Zugberg-Maurer Wald
City hiking path 7 – Laaer Berg
City hiking path 8 – Sofienalpe
City hiking path 9 – Prater
I hope you try some of these suggestions and enjoy them just as much as I did. Also I would like to give credit to 1000 Things to do in Vienna, The Vienna Würstel Stand and City of Vienna for providing some inspiration for these tips.
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