Vienna’s city center already offers many interesting tourist attractions. But it’s also strongly recommended to explore the areas outside the heart of the city especially if you’d like to enjoy fantastic views of nature including the vineyards and a rustic atmosphere.
Make Am Himmel part of your itinerary. Am Himmel which literally means “in heaven” in German is a green meadow located in the Vienna Woods. Set on a plateau, its high elevation provides amazing views of the skies and land.
Visitors would not go hungry here as a cafe-restaurant known as Oktagon (owing to its shape) is available. There’s also a forest playground worth exploring.
At the center of Am Himmel are the symbolic Lebensbauamkreis or the tree circle of life. It features 40 trees of more than 20 different species. In front of each tree is a loudspeaker that announces the information corresponding to a person’s birthday and his or her character traits. On weekends, however, classical music is being played from the speakers.
Ideal for nature lovers, families and couples who want to spend a romantic time away from the city, Am Himmel was set up in 1997 originally as a natural monument to the forests of Vienna. Each year, various events are being organized here. Some of the popular are the Bee’s New Year that takes place every September, the Pumpkin Festival in October and the parties during New Year’s eve.
Am Himmel can be reached by car, bicycle or by hiking. The 38A bus can also bring you to the end of the station and then you just need to take a short walk from the Cobenzl Farm.
