> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://nerdontour.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # One week in Vienna in 2025 - URL: https://nerdontour.net/one-week-in-vienna-in-2025/ - Published: 2025-09-09T13:40:33.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-09T13:40:33.000Z - Description: From soaring above Prater in a sunset swing to tapping my iPhone to tip our storyteller guide, Vienna felt like a love letter to thrill-seekers and history buffs alike. Continue reading to check out my nomad friend’s 6th reunion, chase Habsburg echoes, and film “Walking with Piotrek” in Schönbrunn. - Author: Piotrek Bodera - Tags: #project After joyful [reunions in Poland](https://nerdontour.net/visiting-poland-in-2025/), it was time to catch a train to Vienna. Back in the day, it was a popular destination abroad for myself, during my time working [as a tour manager](https://nerdontour.net/how-a-tour-manager-became-the-nerd-on-tour/). Hence, it was great to return to the capital of Austria. This time with my partner and my nomad friend. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/218fb6bb-0a3c-45b7-bd41-bd449f0ce87b.jpeg) Praterturm chair swing at sunset | Photo by [Marc Wieland](https://nerdontour.net/marc-wieland-swiss-location-independent-web-developer-in-his-twenties-roaming-the-globe/) ## Prater thrills As a die-hard fan of roller coasters, we started with [Prater](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wurstelprater?ref=nerdontour.net), the amusement park with a long history. Each ride is paid for separately, so we selected four attractions to spice up our evening. Ending with the 117-meters tall chair swing Praterturm that we did at sunset. Visiting Prater with my partner reminded me about the couple from [Before Sunrise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Before%5FSunrise?ref=nerdontour.net), a 1995 romantic drama filmed in Vienna. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7535-1.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7533-1.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7565.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7543.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7564.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7563.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7545.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7561.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7555.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7554.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7552.jpeg) ## Strolling around the royal old town On the next day, we went on a [free walking tour](https://www.redandwhite.tours/our-tours/free-walking-tour-vienna/?ref=nerdontour.net). I used to work a lot with the local guides. Therefore, I appreciate when local experts are also great storytellers, spinning historic tales about our surroundings. And Vienna offered so many great sights! The architecture was grand, consistent and well preserved. The Habsburgs who used to rule a vast part of the world left a remarkable legacy that we can all admire. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7570.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7571.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7574.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7575.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7576.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7577.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7579.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7581.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7587.jpeg) ## Tap to tip On a side note, I was thrilled to see the tour guide using [Tap to Pay](https://www.apple.com/business/tap-to-pay-on-iphone/?ref=nerdontour.net) on her iPhone to accept the tips. Back in the 2010s, cash was still the only method to pay for such travel services. As a tour manager, due to possible theft, I despised carrying huge amounts of cash. At last, the travel industry is modernizing. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7588.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7598.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7600.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7608.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7616.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7624.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7625.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7626.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7630.jpeg) ## Walking with Marc Moreover, the trip in Vienna was accompanied by our dear nomad friend, [Marc Wieland](https://nerdontour.net/marc-wieland-swiss-location-independent-web-developer-in-his-twenties-roaming-the-globe/). In fact, Austria became our sixth country where we met and hung out! Despite global travel challenges and changes in our lives, we still make time to see each other. As Marc perfectly said: > If something is important, you make it happen. We recorded "Walking with Piotrek" in Schönbrunn Park in Vienna Vienna was a fantastic blend of different experiences. Excitements at Prater, awe-inspiring architecture, and vast green parks. It's fabulous to keep returning and experiencing this special city with important people in my life. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7631.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7633.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7635.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7636.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7642.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7644.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7667.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7669.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7672.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7684.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7691.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7694.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7696.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7699.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7704.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/16/3e/163e6ae2-f4f9-4a47-9fd9-81c2af8159f2/content/images/2025/09/IMG_7705.jpeg)