More than just a Tour Guide!
Vienna Beyond The Guidebooks is not here to list sights — Its here to show you the Vienna I actually live, love, and explore. Think of it as insider shortcuts, hidden corners, and real experiences you won’t find on the usual websites.
Vienna's Hidden jewels
When visitors read this page, they should realize that Vienna is far more than imperial palaces and classical music — the city is full of hidden corners and secret places loved by locals. Beyond Schönbrunn and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna offers quiet courtyards in the old town, rooftop gardens with skyline views, and neighbourhoods that feel like small villages within the city. The magic of Vienna lies in these unexpected places — and Our Blog shares these places.
Our Story
This project was born from a simple idea: Most people only see the surface of Vienna, while the real magic happens in the hidden corners that locals love. After years of exploring the city on my own — from quiet courtyards to forgotten viewpoints and small neighbourhood cafés — I realized how many of these places never appear in typical guides. I started collecting these discoveries, first for friends visiting Vienna, then for anyone who wanted to experience the city differently. What began as a personal list of favourites grew into a project dedicated to showing Vienna beyond the clichés — honest, local, and full of small surprises. This website is the result: a curated collection of real insights, hidden spots, and stories that reveal Vienna the way I experience it every day. Not a classic guide, but a personal doorway into the city’s quieter, more authentic side.
Local. Hidden. Vienna.
Vienna Beyond The Guidebooks in three Words.