#vienna

#vienna

I'm pretty much a pro when it comes to staying in tight spaces. From a tiny-home hotel to a repurposed wine barrel, I've booked small, unique accommodations around the world. But I'd never stayed in an Airstream trailer before my trip to Vienna, Austria, in October 2023. Seeking an affordable, atypical accommodation, I booked two nights in Hotel Daniel's luxury camper through Airbnb for $300.

"We fell in love with the Austrian countryside, we fell in love with Vienna, and it's where we fell in love with each other, because we realized we have the exact same interests," says Ian.

The Austrian capital last hosted the ESC extravaganza in 2015 and 1967. Vienna beat out Innsbruck to host the 2026 European Song Contest, Austrian public broadcaster ORF said on Wednesday. Austria won the rights to host the 70th edition of the event after the country's singer, JJ, won in May 2025 with his song "Wasted Love." JJ's "Wasted Love" mixed techno beats with operatic vocalsImage: Denis Balibouse/REUTERS

The house occupies an introverted yet exposed plot between the tram line and the garden, located next to the tracks of the Baden railway.

Vienna requires new buildings to incorporate solar panels, demonstrating a commitment to climate action while preserving its historical architecture, according to city council member Nina Abrahamczik.