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58 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Vienna, Austria

Updated October 20, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Vienna

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Guided Kayaking Tour of Vienna

Vienna, Austria
Sun, May 22
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Classical Concerts at Mozart's house

Vienna, Austria
Sun, May 22
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Gems of Wachau Hike

Vienna, Austria
Wed, May 25
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Lists Featuring Vienna

A Linguistics Lover's Tour of the World
Original letter of Abraham, the son of Maimonides found in the Cairo genizah.
A sculpture of the Tower of Babel, by Alan Baughman, from the Introductory Room of the Museum of the Alphabet
Boontling word of the week in the tap room of the Anderson Valley Brewing Company.

A Linguistics Lover’s Tour of the World

12 places to marvel at the history of human language.

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Including The Cairo Genizah , The Museum of the Alphabet , and Boontling Language of Boonville

15 Unlikely Places to Re-Up Your Luck
Bolivia's Witch Market
The Statue of St. Anthony's Pig
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15 Unlikely Places to Re-Up Your Luck

Luck be a… llama fetus?

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Including Bolivia’s Witch Market, Dubrovnik Maskeron, and Statue of St. Anthony’s Pig