About Wiener Nimmerland
The origin story of Wiener Nimmerland
Our story began with the Supertramps association, which enabled formerly homeless people to share their personal experiences through social city tours. The goal was not only to impart knowledge but also to raise awareness and educate people about issues such as homelessness, addiction, and social exclusion.
No one would have thought that a few stupid life decisions and a concomitant drug past would one day count as a reference, but that's precisely what qualified Martin to be a guide for the Supertramps. When they stopped touring at the end of 2021, he should have stopped. But it was clear to him: This work meant too much to him to simply give it up.
Martin had found his dream job—an opportunity to turn his mistakes into something meaningful, to reach people with his story, and to give young people a new perspective. However, self-employment was a huge step, full of uncertainty—taxes, insurance, and accounting, an area he'd never dealt with before. His girlfriend Nadine supported him, taking care of the organization and bureaucracy—and this is how Wiener Nimmerland finally became a reality.
From the very beginning, our goal was not only to provide a platform for Martin, but also to give other former survivors the opportunity to share their life experiences. Due to the lack of appropriate comparison opportunities in this industry, it was all the more important to us to ensure transparent and fair compensation. Therefore, our tour guides don't receive a low hourly wage. Instead, they receive performance-based compensation that recognizes their contribution, and they share directly in the revenue generated by their tours.
Thanks to the many participants who support us and schools that integrate our tours into their curriculum as an exceptional educational offering, Wiener Nimmerland was able to grow in early 2025: With Nico, we found the perfect addition to our team! He is young, direct, and his story particularly reaches young people on an equal level.
As mentioned above, we are keen to give more former survivors the opportunity to turn their past into something positive and to continue to grow our team as soon as possible.
Since our founding 3.5 years ago, we have…
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Martin is not only the founder and owner of Wiener Nimmerland, but has also found his true calling in this work. With his open, authentic manner and captivating narrative style, he captivates audiences.
His tour offers a brutal insight into the reality of Vienna's drug scene and demonstrates how difficult and lengthy the path out of addiction can be. His goal isn't to elicit pity, but rather to break down prejudices and emphasize that behind every addiction and homelessness lies a story. As he talks about the challenges of recovering from his life on the streets, he combines harsh reality with social criticism and a touch of dark humor.
Nico is our second tour guide – and his life could hardly be more eventful. At just 22 years old, he has already experienced five years of homelessness and a long-term drug addiction – a life that is unimaginable for many.
With his tour, he demonstrates how quickly normality can fall apart and what it's like to survive on the streets as a teenager. With his direct, unvarnished style, he speaks to young people in particular on equal terms. His goal is to use his story to awaken people and make it clear that anyone can find themselves in this situation faster than one might think.
Nadine is the organizational backbone of Wiener Nimmerland. In addition to her electrical engineering studies, she ensures that everything runs smoothly in the background—from accounting and scheduling to communication with the schools—so that Martin and Nico can simply concentrate on their tours.
With her structured, almost perfectionist – yet slightly chaotic – nature, she keeps Wiener Nimmerland running and ensures that it is not only a labor of love, but also a functioning company.
Martin is not only the founder and owner of Wiener Nimmerland, but has also found his true calling in this work. With his open, authentic manner and captivating narrative style, he captivates audiences.
His tour is a brutal glimpse into the reality of Vienna's drug scene and demonstrates how difficult and lengthy the path out of addiction can be. His goal isn't to elicit pity, but rather to break down prejudices and emphasize that behind every addiction and homelessness lies a story. As he talks about the challenges of withdrawal from his life on the streets, he combines harsh reality with social criticism and a touch of black humor.
Nico is our second tour guide – and his life could hardly be more eventful. At just 22 years old, he has already experienced five years of homelessness and a long-term drug addiction – a life that is unimaginable for many.
With his tour, he demonstrates how quickly normality can fall apart and what it's like to survive on the streets as a teenager. With his direct, unvarnished style, he speaks to young people in particular on equal terms. His goal is to use his story to awaken people and make it clear that anyone can find themselves in this situation faster than one might think.
Nadine is the organizational backbone of Wiener Nimmerland. In addition to her electrical engineering studies, she ensures that everything runs smoothly in the background—from accounting and scheduling to communication with the schools—so that Martin and Nico can simply concentrate on their tours.
With her structured, almost perfectionist – yet slightly chaotic – nature, she keeps Wiener Nimmerland running and ensures that it is not only a labor of love, but also a functioning company.
Why the name "Wiener Nimmerland"?!
- The name symbolizes an invisible parallel world that exists right before our eyes, but is often overlooked. Homeless people live among us – yet they are barely noticed in everyday life.
- For Martin, Vienna was once his own personal Neverland. As a teenager who refused to grow up, he ended up on the streets—invisible to society, but free in a world where he had nothing to lose. The city became his refuge, and he had to learn to find his way in this hidden Neverland.
Our tour guides are no trained tour guides! We offer no conventional city tours which tell something about the culture and history of Vienna! We show no sights and couldn't tell you anything about them either!
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