You think of Vienna as the traditional city in the heart of Europe? Bristling with ancient buildings, Lipizzaner horses, Mozart and Empress Sisi myths? Well, you are right somehow – and way off at the same time. Vienna, in fact, has everything: the right mix of old and new!
Having come a long way from the ancient Roman settlement to the capital of the Habsburg Empire, what makes Vienna so unique today is the way the city equally embraces history and modernity.
Vienna is a trendy cosmopolitan hub with urban flair and shopping opportunities galore, spanning the flagship stores, stylish boutiques and young designers alike.
Vienna’s lively cultural scene is a mirror of old and new elements. The MuseumsQuartier (Leopold Museum, Museum of Modern Art and many other cultural institutions) offers a unique combination of events, shops, stylish design bars and restaurants. But there is the world-famous Museum of Fine Arts as well, the Albertina and numerous other museums and young galleries.
Vienna is the world’s capital of music with its famous Opera, concert halls and acclaimed festivals. The young generation’s Vienna features hip clubs with live music, top DJs and dancing until the wee hours of the morning.
Vienna has restaurants and eateries for every taste – from the cozy tavern to the gourmet heaven. Tradition meets modernity at the Viennese coffee-houses – you won’t find them anywhere else in the world.
On the famous Ringstrasse Boulevard you encounter the Old Vienna and its splendid buildings. A tour of Schönbrunn Palace brings Empress Sisi back to life. A very modern zoo waits for you right next to the palace. Modern architecture meets historic landmark: from the trendy bar at Haas Haus you enjoy a terrific view of the roof of St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
There’s always hustle and bustle at the Prater Amusement Park with yet another Viennese landmark: the Giant Ferris Wheel. Relaxation-seekers visit the Vienna Woods instead, the green belt around the city with endless leisurely walking trails.
Vienna is the city of wine – and the only world capital that produces its own wine at that. Don’t miss out on visiting a traditional Heuriger wine tavern where the young and the young at heart live the spirit of Vienna, the city of old and new.
Local Events
- January: Opera Ball
- January – March: Vienna Ice Dream
- March: The Sound of Easter in Vienna
- March – May: Vienna Spring Festival
- April: Viennafair (Contemporary Art Fair), Vienna City Marathon
- May: Life Ball, Art Austria
- May – June: Vienna Festival, Vienna Festival Concerts at the Musikverein, Festival for Fashion and Photography
- June – July: Vienna Jazz Festival
- July – August: Music Film Festival Rathausplatz, Sommer im MQ (MuseumsQuartier), ImPulsTanz, Vienna Operetta Summer
- September: Danube Island Festival
- October: Vienna Design Weeks, Long Night of Museums, Blickfang Design Fair
- October – November: Wien Modern
- November – December: Luxury please, Art-m-Art, The Magic of Advent at Rathausplatz, Vienna Christmas Markets, New Year’s Eve Trail
Year-round Events:
- Spanish Riding School
- Schönbrunn Palace Concerts
- Marionette Theater at Schönbrunn Palace
- Strauss & Mozart Concerts at the Kursalon
- Arts and Delights in the Museum of Fine Arts
- The Third Man: Reliving the Cinematic Classic (Tour)
- Fun Cooking in Vienna – Culinary Workshops
For more events, details and exact dates please check www.vienna.info.
More Information
Vienna Tourist Board
1020 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43-1-24 555
Fax: +43-1-24 555-666
www.vienna.info
info@vienna.info
US Marketing Management
Helga Gerbl
Phone: +43-1-211 14-361
gerbl@vienna.info
National Contacts
Austrian National Tourist Office
P. O. Box 1142
New York, NY 10108-1142
Phone: (212) 944 68 80
Fax: (212) 730 45 68
www.austria-tourism.at/us
travel@austria.info