Tips for your trip to Vienna
Allow me to introduce you to the wonders of Austria's capital, with a large helping of local insight and a dash of humour. (I'm Mark: an English writer who's lived in Vienna for over 30 years.)
Discover the sights, sounds and tastes of the city, so you can plan your trip better and make the most of your visit.

A Guide to Vienna
See what the city offers visitors, plus a bit of background on topics like local transport, language, food etc ...

Events in Vienna
Current highlights plus top annual events listed by month; find something to add that little extra to your trip... Book ...
Selected highlights: Feb 17th to 23rd, 2025

Wiener Eistraum (Vienna ice world)
Open-air ice skating gets the Viennese treatment: a glorious central setting combining convenience, ambience and authenticity ...
Top activities

How do I see a classical concert?
The city has a musical heritage like no other. But where can you hear the best of Mozart and colleagues? ...

Exhibitions in Vienna
My curated list of the major art and other exhibitions on across the city (now and in the coming months) ...
Insider tips

Classic Ensemble Vienna
The ensemble plays evening concerts in the gorgeous ambience of the central Peterskirche church ...

Baroque porcelain exhibition
Industrial shenanigans, new technology and cross-continent trade...discover a world of exquisite porcelain at the Liechtenstein Garden Palace ...
Selected recent articles

Anton Corbijn exhibition
A name spanning art and pop culture. The Kunstforum Wien pays homage to the photographer and director Anton Corbijn ...

Liechtenstein Gartenpalais
A pristine baroque garden palace still owned by the Princely House of Liechtenstein ...

Wong – Van Gogh exhibition
A relationship across the ages. The Albertina showcases work by Matthew Wong juxtaposed with those by one of his influences ...
Also recommended…
- Answers to some of those important questions. Do the Viennese speak English? Is it expensive? Is it safe?
- Discover the Vienna Christmas markets, where you can enjoy a feast of culinary delights and a mug of punch.
- Explore some of Vienna's traditional foods, like Wiener Schnitzel, the Käsekrainer and Kaiserschmarrn.