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 bit extra to your trip ...
Highlights June 22nd to 28th, 2026
WAMP design market
Where better to have a design market than at Vienna's main cluster of contemporary cultural institutions ...
Collecting for the Future
The 250th anniversary exhibition at the Albertina features the history of the collection and breathtaking works of art ...
Popular 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? ...
What to do in June
Spring exhibitions, rose gardens in bloom, music & film festivals, and more this month ...
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
Amadeus Concerts
Classical music with a difference, enhanced by song, humour and an intimate historical setting ...
How to keep cool in Vienna
The city has numerous locations and activities to help you escape the heat ...
Selected recent articles
Glanzstücke exhibition
High Jewelry from Van Cleef & Arpels meets MAK museum masterpieces in a dialogue of design virtuosity ...
Good collecting, bad collecting
The Naturhistorisches Museum's anniversary exhibition presents its work and history, but also highlights different perspectives on collections and collecting ...
Animalia art exhibition
The Heidi Horten Collection explores the relationship between humans and (other) animals as expressed in art ...
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.