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Visiting Vienna

Tips for your trip to Vienna

Allow me to introduce you to the wonders of Austria's capital. (I'm Mark - an English writer who's lived in Vienna for 28 years.)

Discover the sights, sounds and tastes of the city, so you can plan your trip better and make the most of your visit.

Aerial view of Vienna church

A Guide to Vienna

This article is going to be biased because I live here and love the city. But let me just introduce ...
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Decorated Easter eggs

What to do in March

It's not a bad time to visit Vienna. March has a chance of decent spring weather but it's not peak ...
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Maria Theresia monument from the art museum

Sightseeing in Vienna

It's quite hard to discover anywhere in central Vienna that doesn't have something worth pointing at while going "Ooooh". But ...
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Top activities

How do I see a classical concert?

How do I see a classical concert?

The city has a musical heritage like no other and one that continues today. So where can you find the ...
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Exhibition posters

Exhibitions in Vienna

The city has numerous history, science, and art exhibitions on (or planned) at any one time. This list covers the ...
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Karlsplatz Xmas market, Vienna

Events in Vienna

Current highlights for visitors plus annual events and festivals of particular interest (listed by month); perhaps you can find something ...
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Insider tips

Rear of Lower Belvedere

Klimt exhibition: who inspired him?

Vienna: home of Klimt. And the main home for his works in the city is Belvedere. The Klimt. Inspired by ...
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Excerpt from a Dürer print

Dürer, Munch, Miró & more

As the grey skies of winter give way to spring sunshine, the Albertina has a celebratory treat for us: an ...
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Feet and legs from a Titian painting

Georg Baselitz exhibition

It's one thing to have an exhibition of works by a giant of contemporary art. Now imagine that same giant ...
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Gull wing

BioInspiration exhibition

What do cats, kingfishers, pangolins and thigh bones have in common? They've all inspired developments in design and engineering. Discover ...
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Latest articles

Entrance to the Sacher hotel

Sachertorte movie locations

Ok, I'm a sucker for a nice romcom and Sachertorte certainly fits the bill. We enjoyed the film and spotting ...
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Collectible figures

Vienna COMIX

Expo, comic convention and all-round celebration of the the medium that brought us everything from a small village of Gauls ...
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Selection of science fiction books

Science Fiction(s) exhibition

The words science fiction conjure up immediate images of interstellar travel and lightsabers. An exhibition at the Weltmuseum takes a ...
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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.