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Visiting Vienna

Insider 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.

My top tips…

Aerial view of Vienna church

An introduction 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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Tulips

What to do in May

Ah, May...caught somewhere between Easter and the peak tourist season. Warmer and drier than April, but not as hot as ...
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Freud's house number

Dalí – Freud exhibition

Two names that need no introduction: Sigmund Freud and Salavdor Dalí. An exhibition in Lower Belvedere's Orangery focuses on the ...
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Excerpt from Women in three stages, courtesy of the Rijksmuseum

Edvard Munch exhibition

The Albertina brings us another gem of an art event in early 2022 with their Munch exhibition: a man whose ...
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Weiwei exhibition poster

Ai Weiwei exhibition

The Viennese spring and summer have numerous exhibition treats for those interested in art: Hockney, Munch, Klimt and Cranach to ...
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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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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.