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 Sept 14th to 20th, 2026
Veganmania festival
For a fabulous showcase of the diverse vegan culinary offerings now available, drop into Vienna's Veganmania festival ...
Collecting for the Future
The 250th anniversary exhibition at the Albertina features the history of the collection and breathtaking works of art ...
Vienna Fashion Week
The MuseumsQuartier is home to all things contemporary, making it the perfect host for showcasing today's fashion designers ...
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 September
The Viennese are back from their summer holidays, which means far more events to choose from ...
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 ...
Glanzstücke exhibition
High Jewelry from Van Cleef & Arpels meets MAK museum masterpieces in a dialogue of design virtuosity ...
Selected recent articles
True Colors exhibition
The Wien Museum explores the cultural history of colour, as illustrated by four centuries of Viennese fashion ...
Erika Giovanna Klien
A new exhibition at Lower Belvedere highlights a genius at capturing movement on canvas ...
Picasso – Bacon exhibition
The two greats of 20th-century figurative painting enter a dialogue at the Albertina with c. 70 works on display ...
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.