
It’s not a bad time to visit Vienna. March has a chance of decent spring weather but it’s not peak tourist season.
So you miss the crowds that swarm across parts of the city in high summer. Unless, of course, Easter happens to fall in March (not in 2025, though).
- Book a classical concert experience* for March
- See also:
Top activities in March 2025
So what little treats can you expect apart from the usual museums, concerts, tours, and similar?
My quick tip

Vienna has plenty of light classical concert experiences to offer. I’ve become a bit of an advocate for the performances of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons* at the Baroque Karlskirche church.
The lead violinist left quite an impression on me with his stage presence, for example. Concerts normally take place Friday and Saturday evenings.
Exhibitions

(The Jewish Museum main location)
Vienna always has plenty of art and other exhibitions going on at any one time, and many delights will come your way in March 2025.
Top tip
Insider tip
Highlights
- Gustav Klimt appears at Lower Belvedere, with insight into the materials and techniques behind his art. But we also discover the best of Slovenian painting from the final decades of the period of Austrian rule
- Photos take centre stage at the Kunstforum Wien thanks to their Anton Corbijn solo exhibition with its focus on his renowned portraits
- We have an exhibition around the likes of Arcimboldo and Bruegel at the Kunsthistorisches Museum (from March 11th)
- The Heidi Horten Collection’s multisensory exhibition of modern and contemporary art with an emphasis on light installations runs until the 23rd
- The Albertina features the glorious prospect of a renaissance drawing exhibition with the likes of Dürer and da Vinci (from March 7th) and a solo exhibition for Jenny Saville (from March 21st). They join the Matthew Wong – Vincent van Gogh exhibition exploring parallels between the two artists
- The Albertina also has the final days of the Jim Dine exhibition (until March 23rd) and the last chance to see Adrian Ghenie’s Shadow Paintings that bring lost Schiele works back to life (until March 2nd)
- Talking Schiele, the Leopold Museum presents a biographical and artistic look at the final years of his life in the Times of Change exhibition (from March 28th)
- The Albertina Modern reaches the end of its Erwin Wurm exhibition (until March 9th) but continues with True Colors: its illustrated look at the first century of colour photography
- Discover the best of 21st-century Austrian product design in the Aut Now exhibition at the MAK. The museum also dedicates space to one of the more colourful protagonists of the Wiener Moderne: designer Dagobert Peche
- Talking design, the Leopold Museum presents The Poetry of the Ornament, drawing on the archives of the Backhausen interior decoration company known for its artistic cooperations (until March 9th)
- For more ornamental joy, this time from the baroque era, visit the special exhibition of the Princely Collections at the Gartenpalais Liechtenstein, which focuses on exquisite porcelain
- The Jewish Museum brings the The Third Generation exhibition to a close, looking at the legacy of the Holocaust from today’s perspective (until March 16th) and continues to explore the topic of Fear
- Cast your mind back to simpler (possibly) modern times and enjoy the art and art culture of the 1960s at the mumok
- …or the art of the Viennese realists post-1950 at the Wien Museum MUSA from March 20th
- The Weltmuseum has an exhibition of indigenous art from Brazil and another exploring the influence of the Qur’an on European thought through the ages. They also begin their journey along the sociocultural timeline of the trousers in the Who’s Wearing the Pants? exhibition (from March 25th)
- The Theatermuseum honours Johann Strauss’s 200th birthday with its own exhibition covering his life and work
- Staying with music: your final chance to discover Mozart’s dining habits and their relationship to his compositions and life (until March 16th at the Mozarthaus)
- Staying with the performing arts, the Furniture Museum‘s biographical exhibition for Hedy Lamarr reaches its end (runs until March 2nd)
- With spring’s arrival, the Wien Museum brings its multifaceted Winter in Vienna exhibition to a close (until March 16th). But it continues with an exploration of Vienna’s sociocultural diversity through history
- The Technisches Museum continues its review of 100 years of radio and radio technology in Austria
- Finally, the National Library begins its own historical review: looking back at the last century of Austrian history through the medium of photos (from March 13th)
Music & film
March typically hosts one or two weekend festivals as Vienna slowly emerges from its winter sleep. For example:
Vinyl & more

The Ottakringer Vinyl & Music festival (March 8th to 9th) is a market, fair, exhibition, and gig rolled into one.
Held in a working brewery, it harks back to the days when music was “real” and not this manufactured nonsense the kids listen to these days. Why, I remember when all you needed was a washboard and a…sorry, pass me my slippers.
Actually, the festival combines a retro feel with contemporary dynamism. “Authentic” is the word I’d use.
This year sees the return of the Wiener Instrumente Salon, with various instrument makers collecting to showcase their skills and products.
And if that’s not enough music for you, then two further options:
- The Vienna Blues Spring traditionally starts up toward the end of March (from the 20th in 2025) with a host of national and international bands, singers, and musicians from the genre.
- …and the International Accordion Festival fills much of the month (February 22nd to March 16th)
Film fun

(The Jewish film festival takes place this month)
One or two notable film festivals typically brighten screens in March. For example:
- Enjoy animated films showcased through the Tricky Women/Tricky Realities festival (March 5th to 9th)
- The Jewish Film Festival features works from around the world that address aspects of Jewish life in all its facets and contexts (March 11th to 25th)
- The Festival du Film Francophone introduces us to French-language cinematic treats (March 26th to April 10th)
Art & models

(Palais Ferstel is worth seeing in its own right, whatever the event)
March seems to ignite the art and design fair world into action. For example:
- The WIKAM or Vienna International Art and Antiques Fair has a spring edition (March 8th to 16th) that takes place in the rather lovely Palais Ferstel
- The SPARK Art Fair Vienna also hits town (March 21st to 23rd) in the Marx Halle
- The Marx Halle also hosts the large Edelstoff design market, which offers an excellent opportunity to pick up unique items and gifts (March 8th and 9th)
March also sees the second appearance of SCALE & PAINT (March 8th and 9th): an international exhibition dedicated to model building: miniatures of vehicles, figures and scenes with a retail section, too.
Food, drink, flowers & culture

(Wine from the Steiermark)
One of the country’s more Alpine provinces is the Steiermark. Each year, the region’s tourist folk, farmers, wine growers, and musicians turn up in Vienna for the Styrian Spring festival (March 27th to 30th).
As well as offering a taste of the traditions of that beautiful part of the country, the festival offers a taste of the tastes, too. Like all Austrian provinces, the Steiermark has a proud culinary heritage. Look, particularly, for their wine, beer, and pumpkin products.
March also brings us:
- Aperitivo Spring (March 25th to 26th): a mindful drinking festival with a focus on the lighter side of alcoholic beverages
- Salam Music (March 28th to April 6th): a music, arts and cultural festival with a focus on Arabic regions
- The mit alles culinary festival for gourmets and those who enjoy the more refined side of life in the kitchen (March 28th to 29th)
- The International Orchid Show: the sellers put on impressive displays for casual visitors, too (February 25th to March 1st but in 2026)
…and Easter may be some way off still, but the first Easter market opens on March 27th.
Take your last chance

(Vienna city centre in winter. Or maybe not)
March is the final full month of the Viennese ball season.
And March is probably your last opportunity to indulge in some winter sports until, well, next winter:
- The Wiener Eistraum open-air ice skating experience runs until March 2nd. And the skating season at the open-air rink at the Eislaufverein ends provisionally on March 9th
- Vienna’s “local” Alpine ski resort at Semmering may still be open and is suited to a day trip out to the slopes
Treat yourself to a spa day

(Follow the signs for the spa)
With the weather still liable to turn chilly at times, you can always dip into warm water.
- The Vienna spa complex (Therme Wien) has various indoor and outdoor thermal pools, as well as the usual array of spa offerings: from Swedish massages to Austrian pastries
- Alternatively, float serenely in a heated saltwater tub at the Schwerelos Floating Centre in the centre of town
Seasonal tip…
Enjoy the spring flowers

(A meadow in one of Vienna’s parks)
It’s all a little dependent on the weather, obviously, but March should (could?) see the emergence of the green shoots of spring, with tulips, daffodils, and other flowers perhaps optimistically forcing their way up through the soil.
The municipal gardens department does an excellent job of filling Vienna’s many parks (and roadsides) with spring colour. A couple of tips, if the climate allows:
- Try the sculpted gardens at the Schönbrunn and Belvedere palaces
- The Lainzer Tiergarten is a managed nature protection area with free-roaming deer and wild boar, paths through the woodland, playing areas for kids, and places to eat
- The Vienna woods (Wienerwald) cover the hilly west of the city, with numerous walking trails and restaurants dotted throughout
- The city-run Hirschstetten nursery and botanical gardens remain a well-kept secret and the outdoor areas usually open from mid-March
- The Prater is famous for its entertainment complex, but go beyond that to find a huge park area full of woods, meadows, and water features