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 around 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 for visitors plus annual events and festivals of particular interest (listed by month); perhaps you can find something ...
Highlights: May 13-19
4GAMECHANGERS festival
A festival designed to inspire, encourage, inform and entertain...and throw a brighter light on our possible futures ...
Top 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? ...
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
Classic Ensemble Vienna
The ensemble plays evening concerts in the gorgeous Baroque ambience of the central Peterskirche church ...
WE LOVE exhibition
A remarkable collection of art by many of the great names of the 20th and 21st centuries ...
Selected recent articles
What to do in the evening
Ideas beyond restaurants, bars and clubs, such as concerts, tours, museums and other attractions that stay open late ...
Stephansdom organ concerts
12,500 organ pipes and a Gothic cathedral offer quite the concert experience. Read my review and tips ...
Schlumberger wine cellars
Tour the Schlumberger sparkling wine cellars and then taste their products afterwards ...
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.