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 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 ...
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) ...
What to do in April
What seasonal events and activities does April bring? From film and food festivals to top art exhibitions ...
Insider tips
WE LOVE exhibition
A remarkable collection of art by many of the great names of the 20th and 21st centuries ...
Classic Ensemble Vienna
The ensemble plays evening concerts in the gorgeous Baroque ambience of the central Peterskirche church ...
Selected recent articles
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
See pages from Beethoven's original manuscript for his ninth symphony at the Theatermuseum ...
Albertina Klosterneuburg
The third public location of the Albertina (just outside Vienna) specialises in exhibitions of post-1945 art ...
The #wienliebe festival
Vienna showcases itself with a three-day festival of cultural, culinary and crafted delights ...
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.