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 ...
Top highlights Mar 31st to April 6th, 2025

Klimt: Pigment and Pixel
Lower Belvedere peels back the layers of paint to reveal the methods behind Gustav Klimt's art ...

The Easter markets
When rows of stalls pop up in some sublime historical setting and contain eggs in various sizes, colours, and materials, ...

Leonardo – Dürer exhibition
With such names, do you need to know more? The Albertina traces the development of master drawings on coloured paper ...
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 April
What seasonal events and activities does April bring? From film and food festivals to top art exhibitions ...

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 ambience of the central Peterskirche church ...

Anton Corbijn exhibition
A name spanning art and pop culture. The Kunstforum Wien pays homage to the photographer and director Anton Corbijn ...
Selected recent articles

Egon Schiele’s Last Years
The world changed in 1914 and with it Egon Schiele's art, as revealed in a Leopold Museum exhibition ...

Liechtenstein Gartenpalais
A pristine baroque garden palace still owned by the Princely House of Liechtenstein ...

Viennese Realism after 1950
An exhibition at musa showcases those artists who "pulled back the curtain" on post-WWII Vienna: the Viennese Realists ...
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.