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Lifestyle & Scene

Vienna is a city of many facets. Trendy clubs, "young" galleries, modern architecture and stylish shops are as much Vienna as the state opera, concert halls, the large museums, the splendid buildings and the nostalgic shops. Vienna can also be explored in luxurious style.

Curling lane in the MuseumsQuartier

A winter garden in the MQ

The inner courtyard of the MuseumsQuartier becomes an atmospheric winter garden. With spectacular art and light projects, open dining gardens...

Live through Vienna

Live through Vienna

Follow us again on December 19th for an online Vienna/Now Live Walk through the city. Enjoy an inspiring stroll through the town with our guide...

People drinking punch on a terrace with a view of the Danube Canal

Christmas punch terraces

Enjoy the Christmas season high above the hustle and bustle with a view of the festively illuminated city - the Christmas punch terraces in...

Illuminated ladder on St. Stephen's Cathedral

5 special places for a winter day in Vienna

What you shouldn't miss out on Vienna right now: a ladder to heaven at St. Stephen's Cathedral, the fantastic Modigliani exhibition at the...

Chestnut seller at a Christmas market in Vienna

It's a kind of magic: Advent in Vienna

When Vienna transforms into a glittering winter wonderland, even the hearts of the biggest Last Christmas grouches beat faster. Because Advent in...

Strollers on the Vienna Ringstraße

Experience Vienna like a Viennese

Ten things you must do to be a true Viennese. And at the same really feel Vienna, too.

Cocktail

Fancy a drink?

The bar scene in Vienna is known for its hospitality and high quality, and is just as diverse as the city itself.

New Year's Eve fireworks over Vienna City Hall

New Year's Eve in Vienna: Celebrate Life. Experience Vienna.

At the change of year, the whole of Vienna is given over to celebrating. The air resounds everywhere to three-four time and people dance into the...

Postcard from Vienna

Vienna – differently

Alternative views of Vienna in postcard format: the slightly different postcard motifs show Vienna away from the classic sights. See – and send –...

Hotel room with free-standing bathtub on the terrace.

An extraordinary night in a hotel

When the hotel stay alone becomes an experience: we present the most extraordinary places you can experience an exciting night in when you come...

Magazine cover "Vienna Intl."

Vienna, Intl. – A magazine for Vienna

The new magazine "Vienna, Intl." surprises with exciting stories, many insider tips and exclusive insights into the most liveable city in the world.

Supermarket of Art

Art for every pocketbook can be found again right now in the Supermarket of Art. At this year's 15th edition, young and renowned artists from...

Egon Schiele is painting Wally Neuzil

Watch out!

If you're unable to come to Vienna just now, then Vienna will come to you. Action! – for the best Viennese movies of the last seven decades.

Sychronstage Vienna

Vienna sounds good

"Jö schau!" Did you know that there are more than 3,000 songs about Vienna? Hardly any other city has been sung about as often as "Ganz Wien"...

Book cover "The world of yesterday" by Stefan Zweig

Reading Vienna

What do you do when you can't go traveling? That's right, you go traveling in your mind. And the best way to do that is to put your smartphone...

Tips

Woman in a paternoster

The stage is yours!

Special Viennese moments make you the main protagonist on the stage of Viennese life. Because nothing is ordinary in Vienna.

People dancing in the Red Bar in the Volkstheater

Viennese nightlife

Vienna's club scene is all about parties with music of the highest quality. Electronic music from Vienna is known for creating an international...

Palm House in the Burggarten, restaurant

"In" places

Design-oriented restaurants offer more than just good food - after-dinner drinks invite guests to stay a while longer. Alternatively, they can...

Salesroom at Wall

Trend shopping

A venture in Vienna’s hip shopping district will reveal many secret tips. In flagship stores and shopping palaces you’ll find original gifts for...

Naschmarkt

Markets and districts

At the markets and in the surrounding neighborhoods, everyday life has its habitual Viennese rhythm: colorful and creative as well as leisurely.

View of Tuchlauben at night with Christmas illuminations

Luxury in Vienna

Vienna has a host of surprises for bon vivants and all those who prefer the more tasteful things in life. And it wouldn’t be Vienna if the...

Cyclists on the Ringstrasse boulevard

Sport & Wellness

Numerous parks, greens spaces and sports facilities, extensive recreational areas, clean rivers and lakes, and many sporting events make Vienna a...

Vienna is like...

Putting Vienna into words isn’t easy. It’s more a feeling of playful lightness that’s shaped by the hand of history.

MuseumsQuartier, central courtyard

Meeting Place MuseumsQuartier

The MuseumsQuartier (MQ) is one of the largest cultural quarters in the world. Located at the border of the old city in the former imperial...

Loos American Bar

Experience design & gourmet

Big name architects including Adolf Loos, Matteo Thun, Sir Terence Conran, Anne Lacaton and Jean Philippe Vassal have created bars and...

Café

Coffee the really modern way

Away from the traditional Viennese coffee house culture, the new modern cafés celebrate the various ways of preparing coffee.

Café

The new cake cafés

Coffee and cake are not restricted to the classic Viennese coffee house in Vienna. Baking takes place elsewhere, too. In charming little cafés...

Outdoor dining area on Praterstrasse

Praterstrasse in all its glory

Ever more smart shops and restaurants are setting up on the almost one kilometer-long, tree-lined Praterstrasse in the 2nd district. The section...

Hotspot Burggasse

Vienna’s seventh district has been one of the city’s leading creative centers for a number of years now thanks to its quirky stores, bars...

Two men sitting in front of a coffee house

Gumpendorfer Straße

A phenomenal density of new restaurants and bars has developed on Gumpendorfer Straße. The creative scene in particular prizes this lively...

Casino Vienna

Fun and excitement at Vienna Casino

The Vienna Casino in the heritage-listed Palais Esterhàzy combines a unique atmosphere and pulsating entertainment on four levels. Games such as...

Couple in love goes for a walk in Vienna's Old City

Romance in Vienna

A walk through the Old City, a boat ride on the Danube or a rest at a heuriger: Vienna has many romantic aspects. Here are a few tips for all...

Food stand at a market in Vienna

Sustainable Vienna

If you’re looking to have a healthy and sustainable holiday, then Vienna is the place to come. Everything can be had here, from ecological body...

Videos

Video: Experiencing Vienna

Vienna offers the experiences of a city without the stress factors of a city. Simply dive in and enjoy.

"Summer in Vienna" logo before video still

Video: Summer in Vienna

Summer highlights in Vienna - on the water, doing outdoor sports, while chilling and over cocktails.

Two women in stylish outfit on the banks of the Danube Canal

Vienna in late summer – with VIENNA / NOW

VIDEO: Bungee jumping, boating, tasty food and good music.

Two women in front of the parliament

Vienna on a Budget – with VIENNA/NOW

Video: Tips & tricks for a low-cost trip – whether dining or shopping, Ringstrasse tour, museum or opera visit. Dive in and experience around...

My perfect Day in Vienna

Erdem's "Perfect Day in Vienna"

Accompany photographer Erdem (39) through Vienna with an interactive video.

Vienna Now Design

Discovering design in Vienna - with VIENNA / NOW

VIDEO: Diverse and creative, exciting and colorful - design made in Vienna puts you in the mood for more ...

Walks & Tours

MuseumsQuartier, central courtyard

Young Vienna

Vienna has something to offer young people: cozy, fashionable establishments, trendy shops, the popular MuseumsQuartier and an exciting nightlife.

Roses in the Volksgarten

Low-Budget

You can also enjoy many Viennese sights with free admission. And the restaurants on Vienna's markets serve excellent food at an affordable price.

Museum shop in the MuseumsQuartier

Design souvenirs from Vienna

Those on the search for special souvenirs from Vienna will find them in stores with a select designer offering.

Bakery

Vienna entirely organic

Would you like to spend a completely green, sustainable day in Vienna? Get suggestions here.

Park shop

Creative fashion design

The 7th district is Vienna's creative district, offering numerous opportunities to go shopping - from small studios selling fashion from Vienna...

The counter at Babette’s

Trend shopping at the Naschmarkt

Discover the lively area around the Naschmarkt, home to many small stores. The offer ranges from Austrian fashion to creative design shops.