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The 5 best LGBTIQ+ locations

Café Savoy

The Savoy is one of Vienna's oldest and most beautiful LGBTIQ+ locations and is not one to be missed. The Savoy has been around since 1897. How it looks inside: Opulant interiors, golden chandeliers, detailed ornementation and huge mirrors are reminiscent of imperial splendour. You'll be in good hands here no matter the time of day. And the best thing: The Savoy is directly next to the Naschmarkt. It is therefore perfect for a quick pitstop or as a place to watch the world go by. The best place to observe the lively hustle and bustle is from the cafe's outdoor dining area.

Café Savoy

Linke Wienzeile 36
1060 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • Su - Th, 10:00 - 01:00
    • Fr, 10:00 - 02:00
    • Sa, 09:00 - 02:00

Gay Couple
© WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud

Löwenherz Bookshop

The legendary bookshop in Vienna's 9th district has offered reading material for LGBTIQ+ people for more than 30 years. With more than 15,000 titles, the range of books is so extensive that you could easily spend several weeks there. Foreign-language literature is also available to buy. The team consists of experts who will be happy to help you navigate the selection.

Bookstore Löwenherz the bookstore for gay and lesbian readers

Berggasse 8
1090 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • Mo - Th, 10:00 - 19:00
    • Fr, 10:00 - 20:00
    • Sa, 10:00 - 18:00

Books at bookstore Löwenherz
© WienTourismus/Julius Hirtzberger

Heidi Horten Collection

The permanent exhibition “Klimt ⮂ Warhol - Modern Masterpieces: Empowering Minds, Inspiring Hearts” shows visitors' favorite works. These are highlights of 20th and 21st century art history. For example, works by Andy Warhol, Gustav Klimt, René Magritte, Francis Bacon and Marc Chagall are on display (picture below: Le Clown au Bouquet, 1970-74).

Heidi Horten Collection

Hanuschgasse 3
1010 Vienna
  • Vienna City Card

    • Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -20%

      Special Offer:

      free audio guide (Smartify)

      Additional information on the offer:

      Standard ticket price: 16€

  • Opening times

    • We, 11:00 - 19:00
    • Th, 11:00 - 21:00
    • Fr - Mo, 11:00 - 19:00
  • Accessibility

    • Side entrance
      • no steps
    • Car parks Side entrance
      • Parking spaces for people with disabilities
        Public disabled parking spaces are currently available at Operngasse 8 (2 spaces), Tegetthoffstraße opposite house Nr. 7 (3 spaces) and Walfischgasse 1 (1 space).
    • Elevator available
      • 230 cm wide and 450 cm low , Door 200 cm wide
    • Further information
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Guided tours for people with special needs on request. A wheelchair can be borrowed from the museum ticket office.

Painting by Marc Chagall, Le Clown au Bouquet, 1970-1974
© Anders Sune Berg

Marea Alta

The Marea Alta is a one-of-a-kind bar in Vienna. Nowhere else is more colorful and alternative. Whether it's a drag show, DJ night or karaoke, the atmosphere is always on point. At the Marea Alta you can immerse yourself in Vienna's community and enjoy a wonderful evening.

Marea Alta

Gumpendorferstraße 28
1060 Vienna

Woman at the bar with drink
© WienTourismus/Julius Hirtzberger

Kaiserbründl Men's Sauna

If you fancy a hot sauna infusion after a night of partying in Vienna, the Kaiserbründl Men's Sauna is the place to be. The imperial ambience is particularly worth experiencing. Even one of the Habsburgs used to be a regular here: Archduke Ludwig Viktor (called "Luziwuzi"), the youngest brother of Emperor Franz Josephs, enjoyed himself in the Kaiserbündl. But he once overdid it a bit, receiving a slap in the face for being a bit too "affectionate".

Kaiserbründl Herrensauna

Weihburggasse 18
1010 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • Mo - Th, 14:00 - 00:00
    • Fr - Sa, 14:00 - 02:00
    • Su, 14:00 - 00:00

Historic pool with columns in the gay sauna Kaiserbründl
© WienTourismus/Julius Hirtzberger


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