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Vienna breathes LGBT history like almost no other European city. Homosexual emperors, warlords, princesses and composers once lived here. Today, the flourishing LGBT scene makes the city a perfect holiday destination.

Trophäe Australian LGBTI Awards
News

Vienna has won!

We are very pleased. Vienna was named "Destination of the Year" at the Australian LGBTI Awards.

Rainbow Parade

Events

The great annual events for the LGBT community are becoming more and more popular – here you will find the most important dates of the Viennese gay calendar.

Michael Bratl in the Ampelpärchen Rocks Shop

"I had to cry for joy"

Same sex traffic light couples conquer the world from Vienna. We spoke to the owner of the "Ampelpärchen Rocks" store about his love for Vienna and …

Vienna Now, Drag Star Tamara Mascara

Gay Vienna - with VIENNA/NOW

VIDEO: Accompany drag-star Tamara Mascara through Vienna's gay night-life and take a peek inside the most beautiful gay sauna in the world.

Gay Couple

Cafés, Restaurants, and Bars

Vienna’s LGBT scene is flourishing. Many establishments make it easy to be part of the “scene” all day long. A selection.

The Circus

Parties and Clubs

Not a weekend goes by in Vienna without a megaparty. A lot happens on Vienna’sLGBT scene - from the techno party in the trendy industrial location to the …

Shopping

Shopping

In Vienna, LGBT people can do more than just go out. Their shopping desires can also be fulfilled.

Kaiserbruendl

Hot infusion: Gay saunas

Whether on cold days of after playing sports: Vienna's gay saunas are the ideal relaxation zones.

Lesbian couple

Lesbians only

Vienna has a lot to offer to lesbian visitors who will find plenty of places and events created by women for women.

Man wearing a T-shirt with the Ampelpärchen motif

Vienna traffic light couple to buy

The popular traffic light motifs are now also available to take away: The little couples, some of which are of the same gender depending …

Cyclists on the Danube Island

Sport and Fitness

Vienna is a great place to stay for people who don't want to miss out on sport while on holiday. The city has a number of groups and associations that …

Rainbow Ball (Regenbogenball)

Vienna's balls for LGBT in 2018/2019

The Viennese Waltz’s star is in the ascendency – and not just among the straight crowd. There are plenty of ball events for the LGBT …

Interior shot of a bar

Gay Friday or Saturday evening in Vienna

Experience Vienna's gay scene by night.

Two men in café Savoy

Gay Saturday morning in Vienna

Enjoy a morning in great cafés and with good literature!

Gay couple in Schönbrunn Palace Park

Gay "Wedding celebration" in Vienna

Since 1 January 2010, gay and lesbian couples can also have their partnership legalized in Austria. However, only in Vienna can a big …

Facebook LGBT Vienna

LGBT Vienna on Facebook

Get up-to-the-minute information on the Facebook page "LGBT Vienna".

Download Gay & Lesbian Guide (PDF)

The city guide for LGBT guests (2.7 MB).

Outside shot of the Belvedere with park

Gay City Tour 1

Whether you are here for a day or for an extended stay, why not combine sightseeing with the gay history of Vienna on one of our gay historic city tours?

Vienna State Opera at the Ringstrasse

Gay City Tour 2

Starting at the Vienna Opera, our second gay historic city tour leads you to the Imperial Palace, Providentia Fountain and Neuer Markt.

Vivien Shotwell

Vivien Shotwell: "Eduard’s Eyes" - to read & listen to

Vienna's Ringstrasse is a magnificent, world-famous boulevard – and at the same time a monument to a splendid era …

Crowd of people at the Music and Film Festival at City Hall Park

Events …

... can be found in our Event Search.