For Gays & Lesbians

Not too many European cities have such a rich gay history as the Austrian capital. Gay emperors, generals or composers of days gone by and all the gays and lesbians of today convert Vienna into a unique travel destination.

Rainbow Parade

Events

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

Marquee atmosphere at the Pink Wiener Wiesn Festival

Pink Wiener Wiesn Festival

In 2016, the fourth Wiener Wiesn-Fest offers lederhosen gaudiness and dirndl fun for gays and lesbians for a whole evening.

Gay Couple

Cafés, Restaurants, and Bars

Vienna’s gay and lesbian 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’s gay and lesbian scene - from the techno party in the trendy industrial …

Shopping

Shopping

In Vienna, gays and lesbians 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.

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 …

Village

Gay Friday or Saturday evening in Vienna

Experience Vienna's gay scene by night.

Wien: Menschen am Naschmarkt

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 …

Gayfriendly Vienna Facebook

Gayfriendly Vienna on Facebook

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

Gay Couple

Download Gay & Lesbian Guide (PDF)

The city guide for gay and lesbian 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

All the events …

... can be found in our Event Search.

Gay Couple

Gay-friendly Hotels

Off to bed! After an eventful day in Vienna, all gay and lesbian tourists can head to one of Vienna's gay-friendly hotels, apartments or guesthouses to …