What's happening in Vienna
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A Visitor's Guide to Events, Exhibitions and Concerts in Vienna
"What's happening in Vienna" is part of the popular "What's happening" series of lenses, bringing you up to date information about events and things to do in Vienna or in Austrian, Wien.
One of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions is the colorful Hundertwasserhaus, designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, to contrast with what he considered to be the clinical look of modern architecture. This photograph of the Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna, was taken by Attilio Ivan.
If your planning a trip to Austria, take a look at the useful companion page, German phrases for travelers, making a visit to places like Austria's legendary city of music, even more enjoyable!
Contents at a Glance
Vienna, nestling by the Danube, photographed by Abdulaziz Almansour.
Vienna's Classical Music Walk of Fame
Vienna is known as the city of music but has a varied cultural life, with 70 theatres, 4 opera houses, 2 musical theatres, 100 museums and a cultural year which abounds with theatre, music and dance festivals.
The route from St. Stephen's Square (Stephansplatz) to the Theater an der Wien, has had "stars" embedded in the pavement to commemorate prominent personalities of classical music; known as the Classical music Walk of Fame, it passes such important places as the Secession, the Musikverein (Society of the Friends of Music in Vienna), the Vienna State Opera, the House of Music and of course, St. Stephen's Cathedral.
This Vienna street scene with
St. Stephen's in the background was photographed by Mauricio Brik.
Vienna's Literary or Movie Tour
Another interesting theme providing the basis for a city tour is the literary or movie tour and in Vienna, the most popular theme is still "The Third Man". Not only was the book based in Vienna but the movie was also shot on location, turning the 65-meter-high Giant Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad) built in 1896-97, into a global icon. You can take a ride on this art nouveau heritage and enjoy an incomparable view of the old city. Everyone loves the Prater amusement park with over 250 attractions and while your there, make sure that you taste some typical Viennese hot sausages with sweet mustard from a Würstelstand.
Once you have had enough of the fairground hubbub, you can continue your walk along the Prater Hauptallee- a paradise for jogging, in-line skating or walking.
Vienna's famous Ferris Wheel photographed by Lavinia Marin.
This really is a city with so much to see and do, every day at at 12 noon, in the Hoher Markt, another famous piece of art nouveau, the "Anker" Clock strikes and a procession of historic, life-size figures emerge, accompanied by music for the period. Read more about Vienna in Blue Danube Vienna
Photos of Vienna
Wiener Christkindlmarkt
Vienna Art Galleries
- The Kunsthistorisches Museum
- Contains many Old Masters, including several paintings by Caravaggio, Rubens and Pieter Brueghel the Elder.
- The Leopold Museum
- A major collection of modern Austrian art, including the world's largest collection of paintings by Egon Schiele.
Vienna Art Scene
Vienna
Music Capital of the World
Vienna is called the world's music capital and more famous composers have lived in Vienna than in any other city.
Mozart's memorial in Vienna was photographed by Erin Web.
- Music information for tourists
- Links to the city's concert halls and stages, which offer a whole range of performances, from classical to progressive sounds, with end-to-end festivals the whole year through.
- Wiener Musikverein
- Home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Wiener Konzerthaus
- Wiener Konzerthaus is home to the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, the Wiener Kammerorchester, the Wiener Singakademie and the Klangforum Wien.
Music in Vienna
Concert Packages in Vienna
Hotel and ticket packages for concerts in Vienna
2010 Highlights
Concert Package for U2 in Vienna
Ticket and hotel package for the gigs usually includes one nights accommodation appropriate to the venue, with full buffet breakfast and your concert ticket.
Check and confirm details with supplier before booking. Hotel and ticket upgrades are usually available at extra cost, if available.
Photos of the Danube
Sounds of Vienna on iTunes
| Track | Artist | Album | |
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| The Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 314: (from "True Lies") | Johann Strauss II & Strauss Festival Orchestra | The Classics at the Movies: Adventure! | |
| Johann Strauss: "Tritsch Tratsch Polka" | Das Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester | Johann Strauss, Edition 2: Sinngedichte | |
| J. Strauss II: Voices of Spring, Op.410 (Frühlingsstimmen) | Wiener Philharmoniker & Willi Boskovsky | Strauss, J.: Famous Waltzes - The Blue Danube, Emperor Waltz & Others | |
| Pizzicato Polka - Strauss 2x16 | Ferdy Tumakaka | Music for Ballet Class (Cecchetti Method) | |
| Jete, Rond de Jambe - Strauss 2x16 | Ferdy Tumakaka | Music for Ballet Class (Cecchetti Method) |
Blog Posts about Vienna
- Main character upstaged in Vienna La Traviata
- VIENNA ? Verdi's La Traviata is a recognized showcase for the role of Violetta, the courtesan with the heart of gold who chooses honor over love only to expire in the arms of her paramour. But Violetta is upstaged in a new Vienna production of the ...
- A New Staircase For Vienna Metro
- By Erica R. Hendry Supervisors Cathy Hudgins (Hunter Mill) and Linda Smyth (Providence) walk up the newly-opened stairs Thursday at the Vienna Metro Station. On a typical weekday, 13682 customers board Orange Line trains at the Vienna Metro Station.
- Main character upstaged in Vienna La Traviata
- GEORGE JAHN, AP VIENNA (AP) ? Verdi's La Traviata is a recognized showcase for the role of Violetta, the courtesan with the heart of gold who chooses honor over love only to expire in the arms of her paramour. But Violetta is upstaged in a new Vienna ...
- Murray retires from Vienna Police Department
- by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer Shamus Ian Fatzinger/Fairfax County Times Bill Murray, the Town of Vienna Police Department's first public information officer, is set to retire next month. Bill Murray, the town of Vienna Police Department's first ...
Vienna Twittering
Wien Twings
As the Austrians would say.
Current Weather
Current weather conditions in Vienna, Austria
Local Pollen Reports
15°C (Feels like 15°C)
Last update: 6/1/12 10:50 PM Local Time
Humidity: 72%Visibility: 10.0 km
Dew Point: 10°C
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 1015.9mm rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 19km/h From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 12°C
Sunrise: 4:58 AM
Sunset: 8:47 PM
Saturday
Jun 2
N/A
High: 22°C
Low: 12°C
Sunrise: 4:58 AM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Sunday
Jun 3
PM Showers
High: 28°C
Low: 12°C
Sunrise: 4:57 AM
Sunset: 8:49 PM
Monday
Jun 4
Partly Cloudy
High: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Sunrise: 4:56 AM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
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- Vienna is a fascinating place that you won't be disappointed if you are going to stay for vacation with friends or family.
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- "What's Happening in Vienna", first use by Sigmund Freud, how cool! Vienna has a welcomeness to it and you displayed her beautifully here! Suddenly I want to hear some Strauss!
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- Love this lens and very sorry I never got to Vienna from Switzerland when I was there. Featured this on Maps, Calendars and other Linchpins
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- I spend most of my Holidays in wien because my family leaves there at the moment.All I can say is it is a city you will hardly get enough of it.Thanks for reminding me of some of those beautiful places like Stephansplatz were I like visiting on Saturdays just to watch some guys break dancing and some time the artist drawing portraits of people
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New Year in Vienna
At the stroke of midnight, the Pummerin of St. Stephen's Cathedral (the second largest swinging bell in Europe) strikes to herald in the New Year and Vienna's historic centre is transformed into a pulsating dance arena.There is a New Year's Trail, winding through the narrow lanes from City Hall, along which you can indulge in punch and seasonal treats. There is entertainment with comedy, waltzes, an operetta, rock, pop, DJ and folk music. The Vienna Dance Schools even offer crash courses in the waltz, and of course, there is a large fireworks display at the Prater.
The New Year's Eve atmosphere can also be enjoyed at a number of other unique locations, revelers can take a boat trip along the Danube, dance at the grand Imperial Ball in Hofburg Palace or party at New Year galas held in City Hall and Vienna's leading hotels. For rail enthusiasts, the Majestic Imperator train, which is described as a palace on rails, allows passengers to ride into the New Year in luxurious style, while opera fans enjoy the annual performance of Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus, staged by the Vienna State Opera.
New Year's Day in Vienna is famous around the world for the annual New Year's Day concert by the Vienna Philharmonic and it is broadcast on a big screen - in front of City Hall.
New Year around the World
- A timeline of New Year celebrations around the world.
- Make use of this useful guide to the different time zones around the world if you like to contact friends and family at the stroke of midnight, to wish them a happy New Year.
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