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33 things to do in Vienna

ZuckerBäckerball
The tastiest of all balls takes place at the Imperial Palace in Vienna

Concordia Ball
If you missed winter ball season in Vienna, opt for this popular summer ball at Vienna City Hall

Ball of Industry and Technology (Ball der Industrie und Technik)
You will never see engineers and technicians dressed so elegantly as at this awaited event

Vienna Opera Ball (Opernball)
Join the crème-de-la-crème of high society at the most prestigious winter event

New Year's Concert (Neujahrskonzert)
One of the most nostalgic traditions and certainly iconic for Vienna

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert (Sommernachtskonzert)
An awaited music event in a stunning location—gardens of the Schönbrunn Palace

Ball Season in Vienna
Check out one of the most famous traditions of the city

Ball of Coffee Brewers (Kaffeesiederball)
For one night, the Imperial palace turns into a super elegant coffee house

Rudolfina Redoute
This masked ball is one of the most romantic events at the Imperial Palace

Christmas Markets (Weihnachtsmärkte)
More than 20 Advent Markets ensure Vienna has preserved its holiday spirit since the Middle Ages

Donauinselfest (Danube Island Festival)
Check out the biggest open-air music festival in Europe on the Danube Island

Ice Skating
Vienna with its Baroque palaces and cathedrals provides an ideal setting for skating rinks

Long Night of Museums
The entire rich cultural heritage of Austria is on display for one ticket during this special night

Grape Harvest
Vienna has more vineyards within its boundaries than any other capital in the world

Wine Hiking Day (Weinwandertag)
A favourite activity for the Viennese during sunny fall days

Bonbon Ball
Less formal than other balls, this event is a great combination of traditional and modern entertainment

Austrian Women's Run (Österreichischer Frauenlauf)
Have you ever seen so many women running?

Life Ball
A glamorous party celebrated under the umbrella of solidarity, tolerance, and enlightenment during the AIDS charity event

Hofburg Silvesterball
The ball at the Imperial Palace is a perfect place to welcome the New Year

Easter
A time to try traditional dishes, sweets, shop for handicrafts and have fun

Molybdomancy (Bleigießen)
Magical fortune telling with a help of spoon and silver

Flak Towers (Flaktürme)
Large Nazi war-time towers are now homes to thousands of birds

Christmas Lights in Vienna
Holiday displays in Vienna are classy and stylish

Frequency Festival
The largest and most famous multi-genre music festival in Austria

Halloween in Prater
Celebrate the scariest night of the year at Vienna's most famous amusement park

Krampus in Vienna
Vienna’s elegant streets meet eerie folklore as Krampus brings fire, horns, and holiday mischief to the heart of the city