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Choose April to May and September to October as the best time to visit Vienna. In spring, the weather and room rates are moderate, and tourist season is just kicking off. Known for pricey accommodation, a warm and dry period between June and August is the most popular to explore Vienna, so be ready to stand in queues to famous attractions. Summer is the time to enjoy famous Prater rides and to party at Donauinselfest. September will introduce you to the wine culture of Vienna. In autumn, temperatures drop, and so do the room rates and tourist numbers. Viennese know how to celebrate Christmas for over a month, so late November and December offer great Christmas markets filled with tasty treats, mulled wine, handmade souvenirs, and family attractions. The classic style lovers will enjoy visiting the capital of Austria from November to February as it's the ball season.

36 things to do in Vienna

Bohemian Prater (Böhmischer Prater)

March–October Activity

A nostalgic amusement park will bring childhood memories

ZuckerBäckerball

January 11, 2024 Event

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

Concordia Ball

May 24, 2024 Event

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)

January 18, 2024 Event

You will never see engineers and technicians dressed so elegantly as at this awaited event

Vienna Opera Ball (Opernball)

February 27, 2025 Event

Join the crème-de-la-crème of high society at the most prestigious winter event

New Year's Concert (Neujahrskonzert)

December 30–January 1 Event

One of the most nostalgic traditions and certainly iconic for Vienna

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert (Sommernachtskonzert)

June 7, 2024 Event

An awaited music event in a stunning location—gardens of the Schönbrunn Palace

Easter Markets

March 15–April 2, 2024 Event

Celebrate spring and resurrection at the seasonal fairs

Ball Season in Vienna

November 11–February Event

Check out one of the most famous traditions of the city

Ball of Coffee Brewers (Kaffeesiederball)

February 21, 2025 Event

For one night the Imperial palace turns into one super elegant coffee house

Rudolfina Redoute

February 12, 2024 Event

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

Faschingskrapfen

February 21, 2023 Food

The best sweet treat of the carnival season

Christmas Markets (Weihnachtsmärkte)

mid-November–early January Event

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

Fête Impériale

June 29, 2018 Event

One of the most beautiful summer balls in Vienna organized by the Spanish Riding School

Donauinselfest (Danube Island Festival)

June 21-23, 2024 Event

Check out the biggest open-air music festival in Europe on the Danube Island

Vienna City Marathon

April 6, 2025 Event

One of the easiest and most popular marathons in Europe

Ice Skating

November 11, 2022–March 5, 2023 Activity

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

Long Night of Museums

October 5, 2024 Event

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

Grape Harvest

September–October Nature

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

Wine Hiking Day (Weinwandertag)

September 28–29, 2024 Event

A favourite activity for the Viennese during sunny fall days

Bonbon Ball

February 12, 2021 Event

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

Austrian Women's Run (Österreichischer Frauenlauf)

May 26, 2024 Event

Have you ever seen so many women running?

Prater

March 15 – October 31 Activity

One of the oldest amusement parks in the world!

Life Ball

May 20, 2023 Event

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

Sturm

late September–mid October Food

A delicious drink and a true symbol of new wine season

Hofburg Silvesterball

December 31, 2023 Event

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

Feuerzangenbowle

December 24–January 1 Food

Traditional festive drink, served hot from a bowl

Maroni

December–February Food

Try some chestnuts, another great winter food

Easter

March 31, 2024 Event

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

Molybdomancy (Bleigießen)

late December Event

Magical fortune telling with a help of spoon and silver

Schönbrunn Palace

all year round Activity

Discover the changing tastes of Habsburg monarchs while strolling through magnificent rooms of the imperial palace and surrounding gardens

Flak Towers (Flaktürme)

all year round Activity

Large Nazi war-time towers are now homes to thousands of birds

Christmas Lights in Vienna

mid-November–early January Event

Holiday displays in Vienna are classy and stylish

Frequency Festival

August 15–17, 2024 Event

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

Halloween in Prater

October 29–October 31 Event

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

Krampus in Vienna

November 30–December 5, 2024 Event

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

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