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31.01.2013

TU Ball

The TU Ball, the ball of the Vi­en­na Uni­ver­si­ty of Tech­nol­o­gy, is the ball in Vienna with the oldest tradition. Among many famous students the Strauß brothers Johann und Joseph studied at the "Polytechnisches Institut", before starting their world careers as musicians and composers.

Klimt & Secessionist Vienna

5 days Vienna, visiting several Klimt exhibitions, buildings, designs and artworks of the Vienna Secession, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts and the roots of Modernism. Flights, accommodation and admission charges included.

"Dudeln" and "Schrammelmusik"

The best things about Vienna seem to come from somewhere else. For instance, the ‘Wiener Schnitzel’ actually comes from Milan, and the same goes for such authentically Viennese forms of music as “Dudeln” (the local name for yodelling) and "Schrammelmusik”, which have also “migrated” here.

Wiener Walzer and Ball Season

Nowhere are balls so romantically formal as in Vienna. This tradition is intoxicating to locals and visitors for far more than a single night.

Kaffeehaus Culture Vienna

The Viennese say they looted sacks of coffee beans after the Turks withdrew following a failed siege in 1683. But it was a spy on the payroll of the Royal Court who gave the city its real taste for coffee: born in Istanbul, he founded Vienna’s first Kaffeehaus in 1685.

Cult of the Dead Vienna

The Viennese concern themselves with death quite happily during their lifetime: they sing about it, play with it and build monuments to it. The cult of the dead is a slightly macabre yet gleeful manifestation and a strategically clever move against the finiteness of life.

Spanish Riding School Vienna

Levade, courbette and capriole are classical school jumps performed by the Lipizzaner stallions, who enchant their public at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. The traditions of this haute école of classic equestrianism have been passed down by word of mouth for more than 400 years. Once these intelligent white stallions have completed their training, they are known as professors.

Cresta Easter Markets Austria

Choose a city break in Austria this spring with Cresta. Why not try 3 nights in Vienna with return flights and breakfast to visit the city's marvellous Easter Markets.

Vienna Ice Dream

From January to March, Vienna city hall transforms into a winter fairytale with a 6,000m² lit ice-skating area.

Sacher Torte

Created in 1832, the Sacher Torte must be the most famous chocolate cake in the world today.

Wiener Schnitzel

Although not invented in Vienna, the breaded and fried veal escalope has long become one of the city’s famous icons.

Tafelspitz

When the Viennese talk about beef, they always mean boiled beef with Tafelspitz, the king of the beef dishes.

Gustav Klimt - His Life

As one of the leading figures of fin-de-siècle Vienna, Gustav Klimt created a body of works that made him what he is today: the most famous Austrian painter in the entire world.

Gustav Klimt - His Work

Equally controversial and successful in his day, Gustav Klimt was one of the central figures of fin-de-siècle Vienna, the epoch that marked the beginning of Modernism.

Gustav Klimt - The Kiss

In 1907 Gustav Klimt began work on The Kiss, the most famous work of his entire oeuvre, as well as the culmination of the European Jugendstil movement.

Gustav Klimt - Anecdotes

There are stories about most artists that move or amuse generation upon generation of followers. Have fun reading our selection of Gustav Klimt anecdotes.

Gustav Klimt and Women

With the exception of his early works, Gustav Klimt painted portraits only of women. These paintings, along with his drawings, show him to be one of the greatest masters of eroticism in the history of art.

Gustav Klimt and Jugendstil

Jugendstil was one of the greatest international phenomena in the history of art and culture, which at the beginning of Modernism was aimed at the renewal of the entrenched, paralyzed art of the time.

24.02.2012 - 11.06.2012

Gustav Klimt - Journeys

This exhibition will present items from Emilie Flöge’s estate, including her correspondence with Gustav Klimt. The museum’s holdings contain major paintings by Klimt, as well as works by other Secession artists, including one of the world’s most important Egon Schiele collections.

13.03.2012 - 17.06.2012

Klimt - Drawings

The Albertina celebrates the Klimt Year with the exhibition “Klimt – Drawings”, displaying the majority of the 170 Klimt drawings from its own collection, as well as numerous items on loan, providing a comprehensive overview of the unique drawing talent of Gustav Klimt.

16.05.2012 - 16.09.2012

Klimt - The Wien Museum Collection

The Historical Museum of the City of Vienna presents numerous Klimt objects, including his Portrait of Emilie Flöge, posters, publications, painting smock, death mask and Egon Schiele’s drawing of the dead Gustav Klimt. Plus 400 Klimt drawings - the largest collection in the world.

06.07.2012 - 02.09.2012

Klimt and the Künstlerhaus

This show documents the works Gustav Klimt created in association with the Künstlerhaus, of which he was a member from 1891 to 1897.

10.05.2012 - 29.10.2012

Against Klimt Exhibition

Before coming into possession of the Austrian Theatre Museum, Gustav Klimt’s Nuda Veritas painting was owned by the writer Hermann Bahr, who in his book “Against Klimt” defended the artist against hostile critics. This exhibition also examines the creative output of Bahr.

Klimt Exhibitions Vienna 2012

Gustav Klimt would have celebrated his 150th Birthday in 2012. Vienna marks the year by honouring the painter with several special exhibitions on his life, work and the Jugendstil movement.

Regional Capitals

Three of Austria's regional capitals are UNESCO-listed, and all are worth a visit. From Vienna via Salzburg to Bregenz, explore Austria's vibrant cities.

Castles and Palaces

Austria is filled with magnificent castles and palaces, grandiose witnesses of a bygone era. Follow the footsteps of emperors and knights and let history come alive.

Body and Soul

Thermal waters that massage the skin, relaxation and rejuvenation for the body, and clear alpine air at the door. Did you know physical well-being could be this agreeable?

Family Trips

A family holiday is a holiday with the kids, not all about the kids, and those who think children are obliged to go hiking in Austria are a little behind the times.

Weddings in Vienna

For convenience of travel and quirky location ideas, Vienna is a true wedding gem. Celebrate in the city's historic tram, for example, or quite literally be on top of the world in the Giant Ferris Wheel.

Easter Markets in Vienna

Easter is very important in Vienna, and the array of markets and magnificent Easter concerts and operas will entice you to return to the capital year after year.

Vienna Airport

Vienna International Airport is located 18 kilometres southeast of central Vienna. It is the busiest and biggest airport in Austria and is often referred to as Schwechat, the name of the county it is in. The airport is the hub of Austrian Airlines and its subsidiaries, as well as budget airline Niki.

03.06.2012

Austrian Women's Run 2012

Whether beginner, experienced runner or Nordic walker, in the Austrian Women's Run® each participant is a winner! Join the thousands of women and girls, their families, friends and fans at the largest women's run in continental Europe.

Christmas Markets in Vienna

Step into the joy of Christmas with the beautiful streets of Vienna as your backdrop. Punch and chestnut stands draw customers with seasonal treats and stallholders get shoppers in the Christmas spirit with handcrafted goods.

Hotel Sacher in Vienna

Entwining impressive fin de sieclè and contemporary style, the Hotel Sacher Wien is the synonym for luxury and high class standard in Vienna.

Gustav Klimt Year 2012

He was the speaker and organizer of the Jugendstil art movement and promoter of young, up-and-coming talent. He created some of the most famous Art Nouveau paintings worldwide and gave Vienna plenty of reasons to celebrate his 150th Birthday in 2012.

Vienna's Glorious Ball Season

Ever dreamed about dancing the waltz at one of Vienna's many famous balls? With hundreds to choose from, here are the highlights of the Viennese Ball Season 2011/2012.

Weddings in Austria

Ever since Will and Kate decided to tie the knot we have all succumb to the Royal Wedding craze. But have you ever thought about celebrating your own big day in Austria? From luxury spa pamper weekends for brides-to-be, to being swept up the mountain to the chapel in a wedding gondola, find royal inspiration here.

Cityscape

Fall for Vienna's Imperial palaces, opulent Jugendstil cafés and the MuseumQuartier's cultural riches. Mozart runs through Salzburg's baroque veins. Peer above red-tiled rooftops and gables in Graz's Old Town, up to pointy alpine peaks from Innsbruck's maze of narrow streets, and seek out Roman-rooted Linz on the Danube's banks.

12.07.2012 - 12.08.2012

ImPuls Tanz Festival

Thousands of professional dancers, choreographers, teachers and students from around the world transform Vienna into the global dance capital for five weeks every year.

Wiener Festwochen

This festival is a firmly-established high-point of the Vienna cultural calender, offering exciting theatre productions as well as a great number of orchestra concerts, recitals and chamber music performances.

ImPuls Tanz Festival

Thousands of professional dancers, choreographers, teachers and students from around the world transform Vienna into the global dance capital for five weeks every year.

12.09.2012 - 16.09.2012

Vienna Fashion Week

The Austrian capital strikes a pose as fashion designers and fashionistas rush to the MuseumsQuartier for Vienna Fashion Week. Fashion shows, exhibitions and parties provide a chance for international designers to show their latest creations and mingle with Vienna's beautiful people.

11.02.2013

Rudolfina Masked Ball in the Imperial Palace

The Rudolfina Redoute is the oldest and most steeped in tradition ball meeting and thus can look back on a long history. Principally, mask obligation exists for all ladies, whether they come alone or accompanied.

08.02.2013

Bonbon Ball in the Konzerthaus Vienna

The Bonbon Ball is the only ball event taking place in the Konzerthaus, home of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Up to 4,000 guests can dance in the four concert halls. A jury elects a Miss and Mister Bonbon from the guests, and their weight in confectioneries is then donated to charity.

31.12.2012

Le Grand Bal in Vienna

Seeing in the New Year in the staterooms of the imperial residence is one of the finest Hofburg traditions.

25.10.2012 - 07.11.2012

Viennale

Every year in October, Vienna is the set of the Vienna International Film Festival, presenting a range of movies from all over the world.

Affordable Gourmet Dining

With first-hand local knowledge, we've compiled a list of the best Austrian eateries, to guarantee a gourmet gastronomic break, whatever time of the year you might be visiting.

Design Hotels in Vienna

With a fantastic range of modern accommodation, Vienna offers its visitors an insight into its cultural heritage with a true cosmopolitan touch.

Top Golf Holidays near Vienna

Golfland Niederoesterreich provides golf enthusiasts with a choice of 26 first-class golf courses and 18 top hotels for golf holidays in Lower Austria, all within distance of buzzing Vienna.

Austria's Most Popular Markets

Farmers’ market, flea market or potters’ market: Markets are a feast for all senses and a celebration of colours, scents and voices.

Austria's Longest Shopping Streets

It's easy to browse the day away along one of these favourite shopping streets. The longest shopping mile of all is Mariahilfer Straße in Vienna, followed by Landstraße in Linz.

Vienna Card

Austria’s capital offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture. It is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cosy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm.

Vienna

Austria’s capital is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cosy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm.

Airport Transfers

Once you have arrived at one of Austria's airports there is a quick and comfortable way get to your holiday destination.

Berg, Alban (1885 - 1935)

Haydn, Joseph (1732 - 1809)

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756 - 1791)

Schönberg, Arnold (1874 - 1951)

Webern, Anton von (1883 - 1945)

Wolf, Hugo (1860 - 1903)

Bathing Lakes in Vienna

Vienna is known around the world as the city on the Danube, but it is also home to wetlands, streams, ponds and lakes. In short, there are plenty of opportunities to take a dip when visiting the capital.

Spanish Riding School

The Spanish Riding School of Vienna is the only riding academy in the world which has been cultivating the art of equitation in its purest form for over 400 years, and which trains both horses (the famous white Lipizzaners) and riders according to methods which have been used for centuries, passed down over the years by word of mouth alone.

Wiener Apfelstrudel

One of the best known Austrian deserts – Wiener Apfelstrudel served with icing sugar and Viennese coffee.

Vienna

Discover the fascination of a vivacious, young and thrilling city.

Multi-Cultural Menu

On an Austrian menu you will not just find regional specialties, but also dishes from the former crown lands of the monarchy. Sometimes not even the Austrians know the origin of their favourite dishes.

Move to Vienna and World Renown

Haydn was laid to rest in Vienna where his last public appearance took place. One of the guests: Ludwig van Beethoven.

Vienna: Haydn at every Step

Haydn House, Mozart House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral are some of the original venues in Vienna. Visit Haydn’s memorial in Mariahilfer Straße and see – or even hear! – Haydn at the historic Anker Clock!

Vienna: Haydn for Experts

Attentive Vienna visitors will find traces of the great composer Joseph Haydn across the city: from the Esterházy Palace to the memorial of Empress Maria Theresia.

Vienna: Exhibitions

There are several exhibitions in Vienna spotlighting the life and works of one of the most prominent composers of the classical period. Some of these exhibitions are staged at original Haydn venues.

The Secession - Vienna

Today, it is one of Austria’s most photographed structures and a leading centre for contemporary art. But when it opened in 1898, the Vienna Secession touched off a scandal.

Museum of Fine Arts - Vienna

Thanks to the acquisitions by and the patronage of the House of Habsburg, the gallery has an unrivalled collection of old masters, including a vast selection of works by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

Albertina - Vienna

The Albertina accommodates one of the largest and most precious graphic art collections in the world. Today, it comprises nearly 50,000 drawings and one million prints dating from all major epochs: from Late Gothic to contemporary art.

Vienna: The Wine Capital

No other country can lay claim to so much viticulture and wine-culture in its capital city. Grapes were cultivated here as early as 1132 AD.