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Mozart Dinner Konzert
01.01.2008 - 31.12.2008 - Stiftskeller St. Peter

Mozart Dinner Concert

The Mozart Dinner Concert has developed into a very popular event. Visitors are taken on a journey back into the times of Mozart and enjoy an evening how it could have taken place in 1790. More
 
Copyright: Schönbrunner Marionettentheater
01.01.2008 - 31.12.2008 - Schloss Schönbrunn

Marionettentheater Schloss Schönbrunn

Marionettentheater Schönbrunn performs an ornate play with precious marionetts - it´s a really princely entertainment, like it was at Maria Theresia´s court 250 years before. More
 
01.01.2008 - 31.12.2008 - Haus am Beethovenplatz

Masterpieces of Classical Music

The Vienna Imperial Orchestra presents world famous music by Mozart, Strauss, Lehar, Haydn, and Beethoven, accompanied by Viennese opera singers and two pairs of charming solo dancers. More
 
Foto: Salzburg Tourismus
01.01.2008 - 31.12.2008 - Festung Hohensalzburg

Concerts at Festung Hohensalzburg

The Salzburg Fortress Concerts rank among the world’s largest chamber music series. First-class musicians perform wonderful musical highlights. More
 
Copyright: NÖ Landesgartenschau
01.03.2008 - 31.12.2008 - Tulln

"Die Garten Tulln"

Lower Austria’s 2008 Garden Show presents 40 sample gardens for garden lovers and those to be to look at. More
 
Tutanchamun Kanope
Copyright: Sandro Vannini
09.03.2008 - 28.09.2008 - Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

The World of Tutankhamun

For the first time ever, the treasures of Tutankhamun are visiting Austria, providing a rare opportunity to learn firsthand about the life and magic of this ancient monarch. More
 
Copyright: Tourismus Salzburg GmbH
20.03.2008 - 02.11.2008 - Hellbrunn: Summer Residence in Salzburg

Water Plays in Hellbrunn

Hunting castles are for hunting, palaces are for representing – but what are summer residences for? It’s easy: they are places to celebrate, relax, enjoy and have fun. More
 
© Feuerfalter / P. Buchner
28.03.2008 - 16.11.2008 - Landesmuseum Kärnten

Butterflies: Quite Flighty

In this exhibition you are taken on a journey into the world of butterflies, moths, silkworm moths, and other flighty animals. More
 
© www.bodiesvienna.at
29.03.2008 - 28.09.2008 - Gasometer City

BODIES…The Exhibition

This exhibition showcases meticulously dissected real human body specimens that are preserved through an innovative process, giving visitors the opportunity to view the beauty and complexity of their own organs and systems. More
 
Copyright: Schloss Schallaburg
29.03.2008 - 19.10.2008 - Schloss Schallaburg

Indians. Indigenous Peoples of North America

The exhibition shows the romantic images to bear only a faint resemblance to First Nations inhabiting North America yesterday and will help to set the facts straight. More
 
24.04.2008 - 05.01.2009 - Österr.Werkstätten

The Golden Century of Art 1908-2008

Österreichische Werkstätten present an exciting exhibition on the period between Viennese Modernism around 1900 and today. More
 
Copyright: KunstHaus Wien / Stadtamt Tulln
26.04.2008 - 05.10.2008 - Minoritenkloster Tulln

Friedensreich Hundertwasser – In Harmony with Nature

Hundertwasser, world-famous painter and, through his art, connecting link between man and nature, would have turned eighty this year. More
 
© Salzkammergut Tourismus
29.04.2008 - 02.11.2008 - Upper Austria, various venues

Upper Austrian Exhibition - Salzkammergut

The exhibition shows the interesting facts of the Salzkammergut region’s past and present, like nature. art and the typical folk culture. More
 
30.04.2008 - 30.09.2008 - Museumsquartier

Summer at MuseumsQuartier

On 30 April Summer was started at MuseumsQuartier Wien. This is when the large courtyard opens up to make room for the colorful and vibrant summer program starts. More
 
Haydn Festspiele Eisenstadt / Foto: Manfred Horvath
03.05.2008 - 11.10.2008 - Eisenstadt

Haydn Festival Eisenstadt

The Haydn Festival is dedicated to the legacy of Haydn and aims at promoting his wonderful music both in Austria and abroad. The weekly Haydn concerts at Schloss Esterházy feature international stars and top musicians. More
 
© WTV / Robert Osmark
06.05.2008 - 30.09.2008 - Roßauer Lände

Summerstage

The mercury is rising and Vienna’s most legendary outdoor location opens its doors. From May on you can eat, drink, gaze, marvel, do sports, see and be seen there again. More
 
www.sandinthecity.at
15.05.2008 - 27.09.2008 - Wien

Sand in the City and other Maritime Oases

Thousand tons of fine sand, palm trees, relax zones, water areas, bars, beach volleyball and beach soccer facilities, shows and dance evenings will bring beach-feelings to the heart of Vienna. More
 
www.innsbruck.info
18.06.2008 - 31.10.2008 - Schloß Ambras

Dracula - Wojwode and Vampire

Who doesn’t know Count Dracula? Visit the special exhibition at Schloss Ambras to learn everything about this sinister ruler! More
 
Copyright: Vorarlberger Landesmuseum
21.06.2008 - 05.10.2008 - Vorarlberger Landesmuseum

Treasures & Art between Lake Constance and Chur

This exhibition takes the visitor on a journey of discovery through the Middle Ages. The highlight are the filigree gold works that were found between Lake Constance and Chur, among them some world-famous objects. More
 
Copyright: KunstHaus Wien
03.07.2008 - 09.11.2008 - KunstHaus Wien

Jean Tinguely

An exhibition with more than 150 works of the Jean Tinguely-Museum in Basel, Switzerland. On show will be sculptures, drawings, drafts, sketches, posters and photos. More
 
08.07.2008 - 02.11.2008 - Carinthia

Emancipation and Confrontation

Beginning 8 July 2008, the Austrian Federal Province of Carinthia, together with nine Carinthian art institutions, presents the first comprehensive major exhibition on contemporary art and architecture in Carinthia. More
 
© Albertina Wien
22.08.2008 - 23.11.2008 - Albertina, Wien

Infinite Ice. Traversing the Arctic and the Alps

Glaciers and Arctic landscapes - the photographic exhibition is devoted to this very special type of landscape photography, from the 19th century until today. More
 
23.08.2008 - 19.11.2008 - Vorarlberg

Schubertiade 2008

Visitors to the most prestigious Schubert Festival, taking place from 23 August to 7 September in Schwarzenberg and from 16 October to 19 November in Hohenems, can be looking forward to top notch chamber concerts, piano concerts and lieder evenings. More
 
Copyright: Internationale Haydntage / Adam Fischer
04.09.2008 - 14.09.2008 - Eisenstadt

International Haydn Days

The Haydn Festival in Eisenstadt is celebrating the 20th International Haydn Days! Stars like Vesselina Kasarova, Viktoria Mullova, Nuria Rial, Patricia Petibon, Adam Fischer and others will perform in honor of this musical genius. More
 
© Amsterdam, Van Gogh Museum (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)
05.09.2008 - 08.12.2008 - Wien, Albertina

Vincent van Gogh - "Drawn Pictures"

The Albertina's big autumn exhibition is devoted to the work of Vincent Van Gogh with some 40 paintings and 120 drawings from international collections. More
 
www.klangspuren.at
06.09.2008 - 21.09.2008 - Schwaz

Klangspuren Festival Tirol

The 2008 Klangspuren Festival features a diverse and entertaining program with an emphasis on contemporary music from Israel and Palestine. More
 
Copyright: Tourismusregion Klopeiner See - Südkärnten
12.09.2008 - 14.09.2008 - Klopeinersee Region

1st ANWA World Nordic Walking Championships

This year the scenic Klopeiner See holiday region in southern Carinthia will host the 1st World Nordic Walking Championships in cooperation with the Austrian Nordic Walking Association. More
 
Copyright: Verein zur Veranstaltung der Ballon Weltmeisterschaften
13.09.2008 - 21.09.2008 - Hofkirchen/Hartberg

2008 Hot Air Balloon Championships

In Stubenbergsee, the region of apples, the sky is filled with colorful hot air balloons during the Balloon Championships: 150 teams will participate in the event, and the entertainment program ensures fun for visitors of all ages. More
 
© www.cirquedusoleil.com
18.09.2008 - 26.10.2008 - Grand Chapiteau / Rotundenplatz

Cirque du Soleil - Varekai

4 months prior the Austria-premiere of its new show Varekai Cirque du Soleil has already sold over 30,000 tickets. More
 
Wien, Hofburg Galerie © Hofburg Vienna
21.09.2008 - 21.09.2008 - Hofburg

Hofburg - Open Door Day

Typically only convention participants and OSCE members walk in and out these doors. But on 21st September they will remain open to everybody. More
 
www.viennabiennale.com
25.09.2008 - 25.10.2008 - Vienna

Viennabiennale

With the 2nd Viennabiennale Vienna presents itself as center for applied arts. A superb selection of paintings, sculptures, prints, videos and multi-media projects provide a good overview of the artistic goings-on in Europe, the USA and South America. More
 

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