Soak up culture at concerts and shows during Winter in Vienna. Famous for being a cultural powerhouse of Europe, Austria’s capital has an impressive choice of plays, shows, and concerts year-round. Enjoy a Vienna Concert: Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ in the Karlskirche. From the performances at the world-famous Vienna State Opera House to more casual church concerts, the choices are endless when it comes to concerts.
Take a guided tour of the best architecture in Vienna or visit the Klimt Sezession Museum or any of the other countless museums in the city.
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The Austrian capital is famous for putting on a show during the festive period and is considered to have some of the best Christmas markets in all of Europe.
Christkindlmarkt in Wien heißt nicht automatisch, dass man nur am Rathausplatz oder in Schönbrunn die vorweihnachtliche Stimmung genießen kann. Es gibt Weihnachtsmärkte in allen 23 Bezirken gesammelt – von der Inneren Stadt bis Liesing.
Fuel up on the delicious food and visit some of the many 'confiseries', bakeries, and delicatessen stores, such as Haas&Haas with two locations in Vienna.
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Since 2011, the "Viennese coffee house culture" has been part of the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO. With a tradition going back to the 17th century and the salons that were held there at that time, the cultural heritage also refers above all to elements of interior decoration in the style of historicism such as marble tables, chandeliers, Thonet chairs and newspaper tables.
Austrian cuisine comes into its own during the winter. From the roasted chestnut stalls on the street to the markets selling steaming mugs of glühwein (mulled wine), foodies will be spoilt for choice when visiting in the wintertime. Don't miss the wonderful half a mile long 'Wiener Naschmarkt'. On Sundays, the area turns into an entertaining flea market.
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I am not even talking about the wonderful, cozy coffee houses and restaurants (Beisl’s) that serve delicious food such as the famous 'Wiener Schnitzel' - a boneless thin cut of veal, doused in egg and rolled in breadcrumbs before being fried.
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Every bureaucrat, student, and government employee knows about the delights of the works canteen – many of which are open to the public. The Justice Ministry’s canteen, for example, is on the fifth floor at Schmerlingplatz 10, overlooking the Parliament, where bronze chariots charge across the rooftops, and the food is good and reasonably priced. You might also try the arty and cheap canteen (Mensa) at the Applied Arts College (Oscar Kokoschka Platz, 2), or the Fine Art College (Schillerplatz 3).
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Manner Schnitten:
The famous wafer slice from the traditional Viennese company Manner was first mentioned in documents as early as 1898 as "Neapolitan slice No. 239". The basic recipe and the format of the wafers have not changed since then and they are my favored treats.
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Unlike skiing, ice-skating is a winter sport that practically everyone can enjoy. There are numerous ice rinks set up across the city between November and February, including in the front of the Rathaus to host the annual Ice Dream event.
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Founded in 1867, the Vienna ice-skating club has placed a rink directly in front of the historic Wien Konzerthaus each winter season for more than 100 years. One of the largest rinks in Europe, its location creates a charming atmosphere that’s perfect for couples looking to skate together for the price of one on Friday evenings.
To get an even lower price, visit the rink two hours before closing, as the entrance fee halves. For a festive moment, visit on a Friday evening when the rink turns into a disco with DJs, or on Thursdays when hits from the ’70s and ’80s are played on request.
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Walking the grand boulevards and streets in Vienna keep your eyes up to the house fronts: Nowhere in the world, you will see ten-thousands of such beautiful facades. In addition to the familiar Gothic and Baroque buildings, Art Nouveau has a fixed place in Viennese architecture.
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At the turn of the 20th century, prominent architects such as Otto Wagner, Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos, and Joseph-Maria Olbrich erected world-renowned buildings such as the Secession, the Postal Savings Bank, and the Loos House. Floral ornaments are on one of the most important Art Nouveau buildings, the Vienna Secession.
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Have a wonderful trip to Vienna!
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