Experience the best of Vienna’s city oases in the open air. Trendy spots along the Danube Canal evoke a Riviera vibe with sandy beaches and refreshing cocktails. Highlights include Strandbar Herrmann and the rooftop terrace of Klyo restaurant, while the Badeschiff offers a fantastic retreat with an outdoor pool boat. Volksgarten Pavillon and Kleinod Stadtgarten offer charming evening escapes, while the Old Danube provides diverse water activities such as boating and stand-up paddling.
Visitors can enjoy their summer stay in Vienna at the just-opened The Hoxton Hotel in Vienna, which occupies a historic modernist building from the 1950s, boasting 196 rooms, a lobby, a coffee bar, a restaurant, and a rooftop terrace with a pool, it seamlessly combines heritage with modern amenities.
When the sun emerges and temperatures climb, individuals flock to Vienna’s sidewalk cafés to savour coffee or wine outdoors. Spring is also the perfect time to experience Prater, an amusement park for everybody and the location of the Giant Ferris Wheel, one of Vienna’s most-famous symbols. Finally, visitors are invited to walk along Vienna’s Ringstrasse, a beautiful boulevard home to many of the city’s museums, palaces and parks. Additionally, travelers can indulge in Vienna’s rich ice cream tradition, with a legacy dating back to the 19th century, at numerous parlors throughout the city, blending authentic recipes with modern twists.
The 1873 World’s Fair, held from May 17–June 23, 2024 promises to be a year of renewal for Vienna with a full calendar of events, exhibitions, jubilees and grand openings. Among the highlights are the Weltmuseum Wien offering guided tours conducted in German and English entitled “The Vienna World’s Fair 1873 and Art Nouveau” held Saturdays from now through December. In June, Vienna Pride spreads out across the city with the LGBTQ+ community coming together to celebrate with a parade, run and a variety of events. In hotel news, the Almanac Palais Vienna, which opens this month, added another luxury highlight to the capital’s hotel portfolio.
Come winter, some of Vienna’s most anticipated events will warm the hearts of millions among its snowy setting, including the Christmas markets take over the town with enchanting chalet-style stands, mulled wine, and music, such as church concerts and gospel evenings, and its iconic Ball Season, hosting over 450 legendary balls since the Congress of Vienna in January . The Carnival season features six notable balls, including the unique Rainbow Ball for the LGBTQ community.