GeoStats:

Time Zone: 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+1 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the end of March to the end of October.

Predominant Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic, Protestant)

Population: 2,315,000

Languages: German. Most Viennese speak (or at least understand) some English.

Passport/Visa Requirements: Passports (valid for at least six months) and proof of onward passage

Voltage Requirements: 220 volts/50 Hz

Telephone Codes: 43, country code; 1, city code

Destination:

Vienna


Monthly Calendar

topJanuary 2013

1 January—New Year's Day

Public holiday.

6 January—Epiphany

Public holiday commemorating the nativity story of the three wise men. Costumed children move from house to house singing traditional songs and receiving small gifts and money.

Throughout January—Vienna Boys Choir

The Vienna Boys Choir sings in the Hofburgkapelle and in the Musikverein. For information and schedule, call 216-3942. For tickets, call 533-9927 (Hofburgkapelle) or 5588-4173 (Musikverein). Continues through late June.

Throughout January—Ball Season

Nearly 300 balls take place in Vienna during the height of the season, and many of them are open to the public. Highlights include Le Grand Ball on New Years Eve, Flower Ball in mid January and Opera Ball in late February.

Throughout January—Wiener Symphoniker

The Wiener Symphoniker performs frequently in the Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, and the Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and schedule, call 505-1363 (Musikverein) or 242-002 (Konzerthaus). For tickets, call 505-8190 (Musikverein) or 222-712-1211 (Konzerthaus). Continues through late July.

Throughout January — The Konzerthaus

The Konzerthaus hosts frequent concerts by Viennese and international orchestras and musicians. Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and tickets, call 242-002. Continues through late June.

Throughout January—Opera, Ballet and Theater

Opera companies, including the Vienna State Opera, stage concerts practically every day, and ballet and theater productions are frequently performed at the Staatsoper, Opernring 2. For information, call 5144-42250 or 5144-44440. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June.

Throughout January—Opera and Dance

Operas are presented nightly, and ballet and other types of dance are performed frequently at the Volksoper, Wahringerstrasse 78. For information, call 5144-43670. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June.

topFebruary 2013

Throughout February—Ball Season

Nearly 300 balls take place in Vienna during the height of the season, and many of them are open to the public. Highlights include the Opera Ball in late February.

Throughout February—Vienna Boys Choir

The Vienna Boys Choir sings in the Hofburgkapelle and in the Musikverein. For information and schedule, call 216-3942. For tickets, call 533-9927 (Hofburgkapelle) or 5588-4173 (Musikverein). Continues through late June.

Throughout February—Concerts

The Konzerthaus hosts frequent concerts by Viennese and international orchestras and musicians. Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and tickets, call 242-002. Continues through late June.

Throughout February—Wiener Symphoniker

The Wiener Symphoniker performs frequently in the Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, and the Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and schedule, call 505-1363 (Musikverein) or 242-002 (Konzerthaus). For tickets, call 505-8190 (Musikverein) or 222-712-1211 (Konzerthaus). Continues through late July.

Throughout February—Opera, Ballet and Theater

Opera companies, including the Vienna State Opera, stage concerts practically every day, and ballet and theater productions are frequently performed at the Staatsoper, Opernring 2. For information, call 5144-42250 or 5144-44440. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June.

Throughout February—Opera and Dance

Operas are presented nightly, and ballet and other types of dance are performed frequently at the Volksoper, Wahringerstrasse 78. For information, call 5144-43670. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June.

topMarch 2013

Early March—Ball Season

Nearly 300 balls take place in Vienna during the height of the season, and many of them are open to the public.

Throughout March—Vienna Boys Choir

The Vienna Boys Choir sings in the Hofburgkapelle and in the Musikverein. For information and schedule, call 216-3942. For tickets, call 533-9927 (Hofburgkapelle) or 5588-4173 (Musikverein). Continues through late June.

Throughout March—Concerts

The Konzerthaus hosts frequent concerts by Viennese and international orchestras and musicians. Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and tickets, call 242-002. Continues through late June.

Throughout March—Wiener Symphoniker

The Wiener Symphoniker performs frequently in the Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, and the Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and schedule, call 505-1363 (Musikverein) or 242-002 (Konzerthaus). For tickets, call 505-8190 (Musikverein) or 222-712-1211 (Konzerthaus). Continues through late July.

Throughout March—Opera and Dance

Operas are presented nightly, and ballet and other types of dance are performed frequently at the Volksoper, Wahringerstrasse 78. For information, call 5144-43670. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June.

Throughout March—Opera, Ballet and Theater

Opera companies, including the Vienna State Opera, stage concerts practically every day, and ballet and theater productions are frequently performed at the Staatsoper, Opernring 2. For information, call 5144-42250 or 5144-44440. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June.

topApril 2013

1 April—Easter Monday

Public Holiday

14 April—Vienna Marathon

The route is through the city center, usually ending at the Rathaus. For information, call 606-9510.

Throughout April—Vienna Boys Choir

The Vienna Boys Choir sings in the Hofburgkapelle and in the Musikverein. For information and schedule, call 216-3942. For tickets, call 533-9927 (Hofburgkapelle) or 5588-4173 (Musikverein). Continues through late June.

Throughout April—Concerts

The Konzerthaus hosts frequent concerts by Viennese and international orchestras and musicians. Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and tickets, call 242-002. Continues through late June.

Throughout April—Wiener Symphoniker

The Wiener Symphoniker performs frequently in the Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, and the Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and schedule, call 505-1363 (Musikverein) or 242-002 (Konzerthaus). For tickets, call 505-8190 (Musikverein) or 222-712-1211 (Konzerthaus). Continues through late July.

Throughout April—Opera and Dance

Operas are presented nightly, and ballet and other types of dance are performed frequently at the Volksoper, Wahringerstrasse 78. For information, call 5144-43670. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June.

Throughout April—Opera, Ballet, Theater

Opera companies, including the Vienna State Opera, stage concerts practically every day, and ballet and theater productions are frequently performed at the Staatsoper, Opernring 2. For information, call 5144-42250 or 5144-44440. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June.

topMay 2013

1 May—Labor Day

Public holiday.

17 May Christi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day)

Public holiday.

Mid-late May—Vienna Festival Weeks

The annual festival is devoted to opera, theater, and dance. A variety of international music events take place as well. Various venues. For information, call 589-2222. Continues through mid June.

28 May—Whitmonday

Public holiday.

Mid May—Life Ball

The largest annual charity ball in Vienna, with proceeds benefiting the fight against AIDS. The Life Ball 2012 – Fight the Flames of Ignorance!"Circle of Life": The Quadrennial Cycle. Vienna City Hall. For information, call 595-5600. For advance tickets, call 96096.

Late May—Vienna International Short Film Festival

The Vienna International Short Film Festival shows a number of short films from around the world, all between three and forty minutes in length.  The genres of fiction, music, documentary and animation are represented. Continues through early June.

Throughout May—Vienna Boys Choir

The Vienna Boys Choir sings in the Hofburgkapelle and in the Musikverein. For information and schedule, call 216-3942. For tickets, call 533-9927 (Hofburgkapelle) or 5588-4173 (Musikverein). Continues through late June.

Throughout May—Concerts

The Konzerthaus hosts frequent concerts by Viennese and international orchestras and musicians. Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and tickets, call 242-002. Continues through late June.

Throughout May—Wiener Symphoniker

The Wiener Symphoniker performs frequently in the Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, and the Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and schedule, call 505-1363 (Musikverein) or 242-002 (Konzerthaus). For tickets, call 505-8190 (Musikverein) or 222-712-1211 (Konzerthaus). Continues through late July.

Throughout May—Opera and Dance

Operas are presented nightly, and ballet and other types of dance are performed frequently at the Volksoper, Wahringerstrasse 78. For information, call 5144-43670. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June.

Throughout May—Opera, Ballet and Theater

Opera companies, including the Vienna State Opera, stage concerts practically every day, and ballet and theater productions are frequently performed at the Staatsoper, Opernring 2. For information, call 5144-42250 or 5144-44440. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June.

topJune 2013

Early June—Vienna International Short Film Festival

The Vienna International Short Film Festival shows a number of short films from around the world, all between three and forty minutes in length. The genres of fiction, music, documentary and animation are represented. Gartenbaukino (subway line U3 Stubentor U4 Stadtpark). Phone 804-2383 or 512-2354.

Early Jun—Vienna Festival Weeks

The annual festival is devoted to opera, theater, and dance. A variety of international music events take place as well. Various venues. For information, call 589-2222

7 June—Corpus Christi

Public holiday.

Mid Jun—Austria Skate Marathon

The route runs from Vienna to Prater.

Late June—Danube Festival

Live music, fireworks and entertainment on this island in the Danube.  For information, call 535-3535.

Late June—Vienna Jazz Festival

International musicians perform at various venues, including the Opera House. For information, call 712-4224.

Throughout June—Vienna Boys Choir

The Vienna Boys Choir sings in the Hofburgkapelle and in the Musikverein. For information and schedule, call 216-3942. For tickets, call 533-9927 (Hofburgkapelle) or 5588-4173 (Musikverein).

Throughout June—Concerts

The Konzerthaus hosts frequent concerts by Viennese and international orchestras and musicians. Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and tickets, call 242-002.

Throughout June—Wiener Symphoniker

The Wiener Symphoniker performs frequently in the Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, and the Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and schedule, call 505-1363 (Musikverein) or 242-002 (Konzerthaus). For tickets, call 505-8190 (Musikverein) or 222-712-1211 (Konzerthaus). Continues through late July.

Throughout June—Opera and Dance

Operas are presented nightly, and ballet and other types of dance are performed frequently at the Volksoper, Wahringerstrasse 78. For information, call 5144-43670. For tickets, call 513-1513.

Throughout June—Opera, Ballet and Theater

Opera companies, including the Vienna State Opera, stage concerts practically every day, and ballet and theater productions are frequently performed at the Staatsoper, Opernring 2. For information, call 5144-42250 or 5144-44440. For tickets, call 513-1513.

topJuly 2013

Early July—Jazz Fest Wien

International musicians perform at various venues, including the Opera House. For information, call 712-4224.

Late July-Late August—Salzburg Festival

The foremost of Europe's music festivals gathers leading and avant-garde performers and ensembles in an artistic explosion. Salzburg is approximately 150 miles west of Vienna. Concludes August 30.

Throughout July—Wiener Symphoniker

The Wiener Symphoniker performs frequently in the Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, and the Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and schedule, call 505-1363 (Musikverein) or 242-002 (Konzerthaus). For tickets, call 505-8190 (Musikverein) or 222-712-1211 (Konzerthaus).

topAugust 2013

Late August—Salzburg Festival

The foremost of Europe's music festivals gathers leading and avant-garde performers and ensembles in an artistic explosion.  Salzburg is approximately 150 miles west of Vienna.

15 August—Assumption

Public holiday.

Early-Mid August—Klangbogen Festival

This classical-music and opera festival takes place at various venues. For information, call 4000-8400. For tickets, call 42717. Concludes mid August

Throughout August—Music Film Festival

See the year's most impressive opera and concert performances replayed onscreen during this free film festival held beneath the stars at Vienna City Hall Park. Concludes late August

topSeptember 2013

Mid-Late September—Concert

The Konzerthaus hosts frequent concerts by Viennese and international orchestras and musicians. Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and tickets, call 242-002. Continues through late June 2012

Throughout September—Vienna Boys Choir

The Vienna Boys Choir sings in the Hofburgkapelle and in the Musikverein. For information and schedule, call 216-3942. For tickets, call 533-9927 (Hofburgkapelle) or 5588-4173 (Musikverein). Continues through late June.

Throughout September—Wiener Symphoniker

The Wiener Symphoniker performs frequently in the Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, and the Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and schedule, call 505-1363 (Musikverein) or 242-002 (Konzerthaus). For tickets, call 505-8190 (Musikverein) or 222-712-1211 (Konzerthaus). Continues through late July.

Throughout September—Opera and Dance

Operas are presented nightly, and ballet and other types of dance are performed frequently at the Volksoper, Wahringerstrasse 78. For information, call 5144-43670. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June.

Throughout September—Opera, Ballet and Theater

Opera companies, including the Vienna State Opera, stage concerts practically every day, and ballet and theater productions are frequently performed at the Staatsoper, Opernring 2. For information, call 5144-42250 or 5144-44440. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June.

topOctober 2013

Late October-early November—Viennale Film Festival

Of the 200 films shown at the largest international film festival in Austria, many are low-budget and idiosyncratic. Various venues. Phone 526-5947.

26 October—National Day

Public holiday.

Late October-Mid November – Wien Modern

Intended to revitalize Vienna's traditional music scene, this festival is an international platform for major works of contemporary music.

Throughout October—Vienna Boys Choir

The Vienna Boys Choir sings in the Hofburgkapelle and in the Musikverein. For information and schedule, call 216-3942. For tickets, call 533-9927 (Hofburgkapelle) or 5588-4173 (Musikverein). Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout October—Wiener Symphoniker

The Wiener Symphoniker performs frequently in the Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, and the Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and schedule, call 505-1363 (Musikverein) or 242-002 (Konzerthaus). For tickets, call 505-8190 (Musikverein) or 222-712-1211 (Konzerthaus). Continues through late July 2012.

Throughout October—Concerts

The Konzerthaus hosts frequent concerts by Viennese and international orchestras and musicians. Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and tickets, call 242-002. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout October— Opera, Ballet and Theater

Opera companies, including the Vienna State Opera, stage concerts practically every day, and ballet and theater productions are frequently performed at the Staatsoper, Opernring 2. For information, call 5144-42250 or 5144-44440. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout October—Opera and Dance

Operas are presented nightly, and ballet and other types of dance are performed frequently at the Volksoper, Wahringerstrasse 78. For information, call 5144-43670. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June 2012.

topNovember 2013

1 November—All Saints' Day

Public holiday.

1-2 November—Viennale Film Festival

Of the 200 films shown at the largest international film festival in Austria, many are low-budget and idiosyncratic. Various venues. Phone 526-5947.

Early November – Wien Modern

Intended to revitalize Vienna's traditional music scene, this festival is an international platform for major works of contemporary music.

Throughout November — Vienna Boys Choir

The Vienna Boys Choir sings in the Hofburgkapelle and in the Musikverein. For information and schedule, call 216-3942. For tickets, call 533-9927 (Hofburgkapelle) or 5588-4173 (Musikverein). Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout November—Concerts

The Konzerthaus hosts frequent concerts by Viennese and international orchestras and musicians. Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and tickets, call 242-002. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout November—Wiener Synphoniker

The Wiener Symphoniker performs frequently in the Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, and the Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and schedule, call 505-1363 (Musikverein) or 242-002 (Konzerthaus). For tickets, call 505-8190 (Musikverein) or 222-712-1211 (Konzerthaus). Continues through late July 2012.

Throughout November—Opera, Ballet and Theater

Opera companies, including the Vienna State Opera, stage concerts practically every day, and ballet and theater productions are frequently performed at the Staatsoper, Opernring 2. For information, call 5144-42250 or 5144-44440. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout November—Opera and Dance

Operas are presented nightly, and ballet and other types of dance are performed frequently at the Volksoper, Wahringerstrasse 78. For information, call 5144-43670. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June 2012.

Late November—Christmas Markets

The markets have holiday foods, crafts, gifts and music. Locations include the Rathausplatz, Schonbrunn Palace, the Spittelberg quarter, Heiligenkreuzer Hof, Freyung and the Church of St. Charles Borromeo on Karlsplatz. Continues through late December.

topDecember 2013

6 December—St. Nicholas' Day

Dressed in flowing robe and miter, the predecessor of Santa Claus visits households to reward good children with fruit, nuts and candy.

8 December—Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Public holiday.

25 December—Christmas Day

Public holiday.

26 December—St. Stephen's Day

Public holiday.

31 December—New Year's Eve Ball

Music and entertainment in the Old City. Le Grand Ball takes place in the Imperial Palace, Hofburg. For tickets, call 5873-66623.

Throughout December—Christmas Markets

The markets have holiday foods, crafts, gifts and music. Locations include the Rathausplatz, Schonbrunn Palace, the Spittelberg quarter, Heiligenkreuzer Hof, Freyung and the Church of St. Charles Borromeo on Karlsplatz. Concludes late December.

Throughout December—Vienna Boys Choir

The Vienna Boys Choir sings in the Hofburgkapelle and in the Musikverein. For information and schedule, call 216-3942. For tickets, call 533-9927 (Hofburgkapelle) or 5588-4173 (Musikverein). Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout December—Concerts

The Konzerthaus hosts frequent concerts by Viennese and international orchestras and musicians. Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and tickets, call 242-002. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout December —Wiener Symphoniker

The Wiener Symphoniker performs frequently in the Musikverein, Karlsplatz 6, and the Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20. For information and schedule, call 505-1363 (Musikverein) or 242-002 (Konzerthaus). For tickets, call 505-8190 (Musikverein) or 222-712-1211 (Konzerthaus). hContinues through late July 2012.

Throughout December—Opera and Dance

Operas are presented nightly, and ballet and other types of dance are performed frequently at the Volksoper, Wahringerstrasse 78. For information, call 5144-43670. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout December—Opera, Ballet and Theater

Opera companies, including the Vienna State Opera, stage concerts practically every day, and ballet and theater productions are frequently performed at the Staatsoper, Opernring 2. For information, call 5144-42250 or 5144-44440. For tickets, call 513-1513. Continues through late June 2012.

Late December-Early March—Ball Season

Nearly 300 balls take place in Vienna during the height of the season, and many of them are open to the public. Highlights include  Le Grand Ball on New Years Eve, Flower Ball in mid January and Opera Ball in late February.