Culture & History

Art & culture calendar

Preview of selected art and culture events for 2012: the programme is subject to change without notice. more

Soho in Ottakring

The festival transforms undiscovered places, apartments and backyards of the neighbourhood into a vibrant hotspot of art in the middle of everyday life. more

Gustav Klimt, Avenue in Schloss Kammer park, 1912

2012 Klimt anniversary

In 2012 we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Gustav Klimt's birthday. Many exhibitions and special events take place in Vienna throughout the year. more

View from above on the Semmelweis premises

International music school

From September 2012, the AMADEUS - International School of Music VIENNA will use a part of the Semmelweis premises in Vienna's 18th district. more

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World's largest Klimt collection

On occasion of Klimt's 150th anniversary, the collection is on display at Vienna's "Wien Museum" on Karlsplatz until 16 September. more
Top water quality

Thanks to the "Alte Donau" (Old Danube) recreation area, everyone in Vienna can bathe in natural water right in the middle of the city. more
Vienna Festival

This year's Vienna Festival takes place from 11 May to 17 June 2012 and features 36 productions from 24 countries. more
Viennale anniversary

A number of events will be held from May to the end of the year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Viennale film festival. more
New Schwedenplatz

This central transport hub has long been a problem child. The City of Vienna now aims at better integrating Schwedenplatz into city life. more
Arthur Schnitzler

15 May 2012 marks the 15th anniversary of Arthur Schnitzler. A matinee will be held in Vienna to honour the famous doctor and writer. more
"Third Man Tour"

Fans of the cult film "The Third Man" can tour the film's original location in the sewer system. more
Point of Single Contact

The Point of Single Contact (PSC) Vienna now offers service providers who want to do business across Europe its services in English. more
Open Data

The City of Vienna has committed itself to the concept of Open Data and presented the first Open Data catalogue to the public. more
Multicultural hiking

For their new programme "erlebnisWandern", Naturfreunde Wien have organised a number of guided hiking trips. more