Vienna is a city with a very high quality of life, a feature that is highly appreciated by the many visitors who come to the Austrian capital. The Vienna Tourist Board provides comprehensive information about sights, hotels and leisure activities in Vienna to give visitors a structured overview of the many events and attractions in the city.
The exhibition entitled "Maximilian of Mexico - The dream of ruling" deals until August 18th with the (failed) younger brother of Emperor Franz Joseph. more
100 Years of the Konzerthaus
Opened in 1913, the Wiener Konzerthaus is still writing history: since autumn 2012, this Viennese music institution is celebrating its 100-year anniversary with an exceptionally distinguished and diverse program. more
Parks and Gardens in the Center of Vienna
If you are looking for a place to take a break in the center of Vienna, you can visit one of the beautiful inner-city parks at any time. more
Accommodation in Vienna
Make use of the convenient online booking system on the Website of the Vienna Tourist Board or contact the staff of Vienna Hotels & Info, the booking service of Vienna Tourist Board, who will be happy to find the right accommodation for your stay. more
Vienna Card
The Vienna Card offers more than 210 discounts and unlimited free travel by underground, bus and tram for 72 hours. Each Vienna Card entitles one child below the age of 15 to travel with you free (ID card). more
From 21 to 23 June 2013 the Danube Island Festival features a 600 hour programme. More than 2,000 artists will perform live on stage along the 4.5 kilometres long festival area. more
Creativity contests
The winning projects for a new design for public outdoor barbecue stations on the Danube Island as well as creative proposals for Vienna's cycling infrastructure have been announced. more
EU award
This year the City of Vienna has won the European Neighbours' Day Award "Friendly and Cohesive City" for the second time. more
One click, one city
Smartphone apps can be installed with a single touch and often make life much easier for us. Take a look at the range of apps on offer in Vienna. more
New university buildings
Current construction projects at Austrian universities, like the Bernhard Gottlieb University Clinic of Dentistry, have a total investment volume of over a billion EUR. more
Vienna 2025
"Vienna 2025" aims to provide a broad discussion on the future development of Vienna on its way to becoming a city with two million inhabitants. more
Languages courses for children
The successful summer language course programme "Sowieso Mehr! Your summer. Your city." takes place again. It includes German language classes and sports and leisure activities. 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
Festival of the Districts
From 1 to 23 June 2013 the Festival of the Districts will tour Vienna, stopping in a different district on each day of the programme. more
Successful restitution cases
Since 1999 the Museum of the City of Vienna has systematically researched the acquisition of 24,300 objects. 3,025 of these objects have been returned to their rightful owners or heirs. more
