Film Festival Rathausplatz
The Film Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Viennese love it because every day in the evening when it is getting dark, one can watch films and concerts on a big screen free of charge in the middle of the Rathausplatz.
When?: 04.07.-06.09.2015
Where?: Rathausplatz
Public Transportation: U2 underground stop Rathaus
Website: Film Festival

Vienna Jazz Festival
For Jazz fans, this is a must!
When?: 01.-11.07.2015
Where?: different locations
Website: Vienna Jazz Festival

Open-Air Cinemas
What is better than enjoying a great film in the open air? Vienna offers a wide range of different open-air cinemas.
When?: June to September 2015
Where?: different locations
Website: Open-Air Cinemas

WestBar
Ever heard of a pop-up bar? No? Then check out the Westbar, one of the first pop-up bars of Vienna.
When?: 25.06.-30.07.2015
Where?: Westbahnstraße 40, 1070 Vienna
Public Transportation: U2 underground stop Volkstheater, then take the tram 49 in direction Hütteldorf and get off at the stop Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße
Website: WestBar

Exhibition: Klimt and the Ringstrasse
A new exhibition is shown in the Lower Belvedere from 03.07. onwards.
When?: 03.07.-11.10.2015
Where?: Lower Belvedere, Rennweg 6, 1030 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U2/U4 underground stop Karlsplatz, then take the tram 71 in direction Zentralfriedhof 3. Tor and get off at the stop Unteres Belvedere
Website: Exhibition: Klimt and the Ringstrasse

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Eurovision Song Contest
The highlight of the month of May is definitely the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place this year in Vienna. While the shows are performed in the Wiener Stadthalle, the Eurovision Village at the Rathausplatz offers live broadcasts, a fashion show, pavilions of the countries and much, much more.
When?: 18.-23.05.2015
Where?:
Shows: Wiener Stadthalle, U6 underground stop Burggasse-Stadthalle
Eurovision Village: Rathausplatz, U2 underground stop Rathaus
Website: Eurovision Song Contest

Life Ball
One of the, if not the most popular charity event in Vienna, is the Life Ball with the aim to fight against HIV and AIDS. There are a few tickets left, which you can win in raffles; however, even if you don’t get a ticket, you might want to watch it from nearby. An alternative is to be part of the Life Ball Party and After Hour at Volksgarten.
When?: 16.05.2015
Where?: Wiener Rathaus, Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U2 underground stop Rathaus
Website: Life Ball

MQ Summer Opening
The Museumsquartier starts the summer season. Viennese love to meet there to sit in the sun and have a nice cup of coffee after work. A special of the opening is the free entry to all museums after 5 p.m.
When?: 07.05.2015
Where?: Museumsquartier
Public Transport: U2 underground stop Museumsquartier, U2/U3 underground stop Volkstheater
Website: MQ Summer Opening

Donaukanaltreiben
You are searching for a great culture & music event not far from VOX? Then you shouldn’t miss the Donaukanaltreiben. Enjoy music, culinary delights, sports and shows!
When?: 29.-31.05.2015
Where?: Donaukanal form Spittelau till Franzensbrücke
Public Transport: U4 underground stops Schwedenplatz, Schottenring, Roßauer Lände, U1 underground stops Nestroyplatz, Schwedenplatz
Website: Donaukanaltreiben

Poolbar Festival
If you are a fan of electro and techno music, the poolbar festival might be the perfect event for you. Enjoy great acts at Pratersauna.
When?: 07.-09.05.2015
Where?: Pratersauna
Public Transport: U2 underground stop Messe-Prater
Website: Poolbar Festival

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Easter Market in front of the Schloss Schönbrunn
As already mentioned once in our blog, you shouldn’t miss the Easter market in Schönbrunn to just have a look or buy the beautiful Easter decoration found there.
When?: 21.03.-06.04.2015, daily from 10a.m. until 6.30p.m.
Where?: Schönbrunner Schlossstraße 47, 1130 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Schönbrunn
Website: Easter Market Schloss Schönbrunn

Altwiener Ostermarkt
Another great Easter market, already mentioned in our blog, is located at Freyung.
When?: 20.03.-06.04.2015
Where?: Freyung, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U3 underground stop Herrengasse
Website: Altwiener Ostermarkt

Free concert at Orangerie Schloss Schönbrunn
On Easter Day you can enjoy a concert free of charge in Schönbrunn.
When?: 05.04.2015, 3.00p.m.
Where?: Orangerie Schloss Schönbrunn, Schönbrunner Schlossstraße 47, 1130 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Schönbrunn
Website: Free concert

Easter Festival
Have fun in the Prater, an amusement park. Special on Easter Day is the additional program, which includes, among others, a parade and live music.
When?: 05.04.2015, 1p.m. until 8p.m.
Where?: Prater, Riesenradplatz
Public Transport: U1/U2 underground stop Praterstern
Website: Easter Festival

Easter in the Zoo
Especially children will love what the Tiergarten Schönbrunn has to offer on Easter Day and Easter Monday. There is an exhibition about eggs, children can do handicrafts and there are other great offers for a day full of fun.
When?: 05.+ 06.04.2015
Where?: Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Seckendorff-Gudent-Weg (if you go by car), 1130 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Hietzing
Website: Easter in the Zoo

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City Skyliner
You want to see the city from above? Then you should visit the City Skyliner to enjoy a marvellous view over Vienna.
When?: 22.01.-08.03.2015, daily from 9 a.m. till 10 p.m.
Where?: Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U2 underground stop Rathaus
Website: City Skyliner

An evening at the opera
Enjoy an opera or ballet at the famous Wiener Staatsoper. You will be impressed by the amazing performances!
Where?: Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U2/U4 underground stop Karlsplatz
Website (Schedule): Wiener Staatsoper

Have some great food
After a whole day of sightseeing, you are for sure hungry. You don’t know where to eat? What about a really delicious steak?
El Gaucho
Where?: Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna (Design Tower)
Public Transport: U1/U4 underground stop Schwedenplatz
Website: El Gaucho

Vienna Opera Ball
The highlight of the ball season takes place on the 12th of February.
Where?: Wiener Staatsoper, Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U2/U4 underground stop Karlsplatz
Website: Vienna Opera Ball
For more information about the famous ball season click here.

Skiing at Semmering
You want to combine a city trip with skiing? That’s not an issue in Vienna. Just one hour by car, you can enjoy skiing at the backyard mountain of the Viennese: the Semmering.
Where? Carolusstraße 3, 2680 Semmering
Public Transport: There are trains connecting Vienna with the Semmering. Note that there are so-called Kombitickets Wintersport, which include the ticket for the train and the ski pass. For more information and tickets: Kombitickets Wintersport
Website: Semmering

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You always wanted to be a princess or prince for one day? Then you simply have to attend one of the balls in Vienna.

The season has already started in November, but most of the balls take place in January and February. The city is known for the waltz; however, dancing enthusiasts can also show their skills of other dancing styles such as boogie, cha-cha-cha and jive. Additionally, there are often discos you can go to if you want a break from classical dancing.

One of the highlights of every ball is the opening ceremony, where so-called debutantes perform a choreography: the ladies dressed in white, the gentlemen in a tuxedo. Normally, there is also a midnight-quadrille, which is always a lot of fun. Don’t worry about how it works – a professional will explain what to do.

As there are so many different balls taking place, we have compiled a list for you with our favourites:

Zuckerbäckerball
You want to combine cakes and dancing? Then the Zuckerbäckerball is the right ball for you. You can enjoy an exhibition of cakes, where you will not see normal cakes, but masterpieces of art. Moreover, you can win amazing cakes in a tombola.
When?: 15.01.2014
Where?: Hofburg (Imperial Palace)
Website: Zuckerbäckerball

Vienna Philharmonic Ball
This is a must for everybody, who loves the music of the Vienna Philharmonic. The atmosphere of the Musikverein, where the event takes place every year, adds to the distinctiveness of the ball.
When?: 22.01.2015
Where?: Musikverein
Website: Vienna Philharmonic Ball

Vienna Coffeehouse Owner’s Ball
Vienna is famous for its traditional coffeehouse. Thus, it is no wonder that there is also a ball dedicated to the popular hot beverage.
When?: 06.02.2015
Where?: Hofburg (Imperial Palace)
Website: Vienna Coffeehouse Owner’s Ball

Bonbonball
Another ball for persons with a sweet tooth. It’s all about candies. One of the highlights of this ball is the crowning of the “Miss Bonbon”, who receives her body weight of the famous “Manner Schnitten”, which she normally donates for a good cause.
When?: 13.02.2015
Where?: Wiener Konzerthaus
Website: Bonbonball

Dress code
Be aware that there is a dress code for every ball. There is some variation, but in general ladies should wear a floor length evening gown and gentlemen tails or a tuxedo.

You still need a dress or tuxedo?
No worries, there are various stores in Vienna, where you can get the perfect wardrobe. Our recommendations are:

Balina Joppich, Store Mariahilf
Mariahilfer Straße 101-103
A-1060 Vienna
Website: Balina Joppich
What?: dresses for ladies

Peek & Cloppenburg
Mariahilfer Straße 26-30
A-1060 Vienna
Website: Peek & Cloppenburg
What?: dresses for ladies, tuxedos for gentlemen

If you don’t want to buy a dress or tuxedo/tails, you can also rent one:

Kleiderverleih Rottenberg
Porzellangasse 8
A-1090 Vienna
Website: Kleiderverleih Rottenberg
What?: dresses for ladies, tails/tuxedos for gentlemen

Do you fancy a great night out? Then reserve a room at VOX Design Hotel and enjoy the special ambience of one of our favourite Viennese balls!

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