provided by Festivals and Events in Austria
Austria has a number of unique festivals and traditional events which hold a special place for its nationals as well as the visiting tourist. There are balls, film, music, sports and religious festivals which light up Austria's calendar.
Get ready to waltz and jive to the rhythm of Viennese waltz and music as a unique balls season in Vienna is held every year. Film Festival am Rathausplatz is a special event of Austria, attracting opera lovers to Vienna City Hall. Christmas in Austria is another special festival and presents a great opportunity to shop endlessly at month long “Christkindlmãrkte” or Christmas markets. Weiner Festwochen combining the best of theater, dance, music and Neujahrskonzert featuring renowned Vienna Philarmonic Orchestra are two other major events of Austria.