Silent March for Graz Victims Opens Vienna’s 29th Rainbow Parade
Vienna’s 29th Rainbow Parade opens Saturday with a silent march for Graz shooting victims, followed by a colorful route for up to 300,000 participants.
Austrians Drink Over 1,000 Coffee Cups Annually
Austrians will drink over 1,000 cups of coffee per person in 2024, with classic favorites like the Verlängerter leading.
Vision Salzburg 2040: City Aims for Global Top 10 Cultural Status
Salzburg’s Vision 2040 aims to boost culture, support locals and visitors, and avoid tourist entry fees.
Vienna Opera Ball: Johann Strauss and International Celebrities
Nearly the entire opening of the evening was dedicated to celebrating the 200th birthday of the legendary “Waltz King.”
Vienna Opera Ball to Honour Johann Strauss on 200th Anniversary
One familiar face missing from this year’s ball will be construction magnate Richard Lugner, who passed away in August aged 91.
New Innovative Library Opens in Vienna’s 10th District
Spanning over 900 square meters, the new library is the third-largest in Vienna
Over a Third of People in Austria to Attend a Ball This Season
Gen Z (18–28) are the most eager, with 46% planning to take part, closely followed by Millennials (29–43) at 45%.
Vienna to Host Its First ‘Sweatpants Ball’
Organisers hope the new laid-back event will become a standout fixture in Vienna’s famous ball season.
30 Years as Vienna’s Archbishop: Cardinal Schönborn Bids Farewell
During the service, he was honored by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen as the “Pontifex Austriacus.”
Vienna’s Ball Season 2025: Highlights of the Strauss Year
Vienna’s 2025 ball season celebrates the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss the Younger, composer of the iconic Blue Danube waltz.
