EVENTS IN VIENNA

On May 4, 2025, the Wings for Life World Run will take place - a global running event in which all participants start at the same time for a good cause. The starting signal will be given at 1pm at Vienna City Hall. From here, participants run clockwise along the Ringstrasse to the Vienna Opera House.

If you can't be in Vienna, you can join the run from anywhere via an app and join the global community to support spinal cord research together.

You can spend the night before and after the event in our hotels in Vienna.

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Immerse yourself in the cultural diversity of the Wiener Festwochen and experience a rich program of music, theater, dance and visual arts.
 

From renowned international artists to up-and-coming talents, the festival offers an inspiring platform for artistic innovation and cultural exchange.

Look forward to incomparable performances at various venues in the center of Vienna. Our two hotels, Flemings Selection Hotel Wien-City and Flemings Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, have excellent public transport connections.

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The Danube Island in Vienna is the venue and namesake of the largest free open-air event in Europe: the Danube Island Festival.

You don't want to miss the party atmosphere and an awesome program of music, action and fun in June 2025.

From our Flemings Selection Hotel Wien-City and Flemings Hotel Wien-Stadthalle you reach the festival location directly by subway

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Are you ready for a marathon in Vienna? Then lace up your running shoes for the Vienna City Marathon and experience the city in a new way. The starting signal for the big race is given at the Reichsbrücke - the finish line is on the Ringstrasse, between the Burgtheater and Rathausplatz.

You can stay overnight before and after the marathon in our Flemings Selection Hotel Wien-City and in the Flemings Hotel Wien-Stadthalle. Both are well connected to public transportation.

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Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the Schönnbrunn Easter Market in Vienna in  March and April 2026! Stroll through the colorful stalls in the historic courtyard of honor, taste culinary highlights at the Easter market and discover beautiful craftsmanship.

Treat yourself to a well-deserved break in beautiful Vienna and enjoy your stay in one of our hotels in Vienna over Easter.
 

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Feel free to pack your dirndl or lederhosen if you are planning to visit Vienna at the end of September. Austria's largest Oktoberfest takes place on the Prater's Kaiserwiese.

Three festival tents, five mountain pastures, great music and culinary delights all await you. Experience local traditions, gastronomy and culture all in one place. It’s great fun for the whole family.

Our Flemings Selection Hotel Wien-City is only 3.5km from the Prater and easily accessible by public transport.

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End of September 2025, Vienna is all about design. Vienna Design Week showcases the full spectrum of design through a variety of events, including exhibitions, workshops, and installations. In the 3rd district, at the Docks on Landstraßer Gürtel, you can explore exhibitions, workshops, and a trendy pop-up café.

One of the highlights of Vienna Design Week is that almost all events are free and open to the public.

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Discover Vienna in a unique and enchanting way: At the Wiener Weinwandertag, you’ll wander through picturesque vineyards, savor exquisite wines, and take in stunning views of the city.

Choose from a range of scenic routes to match your preferences—ideal for families with children or for a leisurely stroll. Immerse yourself in Vienna’s vibrant wine culture and unwind at our Flemings Selection Hotel.

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With more than 450 different balls, the Viennese ball season is a hugely popular event. Here, the Vienna Opera Ball deserves special mention. Through televised broadcasts, it reaches millions of people at home and abroad.

Thousands dream of being there once in their lives and dancing on the renovated parquet flooring of the Vienna State Opera. You too?

Only 1.8km from the Vienna State Opera and easy to reach by public transport, the Flemings Selection Hotel Wien-City is the perfect place to stay.

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In the run-up to Christmas, the Vienna Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market) is held every year on Rathausplatz. Visitors cannot miss the meter-high archway with candles.

Immerse yourself in the Christmas wonderland and discover the traditional Christkindlmarkt with all kinds of gastronomic pleasures, inspiring Christmas gifts, beautiful tree decorations and handicrafts.

We invite you to stay at the Flemings Selection Hotel Wien-City. It is only 500m (about 6min walk) away.

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On New Year's Eve, the Vienna New Year's Eve Trail invites you to an unforgettable start to the New Year. A varied program with live music, culinary highlights and a festive atmosphere awaits you along eight unique locations - from Rathausplatz and Stephansplatz to the winter market at Riesenradplatz in the Prater.

Book your room in our Flemings Selection Hotel Wien-City or Flemings Hotel Wien-Stadthalle and celebrate the New Year's Eve in Vienna.

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