Vienna may be known for its grand opera houses and elegant cafés, but when night falls, the city reveals a different side. Behind the baroque facades lies a club scene that pulsates with energy and where wild raves, international acts and daring cocktails set the tone. Whether you’ re into booming electronica or retro disco beats, Vienna’s after-dark appeal is impossible to ignore. Here are 9 must-visit clubs that keep the city alive well past midnight.
1st Grelle Forelle
Grelle Forelle is an integral part of the Viennese club scene. The city’s most passionate music lovers meet here for uncompromising techno, house and hip-hop. The club is designed for serious ravers and follows a strict no-photo, no-video and no-audio policy to create a liberating, judgment-free dance floor. Entry is only permitted with a valid ID and a mandatory security check from the age of 21.
The state-of-the-art sound system providesimmersive sound experiences, and the club’s minimalist, industrial interior enhances the raw energy. One of the coolest new features? A 3D club simulator that lets you virtually walk through the club before you’ve even entered.
There ‘s no VIP treatment here – no reservations, no bottle service and no guaranteed entry, not even on the guest list. Grelle Forelle is not a place for show-offs – this is where serious night owls come to lose themselves in music and dance.
📍 Location: Spittelauer Lände 12, 1090 Vienna
🕑 Opening hours: 11 pm – 6 am
2nd Babenberger Passage
Hidden under Babenbergerstraße in a converted pedestrian underpass is the Babenberger Passage. One of the most stylish gems of Viennese nightlife – literally underground and upscale at the same time. Velvet-clad interiors, dramatic lighting and Funktion-One audio provide the perfect setting for nights that are as glamorous as they are electric.
The club offers a rotating program of disco, hip-hop, R&B and house music , attracting a fashion-conscious, city-savvy crowd. From slow grooves to filling beats, the DJs here know how to build excitement the right way. Expect a sophisticated but never pretentious crowd.
Over the years, the stage has hosted a stunning line-up of artists including Timbaland, Craig David, Arrested Development and Thirty Seconds to Mars, to name but a few. If house is more your thing, legends like Axwell, Dennis Ferrer, Little Louie Vega, Martin Solveig, DJ Hell and Eddie Thoneick have all made a splash at Passage.
📍 Venue: Burgring 3, 1010 Vienna
🕑 Opening hours: Thursday-Saturday, from 11 pm
3rd Flex
Flex is a legendary name in Viennese nightlife. This is where pure underground energy meets a top-class live music program. Located on the Danube Canal near the Augarten Bridge, the club is as unpretentious as it is iconic and offers a gritty, industrial atmosphere that attracts both die-hard music fans and international artists on tour.
Inside the club, you can expect a massive sound system that is one of the best in Europe, bringing every beat in the concrete walls to life. Whether you ‘re into bass-heavy drum and bass, alternative rock, techno or innovative electronic music, Flex’s program never disappoints. With its varied weekly program, there is always something new to discover – no two evenings are the same. Over the decades, Flex has made a name for itself with legendary live acts and DJ sets that have become part of Vienna’s club legends.
📍 Location: Danube Canal, Augartenbrücke 1, 1010 Vienna
🕑 Opening hours: Thursday-Saturday, 11 pm – 6 am
4th Pratersauna
Setagainst the green backdrop of Vienna’s Wurstelprater, the Pratersauna is a particularly unique clubbing location – a mixture of electronic playground, retro refuge and open-air summer paradise. Housed in a converted 1960s sauna complex, the club combines brutalist architecture with laid-back hedonism and attracts a cool crowd of music lovers, creatives and international partygoers.
The club has multiple dance floors, both indoors and outdoors, with a rotating line-up of top-class local and international DJs spinning a range of genres including deep house, techno, ambient and experimental sets. In summer, the party moves to the lush garden and poolside , making Pratersauna a popular spot for open-air events, Sunday sessions and unforgettable sunrise moments.
📍 Location: Waldsteingartenstraße 135, 1020 Vienna
🕑 Opening hours:
- Beach Club (June to September), Wednesday-Saturday, 15:00 – 22:00
- Club/Disco, Friday & Saturday, 11:00 pm – 6:00 am
5th DonauTechno
Hidden behind an inconspicuous entrance between Mariahilfstraße and Museumsquartier, Donau Techno is one of Vienna’s most popular hidden gems – gritty, minimalist and underground. With its narrow floor plan, exposed concrete wallsand pulsating visuals projected directly onto the rough surfaces , it’s more than a nightclub – it’s a true experience for the senses.
As the name suggests, DonauTechno is all about the music. You can expect a steady stream of minimal, house or dubstep, curated by some of Vienna’s coolest underground DJs. The sound system delivers clarity and intensity, while the low ceilings and intimate setup let you experience every bass drop up close.
The crowd here is a mix of regulars, techno enthusiasts and artists, all drawn to the club’s no-frills atmosphere and creative spirit. Neon light installations and visual art fill the cramped space, transforming it into an industrial dream world.
📍 Location: Karl-Schweighofer-Gasse 10, 1070 Vienna
🕑 Opening hours:
- Wednesday, 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
- Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4 a.m.
- Friday-Saturday, 9 pm – 6 am
6. the WERK
WERK is the place where Viennese underground culture thrives: offbeat, experimental and independent. Located on the Danube Canal , the club, which extends over several floors in an industrial space, is more than just a nightclub. It is a creative ecosystem by and for artists.
Inside the club, the atmosphere is deliberately uncommercial. You can expect rotating installations, neon graffiti, black light corridors, modular stage designs and much more. And the music? Future-oriented through and through. From techno, trance and house to live sets, hybrid performances and collaborations with digital art, the club’s program is a playground for sonic experimentation.
The club’s layout includes multiple performance and gallery spaces, a rooftop terrace and bars spread across all levels, creating an open, fluid experience where visitors can bounce between dance floors and art exhibitions. Whether you want to dance until sunrise or lose yourself in an audiovisual art installation, this is where boundaries blur and subcultures collide.
📍 Location: Spittelauer Lände 12, Stadtbahnbögen 331/333, 1090 Vienna
🕑 Opening hours:
- Thursday 23:00 – 04:00
- Friday & Saturday 23:00 – 6:00
7th Flucc
Located right on Vienna’s Praterstern, Flucc (and its underground counterpart, Flucc Wanne) is a gritty, industrial club that has become a stronghold of Vienna’s alternative nightlife and underground music culture. Housed in a former pedestrian underpass and a shipping container, it is anything but conventional – and that is exactly what makes it so special.
Divided into two main levels – Flucc (above ground) and Flucc Wanne (underground) – the club offers a constantly changing program of techno, electro, punk, industrial, experimental and alternative live music. From innovative DJ sets to avant-garde performances, Flucc is a place where Vienna’s subcultures meet and mingle, keeping the energy raw and real.
The club also often serves as a cultural laboratory, with installations, film screenings, political panels and artistic performances regularly on the program. Expect visual performances, soundscapes and light shows that transform the walls into living canvases.
📍 Location: Praterstern 5, 1020 Vienna
🕑 Opening hours:
- Monday, 18:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday & Wednesday, 18:00 – 04:00
- Friday & Saturday, 18:00 – 06:00
- Sunday, 17:00 – 02:00 hrs
8th Tanzcafé Jenseits
This red-lit retro-style loungeexudes vintage glamor. With chandeliers, plush armchairs, vaulted ceilings and a bright crimson color palette , every night feels like a night at the movies.
But it’s not just the club’s appearance that captivates with its charm. Tanzcafé Jenseits also impresses with its atmosphere and music. On any given night, you can expectanything from soul, funk, swing and jazz to indie disco, electronica or live vinyl DJ sets . The atmosphere? Intimate, stylish and irresistibly cool. Strangers strike up conversations over cocktails and couples dance in the corners.
The Jenseits is perfect for dates, after-dinner drinks or low-key boogie sessions into the early hours of the morning. It attracts a well-dressed, relaxed crowd that appreciates good sound and better drinks. And although it describes itself as a “dance café”, it is more of a nightclub with a living room atmosphere.
📍 Location: Nelkengasse 3, 1060 Vienna
📅 Opening hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 9:00 pm – 4:00 am
9th Prater Dome
When it comes to big, bold and electrifying nights out in Vienna, the Prater Dome takes the crown. As Austria’s largest nightclub, this multi-storey party palace is a mecca for fans of energetic beats, atmospheric lighting and dance floors that never stop.
Located on the edge of the famous Wurstelprater , the Prater Dome is a veritable firework display for the senses: 3 themed floors, 12 bars, LED walls, confetti and a laser show to rival any European superclub. Each floor has its own vibe. On the energetic main floor , international DJs play massive electronic sets of EDM, techno, house and drum and bass . The more intimate Second Floor offers hip-hop, R&B, house and chart hits. A colorful mix of party hits, rock, pop and chart classics awaits you on the Classics Floor. Perfect if you not only want to dance, but also sing along.
Dress up in impressive outfits and get ready for a club experience like in Las Vegas – the Prater Dome is Vienna’s nightlife at its best.
📍 Location: Riesenradplatz 7, 1020 Vienna
🕑 Opening hours: Friday-Saturday, 23:00 – 06:00