It was just winter in Vienna and now the next festival is just around the corner: The sunny Easter vacations have finally begun. And to avoid the risk of boredom during the days off, we’ll show you what you can experience in Vienna at Easter. Get ready for fun-filled days for the whole family!
Visit the Easter markets
Vienna has some of the most beautiful Easter markets around – and where better to spend the Easter holidays than among market stalls and attractions such as the largest egg mountain in Europe? The numerous Easter markets are open over the holidays and are just waiting to be discovered. Whether at Schönbrunn Palace, in Freyung or Am Hof, we explain the most special Easter markets in Vienna and what exactly you can experience there.
📍 Location: various markets in Vienna, discover all the information here
Johann Strauss in new dimensions
Spend your Easter days to the beat of the waltz: the exhibition “Johann Strauss – New Dimensions” gives you unique insights into the life and work of the waltz king Johann Strauss. With an innovative 3D sound system and motion-sensitive headphones, you can experience the music of the famous composer in a completely new dimension. Space and sound merge to create a unique, immersive experience. The exhibition is not only immersive, but also interactive: try your hand at being a composer, musician or dancer. Who knows – maybe you have a hidden talent inside you.
📍 Location: Johann Strauss Museum
🎫 Info and tickets
A fascinating journey into the world of animals
Grab your loved ones and embark on a fascinating journey of discovery into the world of “Planet of the Animals – The Immersive Exhibition”. This unique experience invites you to join in, marvel and discover and offers a perfect mix of fun and knowledge for young and old! Thanks to state-of-the-art technology and impressive recordings, you can admire nature and wildlife in all their glory. Interactive stations give you the opportunity to get in direct contact with the animals and experience them in a completely new way. Go on an exciting safari tour or dive into the mysterious depths of the oceans – a beastly adventure that will make your Easter weekend unforgettable!
📍 Location: Immersium Vienna
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Easter at the Calvary Festival
One of the most beautiful Easter festivals is certainly the Kalvarienbergfest: for more than two weeks, Kalvarienberggasse and St. Bartholomäus-Platz in the 17th district become a celebration of spring. Every day from 14:00 to 20:00 you can discover arts and crafts and enjoy a colorful Easter program. There are eggs to be painted, the Easter bunny himself comes to visit and the little ones can take part in face painting. A traditional Easter bonfire will take place on Holy Saturday.
📍 Location: Kalvarienberggasse and St. Bartholomew’s Square
🎫Infoand program
Experience the world on a plate
Gourmets watch out: Look forward to a feast for the senses at “Immersium Dining – Around the World in 80 Minutes”. Enjoy delicious flavors from all over the world without having to leave Vienna. From Japan to Mexico, from Africa to Europe – indulge your taste buds with a first-class and varied menu masterfully put together by a team of top chefs. What could be better than celebrating Easter in Vienna with such a culinary highlight? Secure your place quickly!
📍 Location: Immersium Vienna
🎫 Info and tickets
Easter at Gleis//Garten
A real Easter spectacle awaits you at Gleis//Garten this weekend. There’s a lot to see here for young and old: The program includes an Easter bunny hunt, live music, brunch and a whole Easter market full of art and design. And on Easter Monday there will be a special Easter movie at 19:00. Well worth a visit!
📍 Location: Gleis//Garten, Eichenstraße 2, 1120 Vienna
Celebrate Easter in the Vienna Prater
A classic Easter event in Vienna is the festival in the Prater. The whole family is catered for: the program includes handicrafts, theater performances, an Easter egg hunt and much more. Happy hours are guaranteed! On Easter Sunday, the Easter Bunny even comes to the Vienna Prater and brings great surprises for the little ones. And if you want to experience even more, you should take a free ride on the pink Manner vintage streetcar through Vienna’s city center.
📍 Location: Prater
Easter brunch on the Danube
What would Easter be without the right food? The festival needs to be celebrated with the best culinary delights and in Vienna there are numerous brunch venues and even ships that invite you to Easter breakfast. The Danube boat trip on Easter Sunday is particularly special! Here you can enjoy a delicious brunch buffet and relaxed live music from the piano while you cruise comfortably along the Danube.
📍 Location: Start is at the Vienna / Reichsbrücke boat station, 10 am
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The wienXtra Easter vacation program
wienXtra offers the coolest activities for children at Easter in Vienna. There are lots of exciting activities throughout the Easter vacations: These include an Easter workshop, trips to the theater or designing Easter candles. There will also be a big family party at City Hall. The activities are free or inexpensive and only require registration online or by telephone.
📍 Location: various places in Vienna
🎫Programme and registration
Easter Bunny Run Vienna
Would you like something special in addition to tradition? Then check out the Easter Bunny Run in Vienna! On Saturday at 10:00 a.m., interested people dress up as Easter bunnies and ride through Vienna on Easter-decorated Vespas – Easter with a difference. The spectacle starts at Praterstern.
📍 Location: Praterstern