Styria is green—not just in terms of its landscape, but also symbolically. The self-proclaimed “Green Heart of Austria” returns to Vienna for the 27th time this year for Styria in Vienna, bringing the province to life for you right here in our city. Larger than ever before, Styria will be showcased this April on Rathausplatz, offering you a diverse program.
Styrian Lifestyle
Styria is worth a visit in the spring just for the heather blossoms alone. But if that doesn’t convince you yet, you can start by visiting Styrian Spring in Vienna. The event kicks off this year with a soft opening on Wednesday, April 8, at Rathausplatz. The official opening, featuring a brass band and beer tapping, takes place on Thursday. From April 9 to 12, you can experience Styria for four days. There’s a varied program featuring live music, cooking shows, and hands-on activities. Sample the region’s cuisine and taste regional specialties like potato goulash or Wagner pretzels. On stage, you’ll see not only musicians but also craft demonstrations.
In keeping with the green heart of Austria, you can also carve your own wooden hearts and weave flower wreaths. In the world’s smallest cinema, films by Robert Schauer are shown daily. It has just three seats. If you want to stretch your legs afterward, you can do so at the mini-disco in a phone booth complete with a disco ball. Of course, you can also learn more about Styria and travel options at the various information booths. You can find the full program for Styrian Spring here.
📍 Location: Rathausplatz
📅 Dates: April 8 Soft Opening, April 9–12
💶 Price information: Free
Styrian Spring for Young and Old
Kids won’t be left out at Styrian Spring either. You can paint, draw, do crafts, and decorate horseshoes to let your creativity run wild. You’ll get active with rubber band jumping and rediscover the animal world under a microscope. You’ll learn more about the physics of water and how a solar power system works in a playful way.
Parallel to Styrian Spring, Styrian Weeks in Gastronomy are taking place in Vienna. Several cafés, restaurants, and taverns will treat you to regional delicacies that let you savor the taste of Styria. Among the participants are Café Einstein, Decentral, Gasthaus Elsner, Gösser Bräu, Steirasia, and Die Wienerin. Of course, Steiereck is also a must-visit—it’s not for nothing that it’s considered one of the best restaurants in the world. You can find the complete list of participating establishments here.
