Things To Do In Vienna February 2024 Or How to Carnival

What are the best things to do in Vienna in February 2024? Actually, dance balls are one of the best options to warm up this chilly month. However, if you are not into dancing, there are enough ‘escape programmes’ in February, from concerts, exhibitions and operas to the best Faschingskrapfen. See also my tips for the seasonal best day trips from Vienna. If you plan to attend a concert, find out in Vienna concerts which best to choose.

1. Dance At Vienna Balls

Things to do in Vienna February 2024. The first half of February is the busiest time for Vienna Balls, until the official ball season ends with Shrove Tuesday on 21st February. Although tickets for the Vienna Opera Ball , Europe’s most glamorous and top socialite ball, have sold out, there are a few equally elegant alternatives. Even better, because they usually go under the radar of international tourism you will get to mingle more with local Viennese.

For further information on other February balls, visitbest Vienna balls.

2. Attend Elegant Classical Operas

Things to do in Vienna February 2024. From romantically intense to full blown tragic, the Wiener Staatsoper and Wiener Volksoper will allow audiences to discover 20th century opera, among them Dead City by Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Peter Grimes by Benjamin Britten.

Other than that, classical opera lovers can choose between evergreens such as Mozart’s Magic Flute and Donizetti’s Anna Bolena. Access the opera programme for February.

3. Join A Guided Night Walk

Things to do in Vienna February 2024.If you are in Vienna on a Saturday, this night walk is a must. Vienna is so much more dramatic when street lanterns light up its architecture with sharp shadows. The winter months are ideal for this walk as the sun sets early.

This tour highlights Vienna’s dark side. We have lots of dramatic looking places, stories and legends that just come out so much better at night. You’ll learn about the flip side of key landmarks like the Imperial Palace and explore hidden alleys like Blutgasse (‘blood alley’) in the city centre.
Find out more about theVienna Night Walk.

4. Immerse Yourself Into Mozart

Things to do in Vienna February 2024. If there was a way for Mozart fans to top a traditional concert, what would it look like? Since September 2022 you will find the answer at Mythos Mozart, an immersive multimedia experience not far from Mozart House. Where the composer once created the opera The Magic Flute, and died in 1791, you can dive straight into his world: stroll along the streets of 18th century Vienna, play his Little Night Music and explore the creative mind of this genius in a fantastic display of light and music. All on all, an experience for those who don’t discriminate light entertainment.

Opening Times: Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 8.00pm; Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 6.00 pm
Location: Kärntner Strasse 19 / STEFFL department store
Tickets: from EUR 18

5. Spend A Fabulous Valentine’s Day

Things to do in Vienna February 2024. Provided you are lucky enough to visit Vienna on Valentine’s Day there are 10 exciting ideas that will earn you tons of brownie points with your loved one.

Whether you choose a chocolate massage, a sparkly bubbly horse carriage ride or laughing your socks off at amazing illusions of yourselves. Or simply find a hidden bolthole for a lovely Austrian dinner in stylish privacy.

Find out how to utterly impress and have a memorable time in What To Do In Vienna For Valentine’s Day.

6. Experience Vienna Folk And International Music At The Accordion Festival

Things to do in Vienna February 2024. Between 25th February and 26th March, art project coordinator Friedl Preisl invites dozens of local and international accordion geniuses to celebrate the best of European folk music making. Specifically, the Accordion Festival features classical to contemporary, and folk to jazz. Starting from accordions producing Vienna Schrammel music hear tunes from different parts of the world. Learn more in Vienna Music Festival.

7. Take Viennese Waltz Dance Lessons

Things to do in Vienna February 2024. Even if you don’t attend a Vienna ball, waltz dancing is fun, a great acitivity to do with your other half, and a skill that you can use at other dancing events such as wedding parties or dance teas. There areEnglish language dance instructorswho can teach you the basic waltz steps in just one hour.
Read more inViennese waltz dance lessons.

8. Venture Out for A Day Trip

Things to do in Vienna February 2024. The bestDay Trips from Viennain the winter are those to neighbouring cities such as Bratislava, Salzburg, Budapest and Prague. If you are lucky they will wear a light blanket of snow which makes a walk through their city centres special.

All four of them are also full of museums, castles and palaces, and cosy cafes, so you have a vast choice of indoor activities.
Learn more aboutday trips from Vienna.

9. Taste A Faschingskrapfen

Things to do in Vienna February 2024. Our carnival doughnuts (Faschingskrapfen) are a treasured tradition. People traditionally indulge in these pastries during the days leading up to Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. The idea is to enjoy rich and indulgent foods before the fasting period of Lent begins.

You will find Faschingskrapfen in all good local bakeries. They are filled with apricot jam or custard. The best are fluffy with a crispy surface and have a well visible injection hole on the side. (Connoisseurs localise it first and bite straight into it to avoid jam disasters.)

10. Other Free Things to do in Vienna February

During one day in February, you can participate infree tours and lectures(including in English) by licensed tour guides. The initiative by the Austrian Tour Guides takes place to celebrate International Tourist Guide Day.