This is for sure: At midnight you will hear famous Pummerin
(St. Stephen’s
Cathedral) strike! Apart from that, everything can happen
during the biggest celebration of the year. You can opt for
an open-air party inclusive last minute waltz course all over
Vienna’s first district (‘Silvesterpfad’), escape
three-four time at various clubs (i.e. WUK, Passage, Flex,…)
or celebrate in one of the many pubs at the ‘Gürtel’
(B72, rhiz, Chelsea,…) or at Bermuda triangle (i.e. krah
krah, Bermudabräu, Brennerei,…).
Just before midnight you can watch the official fireworks, which
are supported by considerable private efforts, illuminate the
city!
You can also start this year’s ball season with a banger,
famous ‘Kaiserball’. At the magnificent halls of the
‘Hofburg’ you first enjoy a splendid dinner and then
mark the beginning of the new year in three-four time.
You mustn’t miss famous ‘Neujahrskonzert’ the
day after which is performed by the Viennese Philharmonic Orchestra
and is broadcast on TV (ORF from 11 a.m., international stations
from 12 a.m.).
All over Vienna!
Neujahrskonzert
This concert of the Vienna
Philharmonic Orchestra, known for playing "serious"
music, is dedicated to the Strauss family and the Waltz. Since
1939 this event has been a annual welcome to the New Year, live
broadcasted on TV, fast anchored in Austrian tradition and a
very popular international event. It has managed to become part
of Austrian tradition, its tickets being sold out and its TV
broadcast being one of the most successful Austrian shows.
