11 things you need to do to make the most out of January in Vienna

Ok people, if you haven’t done at least half of the things on Vienna Würstelstand’s ultimate winter bucket list before the end of winter, well, we might just have to call Omi Margaret to have a stern word with you, and a spanking. We could imagine she’d say something like this – Stop complaining about the cold weather, and get your ass outside and play in the snow! Check out the only winter bucket list for Vienna you’ll need.

The grey sky, early nightfall and puddles on the pavement are enough to get anybody down in the long winter’s month of January. Getting back to basics and learning to appreciate the small things again can be a good way of fighting back those winter blues. One way of doing this is by taking up a daily ritual.

 A few Würstelstand suggestions:
+ Wake up 30 minutes earlier than usual and enjoy a coffee/tea/cigarette in silence, either reading the newspaper, staring out your window or writing your thoughts down
+ Walk to work/uni or go for a walk in the lunch break
+ Regular sex
+ Switch off the computer at least an hour before bedtime

There’s no other feeling like it – the cold on your face, a red nose, gliding over the ice, and on occasion falling in a puddle of melted ice.

Get your skates on and visit one of the ice skating rinks around Vienna. We especially recommend checking out the ice skating rink at the Wiener Eislaufverein in the center of the city or the famous rink at Rathausplatz, Wiener Eistraum. The atmosphere is perfect for winter.

Winter is the ‘reader’s hour’, so we’ve heard. The weather can be pretty grim, and it’s very hard to find motivation to leave the house. It’s the best time to immerse yourself in a great book. Hot chocolate, a warm bed, and fireplaces go really well with a book. So why not take a book and head to one of those cosy cafés where you can sit by a fire and lose yourself in a book?! Besides, some smart people say that reading is really good for your health.

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It’s time for an elegant, Viennese style ball celebrating (and raising money to benefit) the LGBTQ+ community in Vienna. Start shopping now, you’ll want to look good for this one! You can stay current on ball information by checking out their website.

Take me back to when I was younger… Is that something you sometimes wish for too? Well now you have the chance to make that wish come true! Dive into a truly romantic, nostalgic and magical show at Kaiserwiese. What are you waiting for? Go surprise that inner child in you!

Are the huge crowds the only thing keeping you from going to music festivals these days? Here’s your chance at Aera cafe to be part of a smaller festival which won’t get you overwhelmed by people but will certainly overwhelm you with amazing music. Expect different and new music and sound experiments you aren’t ready for.

Have you ever moved to another city and had to basically start from scratch? Then you know how emotionally demanding that process can be: so many new impressions, experiences and challenges at once and you in the middle of it all fighting your way through all the newness. Brunnenpassage is offering you a unique experience to witness the emotional and vulnerable process of different people moving to Vienna through photography.

This exhibition shines a spotlight on Vienna’s dynamic queer art scene. Many diverse stories are openly shared. Become part of something that is more than just an 8 week long exhibition. Different performances, talks and workshops are waiting for you.

The ‘Rundgang’ is back with the Academy of Fine Arts once again throwing open their doors for us all to see what exactly its students have been up to and how the great young artists of tomorrow are taught. Across various locations (which are usually worth a visit any chance you get), works of all disciplines will be on display, and discussed while there is also a full programme of music and other entertainment happening around the city throughout the weekend. Check out the details here.

With so many culture events taking place – be it exhibitions in museums, powerful plays on theatre stages, art shows that scratch that inspiration itch – getting your daily dose of culture in Vienna is easy-peasy. That is, if you have our awesome art and culture guide, which tells you all about the best events happening in Vienna right NOW (or soon-ish). If you think we’re missing any important ongoing culture events, drop us a message on Facebook, Instagram, or the good old, oldschool way, via mail.