New Years eve events in Vienna
 

I was just wondering if anyone knew if there was anything special to do for new years eve in vienna. I would like to attend something but don't know what is available? I tried looking on the internet but haven't found anything
thanks so much

There is a lot to do in Vienna for New Year's. Balls, concerts, etc. In fact, Vienna may be the ultimate place for an elegant New Year's. The problem is, many/most/all of the events are booked months and even years in advance. Give it up for this year and try again for next or the year after.

Please don't give up and come to Vienna!

There is the famous Silvesterpfad (New Year's eve trail) in the city center. Outside on the streets there is all kind of music, food stalls, festive tents... There is no entrance fee, there are no tickets, just join the crowd! Many Italians will be there...

For an overview, take a look at http://www.wien.info/cmssearch.asp?I...amp;PageFrom=1 and http://www.wien.info/cmssearch.asp?I...mp;PageFrom=11

Hi,
We spent New Year's Eve of 2000 in Vienna. We did not do anything fancy for New Year's Eve. We went to concerts etc. on other nights. On NYE there is there are waltz lesson in front of the Rat House. Then everyone joins in and dances with their coats and gloves on. There is a big screen and you can see yourself and others waltzing. Also there is a tall slide that you go down to "slide into the new year". There are stalls everywhere selling champange and hot wine, in real glass, not plastic. Keep your glass and mug to refill. You can purchase whole bottles of champange. There are a lot of food stalls also, selling sausages with mustard etc. At midnight there are fireworks. It appears that everyone is out in the center of town. It was very festive and we had a fabulous time. I would recommend it. Others I talked to, did go out to dinner at a fancy restaurant.Either way you will have a great time. Enjoy

LOL, yipper! I hope you don't refer to our town hall (Rathaus) as rat House! The mayor won't be pleased to be called the major rat!

Rathaus litterally means the house where the counsel (counsel = Rat) comes together.

vienese,
I do realise that it is the town hall, but I think the name is fabulous for most town halls. We had great fun using the tern rat house. Sorry I do not mean to insult.

Thanks for the suggestions. I did not know about the Silvesterpfad, sounds like fun or the rathaus sounds fun too.

Yipper, no insulting at all! You gave me a big laugh on a rainy weekend! I am glad to hear you enjoyed Vienna. I hope you will return!