Vienna Christmas Markets to get you in the Yuletide Spirit: The first Christmas markets in Vienna were held more than seven centuries ago when in 1296 Emperor Albrecht I granted Viennese traders and shopkeepers the privilege of holding a December market for the city’s population. Christkindlmarkt in those early days took place around Christmas and […]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Birthday Anniversary 2023
Born on January 27, 1756 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is Still Remembered 267 Years Later: As one genius, Albert Einstein, said of another: “Mozart is the greatest composer of all” and January 27th marks the 267th anniversary of the birthday of this much-loved and greatest of composers. Things to do in Vienna Mozarthaus Vienna is the […]
Bicentenary Celebrations at the Vienna Musikverein
Bicentenary Celebrations of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde at the Vienna Musikverein: Vienna Musikverein is the home of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (Society of Music Lovers in Vienna), a society founded in 1812. The year 2012 marks the for 200th anniversary of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde and some of the biggest names in the world of […]
In Hundertwasser’s World at the Kunst Haus Wien
An Exhibition Dedicated to Hundertwasser at the Kunst Haus Wien: To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its establishment, the Kunst Haus Wien is holding an exhibition dedicated to its founder, Austrian artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser. The Kunst Haus Wien is housed in an 1892 building that was previously a furniture factory. Friedrich Hundertwasser redesigned […]
Wiener Wiesn – Vienna’s Own Oktoberfest
Wiener Wiesn – Vienna’s Own Version of Oktoberfest at the Wien Prater: Better known for its Mozart concerts and grand balls, Vienna is having a go at establishing its own version of Oktoberfest. The Wiener Wiesn will make its debut in Vienna’s famous Prater Park this fall in a premiere that promises to overflow with […]
Salzburg Easter Festival with the Berlin Philharmoniker
Enjoy Easter in Salzburg with the Berlin Philharmoniker at the Salzburg Easter Festival: The Salzburg Easter Festival (Salzburger Osterfestspiele) is here again and this year, Classictic is delighted to be able to offer customers the ability to book online for this popular Salzburg music event. And, what’s more, you will receive a 10% discount on […]
Pandamania at Schönbrunn Zoo
Fu Hu, The New Baby Panda Makes His Appearance at Schönbrunn Zoo: The moment that panda fans have been waiting for. Fu Hu, the cute baby panda has made his way into his enclosure at Schönbrunn Zoo. So after much anticipation, visitors to the zoo can now see this little ball of fluff up close. […]