How much will it cost to celebrate New Year's and Christmas in Vienna? Consider the prices in the best hotels, find cheap flights, find out where to go and what to see on the January weekend in the city, what program of events awaits you.
Tourists choosing a place for the main holiday of the year abroad often ignore such a worthy option as the Austrian capital. Meanwhile, it provides many interesting opportunities for both individual travelers and family tourists.
Where to celebrate New Years in Vienna 2021?
It is difficult to determine which part of this city is not covered by celebrations, and almost everywhere vacationers will find extraordinary entertainment of all kinds. On the last day of the outgoing year, the historic center becomes a focus of leisure, especially the so-called New Year's trail, which runs through Prater and Town Hall Square... You don't need to go anywhere to taste delicious food and drinks. And all around you will be thundering music of various styles, from classics to delicacies of the last season.
Holidays in Vienna for the New Year are unthinkable without a visit to Graben street, with its "classic mile": even if you do not strive to learn how to dance the waltz, watching others do it is really enjoyable. And when the hands of the clock reach the cherished mark, you should be closer to main square, there will be a gorgeous fireworks display.
Where to go and what to do on New Year's holidays?
It is not at all necessary to be in one place, because tourists are waiting for, for example, boat trips along the Danube. Fans of railway travel will be carried away without a trace by the train "Majestic", which is deservedly called "palazzo on wheels". The Hofburg Palace becomes the site of the famous ball, the town hall and a number of hotels host gala evenings. The main Austrian opera shows the audience "The Bat" by Strauss. Well, what else to see in Vienna during the holidays?
Walking along the "New Year's Path", be sure to look into all the shops on your way - this is a very fascinating concentration of souvenirs, sweets, Christmas tree decorations, alternating mulled wine with cheese, and punch with unique meat dishes. January 1 of each year is marked by a concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra - we can say that this is already a tradition.
And in your free time from the cultural program, you should just walk around Vienna, get to know it better and find out what is usually hidden from tourists traveling from one point to another. Animal lovers will surely enjoy the idea of visiting the zoo, while connoisseurs of outdoor activities go, having enjoyed the festivities, to a suburban ski resort.
Be sure to take advantage of the selection of Vienna accommodations for a holiday in good conditions and location relative to attractions.
Excursions in the city
You can also see the sights in the city with the help of excursions, prices for sightseeing programs start from 20 euros, programs for the whole day to historical places will cost from 100 euros, if you are not used to spending half a day on shopping as part of an excursion tour, then we recommend contacting to the Tripster service, where experienced guides provide their services without wasting time.
Weather in Vienna in January
The temperate continental climate leaves its mark on this city, makes the air temperature in it contrasting even within one day. Frosts are extremely rarely as severe as in Russia, but cold fronts, which come in abundance from the nearby mountains, immediately burst into blizzards, sometimes lasting for several days. Please note that the average January temperature is about zero degrees, and therefore it is likely to rain.
- Average climatic conditions for January:
Flights from Moscow to Vienna
So, the decision to spend New Year's holidays in Vienna 2021 has been made! And you will offend very much, deprive your loved ones if you make this voyage alone. Therefore, we will consider the main possibilities of a flight from the Russian to the Austrian capital for two people. Let's note right away that the fees are relatively small compared to a number of other popular destinations.
- We recommend searching for the cheapest flight options through Aviasales.
A direct ticket will cost at least 6.3 thousand rubles, routes with one change are a little more expensive - from 7 thousand. But double-stop flights cost more than 11,700. It carries passengers on this route by 29 airlines, including Aeroflot and Austrian Airlines.
The cheapest board rises from Domodedovo and flies in a total of 2 hours 55 minutes; the fee for a pair of seats will be 11.5 thousand. Transit planes go through Brussels (travel time is 6 hours 10 minutes, you need to pay almost 13 thousand), or through Warsaw (one and a half hours less, but already 27 thousand will be taken from you two by the proud gentry).
The Istanbul transit takes 7 hours 20 minutes and takes out 17800 tourists from the wallet. The Amsterdam transfer for those who decided to spend their holidays in Vienna for the New Year holidays will eventually require 21 thousand rubles, the Riga one - 23.6 thousand, the Minsk one - 28300. As you can see, transit flights objectively disadvantageous to travelers.
Prices for New Year in Vienna hotels
When an airbus sets a glide path over a long-awaited target, and from the window you can already see a sea of lights near the host airport, this is very good. But what will happen then, because there are several days ahead, and you need to find a temporary shelter, rent an apartment in Vienna for the New Year? Specialized Internet resources, including Booking, will provide invaluable assistance in solving this problem. We have selected the best hotels in the center of Vienna, which are perfect for celebrating New Year's Eve.
- Park Inn by Radisson Uno City Vienna is a decent 4-star hotel, the advantages of which are not only free Wi-Fi, but also specially allocated family rooms, as well as non-smoking rooms. Its location is also attractive, just three minutes not at a quick pace to the metro station. Tourists are very pleased with the way this hotel treats guests, how they provide them with comfortable conditions and how they prepare breakfasts. A family couple will be able to spend time here from December 30 to January 6 for 54 thousand rubles.
- Radisson Blu Style Hotel is another worthy place to celebrate. Yes, these are five stars, and therefore there is a fitness center, and a 24-hour reception, and a food-by-number service.
The boutique hotel, located in the very center of the city, is equipped to the highest standard. Visitors really liked not only its interiors, but also the fact that, without leaving the walls of the hotel, you can touch the traditional Austrian cuisine.
A six-day visit for two adults will cost at least 166 thousand rubles, but it is well worth it.
- Pension Schottentor is classified as a 3 star hotel. A very simple option, which attracts when choosing a good location in the city center, and the provided service will be another plus. A six-day check-in of two adults will require them to deposit 67 thousand rubles into the hotel's account, this amount includes breakfast.
- All the best 5 star hotels in Vienna →
Holiday rentals in Vienna
As for the rental of private housing in Vienna for the New Year, independent tourists should take care of this point in advance, the active booking of apartments and houses begins in the fall, for the holidays there are only options in the suburbs.
- Guest House Dan In'n Out is one of the most attractive options for renting an apartment in Vienna for the New Year. Those who are looking for a place to stay with their pets gather here for a long time. All the necessary conditions have been created here. Rooms are cleaned daily and breakfast is included in the cost of living. Five minutes walk and you are on the banks of the Danube Canal.All apartments have private bathrooms! For six days, two adults will need to pay 88 thousand rubles.
- Ferienhaus Natur is a whole holiday home, not in Vienna itself, but 24 kilometers from it. Tourists are impressed by how clean and comfortable it is always, how meticulously thought out the life of the guests. I especially like the fact that you can use the barbecue facilities. On the winter ground near the house, you can put a Christmas tree and arrange a New Year's banquet right in nature. Six days will be given to you for 80 thousand for two.
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Holidays for New Year's holidays with children
Quite a few people decide to spend the New Year in Vienna with their children - and it must be admitted that a favorable barrier-free environment has been created there, almost everywhere there are elevators or ramps of a special design. Even very young travelers can already be accustomed to the sight of beautiful places, for example, the old part of the city.
A calm walk through the narrow streets, visiting the Opera building, St. Stephen's Cathedral. A great idea of how to celebrate the New Year in Vienna would be a trip by fiacras, moreover, directly to the iconic Viennese cafes "Demel" or "Sacher", where atypical dishes are prepared.
The Zum Children's Museum is not quite correctly named, it is rather a leisure and cultural development center. No less interesting is the Jungle Theater, famous for its livestock of animals, the Schönbrunn Zoo (founded in the 16th century) and all kinds of labyrinths of a bizarre configuration. There are many other points, and it will simply not be possible to tell about all of them. Know one thing - the prices in Vienna for the New Year 2021 are quite sparing, and you shouldn't just refuse this offer!
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