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Advent 2026 · Sunday, 1 November

Christmas markets Punch.Chestnuts.Lights.Biscuits.

18 Markets all over Vienna. The first ones open on Friday, 6 November.

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News from the city.

News, weather and stories from Vienna, researched by the bestinvienna.at editorial team.

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Vienna history10 November 2026

88 years ago: the November pogrom in Vienna

On 10 November 1938, almost all of Vienna's major synagogues were destroyed and over 6,500 people were arrested. We remember.

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Advent9 November 2026

Punch check 2026: what does a mug (Häferl) cost?

From €5, up to €7.90 for special punch. And the deposit often costs almost as much as the punch. All prices and dates known so far.

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Food & drink8 November 2026

Vegansl in Vienna: St Martin's without the goose

Red cabbage, dumplings and gravy just like the original, only without the goose. 8 addresses for vegan St Martin's goose, with Café Frida as the editorial team's pick.

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Events · today

What's happening in the city.

    All events in November Submit an event

    Small stages today

    Organising something? Send us your poster, and it will hang here instead of our placeholder.

    As of 4 November 2026, researched from programmes of organisers, venues, theatres and city magazines. No guarantee; please check times with the organiser.

    With kids · today

    What kids can experience in Vienna.

    Children's theatre, puppet shows, workshops and day trips. With the age range at a glance.

    Kultur · 12 Venues

    Vienna's museums.

    Opening hours, admission prices and Google reviews at a glance. Good to know: most federal museums offer free entry for under-19s.

    Prices and opening hours according to the museums' official websites, as of 2 November 2026. Google reviews as of 2 November 2026. No guarantee; special exhibitions may cost extra.

    The best of Vienna. Tested, not bought.

    Independent, from Vienna.

    Our best-of lists combine guest reviews, awards and the editorial team's own tests into an open 100-point system. Nothing is charged for a place in the ranking.

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    New Year's Eve in Vienna · 31 December 2026 2027

    New Year's Eve celebrations in Vienna.

    Looking for a place to celebrate? New Year's Eve Trail (Silvesterpfad), clubs, galas and concerts at a glance.

    See all New Year's Eve offers

    We were there.

    Visited by the editorial team and rated honestly. Our reviews of Vienna's venues.

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