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"Heya Girls!"
For the next week, you will probably have to do without sleep and private appointments! For the Vienna Design Week is in town, and is shaking things up with exciting exhibitions, workshops and side events! This year's festival headquarters is just around the corner from CitySpotterGirl on Wiedner Hauptstraße (hurray!) – namely, in the halls of an abandoned car dealership. The festival café there is run by the people from Karma Food, the city's most famous curry dealers (hurray again!). From Wieden, you can whizz through the city – over 200 special exhibitions, open studios, pop-ups, and tours throughout the city invite you to make aesthetic discoveries. The central exhibition “Design Everyday” focuses on the design of everyday objects, feinedinge celebrates 20 years of porcelain manufacturing with an exhibition and a dinner. And the Stadtholz association is organizing workshops in which objects are created from felled diseased city trees. I'd say: a full program!
Wishing you a wild week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
Vienna Design Week, various locations in Vienna. Festival headquarters: Wiedner Hauptstraße 52, 1040 Vienna. 26 September to 5 October. Admission mostly free. Web
Cover: Popchop, Vienna
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| THURSDAY |
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| Velvet Dessous |
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Lingerie Sale at Velvet Dessous
Ohh, la, la ladies! Today, we're dedicating our wallets to something you only discover at second glance ;-) At the beginning of the year, the lingerie boutique amour fou* took over the traditional lingerie store “Velvet Dessous,” and there are absolute bargain prices there until the end of September! With discounts of up to 70%, you'll find everything that makes a lingerie fashionista's heart beat faster: from open push-up bras to ouvert panties, garter belts, corsets, and bodysuits to super-comfortable cotton bras – many in sizes ranging from 70A to H-cup and underbust size 115!
Velvet, Stephansplatz 6, 1010 Vienna. Tue-Fri 10:00 to 18:00, Sat 10:00 to 17:0. Web |
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| 2025 Chiharu Shiota |
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The Line
It can define shapes, structure surfaces, trace contours and boundaries, connect and separate – and even describe entire worlds: the line. Based on Paul Klee's poetic metaphor of a “little journey,” the current exhibition at the Heidi Horten Collection examines the line’s full potential: from spontaneous sketches to precise constructions, from works on paper to expansive interventions. Another highlight is the installation by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, woven from hundreds of thank-you letters from museum visitors and floating through the exhibition space. Eye-catching!
Heidi Horten Collection, Hanuschgasse 3, 1010 Vienna. Wed-Mon 11:00 to 19:00. 16 €. Web |
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Maku
Autumn always makes us feel a little melancholic... Fortunately, there's something that reliably lifts our spirits at every change of season: shopping! And at Maku's “Lederliebe” pop-up store, you can spice up your wardrobe for the golden season today. True to the motto “MakeUseNotWaste,” the label creates beautiful shoppers, slippers, and gilets from scraps and leftovers from the leather industry. Some items have a metallic shine, while others come at us with a fluffy zebra print. And with more subtle tones such as liquorice black or brown bear brown, even men can find slipper happiness here ;-)
Kantine, Porzellangasse 19, 1090 Vienna. 25 September, 16:00 to 20:00. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...gourmet |
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| Markterei |
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Alles Leberkäse
There are fast food options that are always popular – and Leberkäse is definitely one of them! Today, Markterei will be demonstrating just how versatile this meaty snack can be. There, it nestles between rolls, and comes sometimes porky, then beefy, and is flavoured with El Pimiento Rojo, carbonara, currywurst, tomato scamorza, jalapeño cheddar, goat cheese thyme, or Chicago style. And even completely meat-free, it tastes delicious: as Chili Tschiiis Gustl from the Pflanzerei. Finding a favourite won't be easy, so bring enough time to feast ;-)
Markterei, Severingasse 7, 1090 Vienna. September 25+26. Thu 17:00 to 22:00, Fri 14:00 to 21:00. Web |
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Amidou Koita & Jorossin
West African rhythms paired with funk, reggae, Afrobeat, and salsa groove – that's what defines the music of Amidou Koita and his band Jorossin. As a member of a traditional griot family, Amidou enjoys providing deep insights into West African traditions. Lyrics in the Bwamou and Dioula languages, paired with modern musical styles, create forward-looking soundscapes, accompanied today by Viennese guitarist Beate Reiermann and backing vocals by Nicole Kiruka. Before that, two singers from the a cappella ladies' group Sualia will perform!
Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Vienna. September 26, 19:30. 25€. Web |
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Stroke Minigolf
Hopelessly old-fashioned, yet also totally retro-chic: mini golf has a lot to offer! Especially at the brand-new Stroke course in the 21st district. The rules are as classic as the game itself: The ball must reach the target in as few strokes as possible. Anyone who takes more than six strokes receives a penalty point, and small obstacles in the form of white bunkers make it even more challenging. But you have plenty of time to practice, because one entry means unlimited tee shots! The Stroke course is also nicely designed – reason enough to go, right?
Stroke Minigolf, Ruthnergasse 170, 1210 Vienna. Mon-Sun 9:00 to 22:00. Day ticket 18€. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...bargain |
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| Volksoper |
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Volkstheater Costume Flea Market
When the Volksoper teams up with one of the world's best costume workshops and opens its inventory for people to rummage through, not only costume enthusiasts but also fashion fanatics should leap with joy. You can discover a wide range of clothes, from elegant to crazy, and historical to contemporary. You will rummage through sewn theatre history and, in the best case, discover a favourite piece that no one else in the world owns. A trip to the prop flea market is also worthwhile to take home a piece of Volksoper. Please note: Cash only!
Probebühne Volksoper, Severingasse 7, 1090 Vienna. 27 September, 10:00 to 14:00. Please register. Web |
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Meal Prepping
We are all familiar with this: You come home from work and just don't have the energy for anything other than slouching on the couch – and then your stomach starts growling. An unhealthy burger would solve the problem in a few minutes. But that's over now! In their workshop, integrative nutrition experts Petra Paumann and Nadja Sonnenschein show you how to conjure up healthy meals for several days without spending hours in the kitchen. The menu includes: soup from a jar, savory muffins, granola bars, and apple-nut pancakes. Sounds delicious, right?
Firmiangasse 25, 1130 Vienna. 27 September, 10:00 to 14:00. 149 €. Please register. Web |
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Winter Veggies Young Plant Market
Snoresville in the frozen patches? As if! Delicacies like pink kale, green pak choi, or leaf mustard flourish in the winterly cold as well. This means: The start of the next vegetable season is right now! If we want to harvest fresh greens in winter with frost and snow, we have to start planting now. And that's why City Farm Augarten is once again hosting the Vienna Winter Vegetable Young Plant Market. Over two days, they sell winter-hardy greens such as garden lettuces, arugula, dock, spinach and winter purslane. Because autumn is the spring of winter ;-)
City Farm, Obere Augartenstraße 1, 1020 Vienna. 26 September 14:00 to 18:00, 27 September 10:00 to 18:00. Web |
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| SUNDAY |
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Wine Hiking Day
There's no better way to combine getting some fresh air, stretching your legs, and sipping wine! This weekend's Wine Hiking Day offers the chance to sample fine wines from Viennese vintners, enjoy tasty snacks here and there, and take in the beauty of the vineyards – with some impressive views of the city below. There are four hiking routes from Neustift to Nussdorf, from Strebersdorf to Stammersdorf, in Mauer and Ottakring. Or you can find a nice spot to relax and just let your eyes wander, for example at the Cobenzl winery with some cool music. Cheers!
Vienna Wine Hiking Day, September 27+28, 10:00 to 18:00. Free entry. Hiking routes online |
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Heritage Day 2025
Discover your own city: On today's Heritage Day, treasures that are otherwise closed to the public can be visited throughout Austria – over 50 locations in Vienna alone. And it's free! At Stepehansdom, you can take a guided tour of St. Bartholomew's Chapel, which houses one of Vienna's most important stained glass ensembles. The Hofburg opens its plaster cellar with around 2,000 original plaster models from the time when the Ringstrasse was built. And in Ober St. Veit palace, you can admire the impressive exotic frescoes by Johann Baptist Wenzel Bergl (photo)!
Several locations in Vienna. 28 September. All day. Free of charge. Please register. Program online |
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| 2025 Wiener Gesundheitsförderung |
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Self-Help Day
With the motto “Self-help for all generations”, 60 Viennese self-help groups and organizations will be presenting their work and low-threshold services today – from autism support to the anonymous eating addicts to the Austrian Tourette society. On top of that, an entertaining accompanying programme will take place in the Festsaal with line dancing, lectures, and participatory exercises. And in the Small Salon, interested people can take part in workshops such as adaptive and inclusive yoga, pick up tips for medical consultations, or try out drum therapy.
Rathaus, Lichtenfelsgasse 2, 1010 Vienna. 28 September, 10:00 to 17:00. Free entry. Web |
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| MONDAY |
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| ...concert |
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The Voices of the Animals
A tarantula dances to the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff, and ten fingers evoke the sound of a spider's web. An electronically amplified solo violin chirps like birdsong, and with Alexei Igudesman, Austria's most humorous composer, you venture into a zoo full of cheerful animals: Funny Animals. The evening is rounded off by “Ferdinand the Bull” by Alain Ridout – the story of a bull unwilling to fight, who prefers a peaceful life amidst the blooming flowers of the arena. A musical animal welfare campaign, so to speak, designed to open our eyes to the changes in the animal kingdom. Beautiful!
MuTh, Am Augartenspitz 1, 1020 Vienna. 29 September, 19:30. 18€. Web |
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Needles & Crime: Charade
Now that's something: Instead of double screening with your smartphone, pick up a needle and thread and enjoy a much more relaxing pastime while watching a movie! Creative fingers meet today at the Admiral Cinema to knit, crochet, or embroider. An exciting crime thriller is shown in dimmed lighting, this time “Charade” with Audrey Hepburn. With so much suspense, your stitches are sure to fly by! After the film, there will be a wool exchange corner, and organizer Sophie Frank, with whom CitySpotterGirl also conducted a great interview, answers questions about individual projects!
Admiral Kino, Burggasse 119, 1070 Vienna. 29 September, 19:30. 9€. Web |
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Sand Mandalas in honour of Chenrezig
Would you like to enjoy a delicious meal and then see something impressive? You can do just that at the Nepalese restaurant, Yak and Yeti, right now. You can watch monks creating a sand mandala in honour of the Buddha of Compassion. This colourful sand design depicts the palaces of Buddhist deities and is considered an offering. While creating it, the monks recite mantras to generate positive energy, and the mandala will be dissolved in a solemn ceremony tomorrow. P.S. Visitors will receive some of the sand tomorrow and can take it home with them!
Yak und Yeti, Hofmühlgasse 21, 1060 Vienna. Until 30 September, daily except Sundays, 10:30 to 14:30, 17:30 to 21:00. Dissolution ceremony at 19:30. Web |
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| TUESDAY |
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Shattered Memories at Semmering
Expropriation, expulsion and murder of Jews – common practice during the Nazi era, even at Semmering. And, as Richard Weihs' research shows, even 80 years after the end of the reign of terror, it has still not been comprehensively documented. In his second volume on the curious stories of the spa region, he places particular emphasis on the multifaceted description of Semmering by predominantly Jewish writers and journalists. Scandals and malversations as well as political disputes are documented. Today, Richard Weihs will be there presenting his book!
Jüdisches Museum, Dorotheergasse 11, 1010 Vienna. 30 September, 18:30. Free entry. Please register. Web |
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Free Women's Run Training
Alright, cover up the ears of your inner couch potato for he won’t want to hear this: Running is something you can do all year! Since it's easier to run together, the team of the Austrian Women's Run offers free running trainings, starting now with the autumn programme. Ladies of all levels are welcome, from running returners to marathon speedsters. Just come and let yourself be carried along by the power of the group and the experienced coaches! Running takes place at 48 locations all over Austria. Tonight at Donaupark, Türkenschanzpark, Schönbrunn et al.
Several locations in Vienna. Participation is free of charge. Program online |
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| WEDNESDAY |
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| Michael Poetschko, Sargfabrik |
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Maiija / Sweet Sweet Moon
What is Marilies Jagsch doing now? With the debut album I AM from her new project Maiija, the musician gives us an answer that raises many questions. “I am not who you think I am. I could be anyone,” says the accompanying text to the album – and that's exactly what makes I AM so exciting. The songs tell of inner conflicts, of the pressure to live up to expectations, of the attempt to free oneself from them, and of how all this affects relationships and self-image. In today's double concert, she brings multi-instrumentalist Matthias Frey, aka Sweet Sweet Moon, on stage with her!
Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Vienna. 1 October, 19:30. 25€. Web |
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JRE Chefs Roulette 2025
The concept is as charming as it is unique: 38 top chefs from Jeunes Restaurateurs will leave their own restaurants today and work together with the team from a colleague's establishment to create an exclusive 5-course menu. A draw decides who will be wielding the cooking spoon where – and guests will only find out which culinary personality is behind the menu during the meal. An exciting journey of discovery is therefore guaranteed – without having to travel anywhere. In Vienna, this culinary surprise will be served at Restaurant Herzig, by the way!
Restaurant Herzig, Schanzstraße 14, 1150 Vienna. 1 October. 178 €. Reservation required. Web |
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The Legend of the Titanic
Forty years ago, the wreck of the Titanic, arguably the most legendary ship in the world, was discovered! To mark the anniversary, the immersive exhibition “The Legend of the Titanic” is docking at the Marx Halle, opening its hatches and boarding gates to anyone who has always wanted to experience first-hand how its creation and sinking unfolded. Augmented and virtual reality, detailed replicas, and impressive 360° projections merge into a multimedia experience covering several hundred square meters, bringing the history of the famous ocean liner to life. Starting today!
Marx Halle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna. 1 October to January 2026. Sun-Wed 10:00 to 20:00, Thu-Sat until 21:00. From 25 €. Web |
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| TALK OF TOWN |
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| Wolfgang Meier |
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Homeland
Autumn = cozy season! And that's even better in a beautifully furnished home! You can now find everything you need for this at Homeland, which covers a total of 12,000 square meters. More than 4,000 pieces of furniture and home accessories from around 80 international and Austrian brands are on display here in the former Leiner store in an elegant setting. Classics from Saba Italia, Sangiacomo, and Artemide meet Austrian bedding from Seibersdorf and Nordic lifestyle from Affari of Sweden or Ib Laursen. Homeland's own brand rounds off the range with cotton bedding, towels, and handmade scented candles.
Homeland, Hermann-Gebauer-Straße 4, 1220 Vienna. Mon-Fri 9:30 to 19:00, Sat 9:00 to 18:00. Web |
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Eleven Eleven
There is no sign and no indication – not surprising, though, since it's called “ Hidden Brunch.” Just climb the stairs to the next floor at the Bierometer restaurant and you'll find yourself in Vienna's newest breakfast hotspot. In a pleasant atmosphere, unusual dishes are served instead of coffee-croissants-classic: “Pitaliscious,” for example, handmade pita with grilled chicken breast, onion, and yogurt cream. Or “Avocado Affair” with fried eggs and bacon. And the “Sweet Greeting from Childhood” are mini langos with jam. In any case, everything is meant to remind you of the holidays ;-) Note: only on weekends!
Eleven Eleven, Margaretenplatz 9, 1050 Vienna. Sat + Sun 9:00 to 15:00. Web |
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