A taste of Vienna
Once again ranked as one of the cities offering the highest quality of life in the world, Vienna continues to delight event planners with its excellent international connectivity, extraordinary range of venues and this year is celebrating its delicious gastronomy
From magnificent historic hotels and museums to contemporary, stylish meeting and dining spaces, Vienna continues to update and open ever more impressive places for events. The Companion is a new 138-room hotel offering relaxed hospitality in a classic apartment building with an excellent restaurant. The new 164-room Palais Chotek combines imperial grandeur with contemporary luxury while the Palais Coburg has reopened its 36 elegant suites in one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. Many other new openings can be found here.
Travel made easy
Situated at the heart of Europe, Vienna couldn’t be easier to get to. Vienna Airport serves close to 200 destinations in more than 60 countries and is the hub of national carrier Austrian Airlines. The majority of European capitals are two to three hours away by plane.
Event participants can also take advantage of convenient rail links with numerous international and national connections. Austrian Federal Railways’ ÖBB Congress Account offers a range of cost-effective train travel solutions to attendees. All of Vienna's railway stations are centrally located with excellent onward public transport connections.
Culinary social programmes
In a year that sees Austria’s capital focus on gastronomy, a range of culinary social programmes have been created to elevate your event. Here are a few mouth-watering suggestions guaranteed to linger long in the memory:
Pralines and Chocolate Workshop
Professional chocolatiers at the Xocolat Manufaktur teach the art of chocolate-making to groups of up to 15. Attendees learn how to temper chocolate and craft their own pralines and chocolate bars - all while enjoying sparkling wine from Vienna's own vineyards.
Luxury Picnic
Vienna Picnics curates bespoke luxury picnics at handpicked locations throughout the city. Elegantly styled, they include fine Viennese bites, chilled champagne and an instant camera to capture the experience. Suitable for groups of up to 20 people with an elegant indoor alternative if needed.
Cooking and baking classes
A shared cooking or baking experience is more than just a fun morning or afternoon - it can spark creativity, strengthen collaboration and build team spirit in a genuinely enjoyable setting. Specialised providers across the city offer exclusive classes on Viennese cuisine, from classic savoury dishes to the art of traditional pastry-making.
A standout option is offered by Vollpension, a Viennese social enterprise where seniors share their lifelong baking expertise with guests. In sessions of up to three hours, participants master iconic Viennese pastries from Sachertorte and apple strudel to Buchteln.
What’s your tipple?
From wine cellar tours, sparkling wine tastings and a behind-the-scenes look at Vienna's Ottakringer Brewery, to spirit tastings and cocktail workshops - local producers offer a diverse range of fascinating and fun experiences for groups of all sizes.