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Front view of the Votivkirche.

The English-speaking community at Vienna's Votivkirche offers several Catholic Masses during Holy Week. On Holy Thursday, Mar. 20, a Mass will be held at 7pm in a small church called the Seminarykirche located at Boltzmanngasse 7. The Good Friday service on Mar. 21 will take place at the Votivkirche at 7pm. An Easter Vigil will also be held this year on Saturday, Mar. ...

Hand-decorated eggs fill the center of the market square.

In the final days before Easter, be sure to check out the Freyung Easter market. The market inhabits a small cobblestone plaza in the first district (near Stephansdom city center) and is authentic, cozy, and rustic in its aesthetics and offerings. The focal point of the market is the huge display area of hand-decorated eggs for sale in the ...

Unique painted eggs line the market stalls.

One of Vienna's more quaint Easter markets can be found at the Am Hof plaza in the first district near the Stephansdom cathedral. The Am Hof market specializes in art and antiques and has something for everyone. Shoppers can peruse cool retro toys, handmade folk clothing and jewelry, and antique tools, coins, and kitchen gadgets. A vast number of hand-decorated eggs ...

Hundreds of hand-decorated eggs are for sale.

Last weekend, Vienna's cherished Easter markets opened for the days leading up to Easter. One of the most impressive markets can be found at the Schönbrunn Palace, where visitors can shop for unique handmade toys, decorations and food items. Similar to the famed Schönbrunn Christmas Market but smaller in scale, the Easter market consists of several rustic market stalls selling quaint seasonal items like ...

The Jeunesse entrance is housed in the Musik Verein.

Just as Mozart entertained Austria's royal family as a child, talented young musicians continue to captivate audiences in Vienna. In fact, Jeunesse, an organization based solely around musical performances by children and young adults, has existed in Vienna for more than 50 years. The non-profit organization schedules concerts in Vienna and other participating Austrian cities starring some of ...

The Vienna Stitch n' Bitch meets at a local Starbucks on Sunday afternoons.

If you are a knitting or crochet enthusiast looking for a place to meet up with local men and women who share your hobby, look no further. Vienna is home to at least two needle arts clubs. A primarily English-speaking club, which is a part of the worldwide Stitch 'n Bitch family, meets every Sunday ...

Concertgoers file into Flex's main entrance.

Flex may not be pretty to look at, but seeing a show there promises a kind of gritty fun that makes you feel like you're getting away with something. Sandwiched between the U4 metro line and the Danube Canal, Flex is housed in an old building that appears to boast several fire and building code violations. Rumors speculate about water from the ...

The two ice rinks have a disco feel.

Wonderful winter fun in the form of ice skating can currently be found next to Vienna's Rathaus (City Hall). The annual skating event, called "Wiener Eistraum" (Vienna Ice Dream), started January 26 and will remain until March 9. The skating complex includes more than 4,000 square meters of ice surface. Two circular rinks that form the bulk of the skating ...

1. Visit the Stephansdom cathedral.

2. Stroll through the gardens of Schoenbrunn Palace.

3. Eat dinner at the Donau Turm.

4. Nibble on the exotic offerings at the Naschmarkt.

5. Go hiking in Vienna's National Forest (the Wienerwald).

6. Eat a slice of original Sacher ...

Konzert Haus facade

The Konzert Haus (Concert House) is probably Vienna's second most popular place to hear top quality classical music. Occasionally, the Konzert Haus also serves as a venue for performances that are a bit off the beaten path for such a stately building. Recently, for example, the Konzert Haus hosted Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and in the past, Sting and Lambchop have also performed there. On a ...