Viennale Film Festival
Vienna
17 Oct - 29 Oct, 2008

This is considered as Austria's most important international film event debuting independent works from filmmakers across the globe. The relaxed atmosphere provides a unique vibe that is unlike most film events and is very popular amongst young audiences.

Wien Modern
Vienna
Nov 2008 - Dec 2008

This festival of contemporary art and culture has been drawing visitors to Vienna annually since 1988. International musicians perform at a variety of venues through out the city and their styles range from classical to modern.

Salzburg's Christmas Market
Salzburg
20 Nov - 24 Dec, 2008

Christmas seasons begins with this expansive market that is guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit. The event is steeped in tradition as it dates back as far as the 15th century. Get all your holiday shopping completed and enjoy the many amenities on hand including food stalls and sweets.

Kaiserball
Vienna
31 Dec 2008

The Kaiserball is Austria's most glamorous formal event. Held at Hofburg Palace each New Year's Eve, the ball invites guests to waltz the night away.

Snow Arena Polo World Cup
Kitzbühel
15 Jan - 18 Jan, 2009

Watch as people ride around on horses in the snow while whacking a ball with a giant mallet in order to score points. Sound intense? It is. Snow polo actually has the exact same rules as regular polo with one big difference. Can you guess it? That’s right, it’s played on snow! Kitzbühel is a beautiful city, and welcomes visitors from all over the world as six international teams will be competing. It’s free to view it from anywhere except the VIP area, which has tickets available for those who are looking for an up and close and personal view of the competition.

Mozart Week
Salzburg
23 Jan - 1 Feb, 2009

There is no better place to celebrate the music of Mozart than in Salzburg, Austria, his hometown. The entire week is packed full of performances, seminars and other interesting Mozart based events. Visit the many Mozart museums in Salzburg, which will be hosting small performances all week. Don’t forget to see the famous Vienna Philharmonic who will be in town to perform selected works. If you are a fan of classical music, you will not want to miss this event.

Snow Golf World Championship
Obertauern
29 Jan - 31 Jan, 2009

Watch as people walk around in the snow while whacking a ball with a club in order to achieve the lowest possible score. Snow golf actually has the exact same rules as regular golf with one big difference. Can you guess it? That’s right, it’s played on snow! The 9-hole course is groomed with snowmobiles before the start of the match. Water hazards are frozen over and instead of sand traps you run into powder with a nasty hook or slice. Sure to be an entertaining event to participate in, as well as watch.

Tina Turner
Vienna
7 Feb - 8 Feb, 2009

If you feel in need of some soul music after the Mozart festival in Salzburg, head over to Vienna to see legendary singer Tina Turner. She is playing two nights and will be sure to entertain with her soulful renditions of her classic tunes. Her high energy performance style as well as the talented musicians who back her up makes every show worth seeing. Tickets start at around €25 Euro, so you have no excuse to check her out!