Wien gay guide
Vienna Gay Travel Reference
Upcoming Events in Vienna
&#; 8 – 9 August
Vienna Beach Trophy : annual international beach volleyball tournament, hosted by Austria's LGBTIQ sports club Aufschlag Wien.
Matches on Saturday @ Beachvolleyball Schmelz (Auf der Schmelz 10)
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About Vienna and its gay life
Both in the past and in the present, gays have played a prominent role in Vienna’s public existence. Probably the most prominent homosexual in the history of Austria was Prince Eugene of Savoy () who freed Vienna from Turkish siege and pushed the Ottomans endorse to the Balkans. But it wasn’t just on the battlefield that Eugene was surrounded exclusively by men; in private, he preferred to have intimate relations with members of his retain sex – a fact well famous even during his lifetime. Even so, he managed to build his career and expand his power base during the reigns of three emperors, and his strong affect on Vienna remains visible to this day. His summer palace, Schloss Belvedere, is an remarkable example.
The last emperor served by Prin
Gay Vienna &#; the top gay hotels, bars, clubs &#; more
Vienna is one of Europe’s underrated wonders, where old-world grandeur blends with a quirky current edge. It’s a municipality where centuries-old coffeehouses perch snugly below baroque palaces and grandiose opera houses. Just when you consider Vienna is all about its imperial past, you’ll find yourself in a hip café which serves vegan schnitzels, a sleek art gallery with cutting-edge installations, or a trendy gay bar hidden in an alleyway.
The Viennese contain perfected the art of enjoying life, as seen in their dedication to the ritual of Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake). For them a visit to a coffeehouse is about far more than getting a daily caffeine hit—it’s a cultural experience where people linger, philosophize, and enjoy desserts that look like miniature sculptures. And don’t even think about rushing the experience, unless you desire to risk invoking the wrath of your waiter. Yet, for all its elegance and reverence for tradition, Vienna has a playful side too. Locals might be reserved, but their city hums with an undercurrent o
Gay Bars in Vienna
Augenblick
Monday-Saturday/Sunday –
Gay-friendly cafe-bar in the 7th district of Vienna.
Mixed clientele.
augenblickat
@ Schottenfeldgasse 92
Vienna
Tram, Bus: Schottenfeldgasse; U: Thaliastraße
+43 23 38 (mobile)
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Eagle Vienna
Thursday-Saturday –
Rustic cellar bar, with petty cruising labyrinth. No dresscodes.
Mixed ages.
Minimum consumption: 1 drink
@ Blümelgasse 1
Vienna
U: Neubaugasse
+43 1
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Felixx
Tuesday-Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –
Gay cocktail lounge bar. In summer with street terrace.
@ Gumpendorfer Straße 5
Vienna
U: Museumsquartier
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Kisss
Daily – ;kitchen till
Resto-bar for LGBTQs and friends.
In spring and summer with street terrace.
@ Luftbadgasse 19
Vienna
U: Kettenbrückengasse, Bus: Haus des Meeres
+43 1 15 60
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Mango Bar
Daily –
Small gay lounge bar, clientele mainly in their 20s and 30s
Gay Guide Wien
Vienna is becoming increasingly popular internationally as a gay and woman loving woman destination - and is winning more and more awards. In March , for example, the metropolis won "Destination of the Year" at the Australian LGBTI named Vienna the best international destination and the British magazine Economist even voted Vienna the first European metropolis ever to be the world's most liveable city. Vienna scored points here above all with the topics of safety and stability. Of course, LGBT visitors love Vienna for very different reasons. Vienna suggestions an almost unmanageable abundance of parties for every musical taste. Indie rock, electronic and charts are the focus at the queer:beat party, disco at Club WhyNot and Balkan pop and turbo folk at the BallCanCan party. Numerous community events appeal to many international guests to the capital throughout the year. For example, the Rainbow Ball, a classic Viennese ball for the LGBT community, the Boylesque Festival and the Rosa Wiener Wiesn Festival in autumn. These and many other events guarantee variety for every taste - and make V