Conchita Wurst
Artist and Eurovision Song Contest winner. Based in Vienna.
Dancing the night away
When Vienna turns into a playground for night owls, these two clubs offer very different perspectives on the city’s nightlife. The Rhinoplasty Club is known for its queer party nights, curated by drag artists and built around playful, sometimes twisted themes. These events take place a few times each month and attract a curious, open minded crowd. The Grelle Forelle stands for electronic music at a high level, with international techno acts, house music and minimal beats designed for long nights on the dancefloor. Two distinct scenes, both essential to Vienna after dark.
— Rhino Plasty Club. Neustiftgasse 12. @rhinoplasty.club
— Grelle Forelle. Spittelauer Lände 12. grelleforelle.com
Nothing to wear?
The seventh district around the 25hours Hotel is one of Vienna’s most interesting areas for independent fashion. Around Westbahnstraße, Neubaugasse, Kirchengasse and Siebensterngasse you will find a dense cluster of small boutiques and studios. Perfect for browsing and discovering pieces beyond the usual chains. If you are looking for an alternative, the concept store Song is a good place to start. It is considered one of the last truly curated concept stores in the city and offers a compact but inspiring selection.
— Elke Freytag. Lindengasse 14. elkefreytag.com
— Song. Praterstraße 11-13. @song_vienna
Rest and relaxation for the morning after
After a long night, a change of pace feels just right. The Klimt Villa offers a quiet moment of culture and reflection. This is where Gustav Klimt, one of the key figures of Viennese Modernism and creator of the iconic painting The Kiss, lived and worked during his final years. The house reveals a calmer side of Vienna. The garden invites you to slow down, while the exhibition encourages a closer look. A perfect place to ease into the day and reconnect with the city.
— Klimt Villa. Feldmühlgasse 11. klimtvilla.at