Dear Friends of Vienna,
As June arrives, Vienna moves outdoors, into sidewalk cafés, parks, and hidden courtyards. The days are long, the city is full of life and events. And this June, I have an extra reason to celebrate.
Behind the Cathedral, Turn Left, artemezzo in the New Best of Vienna
First, a personal note: the latest edition of FALTER’s Best of Vienna (1/2026, just published) features an article about my work as a guide in Vienna. The title is “Behind the Cathedral, Turn Left”, I could hardly have put it better myself. Everyone stops in front of St. Stephen’s Cathedral; my Vienna usually begins where people turn away from it: into hidden courtyards, narrow alleyways, and the stories behind the façades.
The article was written and photographed by Karin Wasner, whose keen eye captures the details that make this city so special. Thank you, dear Karin!
The entire magazine is worth reading. Published only twice a year, it is filled with thoughtful recommendations on restaurants, neighbourhoods, art, and culture, perfect for browsing, marking, and rediscovering.
Vienna Pride · Rainbow Parade · June 13
In June, Vienna becomes the rainbow capital. Vienna Pride runs from May 29 to June 14, and on Saturday, June 13, the Rainbow Parade will circle the Ringstrasse for the 30th time, in the opposite direction of traffic, as tradition dictates. This year’s motto is “VISIBLE since 1996.” More than 300,000 people are expected to attend. The Pride Village on Rathausplatz will be open for one day only, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Summer Night Concert · Friday, June 19
The Vienna Philharmonic’s annual gift to the city and its visitors: on June 19 at 8:45 p.m., the orchestra performs open-air in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace. This year, Lorenzo Viotti conducts for the first time, with Sir Bryn Terfel appearing as soloist. During Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, dancers of the Vienna State Ballet will perform as shadow figures projected onto the palace façade. Admission is free, ORF 2 will broadcast the concert live from 9:20 p.m.
Anni Albers at the Lower Belvedere · Until August 16
Since late April, the Lower Belvedere has been presenting Anni Albers: Constructing Textiles, the first comprehensive exhibition of Albers’ work in Austria. The German-American textile artist (1899 to 1994) trained at the Bauhaus and transformed weaving into an art form of its own, what she called “building with threads.” The exhibition brings together her Bauhaus years, her work at Black Mountain College, and her later theoretical writings. Compact, focused, and quietly impressive.
Don’t Miss
Two exhibitions are entering their final weeks. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller at the Lower Belvedere runs until June 14, the perfect opportunity to visit both Belvedere exhibitions in a single morning. At the Leopold Museum, Gustave Courbet: Realist and Rebel closes on June 21. It is the first-ever solo exhibition of Courbet’s work in Austria, featuring around 130 works from every period of his career. Anyone wishing to discover realism at its most radical should not wait too long.
Heurigenzeit
June is when the Heurigen season truly begins. A Heuriger is more than a wine tavern, it is a uniquely Viennese way of life. You sit beneath old trees, drink young wine directly from the winemaker, and help yourself to whatever appeals from the buffet: cured meats, Liptauer cheese spread, local cheeses, and fresh bread. Since 2024, Vienna’s Heurigen culture has been recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Three recommendations to start with:
Bioweinbau Obermann, Grinzing: a fifth-generation family winery set slightly above Grinzing among the vineyards. Small, personal, and peaceful. More conversation than spectacle.
Weinhof Zimmermann, Neustift am Walde: family-run since 1828, with a natural garden among the vines and wines produced on site. An unpretentious address that has remained true to itself for decades.
And the Pop-Up Heurigen on Nussberg: Vienna’s winemakers set up temporary wine taverns directly among the vineyards. Wieninger, Mayer am Nussberg, Monte Nucum, and Windischbauer all offer sweeping views across the Danube and the city, along with deckchairs, sun umbrellas, and wines from their own estates. Open only in good weather from April through early November, the most beautiful time to visit is late afternoon, when the light settles across the vines.
From Kahlenberg via Nussberg to Nussdorf, our Wine Walk
For anyone wishing to experience Vienna’s wine culture in a single afternoon, we warmly recommend our guided wine walk. Starting at Kahlenberg, we walk downhill through the vineyards of Nussberg to Nussdorf, a route that could only exist in Vienna. Along the way you will enjoy views across the Danube, hear stories about Vienna’s winemakers and their wines, and stop at traditional Heurigen taverns along the way. The tour can be arranged individually for you, your family, or your group. Simply get in touch.
We wish you many wonderful discoveries of your own in Vienna. And with our team, we look forward to welcoming you personally on one of our private tours. Enjoy June, and see you soon in Vienna.
Write to us, we will plan your personal Vienna experience together:
office@artemezzo.com | +43 664 3892951
Warm wishes,
Martha Tretter and the artemezzo team
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