The “Donauinselfest” (Danube Island Festival) has become one of the largest open-air festivals in Europe and each year attracts visitors from around the world. Thanks to the commitment of the organizers, the staff and the sponsoring partners, everyone can enjoy this event for free. The fun festival program includes a lively blend of music, dancing, entertainment and sports as well as food and drink stalls. Numerous events for children complete the diverse program.
For one weekend at the end of June, Vienna’s Danube Island becomes a mega-party site for around three million visitors. Musicians of all genres will offer 600 hours of concerts at the Danube Island Festival . There’s entertainment on various themed islands to suit every age and taste. This is renowned as being one of Europe’s largest open air festivals. Well worth the trip. Numerous food and drinks booths ensure that no one goes hungry or thirsty.
This is a FREE music festival, therefore, entry is FREE!
There is flight with very convenient times to go for a weekend to Vienna and still reasonable prices available : ryanair.com or skyscanner.net
Hotel situated close to Praterstern Wien Nord (300 m), where you will arrive with the S7 train from the Vienna International Airport within 20 minutes.
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Hotel is situated close to Donauinsel recreation area, so you will be able to reach event easily. If you will choose late arrival, it’s good that he 24-hours bar serves drinks and snacks in the hotel.
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There are plenty of restaurants and bars in central part of Vienna, but also you can check available restaurants and book a table using Quandoo website.
And for sure you should taste famous Wiener schnitzel!
The weather here is much hotter than in Dublin with temperatures ranging from 16 to 23 degrees. The days are beautifully sunny and comfortably warm.
More weather information from WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION.
