Today, cuisine is much more than just eating – it is an expression of culture, lifestyle and identity. With its thematic focus entitled “Vienna Bites. Cuisine, Culture, Character,” Vienna is showcasing its culinary diversity and demonstrating that here, indulgence is an experience that connects culture, history and modernity.
Create a program for your clients that lets them immerse themselves in Vienna’s culinary world. From traditional bistros (known as a Beisl) and heurige wine taverns to farm-to-table experiences and inspiring exhibitions, in 2026 Vienna will serve up some unforgettable culinary delights!
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Viennese Cuisine: where tradition meets modernity
Vienna is the only city in the world to lend its name to an entire cuisine. Classics of the Viennese cuisine - such as Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz, and Sachertorte - are famous all over the world and can be enjoyed in their most authentic form in Vienna. Places like the Beisl, the coffeehouse and the heurige shape Vienna’s unique lifestyle, while innovative chefs create surprising highlights with new interpretations. This results in a unique blend of tradition and modernity.
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A city to taste and experience
What truly stands out is Vienna as a producing city itself: from Viennese wine and snails to figs and mushrooms. Vienna is home to numerous agricultural businesses within the city limits. Sustainability and mindful enjoyment are at the heart of it all: zero waste, nose-to-tail and vegan cuisine are all integral parts of the culinary theme year.
Beyond that, food and art form a fruitful connection: museums and cultural institutions use cuisine as inspiration for exhibitions and events. This is complemented by Vienna’s rich table culture - from Augarten porcelain to Lobmeyr glass - which stages indulgence as an aesthetic experience too.
Services for your culinary Vienna experience
You can also download additional texts for the annual theme as a toolkit and photo suggestions are available in our image database.
