Vienna celebrates 200 years of waltz king: Strauss makes culture shine!

Vienna celebrates 200 years of waltz king: Strauss makes culture shine!

Vienna is all about the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss, the legendary waltz king. Under the motto "King of Waltz. Queen of Music." If Wient tourism brings the composer's life's work into the spotlight. In keeping with this unique anniversary, a specially designed locomotive of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) was baptized, which now drives through Europe as a rolling symbol for Vienna's cultural heritage. Klaus Garstenauer, board member of ÖBB-Personenerverkehr AG, and Norbert Kettner, director of Wient tourism, presented the locomotives at Vienna Central Station and sent them on their first trip to Zurich. This extraordinary locomotive will underline the international cultural image of the waltz city and further boost tourism, such as In the anniversary year, visitors to Vienna expect numerous events and activities around Strauss' work. The Danube Walzer, one of its best -known compositions, has secured a place in the artistic heritage of the world and is celebrated in various performances. Strauss is not only recognized by traditional entertainment, but also with innovative projects such as the space mission "Waltz into Space". The Wientourisma app "Ivie" also offers special tours of the places where the Waltz king was active. These events enliven the Viennese cultural life and inspire both locals and tourists such as Wien.info

Cultural impact and sustainability

The locomotive and the associated marketing strategy of ÖBB and Wient tourism are also symbolic of the sustainable journey to Vienna. Around 30 percent of tourists now travel to the city by train - an increase of one third compared to five years ago. This data underlines Vienna's position as a European Center for Sustainable Tourism. The cooperation between the ÖBB, which operates the comfortable Nightjet, and Wient tourism has proven to be crucial for the success of rail traffic in the cultural metropolis.