Event Dates
From: Thursday, September 21, 2023
To: Sunday, October 8, 2023
Rosa Wiesn is now known as Kaiser Wiesn and is held during the Wiener Wiesn-Fest in the Prater in Vienna.
From: Thursday, September 21, 2023
To: Sunday, October 8, 2023
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The Rosa Kaiser Wiesn and the Rosa Wiesn Frühschoppen have become highlights of the LGBT party calendar in Vienna. So time to upback your lederhosen and head off to the weirdest party of the Vienna Oktoberfest!
- Stay close to Vienna Oktoberfest celebrations at the Der Wilhelmshof Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests, featuring spacious and stylish rooms in a great location.
The Party
- The Rosa Kaiser Wiesn Party is the opening party of the Vienna Oktoberfest in late September (21st Sept, 2023) to Early October. And with the Kaiser Wiesn Frühschoppen is the closing event (Oct 8th, 2023)!
- Take a spin on the transitional Ferris wheel and then walk your dizzy self over to one of the many food stands on site for an ice cold beer and some delicious traditional local dishes.
- Make sure you check out some of the live performances on stage each night. Highlights of the event include the famous coronation of the Kaiser Wiesn Emperor and Empress.
- Rosa Kaiser Wiesn takes place during Vienna’s annual fair, Kaiser Wiesn (21 September – 8 October 2023).
- Stay close to the gay bars and take a short taxi to the party at Hotel The Weekend, rated “Fabulous” by guests with hip designer rooms and highly-rated brakfasts.
The Venue
- Rosa Kaiser Wiesn takes place in WOJNAR’S Kaiserzelt at “Prater”, an amusement park and the location of the Giant Ferris Wheel, one of Vienna’s most famous symbols.
- About 250 attractions entertain you at the Vienna Prater, from autodrome rinks to ball toss and shooting booths, exciting roller coasters and ghost trains to flight simulators.
- Vienna Prater is a 15 minute drive from the gay bars in the Naschmarkt.
Where to stay in Gay Vienna?
The Vienna gay area is quite compact and easy to get around. The followig hotels are close to all the city’s top attractions and are currently trending with our readers:
Hotel Beethoven, Hotel Das Tyrol, Hotel Kaiserhof , Hotel Erzherzog Rainer, Hotel Savoy Garni.
If you want more information on Vienna take a look at our Vienna gay guide
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La Prima Hotel is one of our favourites
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Wienzeile (‘Vienna Row’) is a street that runs through the city along the Vienna River. It is divided into Rechte (right) Wienzeile and the Linke (left) Wienzeile. Many gay bars and venues are located along both sides of Wienzeile.
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The luxurious, renowned 5-star Hotel Imperial is set directly on the Ringstraße boulevard in the heart of Vienna and takes you back to the times of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It features exclusive hotel rooms, a gourmet restaurant and a 24-hour rooftop fitness centre with a sauna. It was inaugurated in 1873 by Emperor Francis Joseph as the Palais Württemberg.
Built in 1913, Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof is located in the centre of the first district of Vienna, only a few steps from the Hofburg Imperial Palace. Free WiFi is available. The Herrenhof’s air-conditioned rooms are very spacious and comfortably furnished. The Viennese studio Einwaller decorated the rooms and other parts of the hotel with 21st century interpretations of various styles
Set in a charming building from 1912, Austria Trend Hotel Astoria Wien is located in the centre of Vienna, right on the famous Kärtnerstraße shopping street. Free WiFi is available. The elegant rooms are decorated with period furniture and come with wooden floors, a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar, a safe, a work desk, and a bathroom.
The modern and elegant K+K Hotel Maria Theresia enjoys a central and quiet location right in Vienna’s artists’ quarter of Spittelberg and offers free WiFi, a wellness and a fitness area. The city centre is within a 10-minute stroll. The comfortable guestrooms offer modern luxury and a stylish interior design, with designer bathrooms and many modern amenities.
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2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, 2 coffee shops/cafés, and valet parking. All 152 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and iPod docks. TVs with satellite channels and DVD players provide a bit of entertainment, thoughtful touches like minibars (stocked with some free items) and espresso makers.
A fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a sauna, a coffee shop/café, and self parking. All 74 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and pillowtop beds. For entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and comforts like Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus.
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and self parking. Coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite. All 47 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers.
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has self parking and coffee/tea in a common area. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. All rooms are soundproofed and offer free WiFi and showers. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests will also find Egyptian cotton sheets and desks.
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