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Vienna’s most colorful night at the ball is held at the Vienna City Hall.
The Diversity Ball is Vienna’s most colorful night at the ball is held at Vienna’s town hall in 2024.
- Stay close to the party at the Radisson Blue Style Hotel, located in the heart of the city and rated “Fabulous” by guests with spacious rooms and high-end amenities.
The Event
- Diversity Ball takes place annually in Vienna and is the only one of its kind in the world.
- The aim of the ball is to create a world-wide culture of diversity, in which we are as different as we are.
- Vienna’s Diversity Ball sets a new standard for the openness of our society, for tolerance, accessibility and mutual respect.
- The ball is the most colorful and barrier-free event of the year. A feast of diversity and coexistence.
The Venue
- Vienna’s Diversity Ball is held at Wiener Rathaus, (Vienna City Hall) on Festsaal (Feststiege 1).
- Vienna City Hall is Vienna’s most important non-religious building in the Neo-Gothic style and has several rooms and spaces to host elaborate events and parties.
Gay Vienna
The Vienna gay area is quite compact and easy to get around. The following hotels are close to all the bars and clubs in the city:
Hotel Imperial, Steigenberger Hotel, Hotel Astoria Wien, Hotel Maria Theresia.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
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The Steigenberger Hotel is one of
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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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We have chosen hotels in Vienna that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
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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Vienna, the capital of Austria, has a rich cultural history and a diverse, open-minded atmosphere. Vienna hosts various LGBTQ+ events and festivals throughout the year. One major event is Vienna Pride, which includes a colorful parade and various cultural activities. This celebration promotes visibility, acceptance, and equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
The Mariahilf district, along Gumpendorfer Strasse, is home to an eclectic mix of shops, cafes, and bars. Also great for shopping.
This street runs along the southern edge of the city center & includes the famous Naschmarkt, home to several gay cafes and bars.