Vienna events & things to do in November 2026
Start with Prater and Riesenrad, Kunsthistorisches Museum, plus Schoenbrunn Palace. November in Vienna averages 9°C / 48°F highs, 2°C / 36°F nights, and about 8 rainy days.
Expect 9°C/48°F days and about 8 rainy ones in November. Start with these:
- Prater and Riesenrad★ 4.5 · 48.1k reviewsThe Prater amusement park in Leopoldstadt is centered on the 1897 Giant Ferris Wheel, old rides, beer gardens, and long park avenues.
- Kunsthistorisches Museum★ 4.8 · 34.7k reviewsThe Ringstrasse museum opened in 1891 for Habsburg art collections and holds Bruegel, Rubens, Velazquez, Titian, Egyptian antiquities, and imperial…
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Vienna in November 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
48°F / 36°F
8.7°C / 2.4°C
RainPrecipitation
8d
1.8in · 45mm
LightDaylight
9h
November is cold and darker, so use opera, cafes, Hofburg rooms, and early Christmas-market openings.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Nov 3
- Nov 5 – Nov 15
Vienna Jazz Festival 2026 - November Edition
A special autumn edition of the renowned Vienna Jazz Festival featuring international and local jazz artists performing across various venues in Vienna.
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- Nov 9
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- Nov 10 – Nov 20
Vienna International Film Festival - November Screenings
A curated selection of international films screened at the Vienna Film Museum and other city cinemas, showcasing contemporary cinema from Europe and beyond.
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- Nov 10
- Nov 11
St. Martin's Day Celebrations in Vienna
City-wide events including lantern parades, traditional St.
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Advent Market Opening at Rathausplatz
The famous Christmas market at Vienna's City Hall square opens in late November, featuring festive stalls, crafts, and seasonal treats.
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- Nov 21
Vienna Museum Night 2026
An annual event where museums across Vienna open late with special exhibitions, guided tours, and performances.
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- Nov 21
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Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Nov 1All Saints' DayPublic holiday
About Vienna
City overview
Vienna sits on the Danube edge with the Innere Stadt, Leopoldstadt, Neubau, Wieden, Mariahilf, Landstrasse, Hietzing, and the Ringstrasse organizing imperial palaces, coffeehouses, music, museums, markets, and wine taverns. The city is strongest when the Hofburg, Schoenbrunn, Belvedere, MuseumsQuartier, Prater, and Naschmarkt are treated as linked districts rather than isolated monuments.
Food & drink
Vienna food is built around cafes, Beisln, and wine taverns: Wiener schnitzel is a thin breaded cutlet fried crisp, Tafelspitz is boiled beef with horseradish and apple sauce, Kaiserschmarrn tears sugared pancake into pieces, and Sachertorte layers chocolate cake with apricot jam. Naschmarkt, Cafe Central, Cafe Sacher, Cafe Hawelka, Grinzing, Neubau, and Karmelitermarkt add goulash, apple strudel, apricot dumplings, melange coffee, and heuriger snacks.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Schoenbrunn Palace
- 2Hofburg Palace
- 3Belvedere Palace
- 4Stephansdom
- 5Albertina
- 6Vienna State Opera
- 7MuseumsQuartier
- 8Naschmarkt
1Schoenbrunn Palace
4.7★ · 180,172indoorOpen dailyThe Habsburg summer palace grew in the 18th century with state rooms, gardens, Gloriette, fountains, and the Tiergarten nearby. It sits in Hietzing on U4.
WikipediaPalace interior tickets are timed; gardens are busiest on mild weekends.
2Hofburg Palace
4.7★ · 57,951indoorOpen dailyThe former imperial palace complex contains state rooms, courtyards, museums, the Austrian National Library, Spanish Riding School, and Heldenplatz. It borders the Innere Stadt and Ringstrasse.
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3Belvedere Palace
4.7★ · 87,342indoorOpen dailyPrince Eugene of Savoy's baroque palace complex includes Upper and Lower Belvedere, gardens, and the Klimt-heavy Austrian Gallery. It sits in Landstrasse near tram and S-Bahn stops.
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- 4Stephansdom
- 5Albertina
- 6Vienna State Opera
Neighborhoods
1Innere Stadt and Ringstrasse
Innere Stadt is imperial and compact, with Stephansdom, Hofburg, Graben, Kohlmarkt, State Opera, Ringstrasse museums, and coffeehouses.
2Leopoldstadt and Prater
Leopoldstadt adds Prater rides, Augarten, Karmelitermarkt, Danube Canal bars, Jewish history, and easier park space.
3Neubau and MuseumsQuartier
Neubau is arts-and-design focused, with MuseumsQuartier, Spittelberg lanes, Mariahilfer Strasse, galleries, cafes, and small shops.
Day trips
85km / about 1h by train from Wien Westbahnhof or Hauptbahnhof to Melk
Wachau Valley and Melk
Melk Abbey, Danube villages, vineyards, Dürnstein, and seasonal boats make the classic river day.
65km / about 1h by train from Wien Hauptbahnhof
Bratislava
The Slovak capital adds an old town, castle hill, Danube walks, cafes, and a different capital in a short rail hop.
25km / 35-45min by train or tram from Vienna
Baden bei Wien
Thermal baths, Biedermeier streets, Beethoven sites, vineyards, and Wienerwald walks make a light half-day.
Getting around
Wiener Linien runs U-Bahn, trams, buses, and night services, while OBB and S-Bahn handle airport and regional trips. Use U-Bahn for Schoenbrunn, Prater, and Hauptbahnhof, trams for Ringstrasse views, and trains for Bratislava or Wachau connections.
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Common questions about Vienna in November
- What to pack for Vienna in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic Vienna checklist.
- A warm coat and insulating layers for average highs around 9°C / 48°F.
- A heavier evening layer because nights average 2°C / 36°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 8 days.
- How many days do you need in Vienna
- 4 days covers the main Vienna highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Vienna worth visiting in November
- Yes. November in Vienna averages 9°C / 48°F highs, 2°C / 36°F nights, and about 8 rainy days.
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