What could be more beautiful than Vienna? Only Vienna in spring! Every April day spent in the old city brings something new, changing it beyond recognition. Trees dressed in lush greenery and branches adorned with delicate flowers soften the harsh restraint of ancient castles, turning them into royal palaces from a fairy tale. A city of romance and beauty, the capital of music and poetry, Vienna opens like a blossoming flower in the spring sunshine.
Holidays in Vienna in April: pros and cons
A trip to Vienna in April has every chance of being your most beautiful and romantic yet. As reviews of April holidays in Vienna show, the weather is absolutely spring-like at this time of year. Visitors enjoy walking through the city in mid-April when the fruit trees begin to blossom.
Vienna in April has many highlights and attractions that make a visit to the musical capital worthwhile at least once during this romantic time of year:
- If you visit Vienna in mid-spring, you will have beautiful scenery to contemplate, photograph and simply enjoy as you stroll around the city;
- The sun is warm enough for long walks, but it's still a long way from feeling really hot;
- Easter week in Vienna is a wonderful gift for the whole family for the holy holiday;
- April brings the famous Vienna Marathon and Bicycle Festival — great news for anyone with an active lifestyle.
An April holiday in Vienna can be made difficult by a noticeable increase in tourist prices this month. Vienna's capricious weather can also be surprising, with temperature differences of 10 degrees or more between day and night.
There are also sudden cold snaps, when the thermometer drops below freezing. Although this is a rare occurrence, it is a possibility that should be taken into account when travelling to Vienna in April.
Weather in Vienna in April
The weather in Vienna in April and May is variable, but most of the time it is warm and sunny. It can be quite cold, with temperatures dropping as low as 9°C to 10°C, but the cold spells are always short and don't last more than a few days. Temperatures in Vienna in mid-April are better than ever for sightseeing in the music capital. Temperatures range from 15°C to 18°C, dropping to 8°C to 10°C above zero at night.
Vienna's changeable weather should be taken into account when travelling with children. Even if the weather forecast promises cloudless skies and near-summer heat, make sure you bring a few warm jackets and an umbrella.
The weather in Vienna at the end of April is more like May, but a cold spell is not out of the question. Temperatures can drop 10 to 12 degrees in three days and then rise again in the same period.
Air temperature
The region in which the Austrian capital is located has a mild climate. Nevertheless, April is the low season and temperatures can suddenly jump, spoiling the spring heat during the day and giving way to an unpleasant chill in the evening.
Air temperature in Vienna in April
The average daytime temperature in Vienna in April is +16°C, with night-time temperatures close to +7°C. The maximum temperature during the month can reach +23°C, but at night it doesn't drop below +5°C. Warm clothing is still required for evening walks.
Amount of precipitation
April surpasses the previous month in terms of rainfall. In mid-spring, the figure is 31 mm, which is almost 5 mm more than in March. So be sure to pack an umbrella as part of your luggage when planning your trip in April.
Sunny, cloudy and overcast days
A triumph of sunshine and warmth — that's how you could describe the weather in Vienna in April. Sunny days finally prevailed — the total number was almost 45% (13 days), while cloudy and overcast days accounted for 8 and 9 days respectively.
Excursions: the best places to visit in April
As April progresses, the sun begins to shine more and more warmly, inviting people to take exciting walks through the city's streets. The end of April is a particularly pleasant time for visitors to the capital, as the warmer days open up new opportunities for travellers that are not available during the colder months of the year:
- Walking and relaxing in the Prater Park;
- An open-air horse-drawn carriage ride through the streets of the city;
- A walk in the Vienna Woods;
- A trip to the Schönbrunn Zoo;
- A visit to the Volksgarten.
No less interesting for children and parents are the many exhibition halls and museums in Vienna, some of which do not look like museums at all:
- Street art gallery in Vienna;
- Esperanto Museum;
- Chocolate Museum;
- House of Butterflies;
- House of the Sea.
Vienna would not be the musical capital of Europe if it could not offer its visitors a thousand and one musical entertainments. Whatever the age of the traveller, this wonderful city awakens a love and interest in one of the most beautiful art forms: music.
The House of Music in Vienna. It is well worth a visit, if only for the chance to teach your child about music in a way that no teacher could. You can try your hand at conducting the Vienna Symphony Orchestra at the Vienna House of Music.
Opera for children. The Vienna Opera not only presents operas for adults, but also for young audiences. Children from the age of six can enjoy the children's opera, with works by renowned composers adapted for their age.
Holidays and festivals in Vienna in April
The festivities in Vienna in April are amazingly varied. There are all kinds of reasons to have fun: the love of cycling, the arrival of spring, the approach of Easter, or simply the desire to dance in a beautiful outfit and drink wine.
April balls in Vienna
The ball season had seemingly come to an end, and then, lo and behold, there were two to choose from for the keen dancers:
- The Diversity Ball, where people of all nationalities, ages, religions and even sexual orientations attend;
- The Wedding Dress Ball (the dress code and target audience for this event are obvious).
Of course, the dates of each ball can change, sometimes by as much as a month, so it is advisable to check in advance. However, balls are not uncommon in the capital of music, so if you want to go to one, you have to.
Annual parade of cyclists
Bicycles have a special place in Austria: they have almost completely replaced urban transport for many residents, keeping the air clean, the owners healthy and earning them deep respect and esteem.
The Argus Cycling Festival, held annually in Vienna at the beginning of April, aims to increase the popularity of this versatile mode of transport.
The festival is free and open to everyone. You don't even have to know how to ride a bike — the festival programme is packed with bike shows, rides, raffles, a bike fair and fun competitions.
There is something for children of all ages. Even toddlers who have barely mastered the art of sitting on their first three-wheeled vehicle will be enchanted by the hustle and bustle that April's cycling fever brings to the city's sedate life.
Vienna Marathon
For more than 30 years, the marathon has been held every year in mid-April or the second half of April. The race is open to everyone, with several stages for athletes of all ages and fitness levels.
The programme also includes festive parties at the end of the marathon and sports-themed exhibitions.
In recent years, the marathon has taken on a charitable dimension, with funds raised during the event going to support a variety of charitable projects.
Participating in such an event is not only a fun adventure for a child on a trip to Vienna. The awareness of being part of an important and good cause will give the young person a new perspective on the world around them and their role in it.
Vinova International Wine and Sparkling Wine Fair
This event won't be exciting for young visitors, but it will add some colour to their parents' April holidays. The fair traditionally takes place at the end of April.
Every year, more than 200 producers present all kinds of wines and spirits, which can be bought or tasted in the tasting centre. To make sure you can make it to the fair, it is best to find out when it takes place, as the event only lasts 4 days.
At the same time, Vienna's Culinary and Beverage Fair also opens its doors, providing the perfect thematic complement to the fair.
Easter in Vienna
Easter in Vienna is preceded by Easter week, a time of excitement, the opening of markets in the squares and the hustle and bustle of the souvenir shops.
There are markets and fairs well in advance, but the liveliest markets are in the last days of the week.
The best places to buy Easter treats and festive souvenirs are the town squares and markets:
- The square in front of Schönbrunn Palace;
- Freyung Easter market;
- Arts and crafts fair at the Am Hof market.
Austria celebrates Catholic Easter, which does not coincide with Orthodox Easter. This is something to bear in mind if you are planning a holiday to Vienna in April.
The festive days at the fairs are not only full of trade, but also music concerts, competitions, raffles and entertainment. There is a puppet show and lots of treats for the little ones.
Eggs of all shapes and sizes, egg-shaped souvenirs and chocolate, an inevitable attribute of Easter celebrations in Austria, are the most sought-after items during the Easter season.
Easter services are held in the city's churches on the night of Saturday to Sunday. Unlike Orthodox Christians, Catholics consecrate bread, salt, smoked meat and horseradish before the service.
OsterKlang
This is the poetic name of the annual festival that opens in Vienna on these festive days. The festival features concerts of sacred music performed by the Vienna Philharmonic and other musical ensembles on the city's main stages.
Cost of vacation
April airfares continue to delight travellers. This month they have fallen by a further 4% compared to March, and compared to February, airfares in April are 25% cheaper.
In Vienna, on the other hand, there was a significant increase in prices in April compared with the previous month.
Hotel accommodation will cost travellers more than 40% more than in March. This price increase is due to the series of festivals that fall in April, including Easter week.
Numerous festivals and concerts attract many visitors to Vienna, which affects the price of holidays.
April holidays in Vienna with children
April is one of those rare months when travelling with children of all ages can only be beneficial. The weather in Vienna at this time of year is ideal for long walks in the fresh air, and the city's rich cultural programme ensures that every member of the family will have a good time.
But even if the weather doesn't cooperate, it's easy to change things up with museum visits that appeal to children. And there are plenty of them in the Austrian capital. The bad news is that tourism is expensive at this time of year, but holidays in Vienna are not cheap, and spring price rises are common in many European cities. We hope that Kidpassage's facts about holidays in Vienna in April will make you want to pack your bags and take the whole family on a short but exciting trip.
