Festival trip guides

steirischer herbst is an annual interdisciplinary festival for contemporary art in Graz and Styria, Austria. Founded in 1968, it blends the avant-garde tradition with current political and social issues. The 2026 edition, themed 'Red Flags', runs from 24 September to 18 October, with an exhibition continuing until 15 November.

Planning your first Vienna Shorts visit? Discover how the festival works, what to expect, and how to make the most of your day, from choosing screenings to avoiding common pitfalls.

Vienna Shorts offers a unique pay-what-you-can ticket model with four price tiers and diverse festival passes. Learn about free entry categories, booking rules, and what your ticket includes.

Vienna Shorts is Austria's leading international short film festival, held annually in Vienna. This guide covers everything from dates and venue to film submissions, tickets, and travel tips. Whether you're a filmmaker or a film enthusiast, here's how to make the most of your Vienna Shorts experience.

Poolbar Festival is a summer festival of music, architecture, and design set in a former indoor swimming pool in Feldkirch, Austria. Since you'll be standing and moving on varied ground – not lounging in a backyard pool – your outfit needs to balance style with comfort and adaptability. This guide covers practical principles, footwear, layering, and outfit ideas tailored to the festival's unique setting.

The Alpinale Short Film Festival draws around 1,000 visitors to the small village of Nenzing each summer, so nearby towns often sell out. Whether you choose to stay in the heart of the action or commute from Bludenz, Feldkirch, or even Liechtenstein, this guide breaks down your best bases and how to get to the venue.

Carinthischer Sommer spreads concerts across Villach and Ossiach, making your choice of base pivotal. Discover the best areas to stay, how transport links shape your decision, and what to do when the usual hotel options book up.

Filmfestival Kitzbühel draws film fans to the Tyrolean Alps each November. This guide breaks down where to sleep—town center, near the venue, or in quiet outskirts—so you can move around easily and avoid a sold-out scramble.

Jazzfestival Saalfelden spreads concerts across town, forests, and alpine pastures. Discover where to stay in Saalfelden, Leogang, or nearby villages, and how to use local transport to make the most of your festival trip.

Montforter Zwischentöne brings arts, science, and dialogue to Feldkirch for three weeks each year. The 2026 winter edition ran from Nov 7 to 29. This guide breaks down the best areas to stay, transport options, and what to do when the city sells out.

Poolbar Festival transforms Feldkirch into a cultural hotspot each summer. To make the most of your visit, choose accommodation that fits your style—whether that's a lively city center base, a peaceful retreat near the venue, or a convenient stay in a neighboring town. Here's how to decide and where to book.

Steirischer Herbst fills Graz every autumn, so choosing the right base matters. From Old Town walkability to partner hotels with 15% off, here are the neighborhoods and booking tactics to beat the rush.