Festival trip guides

Vienna Shorts is a major short film festival that transforms the city. Choosing where to stay can be tricky, especially when the event coincides with peak tourism. This guide breaks down the best neighborhoods for attendees, focusing on transport access to the Vienna Zeiss Planetarium, atmosphere, and practicality. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a group, we'll help you find the perfect base for your festival trip.

Ars Electronica 2026 transforms Linz's city center into a hub for art, technology, and society. If it's your first time, here's how to dodge common pitfalls, plan your days, and make the most of the festival.

Ars Electronica in Linz, Austria, is both a year-round museum and a September festival. This guide explains the difference between Center admission and festival passes, outlines discounts and free entry options, and shows how to buy official tickets. Practical tips help you choose the right pass and plan ahead for the next edition.

Ars Electronica is far more than a festival—it's a year-round ecosystem in Linz, Austria, uniting the Ars Electronica Center, the Prix, and the Futurelab. This guide explains the difference between the annual event and the museum, what to see in Deep Space 8K, and how to plan your visit.

The Bregenzer Festspiele is a summer festival on Lake Constance featuring opera on a floating stage. First-timers should plan ahead to secure tickets, dress for outdoor weather, and avoid resale scams.

Packing for the Bregenzer Festspiele means planning for everything from warm sunshine to cool lake breezes and sudden rain. This guide covers what to wear, what to leave behind, and insider tips for a comfortable experience at the Seebühne and indoor venues.

A practical guide to securing tickets for the Bregenzer Festspiele, covering the 2026 and 2027 seasons, ticket categories, official sales channels, advance sale timing, weather policies, and resale protections.

The Bregenzer Festspiele is Austria's spectacular summer festival on Lake Constance, famed for its floating stage. This guide covers the festival's history, the upcoming 2027 program (including La traviata and Penthesilea), ticketing details, and practical tips for a smooth visit.

Crossing Europe is a vibrant film festival in Linz, Austria, showcasing contemporary European cinema. For first-timers, navigating the schedule, venues, and city can be daunting. This guide covers how the festival works, common mistakes to avoid, and practical tips for planning your visit.

Get ready for Crossing Europe Film Festival in Linz with our ticket guide. Discover sale dates, ticket options, discounts, and special screenings like Pay As You Can. For the exact price list, always refer to the festival's official ticket information page.

Crossing Europe brings idiosyncratic European auteur cinema to Linz each spring. This pillar guide explains the festival's mission, program sections, awards, and how to attend, with practical advice on tickets and venues.

Heading to the Diagonale film festival in Graz for the first time? This guide breaks down the festival's format, helps you plan a realistic day, and points out the common mistakes newcomers make—so you can spend less time figuring out logistics and more time watching films.