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XIV INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL “VIENNA FOLKLORE DAYS” 2027

Destination
Vienna, Austria
Dates
Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2027
Length
3 days · 2 nights
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27 Dec 2026
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Overview

The festival

The XIV International Folklore Festival “VIENNA FOLKLORE DAYS” 2027 takes place in Vienna, Austria.

Ensembles share national traditions, dances and music in a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historic architecture and artistic traditions.

Program

Day by day

Saturday 27 February

Arrival & Vienna Sightseeing

  1. —

    27 February 2027: Arrival in Vienna.

  2. —

    Hotel accommodation.

  3. —

    Optional guided sightseeing of Vienna, with possible visits to Belvedere, Karlskirche, Ringstrasse, Hofburg and Stephansplatz.

  4. —

    Free time.

  5. —

    Overnight stay.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Vienna

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Closest airports

  • Vienna International Airport (VIE) — ~20 km (about 20–25 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, Pegasus

  • Bratislava Airport (BTS), Slovakia — ~65 km (about 50 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, Wizz Air

Train & coach arrival

• Wien Hauptbahnhof — main international railway hub

Organised by WOFA

• Airport & port transfers: available on request — share your flight or ferry details and our team will send a quote and coordinate private group transport to your hotel. • Local group coaches: private transport can be booked on request for concerts, performance venues and day trips. • Excursions & guided tours: tailored sightseeing and activities can be arranged for your group with upfront pricing. • All additional services are optional and priced on request, based on your group size and schedule.
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Getting around

Wiener Linien operates U-Bahn, trams and buses; suburban trains extend coverage.

Practical notes

The airport is outside Vienna’s core ticket zone; check airport fare validity rather than assuming a city pass covers it. Arrange designated coach loading and parking.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

The festival welcomes international folklore ensembles. Available places are limited.

  • Each group should bring its national flag.
  • Groups are responsible for arranging their own transport.

Visa & Invitations

An invitation letter is included in the accommodation package.

Performance & Stage

  • Each group should prepare a performance of no more than 10 minutes.
  • Groups may perform with a live orchestra or recorded music on CD.

Excursions

Optional Vienna City Tour

  • Belvedere Palace
  • Kunsthistorisches Museum
  • Ringstrasse
  • Hofburg Palace
  • St. Stephen’s Cathedral

Schönbrunn Palace

Optional sightseeing includes the imperial rooms, gardens and Gloriette viewpoint.

Danube Tower

Enjoy panoramic views over Vienna on an optional visit.

Feb 27 – Mar 1, 202765 days left
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