Vienna’s Tourism Success in 2024

Vienna’s tourism sector reported its strongest ever performance in 2024, achieving 18.9 million bednights (a rise of 9% from 2023) along with record revenue from overnight stays.

Events in Vienna for 2025 will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss, illuminating various neighborhoods beyond the traditional city center.

“2024 was the most successful year for city tourism in Vienna since records began,” confirmed Vienna Tourist Board CEO Norbert Kettner. Translation: 2024是维也纳城市旅游史上最成功的一年。

The city recorded 18,865,000 overnight stays, marking a 9% increase compared to 2023, surpassing the previous record set in 2019. Revenue for the January to November period reached EUR 1.2 billion, up 12% from the previous year.

Approximately 82% of these overnight stays were accounted for by visitors from abroad, with 798,000 bednights contributed by the UK.

In terms of overnight stays, Germany ranked highest with 3,462,000 stays, followed by Austria and the USA. Kettner noted that the USA led in revenue from five-star hotels.

Vienna’s Accommodations

With 433 hotels and about 40,900 rooms, Vienna is well-prepared for major events expected in 2025.

Upcoming Cultural Highlights

The city will host 65 productions to celebrate Strauss’s birthday, along with 30 themed city walks planned to showcase diverse aspects of Vienna.

For more details, visit Strauss Vienna.