What to expect
Neustifter Kirtag 2027 is expected to take place in Vienna-Döbling from Thursday, 19 August, to Sunday, 22 August 2027. A local wine tavern lists 19 to 22 August 2027 as the expected period. The wine-growing association has not yet confirmed a separate date 2027 on its official website. Opening hours have not yet been published.
Neustifter Kirtag 2027: Winegrowing and tradition
Neustifter Kirtag is one of Vienna’s major wine and cultural heritage festivals. Every year, Neustift am Walde and Salmannsdorf are transformed into a lively festival area. According to the winegrowers’ association, the organisers regularly expect more than 100.000 people over four festival days. It is about more than just music and good food and drink: it is also a historic tradition of Vienna’s winegrowers that dates back to the middle of the 18 century.
Neustifter Kirtag 2027: The Hauerkrone at Neustifter Kirtag
The Hauerkrone is the best-known landmark of the Kirtag. According to the story passed down, after a poor harvest the winegrowers asked Empress Maria Theresa for tax relief. The crown was returned, and the annual Kirtag became a tradition. Today, the Weinhiata parade through the streets with the Hauerkrone. Together with the raising of the Hiatabaum, this custom has been part of UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage since 2020. The dates of the individual processions 2027 have not yet been confirmed.
Wine taverns, market stalls and family activities
At edition 2026, numerous fair stalls, Heurigen establishments, live music and Viennese food were part of the festival. In addition, according to event reports, there was a Ferris wheel, a carousel and a bouncy castle for children. The specific selection may vary from year to year. Therefore, we do not list these attractions as a confirmed line-up of rides 2027. Reservations or minimum spends may apply to individual tables at the Heurigen.
How to get to Neustift am Walde
The festival stretches along the streets of Neustift am Walde, a wine-growing village in Vienna’s 19. district. Rathstraße is a useful landmark; the grounds also extend into the surrounding area. Public bus 35A to Neustift am Walde is an important way to get there. 2026 traffic arrangements were changed during the festival. Road closures and special timetables have not yet been confirmed for 2027. You should use public transport, especially when it is very busy.
Admission and opening hours
Access to the public fairground was free of charge 2026. Food, drinks, table reservations and individual entertainment options may have cost extra. It remains to be confirmed whether this arrangement will continue unchanged 2027. In addition, the opening hours of the participating Heurigen differ from those of the entire festival area. Therefore, no shared schedule for all areas is given yet. The final market times have not yet been published.
Latest information for your visit
You can find more festivals in our funfair calendar. The official wine-growing association and its Kirtag page provide information about the programme, stallholder plan and how to get there. For table reservations, the organisers recommend contacting the individual Buschenschanken directly. You should also check for short-notice traffic updates before setting off.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Neustifter Kirtag 2027?
Expected to run from 19 to 22 August 2027. A participating wine tavern gives this period; the winegrowers' association has not yet confirmed it separately.
Where is the Neustifter Kirtag celebrated?
In Neustift am Walde and Salmannsdorf in Vienna-Döbling, particularly along Rathstraße and the surrounding streets.
Is admission to Neustifter Kirtag free?
On 2026, access to the public festival grounds was free. Confirmation of admission for 2027 is still pending; food, drinks and reservations cost extra.
What is the Hauerkrone?
The Hauerkrone is part of the traditional customs of historic winegrowing; the processions and the raising of the Hiatabaum have been listed in Austria’s national inventory of intangible UNESCO cultural heritage since 2020.
What are the opening hours on 2027?
There is no jointly confirmed official opening hours schedule for 2027 yet. Individual wine taverns sometimes have different hours.
Which rides will be there in 2027?
The confirmed line-up of rides has not yet been published. In 2026, there were, among other things, a Ferris wheel, carousel and bouncy castle.
How do I get there?
Take bus route 35A to Neustift am Walde; please note that the route may change during the fair.
