Throughout 2023, the Embassy of Austria, together with the City of Luxembourg, will be hosting a number of events celebrating Austrian culture and cuisine.

The programme of events includes readings of works by Viennese authors, a gourmet week dedicated to Viennese cuisine, the traditional Wiener Ball at Cercle Cité, and Wine & Crime book readings, which take listeners to some of Vienna's most iconic places such as the Naschmarkt and thePrater.

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Programme of events:

17 January 2023: Sorokow/Semova concert

  • With pieces by Franz Schubert
  • Foyer européen (10, rue Heinrich Heine, L-1720 Luxembourg)

5 February 2023: Afternoon book reading with Christopher Wurmdobler and Guy Rewenig

  • Readings on the theme of "Crémant-Melange", plus a range of gourmet delights.
  • Café de la Place, de Bouneweger Lieseck; 8, place du Parc, L-2313 Luxembourg

11 March 2023: Wiener Ball

  • Cercle Cité (2, rue Genistre, L-1623 Luxembourg)
  • More information and bookings: www.wienerball.lu

17–19 March 2023: Stoss im Himmel pop-up store

  • Jewellery created by the "Stoss im Himmel" artist collective will be displayed in the time around Bretzelsonndeg.
  • 43, Grand-Rue, L-1661 Luxembourg

30–31 March 2023: Workshop & networking event with Viennese start-ups and the LCI

  • A number of start-ups selected by the Vienna Business Agency will visit Luxembourg City and get to know the Luxembourg-City Incubator, as well as the AR App UNESCO and Time Travel Bus operated by the City of Luxembourg.

Spring 2023: Presentation of the book, "Österreich-Luxemburg im Dialog: sur les traces de l'Autriche au Luxembourg" (Austria–Luxembourg dialogue: tracing Austria's legacy in Luxembourg)

  • Full details will be published in due course.

 

 

23 April 2023: Architectural walk-about

  • Guided tour of the Austrian Ambassador’s Residence, organised by Dr Dr Robert L. Philippart
  • Residence of the Ambassador of Austria (33, rue Goethe, L-1637 Luxembourg)
  • Bookings: servicesdespublics@mnha.etat.lu / 479330-214 / -414

9 May 2023: Booth at the Europe Day event

  • An information stand presenting Vienna's many attractions and appeal as a tourist destination will be set up at Place de l'Europe. This will give passers-by the chance to learn about the Austrian capital's many cultural and historical gems.
  • Place de l’Europe

23 May 2023: Wine & Crime with Beate Maxian

  • Reading, followed by tasting of a selection of Viennese wines and culinary specialities.
  • Residence of the Ambassador of Austria (33, rue Goethe, L-1637 Luxembourg)
  • Bookings: luxemburg-ob@bmeia.gv.at / 47 11 88

15 May to 9 June 2023: "Donald made in Austria" exhibition

  • The "Donald made in Austria" exhibit will present a collection of illustrations by Florian Satzinger, who seeks to make us reflect on the stereotypes featuring in films and animated productions.
  • Official launch/workshop, with the expert in diversity issues, Laura Moazedi
  • Bierger-Center (44, place Guillaume II, L-2090 Luxembourg)

28 July 2023: Wiener Owend

  • Outdoor concert with music (military bands) and dancing (Rouling Dance School)
  • Place d'Armes

9 October 2023: Liesmatinée

  • Readings on the theme of "Crémant-Melange", plus a range of gourmet delights.
  • Café de la Place, de Bouneweger Lieseck; 8, place du Parc, L-2313 Luxembourg
  • Bookings: luxemburg-ob@bmeia.gv.at / 47 11 88

21–28 October 2023: Gourmet Week

  • Viennese specialities on offer at various restaurants and brasseries in Luxembourg City.

24 October 2023: Reading by Ana Marwan

  • Reading of "Der Kreis des Weberknechts" by the winner of the Bachmann Prize, followed by a discussion with Jérôme Jaminet.
  • Cité Auditorium (3, rue Genistre, L-1623 Luxembourg)

16 November 2023: Wine & Crime with Barbara Wimmer

  • Reading by this award-winning journalist, followed by tasting of a selection of Viennese wines and culinary specialities.
  • Residence of the Austrian Ambassador (33, rue Goethe, L-1637 Luxembourg)