Planning your holiday party in good time, and finding the right idea and matching location, has become quite an art. Luckily, Vienna is one of those metropolises that practically never runs out of ideas, and a wonderful location can almost always be found. We've gathered a few creative suggestions to make your holiday party an unforgettable experience together with your team.

5 ideas for your holiday party in Vienna

Finding the right idea for a holiday party is often the biggest challenge when planning a holiday corporate event. Meeting everyone's expectations and wishes is particularly difficult. With the following ideas, at least a foundation for a successful evening is laid, as long as your colleagues get on board. Through individual arrangements, especially regarding food, you can create a holiday party that brings a huge amount of joy.

Feuerdorf on the Donaukanal for grill lovers

Almost a tradition by now, Feuerdorf on the Donaukanal is an excellent idea for a holiday party. Cozy huts with bench seating are set up here between October and March. On request, guests can book several huts for individual teams for a holiday party, or alternatively, two to three huts can be connected. The village center serves as the central gathering point for the team celebration anyway. Various grill menus are bookable, covering different flavors and themes.

Scavenger hunt or puzzle rally through Vienna

If you want to use your holiday party for team building right away, a holiday scavenger hunt or a puzzle rally through Vienna is a great choice. Entertaining, varied, and challenging, you'll need to solve tasks and puzzles. The hunt includes stops at one of Vienna's holiday markets, so the culinary side doesn't fall short either.

Holiday party on a historic tram

Holiday-time Vienna exudes a very special charm. This can be fully savored on a ride aboard a historic tram. The Vienna Tramway Museum provides you with converted carriages, and the start and end points can be freely chosen by arrangement. In the 80- to 105-year-old, historically protected tram cars, matching holiday catering is served, specially put together for the event.

Holiday party on a ship

Vienna's prominent geographical location allows you to move your holiday party onto the water. In a very atmospheric setting, delicious cocktails can be served at the bar, while either space for a fine dinner or a dance floor is provided. Depending on the theme and focus, you can give your team event its own unique touch, or give the holiday party a special theme. There's virtually no limit to your creativity with this idea and location.

The Stage at Tech Gate Vienna - a fantastic view

Thanks to "The Stage" at Tech Gate Vienna, your holiday party can be moved above the rooftops of Vienna. This idea is for anyone who appreciates an extraordinary location and lovely ambiance. Various ideas and holiday party variations can be brought to life here too. The spectrum ranges from a fine dinner in a festive setting to a holiday buffet, to a casual dance party with fantastic views.

5 exciting holiday party locations in Vienna

Vienna, as a magical metropolis, delights with its diverse culinary offering. Across numerous charming and exciting locations, you can plan a holiday party that closely matches your colleagues' wishes, ideas, and vision. Particularly popular is a gala dinner in elegant attire, framed by upscale ambiance, but casual events with excellent food and dancing options are equally popular. The exciting thing about Vienna: almost any idea can be realized! With our suggestions and inspiration for locations, you've already come a decisive step further in your planning.

Kumar's Kitchen - Indian cuisine in Vienna

A holiday party focused on Indian cuisine sets fresh accents. Whether classic recipes or new creations, as a guest, you can look forward to an extraordinary taste experience in an elegant setting. Surrounded by holiday decoration, delicious sequences of courses can be created for your corporate party according to your vision, varied and exciting at the same time. Through individual arrangements, vegan dishes as well as Indian meat dishes can be served.

Restaurant Kardos - imperial and royal

The elegant rooms of Restaurant Kardos form the perfect setting for a holiday party in the spirit of the Austro-Hungarian Danube monarchy. Delicate dishes, hearty goulash variations, and a wide selection of delicious wines characterize this restaurant in Vienna. On request, special menus and buffet variations can be created for the holiday celebration with colleagues in this atmospheric setting. Prague roast beef with roasted potatoes, Bakonyi roast beef with mushroom sauce and bread dumplings, Tarhonya risotto as a vegetarian option, or Kardos goulash are just a small selection of dishes that could enrich your holiday menu.

Habibi & Hawara as a taste experience

Habibi & Hawara, in the charming Rochusviertel, can offer special culinary combinations. Regional products refined with ingredients from all across the Middle East are the foundation for exciting dishes, which can also be tailored to fit the "holiday" theme. The 3-course holiday menu has been part of the restaurant's offering in past years and was very well received. Zucchini-pomegranate-walnut salad, classics like roasted duck leg with red cabbage, or a delicious dessert with mulled wine cake and wonderfully fragrant baked apple cream give you a sense of the direction this can take.

Salons of the Spanish Riding School

The Salons of the Spanish Riding School are an excellent choice for a holiday party in an upscale setting. The impressive view of Michaelerplatz, along with the historic, magnificent setting, gives your holiday celebrations something very elegant. Combined with a fine dinner or cooking with a private chef, this holiday party in a small setting expresses special appreciation for the participants.

Holiday party at the Natural History Museum Vienna

Considering the Natural History Museum Vienna as a location for a holiday party might seem unlikely at first glance. Not at all, anyone who embraces it will be enchanted by the holiday evening. While a holiday aperitif is served in the entrance area, an individually curated buffet awaits in the impressive domed hall. Combined with special museum tours, entertainment and excellent food are offered in equal measure.

An unforgettable holiday party in Vienna with heycater!

What kind of catering do you have in mind for your holiday party? A classic set menu with traditional holiday dishes, or more international cuisine, should there be plant-based options, or even a fully vegan menu?

The path to an unforgettable holiday party runs through heycater! As catering experts, we can support you competently at every stage of planning. Share all your wishes and ideas for your holiday party with us, and we'll find the right Vienna catering offer for you!