New Year’s Eve at Silvesterpfad

Silvesterpfad 2025 is the traditional end-of-year urban celebration in the heart of Vienna. The event takes place on December 31, 2025 and starts in the afternoon, around 2 p.m., and lasts until late in the evening.

Thousands of visitors gather in the pedestrian zones and streets of the city center, which are transformed into a lively festival atmosphere with music, cultural performances and a festive atmosphere. The program includes numerous concerts on open-air stages, street performances, entertaining activities and food stalls with traditional and modern food and drink.

The highlight of the event is the fireworks and the festive New Year’s Eve, which takes place at exactly midnight. The Silvesterpfad offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the New Year together with people from all over the world in the vibrant atmosphere of Vienna’s historic city center. The event is ideal for anyone who wants to spend a New Year’s Eve full of music, entertainment and cultural experiences – whether with friends, family or alone.

Admission to the Silvesterpfad is free; individual stands and activities are subject to a charge depending on the offer.

Date: December 31, 2025
Time: from 14:00 to midnight (climax at 24:00 – fireworks)
Location: Vienna city center – pedestrian zones, streets around Stephansplatz and Ringstraße
Admission: free

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