Tune in to Marty Whelan, live in Vienna, with The Institute for Culture Travel, supported by Aer Lingus and the Vienna Tourist Board
Tune in to Marty Whelan, live in Vienna, with The Institute for Culture Travel, supported by Aer Lingus and the Vienna Tourist Board
Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 7am to 10am
RTE lyric fm “Marty in the Morning”
Tune in for a wonderful show live from Imperial Vienna
With RTÉ lyric fm ‘Marty in the Morning’
Celebrating the 200th birthday of The Waltz King, Johann Strauss II
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Join the Institute for Culture Travel and Marty Whelan, beloved presenter of RTÉ lyric fm’s Marty in the Morning, for an unforgettable journey to Vienna, the glittering heart of classical music, during the magical Christmas season. Experience the city’s world-famous Christmas markets while Marty broadcasts live from Vienna on Wednesday 3rd December 2025.
Set along the beautiful Danube, Vienna is a city of elegance, history and world-class culture. From grand palaces and historic streets to charming cafés and festive markets, the city captures the spirit of old-world Europe like no other. For centuries, Vienna has been at the centre of the musical world. It was home to legendary composers such as Schubert, Strauss, Schoenberg and Berg, while Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Brahms and Mahler chose to live and create here. Today, Vienna remains a pilgrimage site for music lovers across the globe.
2025 marks the 200th birthday of The Waltz King, Johann Strauss II. With Vienna as the world capital of music, this year offers a unique opportunity to honour his legacy in the city that inspired him.
Marty’s itinerary includes:
A visit to the world-famous Musikverein An experience at the Vienna Volksoper, one of the city’s premier opera houses A tour of the House of Music Schönbrunn Palace and its enchanting Christmas markets A taste of Vienna’s café culture, including Sacher Torte at the Sacher Hotel, Café Landtmann, and Schwarzen Kameel A visit to the Central Cemetery, one of the largest in the world, where the graves of Brahms, Schubert, Beethoven, Falco, and Johann Strauss II can be found The highlight: The House of Strauss and an exclusive interview with Professor Eduard Strauss, great-grandson of Johann Strauss
Walzing, Vienna sausages, rich culture and so much more await on this festive musical journey.
This Live Broadcast was organised by the Institute for Culture Travel, and supported by Aer Lingus and the Vienna Tourist Board
Issued by Aileen Eglington on behalf of the Institute for Culture Travel.
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