Every year on 21 February the WFTGA (World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations) celebrates International Tourist Guide Day. Around this date, tourist guides all over Austria offer a varied programme, mostly free guided tours. 2027 marks the 38th World Day.
The dates are set by the guide associations in each federal state. You find the programmes here once they are published:
Vienna
Free tours and talks around 21 February, including an inclusive World Day for deaf, visually impaired and blind people and people with dementia.
Styria and Carinthia
In 2026 together on 7 March with the new Koralm railway between Graz and Klagenfurt. Free tours, donations for a good cause.
Tyrol
Free tours in Innsbruck and the regions, registration online, donations for Licht ins Dunkel.
Upper Austria, Salzburg and others
The associations announce programme and date in winter.