every year on 21 February
World day of tourist guides
On the occasion of the “International Tourist Guide Day” of the “World Federation of Tourist Guide Assosiations” (WFTGA), which takes place every year on 21 February, the Austrian tourist guides organize a varied programme of mostly free guided tours in the various federal states.
Niederöstterich
The next World Guide Day in Lower Austria will take place on the weekend of March 8/9, 2025.
Upper Austria
Program and date not yet fixed
Vienna
Free guided tours and lectures on February 21 and 23, 2025
2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss Sohn. Hardly anyone shaped the Viennese music scene of the 19th century as much as the Strauss dynasty, which included Johann Strauss son, his father and his two brothers Josef and Eduard. Their traces can still be seen and, above all, heard in Vienna today, and not only here, as they helped the Viennese waltz to achieve its enduring popularity worldwide.
We are therefore dedicating our World Day 2025 to these extraordinary musicians, all four of whom performed at the venue of our event: the former Casino Zögernitz (Döblinger Hauptstraße 76, 1190 Vienna), now the House of Strauss.
On February 23 from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. there will be guided tours inside the museum as well as in the nearby Döbling District Museum, and we also offer two outdoor tours through the 19th district. ” Guided tours
You can also attend various lectures in the beautifully restored ballroom of the House of Strauss. ” Lectures
The “Inclusive World Day” will take place on February 21, also at the House of Strauss. This day is dedicated to inclusive cultural education with a program for deaf, visually impaired and blind people as well as those suffering from dementia. ” inclusive world day
Salzburg
Program and date not yet fixed
Styria
World Guide Day: inside
In Styria and Carinthia on Saturday, March 7, 2026 – The new Koralm Railway connects
Area South: Styria meets Carinthia
The 37th World Day of Women Guides on March 7, 2026 will be marked by the long-awaited start of the Koralm Railway, the newly created “Area South” and the associated spirit of optimism in the region. Two federal states are moving closer together – also in terms of tourism.
On this day, Styrians can take the Koralm Railway to Klagenfurt and, conversely, Carinthians can travel to Graz and take part in a free guided tour in the respective provincial capital. In both cities, the Austria Guides will be waiting for rail travelers at different times, starting in front of the main train station.
General city tours and special themed tours are offered on site.
Klagenfurt
Interested Styrian guests can take the Koralm Railway from Graz to Klagenfurt.
In Klagenfurt, in addition to the classic guided tours, there are also various themed tours, such as the Fox Chapel or to hidden places and courtyards.
The tours in Klagenfurt are also offered in Slovenian and English.
Registration & detailed program at www.wko.at/stmk/welttag
Styria
In Graz, ten exciting and different leadership topics on various topics will be presented.
times; it is therefore also possible to combine two or more guided tours.
There are also guided tours for children and a theater walk as well as many other exciting tours on offer. Outside of Graz, the Austria Guides invite guests to guided tours in Weiz, Kapfenberg and Bad Waltersdorf.
Participation in all guided tours is free of charge, voluntary donations benefit the “Styrians help Styrians” campaign.
Registration & detailed program at www.wko.at/stmk/welttag
Tyrol
The ITF is organizing the annual “World Guide Day” on Saturday, 22 February 2025. The program and further information can be found on our website from mid-January and will also be available at Innsbruck Information (Burggraben 3) and in many tourist offices from the beginning of February.
The guided tours are free of charge – voluntary donations are requested – the proceeds will be forwarded to the organization Licht ins Dunkel-Soforthilfe Tirol without deduction. If you are interested in several guided tours, please note that each tour lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.
Participation in the individual guided tours is only possible with registration via our website www.austriaguides.tirol
from February 1, 2025 9:00h to February 21, 2025 16:00h
or on the day of the event directly on site. The number of participants is limited – the order of registration is decisive.
