# New Year's Eve in Vienna with a view

New Year's Eve with a view over Vienna: AWSM celebrates the turn of the year at Oktogon am Himmel, a glass-framed restaurant above Grinzing. This guide helps you plan the night, your tickets and the journey there and back home.

Date, tickets and every question about the event: [New Year's Eve party in Vienna](https://awsmevent.com/en/new-years-eve-vienna/).

## New Year's Eve 2026 with AWSM

[AWSM. NYE SKYLINE EDITION](https://awsmevent.com/en/awsm-nye-skyline-edition/) takes place on Thursday, 31 December 2026, from 20:00 to 04:00, at Oktogon am Himmel, Himmelstraße 125, 1190 Vienna.

The music is Afro House and Melodic House, on two floors.

Admission from age 19, ID required. Tickets are sold only via Tickethead – the event page links to the ticket shop.

## The venue: Oktogon am Himmel

Oktogon am Himmel is an octagonal, glass-framed restaurant at Himmelstraße 125, 1190 Vienna, above Grinzing, with a view over the whole city.

At midnight you look out over the fireworks above Vienna.

Oktogon am Himmel is barrier-free.

More about the venue: [Oktogon am Himmel](https://awsmevent.com/en/locations/oktogon-am-himmel/).

## The night step by step

1. In advance: buy your ticket online via Tickethead – there is usually no box office on New Year's Eve. If you would like a table, email office@awsmevent.com; tables can be booked in addition to the ticket.
2. Getting there: by U4 and bus 38A – the directions are below; parking is limited.
3. From 20:00: doors open. There is no fixed last entry, so you can also arrive later.
4. During the night: your ticket covers entry; drinks are at the bar, where you can pay by card. There is a cloakroom on New Year's Eve.
5. At midnight: the view of the fireworks over Vienna.
6. Until 04:00: that is when the party ends.
7. Getting home: by taxi or a ride service (e.g. Uber) – bus 38A does not run at night. Plan your way home in advance.

## Getting to Oktogon am Himmel

U4 to Heiligenstadt, bus 38A to “Cobenzl Parkplatz”, then walk along Höhenstraße towards Sievering to the corner of Himmelstraße/Höhenstraße (entrance). By car via Grinzing; parking is limited.

## Checklist for New Year's Eve

- ID: admission from age 19, ID required.
- Ticket: at the entrance, the mobile ticket that is scanned first is valid.
- A card for the bar: on New Year's Eve you can pay by card at the bar.
- Dress code: classy / smart.
- Way home: taxi or ride service, planned in advance.

## New Year's Eve 2025: how it was

AWSM also celebrated New Year's Eve 2025 at Oktogon am Himmel: [AWSM. NYE SKYLINE EDITION](https://awsmevent.com/en/awsm-nye-skyline-edition-2025/) on 31 December 2025, from 20:00 to 04:00, with Afro House and Melodic House.

Photos: [135 photos of New Year's Eve 2025](https://awsmevent.com/en/awsm-nye-skyline-edition-2025/#photos).

## FAQ

### Can I arrive at Oktogon am Himmel after midnight on New Year's Eve?
Yes. Doors open at 20:00 and there is no fixed last entry; the party goes on until 04:00.

### What should I bring on New Year's Eve at Oktogon am Himmel?
Your ID (admission from age 19, ID required), your ticket on your phone and a card for the bar – on New Year's Eve you can pay by card there. The dress code is classy / smart.

## Links

- New Year's Eve party in Vienna: https://awsmevent.com/en/new-years-eve-vienna/
- Rooftop parties in Vienna: https://awsmevent.com/en/rooftop-party-vienna/
- Oktogon am Himmel: https://awsmevent.com/en/locations/oktogon-am-himmel/
- House events in and near Vienna: https://awsmevent.com/en/upcoming-events/
- AWSM venues: https://awsmevent.com/en/locations/
- Photos of past events: https://awsmevent.com/en/gallery/
- Day party in Vienna: what, when, where: https://awsmevent.com/en/day-party-vienna-what-when-where/
- What to do at the weekend in Vienna: https://awsmevent.com/en/what-to-do-at-the-weekend-in-vienna/
- Deutsche Version: https://awsmevent.com/silvester-wien-mit-aussicht/
- Page (HTML): https://awsmevent.com/en/new-years-eve-vienna-with-a-view/