Press release | We are pleased to announce that we have secured partnerships for HIGH END Vienna 2026 with various providers offering discounted conditions for your travel to and from the event. Plan your stay in Vienna now and take advantage of the special offers from participating transportation companies
SPECIAL OFFER: AIRLINE COOPERATION
Connecting people - Your official Lufthansa group airline network
Benefit from the cooperation with the Lufthansa Group airlines – Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Edelweiss, Discover – and optimize your travel costs. The extensive route network with around 310 destinations worldwide, as well as transatlantic flights operated by Air Canada and United are available to you.
Click here and the discounted rates will be displayed. They are valid for flights up to one week before and one week after the event.
SPECIAL OFFER: ÖBB CONGRESS ACCOUNT
Exclusive discounts for a sustainable travel by train
We are offering all participants of the HIGH END Vienna 2026 an exclusive discount for climate-friendly travel to and from Vienna in cooperation with ÖBB.
Click here and register as a new customer using your email address to book your journey to the HIGH END Vienna 2026 easily. For your registration you will need the following TAN-Code: KY8T8U. Please note that each person has to create a new ÖBB account specifically for this trade fair. It is not possible to use an existing ÖBB account as each e-mail address can only be used once in the ÖBB booking system.
Registering entitles you to
- a 22% congress discount on the ÖBB standard fare
- 10% off the international standard fare and
- a special price for the ÖBB Nightjet when making your booking
Your customer account for the HIGH END Vienna 2026 will be automatically deleted after the event and your return journey. You will receive a confirmation via email.
20% DISCOUNT FOR THE CITY AIRPORT TRAIN VIENNA
With the code Highend26 we offer you a 20 percent discount on the return or single ticket for the City Airport Train, the fastest non-stop connection between Vienna airport and the city center. The CAT runs every 30 minutes with a journey time of only 16 minutes, 7 days a week.
How to redeem the discount online: go to cityairporttrain.com here and select a return or single ticket and the amount of tickets. In the next step, delete any preset discount and enter the code Highend26. Tickets bought online are valid for 6 months.
The CAT is available 365 days a year from early in the morning until late in the evening. Whether arriving or departing: The CAT is always easy to reach. It is only a few steps from the baggage claim area at Vienna International Airport to the CAT platform. In Wien-Mitte/Landstraße you will find the CAT at one of the most important public transport hubs.
Tickets for the HIGH END Vienna 2026 are available online in our ticket shop here.
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Tips for an unforgettable trade show visit in Vienna
Vienna is more than a city – it is a way of life. A place where imperial history, musical heritage, and contemporary creativity come together to create an atmosphere that inspires and captivates. At the heart of Europe, this is also where the international audio community gathers for HIGH END Vienna 2026 – offering the perfect opportunity to combine your visit with an extraordinary city experience.
Anyone arriving in Vienna steps into a setting of grand boulevards, historic architecture, and vibrant culture. Whether strolling through the old town, passing impressive façades and hidden courtyards, or visiting world-renowned museums, the city tells its story at every turn. At the same time, a dynamic creative spirit defines Vienna today, where design, music, and technology merge in unique ways.
Between appointments at the exhibition, Vienna provides the ideal balance: expansive parks and green spaces invite you to unwind – whether enjoying a coffee beneath centuries-old trees or taking a relaxing walk along the Danube. The city effortlessly blends urban sophistication with a sense of calm.
Vienna’s culinary diversity is equally remarkable. From traditional coffee houses and classic Viennese cuisine to innovative fine dining, gastronomy is celebrated in all its facets. Every visit becomes a journey of taste and discovery.
HIGH END is therefore not only a meeting place for audiophiles and industry professionals, but also the perfect occasion to experience Vienna with all your senses. Take this opportunity to combine inspiring soundscapes with unforgettable impressions of one of Europe’s most captivating cities.
Further recommendations for hotels, restaurants, and experiences in Vienna can be found via the following links.
Our official partner hotels and all available accommodation:
Hotel booking
Restaurants
Experience Vienna
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About the HIGH END
The HIGH END, the internationally renowned audio trade show, is the undisputed leader when it comes to impressively setting the tone for top-class music reproduction. It has been providing ideas and impetus for producers, sellers and consumers of high-quality consumer electronics for four decades. On the four days of the event in June, the entire world of audio experts and professionals will gather in Vienna to visit hundreds of exhibitors from more than 40 different countries as they showcase their latest innovations in the Austria Center Vienna. After 21 successful years in Munich, the HIGH END is moving to Vienna in 2026.
For further info: to High End website
