"microdose vienna": Vienna Tourist Board wants you to take a "trip"

03.04.2024 - 12:12 / traveldailynews.com / Gustav Klimt / Norbert Kettner / Theodore Koumelis / Art

For those wishing to experience a taste of what the city has to offer, the Vienna Tourist Board is unveiling their innovate new marketing campaign, “microdose vienna”.

VIENNA, AUSTRIA – The Vienna Tourist Board unveil its groundbreaking marketing campaign, “microdose vienna,” debuting today, 2nd April. This pioneering initiative is strategically crafted to target the USA and UK markets, aiming to garner widespread attention for Vienna and its esteemed cultural institutions by tapping into the popular concept of micro-dosing. Limited edition pills containing actual horse sweat and parts of a Klimt painting, among other essences of Vienna, are the centrepiece of the campaign.

The city of Vienna is a vibrant amalgamation of imperial heritage, classical music, art, and literature, with a number of iconic figures, from Empress Sisi to Freud, leaving indelible marks on the capital. This blend of imperial grandeur and artistic prowess makes Vienna a captivating destination where the echoes of its glorious past resonate harmoniously with its contemporary vibrancy.

Weingut Reimitz, Nussberg (© WienTourismus/Mafalda Rakoš)

Crafted in collaboration with Saint Charles Apothecary and local Viennese partners, the campaign offers a limited collection of 380 sets of tablets encapsulating the essence of Vienna’s rich cultural heritage. This exclusive offering provides a legal and safe alternative to the microdosing trend, inviting consumers to embark on a journey through Vienna’s cultural tapestry without leaving their homes.

The “microdose vienna” campaign presents Vienna in a novel light by encapsulating the city’s quintessential experiences into tablet form, showcasing it as a vibrant hub of art and culture. These tablets, meticulously crafted with ingredients symbolizing Vienna’s cultural richness, offer a unique opportunity for audiences to experience the city’s essence.

The campaign features a curated selection of pills, each embodying a distinct aspect of Vienna’s cultural and artistic heritage. The collection includes dust particles from one of Gustav Klimt’s masterpieces, sound waves from Wiener Symphoniker concerts, tartaric acid crystals from Viennese vineyards, microscopic steel particles from the Giant Ferris Wheel, and even the distilled sweat of Lipizzaner stallions from the Spanish Riding School. Additionally, tablets were stored in Sigmund Freud’s private safe, paying homage to Vienna’s intellectual legacy.

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With the slogan “Take a Trip to Vienna,” the campaign encourages individuals to start their Vienna experience with a micro-dose, promising a captivating journey into the heart of the city.

Norbert Kettner, CEO of the Vienna Tourist Board, remarks: “We are thrilled to