Vitoria-Gasteiz is a city for walking. Its almond-shaped historic quarter holds centuries of history among walls, towers and squares. Its cobbled streets whisper medieval legends, while colourful murals fill every corner with art.
Everything is close by: the cathedral, the museums, the taverns to taste pintxos, the parks that embrace the city.
Beyond the city centre, Vitoria-Gasteiz opens up to green routes, footpaths and cycle lanes. A calm, sustainable and surprising city that takes care of what it loves.
Come calmly. This is a city to stay in.
Stroll through cobbled streets, discover the Medieval Wall and admire the colourful murals that dress the neighbourhood.
A Gothic jewel in constant restoration that inspired Ken Follett. It offers guided tours from its foundations to its towers.
The nerve centre of the city, ideal for enjoying a drink and watching local life.
Basque Centre-Museum of Contemporary Art with exhibitions by local and international artists.
One of the most important playing card collections in the world in a spectacular building that should not be missed.
The Florida Garden, located in the heart of the city, is the most emblematic park in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Network of parks and natural spaces surrounding the city, ideal for walks and bike rides.
Vineyards and wineries less than an hour’s drive away. A region that combines tradition and modernity like no other, to be enjoyed with all five senses.
Unique landscape with millenarian salt mines. It includes guided tours and different experiences.
National and international companies present classical and contemporary plays in the city’s main theatres.
Desfiles, disfraces, concursos y música llenan de colorido y alegría el casco urbano.
An appointment with non-fiction cinema that includes films, talks and workshops on social and cultural issues.
The prestigious Tour of the Basque Country cycle race runs through Vitoria-Gasteiz and its surroundings, with a vibrant atmosphere in each stage.
San Prudencio is the patron saint of our land and every April 28th, Vitoria-Gasteiz celebrates him with a lot of festive events.
International poetry festival with recitals, urban actions, workshops and meetings with authors in public spaces.
A sporting event that pays tribute to this athlete from Vitoria-Gasteiz, with different distances and great popular participation.
International street arts show with theatre, dance, circus and music in squares and streets of the city centre.
Rock festival with legendary and emerging bands in a vibrant and diverse atmosphere.
Open-air screening of short films, with thematic sections and parallel concerts.
Jazz concerts on the Mendizorroza stage by established figures and new talents from the international scene.
One of the most attractive races on the international calendar with athletes from all over the world and a spectacular course.
From the 4th to the 9th, the city’s patron saint festivities are celebrated with the descent of Celedón: concerts, fireworks, traditional activities…
Television festival where premieres of series and programmes are presented with the presence of actors, directors and media.
Crime novel festival with talks, round tables, book signings and literary routes.
African film festival with films, colloquiums and activities that bring new cultures and points of view closer together.
Gastronomic route through bars and restaurants where you can taste creative and traditional pintxos.
Vitoria-Gasteiz becomes the capital of enogastronomy. The perfect excuse to enjoy the best wines and pintxos in the region.
