Vienna is the capital of Austria and its largest city. Art and culture are embedded in the soul of Vienna: imperial splendour, world-class museums, opera and classical music heritage but also a unique Modernist legacy and a cosmopolitan flair.
Walk down the parks- and grand palace-lined Ringstrasse, experience the centuries-old cafe tradition and admire the astonishing architecture of a buzzing modern capital filled with history.
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Vienna Tourist Office
Albertinaplatz/Maysedergasse
+43 1 24 555
info@wien.info
Open daily: 09:00 - 19:00
Vienna is located on the Danube, just at the centre of Europe and near the north-eastern extension of the Alps, largely surrounded by the Vienna Woods.
The city is world-famous for its magnificent imperial heritage, with the Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere and the Imperial Palace. The city is also appreciated around the world for its top-notch music and cultural offer with many renowned concert halls, museums and institutions – from the large Musikverein Hall to the prestigious Museum of Fine Arts and the Vienna State Opera.
And let’s not forget that Vienna is considered one of the world's most liveable cities and has been awarded this distinction eighth times in a row, confirming the city's status as a metropolis for bon vivants and art lovers, offering its guests an abundance of unique attractions at any time of the year.
Vienna is old, Vienna is new – and so varied: from the magnificent Baroque buildings and Art Nouveau masterpieces to the latest architectural achievements, Vienna is a city of beauty and art far beyond its imperial legacy: the city draws tourists with its dynamic mix of an imperial-nostalgic flair and an extremely creative cultural scene.
Museum of Fine Arts Vienna (KHM)
Schönbrunn Palace
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Museums Quartier
The Prater & Giant Ferris Wheel
Besides the many sights sought-after by tourists, Vienna has something more to offer: there are many hidden gems in the city that often provide a deeper understanding of its history and a real insight into its current daily life. Here are a few tips to check out for a off-the-beaten-track trip to Vienna.
Campus of Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration
Augarten
Vienna Woods
Horse Carriage Ride
Freihausviertel
Steinhof Church
Therme Wien
Vienna has over 100 museums and countless examples of great architecture in harmony between old and new design. When you've got enough sightseeing for the day, rest in one of the 280 parks and gardens scattered around the city.
Church of the Most Holy Trinity (Wotruba Church)
Christmas Markets in Vienna
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Secession
Belvedere Palace
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Museums Quartier
Kunst Haus Wien
Leopold Museum
Karlskirche
Albertina
The Prater & Giant Ferris Wheel
Schönbrunn Palace
Museum of Natural History
Vienna State Opera
Danube Tower
Museum of Fine Arts Vienna (KHM)
Central Cemetery
The Viennese still like to celebrate the good old days on a daily basis, for example with a hearty Kaisersemmel, traditional Viennes bread, or when enjoying a Kaiserschmarrn, Austrian chopped pancakes dusted with powdered sugar.
Vienna is also the only metropolis in the world that grows a significant enough amount of wine within city limits, so prepare to find plenty of good local wines to match your Viennese dinners.
Palmenhaus
Figlmüller
Das LOFT
Mochi
Fabios
Motto
Naschmarkt Deli
Market Restaurant
ShanghaiTan
Labstelle
Plachuttas Gasthaus zur Oper
Gasthaus Wolf
Kussmaul
Restaurant Konstantin Filippou
Silberwirt
Since 2011, the traditional Viennese coffee house culture has been part of the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO. Traditional cafes entice visitors with a wide variety of coffee-based specialities, heavenly pastry creations and a unique cosy and friendly: the Austrian gemütlichkeit.
Akrap Espressobar
People On Caffeine
Café Leopold
Das Möbel Furniture Cafe
Café Europa
Café Mozart
Kaffeefabrik
Balthasar
A world-famous electronic scene, live music, relaxed cocktail bars and a top-notch cultural offer. A young scene of microbreweries, waterside bars along the Danube sides and retro bars populates the bohemian neighbourhoods and are the perfect places to spend a more relaxed evening. During the weekend head towards one of the famous underground clubs.
Volksgarten Club Disco
Pratersauna
Albertina Passage
Red Room
U4
Roxy Club
The Loft
Sass Music Club
Rhiz
DonauTechno
An original souvenir for friends at home or a pretty memento for yourself: shopping is an essential part of any stay in Vienna. From the many colourful markets and shops filled with countless mouth-watering Viennese specialties to design boutiques and luxury shopping experiences: whatever is your budget you'll find a sweet gift to bring back with you.
Naschmarkt
Altmann & Kühne
Mühlbauer Hat Manufacturer
The Viennastore
Ringstrassen-Galerien
Lindengasse
Blühendes Konfekt
Gumpendorfer Straße
Zuckerlwerkstatt
Lena Hoschek
Vienna Silver Factory
Passport/Visa
Austria can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
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Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Vienna in between April and May and between September and the middle of October. The weather is mild and the low-peak tourist season means that visitors can expect lower prices on average.
The warmer summer months are very popular with tourists but expect prices to be higher.
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Airport
Vienna’s International Airport is at Schwechat, 20 km from the centre of Vienna. There different options to reach the city:
- The city airport train, CAT, (www.cityairporttrain.com) takes 16 minutes to the centre and departures from the airport every half an hour.
- The journey with the busses of Vienna AirportLines links the airport with the main transport hubs in the city. It takes 20 minutes to the centre and departures are every half an hour.
- The fast train (S-Bahn) is the cheapest option and takes 25 minutes to the centre. Trains leaves every 30 minutes, with additional services at peak-time.
- The taxi stand is located just outside of the arrival building. For information about the different taxi companies ask at the City Transfer counter in the arrival hall.
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Public Transport
The public transport company Wiener Linien provides a broad network of tram, underground (U-Bahn) and bus lines, which make getting anywhere in and around Vienna very easy.
There are single, 24- and 48-hour tickets, beside passes for longer periods. The same ticket is valid everywhere and can be bought at tobacconists (Vienna’s 850 Tabaktrafik), at the vending machines available in any underground station, via the online shop or ticket app of Wiener Linien or at one of their ticket office.
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Email: post@wienerlinien.at
Phone: +43 1 79090
Website: www.wienerlinien.at
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Taxi
Taxis are easy to find at the taxi stands and train stations and are relatively cheap compared to other European destinations. Some reliable companies are:
Taxi 401 00
+43 1 401 00
www.taxi40100.at
Taxi 313 00
+43 1 313 00
www.taxi31300.at/en
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Post
There are many branches of the Austria's Postal Service in Vienna, as well as many of the bright-yellow postboxes. Post offices tend to have extensive opening hours.
Address: Central Post Office: Fleischmarkt 19
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Phone: 0800 010 100
Website: www.post.at/en
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Pharmacy
Pharmacies in Vienna usually have regular shops' opening hours.
However, there are always 24/7 pharmacies operating at night and weekends located throughout the city: a list of the nearest ones is posted outside of each pharmacy.
You can check the pharmacies open at night at: www.nachtapotheke.wien
Or call the 24h hotline for information about the nearest open pharmacy: 1455
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Electricity
The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Power plugs and sockets are of type F.
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Telephone
Country code: +43
Area code: 01
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