Welcome to Vienna

Situated on the banks of the Danube, Vienna is the federal capital, largest city and one of nine states of Austria with a population of about 1.9 million. Also described as Europe's cultural capital, Vienna is a metropolis with unique charm, vibrancy and flair. It boasts outstanding infrastructure, is clean and safe, and possesses a lively and vast array of cultural attractions.

Since 2019, the city of Vienna is a member of Energy Cities, the European association of cities in energy transition. Furthermore the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 and is known for its high quality of life. The influx of visitors from all over the world has made Vienna the most popular urban tourist destination in Austria.


Weather 

Vienna has a continental climate. Winters are cold, with occasional light dustings of snow. Summers are warm, with frequent thunderstorms. Average summer temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C, the average winter temperatures are around 0°. 


Getting from the airport to Vienna and back

Vienna's Schwechat International Airport is located about 18 kilometres (11 miles) southeast of the city centre.

  • By rail
    • City Airport Train (CAT) offers non-stop service between the airport and Wien Mitte station. Trains run daily every 30 minutes from 5:36 a.m. to 23:36 p.m. with a travel time of just 16 minutes. Fares are EUR 12.00 one way and EUR 19.00 round trip (free for children aged 14 and younger).
    • Line S7 of Vienna's S-Bahn commuter rail system connects the airport with Wien Mitte-Lanstraße station in about 30 minutes. The fare is EUR 4.20 each way (free for children under 6).
  • By bus
    • Vienna Airport Lines, operated by Postbus, offers three routes departing from the airport, with connections to all of Vienna's U-Bahn underground lines as well as the Wien West and Wien Meidling train stations. Travel times range from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the destination. Single tickets cost EUR 8.00 and may be purchased directly from the bus driver.
  • By taxi
    • Taxis are available at the ranks outside each terminal. The trip to the city centre takes at least 30 minutes and costs around EUR 40.
  • Services: shops, bars and restaurants, free Internet access (Wi-Fi) available in the airport.
  • Telephone: +43 (0)1 7007 22233
  • Website: www.viennaairport.com

Public transportation 

Vienna’s well-developed public transport network of buses, trains, trams and underground lines can take you almost anywhere in the city. For information about Vienna City services, use Wiener Linien. 

BY RAIL

Vienna's U-Bahn system is a convenient and reliable way to get around the city. Its five colour-coded lines (U1, U2, U3, U4 and U6) serve 104 stations. A single ticket costs EUR 2.40 for adults and EUR 1.20 for children and is valid for all U-Bahn lines, trams and buses, with transfers included. The Vienna Weekly Ticket costs EUR 17.10 and offers unlimited travel throughout the city.

BY BUS

Vienna's bus routes offer extensive coverage of the city, including the narrow streets of the 1st district, served by the City Buses, specifically designed for this purpose. Night buses (whose numbers are preceded by the letter "N") operate every night of the week from 12:30 a.m. and then at 30-minute intervals until 5 a.m. A single ticket costs EUR 2.40.

BY TRAM

Vienna's tram network is one of the largest in the world, with 28 routes and a total length of over 220 kilometres (136 miles). In addition to traditional models, with wooden seats and retro interiors, wheelchair-friendly and modern low-riding trams also circulate on the network, indicated by the ULF (Ultra Low Floor) sign. A single ticket costs EUR 2.40.

BY TAXI

Taxis are a convenient option for getting around the Austrian capital and fares are reasonable. The initial charge is EUR 3.50 during the day (EUR 4 at night) and the total fare is then based on the distance travelled and the time elapsed.

BY BICYCLE

With more than 1,300 kilometres (807 miles) of bike lanes, Vienna is a pleasant city to discover by bike. Citybike Wien, a self-service bike rental system spread around 121 stations, makes them easy to use. For more information, visit the https://www.citybikewien.at/en/website.


Good to know 

Language : German Currency: Euro                                      
Emergency Contact/ Police : 144 / 133Time zone: +1 GMT


Tipping is expected in Austria, especially for waiting staff in bars and restaurants, for taxis and at gas stations. It is customary to leave a tip amounting to between 5 and 10% of the bill, depending on how satisfied you are with the service.