About Vienna

There are many reasons to visit Vienna - the city is world famous for its imperial heritage, Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere, and the Hofburg. The Austrian capital scores highly thanks to the first-rate musical and cultural attractions at its concert halls, museums and theaters - from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein to the acclaimed Museum of Fine Arts and the State Opera House.

Vienna is also a byword for epicurean enjoyment, with centuries of traditions shaping its coffee houses and Heuriger wine taverns. Over half of the city is accounted for by green spaces including parks and gardens, the Vienna Woods and the wetlands of the Donau Auen National Park.

In a poll from tripadvisor.com, Vienna always ranked among top spots for ‘getting around in the city’, ‘local transport’, ‘cultural offering’, ‘safety for travelers’, ‘family friendliness’, and ‘cleanliness’. 

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Moving around in Vienna

Vienna has an efficient public transportation system. You can easily purchase tickets at the ticket machines in Vienna or online.

The 72-h Vienna ticket (EURO 15.80) is an economic way of moving around in Vienna.

For those who plan to do some sightseeing while they are in Vienna, the Vienna Card (EURO 21.90) might be the right choice. It is also valid for 72 hours and entitles you to reduced rates when visiting museums, exhibitions, etc. You can buy the Vienna Card at the airport, in most hotels or order it online.

For general information on public transport and the different kinds of tickets please see Wiener Linien (button for English language is in the upper right corner).

The underground trains (U-Bahn) run from about 5.00 am in the morning to about 12:30pm. Trams and buses normally stop running earlier. A detailed timetable is available at each stop or with the quando app on your qando app on your mobile or at www.wienerlinien.at. The underground trains run around the clock on Friday and Saturday and on the eve of public holidays! Night buses run every night along the city's most important routes.

Another option to efficiently move around Vienna are the city bikes. Initial registration costs only EUR 1 and can be done online! Bikes are free of charge during the first hour of use. After that charges apply. Bikes stations are all around the city. See more here http://www.citybikewien.at/.

 

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