Guide · 1 Places

Vienna

Austria

Before You Go

When to Visit

April to June and September to October offer ideal weather (15-25°C/59-77°F). Christmas markets November-December are famous. Summer is warm, winter cold but beautiful.

Visa

Check requirements

EU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.

Getting There

Transportation

By Air: Vienna International Airport (VIE) 18km from center.

By Train: Central hub with connections to Budapest, Prague, Munich, Salzburg.

Language

Communication

German is official. English widely spoken, especially by younger people and in tourist areas.

Currency

Money matters

Euro (EUR). Cards accepted widely, traditional cafés may prefer cash.

Getting Around

Local transport

U-Bahn: 5 metro lines, excellent coverage (€2.40).

Trams/Buses: Extensive network (same tickets).

Walking: Historic center very walkable.

From the Airport

Arrival info

CAT (City Airport Train): 16 min to center (€12).

S-Bahn: Slower but cheaper (25 min, €4.40).

Taxi/Uber: €35-45 (25 min).

Bars and Rooftops

Bars and Rooftops

Debakel

Casual bar popular with locals