Guide to Vienna, Austria

If you have ever been to Vienna or plan to travel there, I am sure you have already heard about all the main attractions, such as Schönbrunn and Belvedere Palace. But this time, I will guide you through some lesser-known places and tours that you may not have known existed. As a local in Vienna, I will take you on a journey through the city's best attractions, hidden gems, cultural landmarks, and culinary delights, ensuring you experience the vibrant history, stunning architecture, and rich traditions that make Vienna so unique. In this guide you will find: - Best ways to get to the Vienna - How to circle through the city - List of Hotels and Hostels - List of Restaurants/Coffeeshops/Bars - Best shopping centers - List of Parks - Best Family Parks and centers - Well known and less known Attractions - Historical Landmarks - Festivals throughout the year By the end of your visit, you'll have a deep appreciation for Vienna's charm and a wealth of unforgettable memories.

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Get to Vienna

Here are several ways to get to Vienna:

1. By Air:

- International Flights: Vienna International Airport (VIE) receives flights from many global destinations (many low costcompanies too). The airport is about 18 km from the city center.

- Transfer to the City: You can reach the city center from the airport by CAT (City Airport Train - 16€), regular train (2,4€/one wayticket), bus (around 8€), or taxi (from 35€).

- Main site to the Airport in Vienna:

Viennaairport - Passengers

www.viennaairport.com

2. By Train:

- **International Routes**: Vienna is connected to many European cities by train. The main train station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) is centrally located. Austrian national Train company is called ÖBB.

- **Local Routes**: Regional trains and the metro (U-Bahn) also provide easy access to different parts of the city.

Main site for Travel trough Austria with the Train

www.oebb.at

3. By Car:

- **Highways**: Vienna is well-connected by European highways. If you are driving, follow the signs to the city center and park in one of the city garages (startingfrom2,2€/h).

- **Parking**: Parking in the city center is limited, so it’s advisable to use park-and-ride facilities and public transport.

4. By Bus:

- **Intercity Buses**: There are many international and regional bus lines connecting Vienna with other cities. Bus stations are well-linked with public transport.

VIB Online Bus Tickets - powered by TicketCloud

tickets.vib-wien.at

Vienna Airport Lines

www.viennaairportlines.at

5. By Bicycle:

- **Cycling Routes**: If you’re adventurous, you can cycle to Vienna using European cycling routes. The city has a well-developed network of bike paths.

Cycling routes in Vienna

www.bikemap.net

Regardless of the mode of transportation you choose, Vienna is easily accessible and offers excellent infrastructure for all types of visitors.

Through the Vienna

Vienna has very well regulated cityy transit system that includes trains, trams and buses. City trains are designated with the labels U1, U2, U3, U4 and U6. There is an app caled Wien Mobil that includes all the lines and make it easy to navigate through the city. The app is free.

There are variety of tickets that you can purchase in app:

- one direction ticket (90 minutes) - 2,40€

- 24/48/72 hours tickets - 8/14/17€

- one day - 5,8€

- 7/31 day - 17/51€

Vienna Local Transportation

www.wienerlinien.at

Less known Attractions worth the visit

Donauinsel