Vienna Travel Guide: Your Imperial Journey in Austria's Cultural Capital

Vienna is the capital of Austria and one of the most popular cities in Europe. It lies towards the east on the banks of the Danube River. Some of its celebrated residents include Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is steeped in culture and beauty, enough to charm the casual visitor into its folds. Pick a spot, grab a cup of coffee and watch the world go by. Vienna is where life can't be anything but beautiful.

Vienna is the land of music and waltz. If you are here, catch a performance at the Opera House, definitely worth it. There are also places in the city that offer a waltz course for beginners. The city's palaces and structures are a reminder to all of its imperial past; the Schonbrunn Palace is where you could start your tour. With Austria tour packages, Vienna is known for its coffee culture, so it's no surprise that cafes and coffee shops abound.

Getting in vienna

Vienna International Airport is the main international airport of Austria, located 18 km southeast of the capital-city's centre. There are regular flights that operate from most Indian International airports to Vienna International Airport.

DEPARTURE	DURATION	LOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS
Delhi	14h, 1 stop	Rs 19,936
Mumbai	12h, 1 stop	Rs 26,817
Chennai	13h, 1 stop	Rs 24,607
Kolkata	13h, 1 stop	Rs 24,225
Hyderabad	13h, 1 stop	Rs 25,377
Bangalore	12h, 1 stop	Rs 24,201
Kochi	12h, 1 stop	Rs 30,691
Trichy	19h, 2 stops	Rs 31,050

Getting out of vienna

Vienna airport operates flights to all domestic terminals as well as nearby countries like France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Germany and Netherlands. You may take a quick detour to any of these neighbouring countries if you are planning to travel to Austria for 8 days or more.

Public Transport in vienna

Vienna boasts a really good public transportation system consisting of buses, trains, trams and underground lines that are well-connected and will take you almost anywhere in the city. "Wiener Linien" is the Viennese public transport operator having five underground lines, 29 tram and 127 bus lines. Tickets are available at ticket machines at most underground stations.

Taxi & Airport transfer in vienna

Frequent shuttles and taxis are available at the airport. Some of the popular service providers that you can make use of include Uber, Vienna Airport Cab, Vienna Airport Taxi, and Wientransfer. Transportation costs from and to the airport are higher than within the city.

Transport & city passes in vienna

The Vienna City card comes with a validity of 1/2/3 days and allows free usage of public transport as well as free access to museums and other tourist spots in Vienna. The city card can be availed at hotels or at other selling points throughout the city.

Driving & Car rental in vienna

Renting a car would be relatively expensive than utilising public transport. However you can drive from Vienna to Salzburg (popular among travellers) or visit neighbouring countries at your own leisure. Make sure to abide by the road rules and other safety measures applicable to Austria. Alternatively, you can hire a driver while renting the car.