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ABOUT VIENNA

Vienna is the place where east and west meet. Perhaps it is due to its ideal geographic location that everything seems to come together in Vienna – particularly the compelling contrasts that always have something special to offer, whatever the requirements or preferences are. Vienna is a welcoming host which excels at traditional hospitality, and a highly efficient modern city. It is a major urban centre, but still has the largest proportion of green space of any large European city. Vienna is a hotspot for artists and a key location for scientific breakthroughs, with investment in research and development among the highest anywhere in Europe. A look at the city’s countless architectural highlights is like taking a journey back in time – while its state-of-the-art research facilities offer a glimpse into the future.

HOW TO GET TO VIENNA

Arrival by plane

If you are traveling to Vienna by plane, you will arrive either at Vienna International Airport in Schwechat, or in Bratislava. To get from Vienna International Airport, located outside the city limits, to the city centre, you can take the City Airport Train (CAT), the Airport Express bus, the Schnellbahn (S-Bahn), the Vienna Airport Service or a taxi.

From Vienna International Airport

By City Airport Train: The City Airport Train leaves every half hour from the airport to the city center (subway station "Landstraße/Wien Mitte"). The trip takes 16 minutes. For more information please visit Website.

By Airport Express Busses: Airport Express Busses from the Vienna Airport Lines connect the Vienna International Airport and the city centre via four lines. For further information about timetables and fares, please visit the website of Vienna Airport Lines.

• Vienna International Airport - Morzinplatz / Schwedenplatz
• Vienna International Airport - Wien Meidling - Wien Westbahnhof
• Vienna International Airport - Donaumarina - Uno City – Kagran

By "S7" Schnellbahn (S-Bahn): From the airport, take the train towards "Wien Mitte", "Wien Nord" or "Floridsdorf". Please make sure to board "Wolfsthal" or "Flughafen" when going to the airport. You find the timetable following this link.

From Bratislava Airport

Bratislava Airport is located 65km from the centre of Vienna. The bus connection Bratislava - Vienna can be looked up at the websites of different private companies. For further information, please visit the website of Bratislava Airport. The trip takes approximately 90 minutes.

Arrival by train

All of Vienna's train stations are connected to the public transport system. For further information on the official Austrian Train System, click here.

Find your way around in Vienna
You can look up stations and connections od the public transport system in Vienna here: https://www.wienmobil.at/en/monitor/PT

Who needs a visa?

Obtaining a visa entitling you to visit one Schengen country automatically entitles you to travel to and from all the other Schengen countries too. Further information about visa regulations and Schengen visas can be found on the Austrian Foreign Ministry homepage.

Who does not need a visa?

Citizens of all countries of the European Union, Switzerland, Croatia, Israel, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, of most of the countries of North and South America, and some other countries do not need a visa, only a valid passport is required to enter Austria. In case of doubt please contact the Austrian Consulate or Embassy well in advance before departure.