Vienna

Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Austria, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling. For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.

The best time to visit Vienna is around April–May in the spring and September to mid-October in the autumn. The weather is mild and the low-peak tourist season means that you can expect lower prices on average. The warmer summer months are very popular with tourists. Consequently, expect prices to be higher. Many travellers will make their way to Vienna in the winter to visit Christmas markets, wander the streets and spend time with loved ones in the famous Viennese cafes.

The public transport company Wiener Linien provides a broad network of tram, underground (U-Bahn) and bus lines, which make getting anywhere in and around Vienna very easy. There are single, 24- and 48-hour tickets, as well as passes for longer periods. The same ticket is valid everywhere and can be bought at tobacconists (Vienna’s 850 Tabaktrafik), at the vending machines available in any underground station, via the online shop or ticket app of Wiener Linien or at one of their ticket offices. Tickets must be validated before boarding. To validate your ticket, stamp it using the blue machines located at the entrance of underground stations, on buses and trams.

Taxis are easy to find at the taxi stands and train stations and are relatively cheap compared to other European destinations. Some reliable companies are: Taxi 401 00 +43 1 401 00 www.taxi40100.at Taxi 313 00 +43 1 313 00 www.taxi31300.at/en Both companies have their own smartphone apps. You can pay for your taxi ride using card or cash. You can use Uber, Bolt or Freeride (powered by Lyft) to hail a ride.

Country code: +43 Area code: (0)1