Schloss Schönbrunn
The former summer residence of the Habsburgs, with Baroque state rooms and large gardens. It is one of Vienna's most visited sights.
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Vienna: airports, things to do and where to stay
Vienna, the capital of Austria, combines imperial palaces, historic coffee houses and a great musical tradition. It is an elegant city, easy to explore on foot and by public transport.
Vienna airports
From the airport to central Vienna
Viena-Schwechat airport is about 18 km from central Vienna.
S-Bahn S7 / ÖBB
Trains from the airport's underground station to central Vienna. The S7 reaches Wien Mitte in about 25 min, and there are also ÖBB regional and long-distance trains.
Vienna Airport Lines
Airport buses to several points in Vienna and to other Austrian and neighbouring cities.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside arrivals. About 25-30 min to the city centre depending on traffic.
Vienna
Things to do in Vienna
Stephansdom
Vienna's Gothic cathedral, with its unmistakable roof of coloured tiles and a south tower with views over the whole city.
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Schloss Belvedere
A Baroque ensemble of two palaces with a garden between them. It holds a major collection of Austrian art, including works by Klimt.
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Riesenrad
The historic Ferris wheel in the Prater amusement park, one of Vienna's symbols, with views over the city.
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Which airport serves Vienna?
Vienna is served by Viena-Schwechat (VIE).
How far is the airport from central Vienna?
Viena-Schwechat airport is about 18 km from central Vienna.
How do I get from the airport to central Vienna?
From Viena-Schwechat airport you can take S-Bahn S7 / ÖBB (train), Vienna Airport Lines (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Vienna?
Highlights of Vienna include Schloss Schönbrunn, Stephansdom, Schloss Belvedere, and Riesenrad.
Photo credits
- Schloss Schönbrunn: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
- Stephansdom: C.Stadler/Bwag, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Schloss Belvedere: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Riesenrad: Manfred Werner (Tsui), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons