Hints Before Going to Vienna

If you are travelling to Vienna there are many possibilities to do it. A lot depends on which season you prefer, which events you want to attend, whether you like crowds or not etc. There are also several myths and misconceptions about Vienna which are worth mentioning.


If your goal is to avoid the the big crowds of tourist, then the best time is May to June or during Autumn. Vienna tends to get busier during the Christmas fairs, the whole ski season and also in August.

The Schwechat International Airport is the busiest airport and the place where the international flights are landing. You may be able to get cheaper fares if you travel to other airports such as Salzburg, so check fares. Once you step on Austrian soil, you will have another set of options. The possibilities are to catch a speedy double decker train, less expensive S7 train, bus or taxi. The buses run every 20 to 30 minutes, but make sure that you get the right one. One takes you to the City Air Terminal and the other to the West and South train stations. Your bus pass will also transfer to local transportation once you get into the city centre. Many of the best hotels Vienna has include transport from the airport in their offers.

Considering the districts of Vienna, note that most of the museums and the other popular sights in the city are located in District One, which is the central district. Public transport is almost not to bother with, because most of the public buildings are close to each other. However, if you want to proceed with public transportation, you can purchase a pass at a subway station and use it for all buses, trams and city trains. In addition, the carriages are not the cheapest way of transportation, unless you have a lot of funds to spend on snobbery.

For the best accommodation, check the website of hotels Vienna to book in advance.