Vienna
Vienna: sights by area, districts and getting there
Which Vienna districts suit you, how to reach the centre from the airport despite the rail closure, what tickets cost and when the 2026 Advent markets open.
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Austria
Vienna: articles, getting there and flights
Vienna has 23 districts and around 2.0 million inhabitants on 415 square kilometres. Two of the city's three UNESCO World Heritage Sites shape a visit: the historic centre with St Stephen's Cathedral, and Schönbrunn Palace with its park and the zoo dating from 1752. The third, since 2021, is the remains of the Vindobona legionary camp as part of the Danube Limes World Heritage Site.
In the Upper Belvedere hangs Klimt's “The Kiss”, in the Prater the Riesenrad of 1897 turns, and on the Wienzeile around 130 stalls sell their goods at the Naschmarkt. Until the end of October 2027, no train runs from the airport to Wien Mitte because of a rail closure; the Railjet reaches the main station in around 15 minutes.
Getting there from Germany
Airport: Vienna (VIE)
| From | As the crow flies | Compensation up to |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt (FRA) | 621 km | €250 |
| Munich (MUC) | 355 km | €250 |
| Berlin (BER) | 521 km | €250 |
| Düsseldorf (DUS) | 788 km | €250 |
| Hamburg (HAM) | 767 km | €250 |
Compensation per person under the EU air passenger rights regulation (Regulation (EC) No 261/2004) if the flight arrives 3 hours late or more, or is cancelled less than 14 days before departure — not in extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather. Check whether you’re owed anything →
- Time difference:
- same time as in Germany
Straight-line distance: our own calculation from airport data (OurAirports).