Essential Vienna Information

In this section we provide all of the essential information that you’ll need to plan a short or long stay in Vienna. Survival tips, everyday basics, details about the Vienna Card (Wien-Karte) and in-depth background on the city’s complex public transport system all go towards making your trip a successful one.

Many topics also have links to other areas of the site. For example, background information on car rental is linked to a partner page that allows you to compare prices between leading hire  companies and book a vehicle online. To begin, simply select from the options to your left.