Vienna is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Western Europe. In the past, this city was the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. That is why a huge number of architectural monuments of world significance have been preserved here: cathedrals, parks, palaces, as well as various other famous buildings. At various times, such famous musicians as Mozart and Strauss lived here, and the Vienna Opera is known far beyond the borders of this city.
In the center of old Vienna
Vienna will also delight lovers of delicious food and drink. This city is home to such popular dishes as strudel and schnitzel. And Viennese beer halls are almost worse than Munich beer halls. However, keep in mind that Vienna is a rather expensive city, and eating for two in a Viennese bar or cafe will cost you about 40-45 euros. Some tourists specifically stop for the night in Bratislava, located an hour’s drive from Vienna, where everything is much cheaper. You can buy a ticket for the Bratislava – Vienna train using this link. In 2019, a ticket cost 18 euros.
The climate in Vienna is temperate and mild. Snow may fall here in winter, but severe frosts are rare. As a rule, at this time of year the temperature ranges from -5 to +8. In summer the air can warm up to +30 or more, however, in general, extreme heat is rare here. The average temperature in summer is +24 +26 degrees. On our website you can see the current weather forecast in Vienna.
One of the canals of Vienna
Locals speak German in Vienna, with an Austrian accent. However, many people here know English, so if you can speak it at least a little, you shouldn’t have any problems with communication.
Vienna is located in time zone +1, which means that Vienna time is 1 hour behind Kyiv time. That is, if it is 12:00 in Kyiv, then in Vienna it will be 11:00.
The currency in Vienna, as in most EU countries, is the euro. Credit cards from major international systems are accepted everywhere.
Vienna is a big city, but getting around is not very difficult. In any case, our specially selected tourist maps of Vienna will help you.
In order to take advantage of free travel on public transport, as well as receive discounts of up to 30% in the city’s museums, we advise you to first purchase a special card Vienna Card. If you want to continue your acquaintance with Austria and after Vienna visit other cities, for example, Salzburg or Graz, we recommend purchasing Austrian railway passes (valid throughout the country). You can buy them online at this link.
