Austria

ViennaTravel Tips

Everything you need to know before you go.

Vibe
🎭Opera
β˜•Coffee Houses
πŸ‘‘Imperial Core
🎼Classical Music
🍷Heuriger Wine
πŸ›οΈBaroque

Peak Season

APRIL - JUNE

Best Experience
Feels LikeSpring
Temperature8 β€” 22Β°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Peak Season

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

Best Experience
Feels LikeAutumn
Temperature9 β€” 18Β°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

JULY - AUGUST

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeSummer
Temperature16 β€” 28Β°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeWinter
Temperature0 β€” 8Β°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Off Season

JANUARY - MARCH

Avoid
Feels LikeWinter
Temperature-2 β€” 6Β°C

Local patterns vary by region.

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Chat

WhatsApp

App
The dominant messaging app used by locals and businesses.
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Money

Apple Pay

App
Widely accepted contactless payment in most establishments.

Debit Card (Bankomat)

Card
Essential to carry, as some smaller shops and traditional cafes only accept local debit cards or cash.
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Utility

Google Maps

App
Reliable for walking, driving, and general public transit navigation.

Google Translate

App
Useful for translating menus and signs, particularly in rural areas.
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Delivery

Lieferando

App
The primary food delivery service across Austria.

Foodora

App
Popular alternative for restaurant food and grocery delivery.
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Transport

Γ–BB Scotty

App
Essential app for nationwide train and public transit schedules.

WienMobil

App
Primary app for navigating and buying tickets for Vienna's public transit.

Uber

App
Available in major cities, typically dispatches licensed taxis.
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Travel Cards

Klimaticket

Card
Annual pass for all public transit, primarily for residents or long-term visitors.

Vienna City Card

Card
Provides transit access and discounts for tourists in Vienna.
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THE DAILY TARGET

3 Premium Meals + Coffee$48.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$93.00
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TIPPING GUIDE

Restaurants

Round up or add 5-10% for good service
5 β€” 10 %

Taxis

Round up to the nearest Euro
5 β€” 10 %

"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."

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LOCAL TRANSPORT

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U-Bahn Single

Single Trip
$2.5 β€” 2.5
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24h Transit Pass

Single Trip
$8.5 β€” 8.5
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City Taxi

Single Trip
$10 β€” 22
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CAT Airport Express

Single Trip
$13 β€” 13
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Airport Taxi

Single Trip
$38 β€” 52

"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."

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Talk Basics

EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Groos gotGrüß Gott
Excuse me / Sorry
Ent-shool-dee-goongEntschuldigung
Thank you
Dahn-kehDanke
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Pay & Buy

EnglishPronunciation
Discount?
Gipt es eye-nen rah-bahtGibt es einen Rabatt?
How much?
Vee feel kos-tet dahsWie viel kostet das?
The bill, please
Dee rekh-noong, bit-tehDie Rechnung, bitte
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Eat & Drink

EnglishPronunciation
Vegan
Veh-gahnVegan
Not spicy
Nikht sharfNicht scharf
Vegetarian
Veh-geh-tah-rishVegetarisch
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Help & Safety

EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Hil-fehHilfe!
Hospital
Krahn-ken-houseKrankenhaus
Pharmacy
Ah-po-teh-kehApotheke
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Polite Refusal

EnglishPronunciation
I have a ride
Ikh brow-kheh kine tahx-eeIch brauche kein Taxi
No, thanks
Nine, dahn-kehNein, danke
Stop here
Bit-teh heer ahn-hahl-tenBitte hier anhalten
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Utility

EnglishPronunciation
Water
Ly-toongs-vas-ser, bit-tehLeitungswasser, bitte
Toilet
Vo ist dee twah-let-tehWo ist die Toilette?
Where is...?
Vo istWo ist...?
Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist133
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Medical / Ambulance144