Why visit
Vienna is imperial Habsburg scale. Schönbrunn, Hofburg, Belvedere, plus coffee houses that are UNESCO-listed and the Naschmarkt for food.
How to use this result
Use it as a capital-city prompt
Vienna is useful when you want a city-level starting point in Austria. Check whether the capital is the best arrival city, a practical transfer point, or mainly a geography and planning reference.
Check practical trip fit
Before planning around Vienna, compare airport access, local transport, time zone, neighborhood choices, weather, safety guidance, and whether another city in Austria better matches the trip style.
Vienna at a glance
City population
2.0 million
Metro: 3.0 million
Elevation
171 m
561 ft
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Vienna
Airport
VIE
Vienna International
Founded
1st century CE (Vindobona)
Getting around
U-Bahn (5 lines), trams (world's 2nd longest tram network)
Signature dish
Wiener Schnitzel, Sachertorte, apfelstrudel
Neighborhoods for travelers
Innere StadtNeubauLeopoldstadtLandstraße
Austria at a glance
Country center
47.3°, 13.3°
Coast
Landlocked
Country area
83,871 km²
32,383 mi²
Country population
9.0 million
107/km²
Subregion
Central Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+43
Language
Austro-Bavarian German
Demonym
Austrian
Internet
.at
UN
Member state
ISO code
AT / AUT
Where in the world
47.3° - 13.3°
Austria
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Did you know
- Vienna has been ranked the world's "most livable city" multiple years running in Mercer and EIU surveys.
- The Vienna State Opera hosts 50-60 performances per season of 50+ different operas. It never repeats.
- Coffeehouse culture here is UNESCO-listed intangible heritage.
- Austria's capital Vienna has ranked as the world's "most livable city" in multiple recent Mercer / Economist surveys.
- The Austrian flag is one of the oldest national flags still in use (dates to 1230).
Bordering Austria
Traveler notes
- State Opera standing-room tickets are sold cheaply on the day of each performance
- Coffeehouse etiquette. Sit for hours if you've ordered
- State Opera + Musikverein + Konzerthaus = three major venues
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Vienna
What currency is used in Vienna?
Vienna uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Austria?
The primary language is Austro-Bavarian German.
What is the international calling code for Austria?
The calling code is +43.
What airport serves Vienna?
Vienna International (IATA: VIE).
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