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Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria. Located on the Danube River in the East of the country, the city is renowned for its strong music heritage and rich culture, and is the largest German speaking city in the world, outside of Berlin. In 2001, Vienna was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts magnificent architecture. The city is home to over 27 castles and 150 palaces including the symbolic Gothic St Stephen’s Cathedral and the iconic Schönbrunn Palace. Art and music are in abundance and all tastes are catered for. Live music venues offer everything from Rock to Opera. Enjoy world class performances at Vienna State Opera and experience the epicentre of international concert life at Musikverein. Modern and historical art can be found in indoor and outdoor spaces around the city, and a visit to the famous Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) is highly recommended. Enjoy views of the city from the Danube Tower and the Giant Ferris Wheel, then relax in the ample cosy coffee houses, cafes, bars and restaurants where traditional and international cuisines are served, as well as the locally produced wines.

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Cruise port in Austria

Vienna

Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 14 hours. 25 places to explore.

Ships calling here
7 ships
Upcoming sailings
502 sailings
Average time in port
About 14 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 1,091

Photo: Photograph by Daniel Plan

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Vienna cruise terminals. Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center.

  • 2 cruise terminals

    The assigned dock is one of Vienna Handelskai / Reichsbrücke passenger terminal (Wien Handelskai / Reichsbrücke), Vienna City landing at Schwedenplatz (Schiffstation Wien City / Schwedenplatz) and varies by sailing.

  • Vienna public transport tickets and using the U-Bahn

    Wiener Linien metro, tram, and bus services allow transfers with a single ticket (2.40 EUR) or a 24-hour pass (8.00 EUR). Paper tickets must be validated by date-stamping them in a blue validator before boarding.

  • UNESCO intangible heritage: Vienna coffeehouse etiquette and tipping

    At Vienna's historic cafes, Wiener Melange, espresso topped with milk foam, is a standard order and is served with a glass of water on a silver tray. At restaurants and cafes, rounding up the bill by about 5–10% is customary.

About 14 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

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Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

MetroAbout 15 minEUR 2.40

Wien Handelskai Pier → St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansplatz)

Walk 6 minutes from the pier promenade to Vorgartenstraße station (U1), take the red U1 toward Oberlaa, and get off at Stephansplatz.

MetroAbout 10 minEUR 2.40

Wien Handelskai Pier → Wiener Prater & Giant Ferris Wheel

From Vorgartenstraße, take the U1 for 1 stop to Praterstern, or walk through the park for about 15–20 minutes.

MetroAbout 30 minEUR 2.40

Wien Handelskai Pier → Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn)

From Vorgartenstraße, take the U1 to Karlsplatz, transfer to the green U4 toward Hütteldorf, get off at Schönbrunn, and walk 5 minutes.

MetroAbout 25 minEUR 2.40

Wien Handelskai Pier → Belvedere Palace (Schloss Belvedere)

Take the U1 from Vorgartenstraße to Hauptbahnhof (Vienna Central Station), then walk 8 minutes or transfer to tram D to reach the Upper Belvedere (Oberes Belvedere).

Vienna places to explore

Explore 25 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Schönbrunn Palace
Sights

Schönbrunn Palace

The Habsburg imperial summer residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for Maria Theresa's golden Baroque palace rooms and the gardens on the Gloriette hill.

Visit
about 2 hr
Admission
EUR 25~EUR 34

The palace interior tours (Grand Tour/Imperial Tour) use timed tickets, so booking in advance on the official website is recommended.

Belvedere Palace
Sights

Belvedere Palace

The Baroque summer palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy, housing masterpieces of modern Austrian art including Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss' and 'Judith'.

Visit
about 1 hr 30 min
Admission
EUR 17.50~EUR 24
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Sights

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Austria's largest Gothic cathedral and a symbol of Vienna, with a mosaic roof bearing the Habsburg coat of arms and panoramic city views from the South Tower observation deck.

Visit
about 1 hr
Admission
EUR 6~EUR 25

Entry to the front section of the cathedral’s central nave is free, but separate paid tickets are required for the inner main altar area, the catacombs, and the South Tower/North Tower observation decks.

Hofburg Palace
Sights

Hofburg Palace

The magnificent winter palace that was the center of Habsburg imperial rule, housing the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum, Austrian National Library, and Spanish Riding School.

Visit
about 1 hr 30 min
Admission
EUR 19.50
Vienna State Opera
Sights

Vienna State Opera

A world-class opera house that opened in 1869 with Mozart's 'Don Giovanni'. Guided tours visit the grand staircase and magnificent auditorium in the Neo-Renaissance style.

Visit
about 50 min
Admission
EUR 13
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna
Sights

Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

A world-class art museum displaying the extensive art collection assembled by the Habsburg dynasty, including Pieter Bruegel the Elder's 'The Tower of Babel' and masterpieces by Rubens, Rembrandt, and Velázquez, as well as an ornate domed cafe.

Visit
about 1 hr 40 min
Admission
EUR 21

Cruises calling at Vienna

502 sailings are grouped into 177 cruises by ship and route.

177 cruises call at this port.

About Vienna

Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria. Located on the Danube River in the East of the country, the city is renowned for its strong music heritage and rich culture, and is the largest German speaking city in the world, outside of Berlin. In 2001, Vienna was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts magnificent architecture. The city is home to over 27 castles and 150 palaces including the symbolic Gothic St Stephen’s Cathedral and the iconic Schönbrunn Palace. Art and music are in abundance and all tastes are catered for. Live music venues offer everything from Rock to Opera. Enjoy world class performances at Vienna State Opera and experience the epicentre of international concert life at Musikverein. Modern and historical art can be found in indoor and outdoor spaces around the city, and a visit to the famous Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) is highly recommended. Enjoy views of the city from the Danube Tower and the Giant Ferris Wheel, then relax in the ample cosy coffee houses, cafes, bars and restaurants where traditional and international cuisines are served, as well as the locally produced wines.

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