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On January 1st it works in Vienna. Opening hours

In January, Vienna is not so popular among tourists, but the musical capital of Europe still has something to offer its guests. Tour-Calendar will readily tell you what this city can offer you at the height of the winter season, and how financially profitable the trip will be.

Weather in Vienna in January

A January trip to Vienna promises a lot unforgettable impressions. However, less than kind weather can shake the spirit of active fans of educational tourism. The thing is that mid-winter is the coldest period of the year, when the thermometer drops to slightly negative values. However, with the right “equipment,” no frost is scary, because the climate of the Austrian capital is much milder than what prevails in the eastern part, and even more favorable than that prevailing in Moscow. On the road, it is better to take with you clothes that protect not only from the cold, but also from the winds, which tend to get stronger in winter. In addition to a down jacket and a scarf, gloves and a hat won’t hurt, even if it’s not typical for you to wear them: participating in excursions and walks will require spending a lot of time outside. It would be a good idea to take an umbrella with you: despite the fact that in January there is stable snow cover throughout the country, it may rain in the city. According to weather forecasters, there are up to 9 days with precipitation. But snow (often wet) is not a rare guest. It can melt after a certain time, or it can last a whole month.

It all depends on the temperature background. The average daily value of absolute maximums is about +2 °C, while short-term thaws cannot be excluded when the air warms up to +5..+6 °C. At night there is a slight frost down to -2..-4 °C. Although extremely rare, there are serious cold snaps - down to -10..-15 °C. Distinctive feature weather conditions January in the capital can be called their lack of stability. Blizzards and multi-day snowfalls caused by a sharp drop in temperature are perhaps the most common natural metamorphoses. Poor visibility and paralyzing snow on the roads also occur. For the same reasons, disruptions to airport operations occur almost every winter season, so if you are heading to Vienna by air, we advise you to start monitoring the status of your own flight a couple of days before departure. As for solar heat, there is not enough of it: for about half of the month, the sky is covered with continuous clouds.

The brightness of Vienna January comes mainly not from the sun's rays, but from the cultural events of the month.

What to do in Vienna in January?

Vienna is such a diverse and exciting city that there is always something to do and a place to go, even during the least climatically attractive period of the year. In fact, there are very few people who purposefully come to the Austrian capital in January for sightseeing. As a rule, it is visited as part of a 1-2-day tour during a vacation on ski resorts. This is a unique opportunity to see Vienna in its true form, without the fuss and large influx of guests, as during the New Year festivities or during the summer season. Two thousand years of history awaits you, framed by ancient streets, architectural monuments, museums and galleries. Winter Vienna is the same city of balls, but in order to discover this side of it, a couple of days will not be enough. It’s worth coming for at least a week, since a lot of preparation for this event is required.

Entertainment and excursions

A tourist planning a January trip to Vienna should adhere to two rules: dress warmly when going out, giving preference to multi-layered outfits (if it suddenly gets hot, you can always take off one “layer”), and plan excursions for the first half of the day with a morning start from the hotel, since daylight hours are very short - it starts to get dark at 16.10-16.50. In principle, the winter season does not impose any restrictions on sightseeing. Except that river trips along the Danube Canal are no longer available, but otherwise everything is as always.

Without any doubt, the city's "must see" list is still topped by the winter residence of the Habsburgs - the Hofburg palace complex. It is worth visiting the imperial apartments and the Empress Sisi Museum, as well as admiring the equestrian show from the Spanish Riding School, located in the eastern wing of the palace (children under 3 years old are not allowed to attend the show). In addition, it would be outright bad manners to ignore the national symbol of the whole - the Cathedral of St. Stephen, in whose dungeons lie the remains of its founder and many great Austrian emperors.

For just 4 euros you can get to its observation deck offering panoramic views of the capital. And, of course, the city is invariably associated with the world-famous Vienna Opera (Staatsoper). In winter it concert hall attracts full houses. This is a musical heart, the beat of which every capital guest is obliged to feel. Those who do not consider themselves fine connoisseurs of opera can only take part in a 40-minute tour of its luxurious building. In January, tours to thematic balls (for example, balls of hunters, doctors, restaurateurs and even flowers), held in the Hofburg and in the City Hall, are very common. However, in order to feel involved in such a beautiful centuries-old tradition, it is not necessary to resort to the help of travel agencies. All you need to do is purchase entrance tickets, which are sold directly on the Internet. However, this should be done in advance (preferably in the fall), as they sell out very quickly. The same January (approximately the middle of the second decade) is notable for the opening of a giant skating rink in front of the Vienna City Hall with an area of 6,000 square meters. m.

Due to its incredible size and the amazing decorative lighting on the facade of the Vienna City Hall, which is switched on in the evenings, this project was called the “Vienna Ice Dream”. This is a real fairy-tale empire, where fun and good mood always reign. Every day from 9.00 to 22.00 you can draw elegant loops on the ice to the rhythms of a melodic waltz and fiery disco of the 80s. Nearby there are tents offering to refresh yourself with delicious dishes and warm up with hot alcoholic (fragrant punch, mulled wine, grog) and non-alcoholic drinks. To those who have their own winter holidays wants to spend exclusively in a relaxing environment, most likely, it would be preferable to relax in the country's largest thermal complex, Therme Wien Oberlaa. Wellness fans will find spa salons, saunas, swimming pools and restaurants here.

Holidays and festivals

Do not think that Vienna in January is less interesting than in the pre-Christmas period. This month, the ballroom season is rapidly bursting into the measured life of the city, transforming it beyond recognition. It opens on Sylvester, on the night of December 31 to January 1, with the Imperial Ball in the Hofburg, after which the baton is picked up by numerous trade unions (florists, restaurateurs, engineers, pastry chefs, police officers, etc.) and higher educational institutions.

Almost no city institution remains on the sidelines. In addition, on January 1, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra gives a festive concert, which is traditionally broadcast on radio and television in many countries around the world. Fans of classical music have the opportunity to enter the Golden Hall of the Vienna Music Assembly, but to do this they must book tickets in advance. Also at the Vienna State Opera, the winter opera season is in full swing, always presenting a lot of premieres. In turn, the city exhibition center hosts the now traditional Vienna Auto Show.

What are the prices for holidays in Vienna in January?

The cost of tour packages to Vienna is practically stable throughout the year, with the only exceptions being holidays. If you are limited in funds, we recommend purchasing tickets for the second half of the month, when prices after the New Year stabilize and become 60% -100% lower. Compared to the beginning of December, vacations from the 15th may be 10% more profitable.

In January, Vienna will not delight you with warm sunny days, but your mood will be wonderful anyway, because this month is full of events on an international scale, which will be the envy of almost the entire world cultural community. Tour-Calendar wishes you a successful trip!

37.8 € (2,742.5 ₽) –minimum budget for a day in Vienna 🇦🇹. This is enough for a good budget hostel, two trips to public transport and food (the amount is equal to two lunches in inexpensive cafes).

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Insurance can be selected on the service, prices start from 1 € per day.

From Vienna Airport you can get there in the following ways:

High speed train City Airport Train to Wien Mitte station: 11 € one way, 19 € round trip. Travel time is only 16 minutes, from 5:36 to 23:39 with an interval of half an hour.
Train Railjet to Wien Hauptbahnhof (central railway station). Travel time is about 20 minutes. One way ticket 4.1 €.
Electric train to Wien Mitte and further to the 21st district of Vienna (Floridsdorf): Travel time - 25 minutes. One way ticket 2.4-4.4 €.
Buses Vienna Airport Lines with three lines to different parts of the city: 8 € one way, 13 € round trip. The line to the center of Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz also has several night departures.
Taxi will cost approximately 27-30 €, travel time is 20 minutes without traffic jams.
Individual transfer(price from 35 €) can be ordered on the website.

How to get around the city?

How much does public transport cost?

Tickets in Vienna are the same for different types of transport (bus, tram, metro). You can buy it at kiosks and vending machines.

Ticket for one trip (one direction with transfers within the same zone): 2.4 €
Day pass – 5.8 € (valid until 1 am).
Pass for 24 hours (8 €), for 48 hours (14.1 €), for 72 hours (17.1 €)
One week pass (Monday to Monday): .1-1 €
Travel pass for 8 days (not necessarily consecutive plus can be used by several people, that is, one segment - one day for one person): 40.8 €

You can use Google Maps or the WienMobile app to plan routes.

How much does a taxi cost?

The price of a taxi in Vienna depends on the time of day and day of the week. Daily rate: landing – 3.8 €, kilometer – 1-1.4 €. Night rate plus Sunday: landing – 4.3 €, kilometer – 1.2-1.6 €. A short trip of five kilometers will cost 9.5-10.8 €. Uber operates in Vienna, the trip will cost a little cheaper.

How much does gas and parking cost?

A liter of gasoline 92 in Vienna costs an average of 1.15 €. In the central districts of Vienna (districts 1-9 and 20), street parking is paid on weekdays from 9 to 22. You can park for up to two hours, half an hour of parking costs 1.05 €. To pay for parking, you must purchase a voucher and place it under glass. Vouchers can be bought in the same place where tickets for public transport are, at tobacco kiosks, and some gas stations. Even for short-term parking (for example, to unload luggage) you need a free voucher for 15 minutes.

In underground parking an hour will cost 3-5 €. The best option is park-and-ride (P+R): a day of parking will cost 3.4 €.

In Vienna's CityBike public bike sharing system, registration costs €1 (credited to your account). The first hour of each trip is free, the second hour costs 1€, the third hour costs 2€, each subsequent hour costs 4€.

How much does housing cost in Vienna?

For tourist purposes, it is convenient to live in districts 4 to 9. In the very center (district 1), housing is expensive and noisy. Inexpensive and convenient options can be found in districts 10, 12, 15, 16. In summer, it is worth choosing districts 2 or 20 for the proximity to both the center and the canal.

Hotels: In the off-season, further from the center (most of these options are in the 17th district), you can find an apartment or room in a three-star hotel from 35-40 € (for example, Hotel Carina or Hotel Geblergasse). In more central areas (from 2 to 9) a room will cost from 50-55 €, as in chain hotels ( MEININGER Hotel Wien Downtown Franz or Ibis budget Wien Messe), as well as ordinary ones (for example, Hotel Mocca or Hotel Mozart). In the very center (1st district) a room will cost from 68-80 € (for example, Pension Dr. Geissler, Hotel Pension Residenz or Pension Neuer Markt).

During the season, prices rise by about a quarter, but if you book at least a month in advance, you can find options in areas 2 to 9 for 50-55 € (for example, Arthotel ANA Katharina, Art Hotel Vienna or Pension Hargita).

Hostels: during the non-tourist season, prices for a place in a shared room start from 12-13 €, but most of these options are far from the center and with low ratings. Convenient options can be found at prices ranging from 14-16€ (for example, Do Step Inn Central or Boutique Hostel). From May to September it is worth booking in advance, otherwise prices rise to at least 20€. Double room in a hostel it will cost from 40-50 €.

AirBnb: A room can be rented for 20-30 €, depending on the location and season. With a successful combination of circumstances, you can find an apartment for 40 €, but in general, below 60 € you can’t count on decent options.

If you don't have AirBnb account, you can get €36 off your first booking by registering using this link.

Thus, good budget accommodation in Vienna will cost you 14-25 € per night per person.

How much does the connection cost?

All operators offer tariffs with calls and internet included, minimum options: 4GB for 14 € (Drei), 8GB for 19.99 € (Telekom).

There is an option for a prepaid SIM card HoT, which can be purchased at the Hofer supermarket chain. Take the SIM card at the checkout and plastic card to it (minimum 10 €), in exchange for which the cashier will give you a receipt with a replenishment code. Activate the HoT fix tariff, within which you will have 1000 minutes/SMS and 5GB of internet. With this package you can travel to other places without any problems. neighboring countries, since there is no longer intra-European roaming.

A way to save on communications is to order a SIM card for travelers DrimSim in Russia. Why we like Drimsim:

cheap internet. ~10 € per 1 GB in many countries of the world (with the exception of third world countries rarely visited by tourists)
The SIM card will work already on the plane: you can immediately order a taxi or write to the host.
Billing is based on megabytes, i.e. for 100 MB you will pay ~1 €. If you are traveling to a country with inexpensive internet for more than 3-4 days, you should buy a local SIM card; if less, then you should take a closer look at a travel SIM card.

Delivery of the card costs 10 €, and by ordering it using this link you will receive 7 € on your account as a gift. The minimum top-up amount for Dreamsim is 25€. Please take this into account.

In Austria, 1GB of internet from Dreamsim costs 10€.

WiFi. There are also public Wi-Fi points in the city, but not as many as we would like.

How much does food cost in restaurants?

Lunch in an inexpensive cafe: 10 €. For example, Centimeter. A selection of inexpensive cafes.
A selection of vegetarian establishments.
fast food:
- kebab 4 €.
- Bratwurst 3.5 €. For example, Würstelstand.
drinks:
- cup of cappuccino 3 €. For example, Coffee Pirates. A selection of classic coffee shops and third-wave coffee shops.
- glass of beer 4 €. For example, WUK. A selection of bars and a guide for beer lovers.

How much do groceries cost in the supermarket?

Here are some of the most popular excursions from Sputnik:

The Vienna Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus has 4 lines (6 in summer) and 50 stops. A 24-hour ticket costs 28 € (you can buy it on the website with a discount for 25.2 €). In addition to the bus itself, combined tickets are offered that include a boat ride, such a ticket costs 39 €. Their competitors Big Bus have only 2 lines. A 24-hour ticket costs 29€ (if purchased online 26.1€). But their combined ticket is for three days with a river cruise and an overnight walking tour costs only 49 € (44.1 € on the website).

To save money, you can purchase the Vienna City Card. It includes free travel on public transport and discounts at more than 200 establishments. A card for 24 hours costs 17€, for 48 hours – 25€, for 72 hours – 29€. You can recoup its cost only by intensively visiting several museums a day.

Another option is Vienna PASS. The price includes a Hop-on Hop-off bus pass and free entry to more than 60 attractions and museums. For one day the card costs 59 €. There are also two, three and six day options. The site sometimes offers a 10% discount.

At the Vienna Opera, prices for seated seats start from 7-13 €, and standing seats can be purchased for 2-4 €. A tour of the Opera costs 9€. You can watch “The Third Man” at the Burg Kino cinema for 9.5 €. A ride on the Ferris wheel will cost 12€. You can climb the tower of St. Stephen's Cathedral for 5 €.

How much do souvenirs cost?

Souvenirs in the Inner City will cost more than outside of it. On average, prices are as follows:

Basic souvenirs: postcard 1-1.5 €, magnet 5 €, T-shirt 10 €.
Special souvenirs: Mozart liqueur from 4€, marzipan candies from 3€, souvenirs with Klimt reproductions from 5€

Museums in Vienna

In most famous museums in Vienna, entrance tickets cost 13-16 €. (For example, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Albertina, Leopold Museum, Hofburg and others). Several small museums, as well as museums in urban areas, have free entry, and some museums can be visited for free on the first Sunday of the month.

How much more expensive is Vienna compared to Moscow?

Prices for holidays in Vienna are significantly higher than in Moscow. Prices in cafes and restaurants are higher by 45%, in supermarkets - by 87%. Travel by public transport and taxi will also cost more. More details at

Good afternoon We will be in Vienna for 9 days, starting from December 30th. I don’t understand, what is available for visiting on December 31 and January 1? Are museums open? If not, what can you do these days?
We were in Vienna for two days in the spring, but didn’t get to go on an excursion to the opera. We were told that it was only possible for groups. Did we misunderstand or is it not possible to go on an excursion to the opera every day?
Are the outdoor baths closed in winter in Baden? What are closed ones called? Is there family ticket? And for the whole day?
We have a 14 year old child with us. Do I need to carry my birth certificate with me on transport or show it in a museum? Children's tickets are half price.
On the evening of December 31st we are going to have dinner at a restaurant at 20.00. and then go meet NG on the street. Am I right or should I change my plans?
Help, experts, please.

Therms are open - Vienna from 07.30 – 22.00 http://www.thermewien.at/informationen/english Baden from 10.00 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. http://www.roemertherme.at/

Museums are also open, you just need to look at the schedule of each museum - tell me which ones you need - I’ll take a look :) The zoo is open - the animals work seven days a week :)

A tour of the Opera in Russian at 14-00 or 15-00 (it is better to check with the theater), a group of individual excursionists gathers right on the spot, tickets before the start, you cannot go around like in Paris yourself, only with a guide, December 31 and January 1 schedule usual http://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/Content.Node/home/opernhaus/fuehrungen/fuehrungen.en.php Just in case, go the day before - look - there is a schedule with tongues on the doors - on the left, if you look at the facade.

On the evening of December 31st we are going to have dinner at a restaurant at 20.00. and then go meet NG on the street. Am I right or should I change my plans?

And I liked it exactly on December 31st at the Opera, the performance (Die Fledermaus is like our Nutcracker for them) ends at about 23:00, after which it’s time to go outside to meet

Please tell me where to look at the opening hours of Viennese attractions. I'm interested in the period 12/23-01/03/2014. I can’t find anything on the Vena-info website.
I would be very grateful if you write at least the main attractions. Or give me a link.
For many it is relevant.

and then go meet NG on the street

A very bad idea. This is not Russia, where this is practiced. In Europe, it is mostly marginalized individuals who walk around at night.
But the main thing is that Vienna does not have any special impressive lighting. (For example, like in Paris). There is nothing to do in the center, plus no one knows what the weather will be like.

Yandex gives out very beautiful pictures

Please note that photos taken from professional equipment can be very far from reality.

the illumination of the city did not seem poor

can you show your photos?
Apart from the opera building and the Town Hall there is nothing interesting. Everything else is pretty dim, but fireworks won't be going off all night

But I didn’t see marginalized people as a class in the center. Neither day nor night

I join.
in Vienna, after the opera, I like to walk to Stefan and back, sometimes it worked out until 2 am, there were no fears or anxieties, I didn’t meet any outcasts, the local guide instilled in me about safety on my first trip, and I relaxed.

Here in Prague I have Afro Czechs along Vaclavka's dark time It was stressful, and so were the gypsy families during the day.

And there is lighting at the town hall and along the Ring, but not Budapest, fact.

In Europe, it's mostly marginalized people who walk around at night.

But not on New Year's Eve! In Vienna, just at this time everyone is walking around everywhere, but if you go to the center, it’s better after 12, IMHO.
After the fireworks, the crowd disperses and you can at least walk freely. Music, champagne and mulled wine, and the lighting is quite bright)) I really was in Vienna for New Year’s Eve only once and for a very short time, but I liked it)

We specifically decided to fly to Vienna for NG to meet him on the street. At home we sat at the table. I want something unusual. I read the reviews about NG in Vienna, they write very positively. Let's try too. I would love to go to the opera, but I have a husband with me who doesn’t like me, and most importantly a 14-year-old child. He categorically refuses to go to the opera. Of course, I can force it, but why should people spoil the holiday. We decided to find a middle ground for everyone.
We will live right in the center, next to Stefan, so we can walk as long as we have enough energy to go to the hotel.
Olya, KHM and the Sisi Museum are open on the 31st and 1st? The Zoo is open, but will the Palace be accessible to the public to combine everything into one visit? The restaurant hasn't been chosen yet, I'm looking for it

Jenny Jen
Have you been to Vienna on New Year's Eve?
Did you go to the Opera? Have you met NG on the streets of Vienna?

And I was.
This was the most wonderful New Year's Eve idea I've ever had.
You saw how ladies, or rather Ladies in evening dresses and furs with gentlemen in tuxedos, after an evening performance at the Opera, calmly merged with the crowd and walked on foot to Stefan Dom, along the magnificently illuminated streets.
Along the way, you could stop at any live music venue, which were scattered throughout Vienna and presented various musical styles from classical to rap. You can also drink champagne right there on the street by buying a glass in any tent or mulled wine and punch.
Have you ever danced the Viennese waltz on the street after the bell of St. Stephen's Cathedral chimed?

This is not all, only what is here in the photo album

And in our area, the intelligentsia are mainly from Central Asia.

If this is not a photomontage, then Yandex pictures do not lie in Vienna in New Year's Eve Beautiful.
I'll go watch Silvester Wien on YouTube.))) I'll fill in the blank.)))

Armazani
KXM 31 Dec 10-18 (KXM itself, collection in Neue Burg - 10-13), January 1 - KXM 10-18, Neue Burg closed
For the rest, see your charts here: http://www.khm.at/en/visit/calendar/?f_event_type=19&tx_thgenericlist)

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