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Vienna has excellent connections to the rest of Europe, regardless of the means of transportation you are going to use. You can get to Vienna by plane, by car, by train, by bus and even by boat.

Vienna has one international airport, located about 18 km away from the city. The airport is called Wien Schwechat and is very well connected to the city. You can get to the city center by train (S-Bahn), bus, taxi or shuttle from the hotel. The train is very convenient and pretty fast. The regular S-Bahn will get you to the city center in less than half an hour. There is a fast train called CAT (City Airport Train) that doesn't stop in any station until the city center, that takes about 16 minutes to get there, but it is more expensive than the regular train. A taxi ride to the city is about €30.

Schoenbrunn Palace is not to be missed by any tourist to Vienna. It was the summer palace of the Habsburg family. It has some huge gardens and the oldest zoo in the world. Don't miss the zoo, it is very big and impressive. Other attractions are the Privy Garden, a Maze and Labyrinth, and Gloriette. It is not far from the city center, and you can easily get there by public transport.
Official website: www.schoenbrunn.at

Vienna has excellent roads and a good traffic management, but it may become crowded as any other large city, especially during rush hours. The rush hours are tipically in the morning and in early evening. Traffic is more crowded in the city center (withing the central ring), where streets are narrower and mostly one-way.

Drivers in Vienna are generally skilled. However, they are not very willing to wait if you are not sure about the place you are going to. Having license plates from another country might help, as they will understand you are a tourist.

Vienna has a very good public transport network. As a tourist, you will use mostly the underground, since this will take you to all important landmarks. In addition to the underground, you can also use trams, buses and trains.

Public transport in Vienna works mostly on the honor system. Fares are reasonable for the excellent conditions. Spot checks are performed from time to time and you will get a fine if you don't have a ticket. Tickets that you buy must be validated on the platform for underground or in the tram or bus. You can get your tickets from automatic machines in stations that accept cash and credit cards. Some stations also have counters. If there seems to be no place for you to buy tickets, try at the nearest tobacco shop. As a tourist, you may be interested in the Vienna Card, that provides both free transport and discounts for some landmarks.

Vienna’s most trendy shopping area is Mariahilfer Strasse, where you can find almost anything, whether you are looking for global brands like Escada, Armani, Gucci, Zara, Mango, H&M or local boutiques. It is located between the city center and Westbahnhof. You can find plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby, where you can relax after a long walk through the shops. Official website: www.mariahilferstrasse.at.

Ringstrassen Galerien is made of two buildings that are joined by a glass bridge. Many shops and restaurants are here, with famous brands such as Prada, Rolex, Hugo Boss. Official website: www.ringstrassen-galerien.at.