{"id":37871,"date":"2023-10-28T16:13:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T14:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/niet-gecategoriseerd\/take-the-night-train-to-vienna-the-best-tips-for-your-city-trip\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T18:20:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:20:23","slug":"take-the-night-train-to-vienna-the-best-tips-for-your-city-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/austria\/vienna\/take-the-night-train-to-vienna-the-best-tips-for-your-city-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Take the Night Train to Vienna: The Best Tips for Your City Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Taking the Night Train to Vienna: A Green City Trip<\/h1>\n\n

Traveling internationally by train is sustainable and lets you see a lot of the countries you pass through. But it\u2019s often complicated, too\u2014except when traveling to Vienna. The overnight train takes you easily and directly to the heart of the city. Austria\u2019s<\/a> capital is a great place for a long weekend or a week. Here are the best tips for a green trip to the City of Love. <\/p>\n\n

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Vienna, the greenest city in the world<\/h2>\n\n

Vienna ranks among the top 10 greenest cities in the world. At least, that\u2019s how it was named by the American-Australian research group Resonance on the 50th Earth Day on April 22, 2020. And it\u2019s true: the city is very easy to get around by public transportation and has plenty of green spaces and public parks. <\/p>\n\n

Thanks to historically sound and methodical urban planning, about half of the residents have an annual pass and primarily use public transportation to get around. <\/p>\n\n

Just outside the city, you’ll find a true national park, the Donau Auen National Park<\/strong>. In June 2023, Vienna was once again named the best city to live in by The Economist Intelligence Unit. <\/p>\n\n

18 Highlights in Vienna<\/h2>\n\n
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1.<\/strong> Discover Vienna by bike<\/strong> with a guide <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n

Vienna is a very bike-friendly city with many wide bike paths separated from the road. For example, rent a bike from Baja <\/strong>bikes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

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    2.<\/strong> Museum of Art History and Natural History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    One of the most important and beautiful museums in Europe, with a collection featuring Venetian painters such as Tintoretto and Titian, as well as Rubens, Van Dyck, and Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Across from the Kunsthistorisches Museum stands the equally beautiful Natural History Museum<\/strong>. Here you\u2019ll find, among other things, the world-famous Venus of Willendorf and one of the few complete dodo skeletons. <\/p>\n\n

    3. Explore the alleys of Vienna<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    The city has many hidden courtyards, alleys, and passageways. Take a stroll down Sch\u00f6nlaterrngasse<\/strong>, which literally means \u201cStreet of the Beautiful Lanterns.\u201d The lantern at number 7 is a replica of the famous lantern that is now on display at the city museum. <\/p>\n\n

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      4. Strudel Workshop and Tasting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

      At the caf\u00e9 Residenz’s in-house bakery, you can watch as the most delicious apple strudels are made\u2014and, of course, taste them.<\/p>\n\n

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        5. A “Little Night Music” Concert<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

        Listen to classical music masterpieces in the heart of the city at the Kapucijnerkerk. In addition to Mozart, the program also features works by Schubert, Bach, and Haydn. Concerts are usually held on Friday and Saturday evenings. <\/p>\n\n

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          6. Sigmund Freud Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

          Discover the neighborhood where Sigmund Freud lived and worked, and visit the museum. <\/p>\n\n

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            7. Museum Quarter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

            A cultural district featuring a mix of Baroque and modern buildings. Here you\u2019ll find the MUMOK (Museum of Modern Art), the Leopold Museum\u2014which houses works by Gustav Klimt, among others\u2014and the Kunsthalle Wien, which features photography, video, and new and emerging art and media. <\/p>\n\n

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              8. Neubaugasse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

              Small shops and boutiques on a side street off the popular shopping street Mariahilferstrasse.<\/p>\n\n

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                9. Kirchengasse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

                In the creative Neubau neighborhood, with its charming fashion boutiques and restaurants. <\/p>\n\n

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                  10. Belvedere Gallery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

                  It’s worth visiting just to see Gustav Klimt’s *The Kiss*.<\/p>\n\n

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                    11. Glacis Beisl <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

                    A restaurant in Vienna’s Museum Quarter with a beautiful courtyard and an interesting menu.<\/p>\n\n

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                      12. Volksgarten <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

                      A beautiful rose garden in a park on the outskirts of downtown.<\/p>\n\n

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                        13. Cycling along the Danube Canal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

                        Bars, restaurants, and street art along the banks of the Vienna River, which flows into the Danube. A 17-km network of walking and biking trails along the canal, where you can also take a boat ride. <\/p>\n\n

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                          14. Hundertwasser Village, House, and Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

                          The Hundertwasser Haus is a popular, fascinating, and colorful building on Kegelgasse designed by artist Friedenreich Hundertwasser. It is completely asymmetrical and features plenty of greenery, and is owned by the Austrian government. In the Hundertwasser Village, you can walk around freely and truly experience the Hundertwasser style. A short distance away is the museum, the Kunst Haus Wien. <\/p>\n\n

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                          15. Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace and Zoo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

                          This famous Habsburg palace is located just a few metro stops outside the city center. Its extensive palace gardens are particularly noteworthy, featuring a centuries-old zoo that has been named the best in Europe several times. <\/p>\n\n

                          16. The Vienna Vineyards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

                          Vienna is the city with the most vineyards within its borders. On sunny days, many locals head up one of the hills surrounding the city to enjoy a delicious glass of wine and a snack. Almost all Viennese vineyards sell food and drinks on site and offer the opportunity to enjoy them among the grapevines with a beautiful view of the city. <\/p>\n\n

                          17. Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

                          The gardens are home to no fewer than 12,000 plant species from 6 continents.<\/p>\n\n

                          18. St. Leopold Chapel by Otto Wagner <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

                          Locals also call the Kirche am Steinhof<\/strong> \u201cLemoniberg\u201d because of its beautiful golden dome, which resembles a lemon. A stunning modern church built on the grounds of a psychiatric hospital. <\/p>\n\n

                          How long does the overnight train to Vienna take?<\/h2>\n\n

                          The train usually departs from Amsterdam between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. You\u2019ll arrive at the Hauptbahnhof on time the next morning. The return trip is another hour shorter. You\u2019ll depart around 8:00 p.m. and arrive back at Amsterdam Central Station around 10:00 p.m. In the Netherlands, you can also board the train in Utrecht, Arnhem, and \u2019s-Hertogenbosch. There\u2019s also a daily overnight train from Brussels. There are also several trains during the day, but you\u2019ll have to change trains once or more. <\/p>\n\n

                          Comfort and Seats on the Night Train to Vienna<\/h2>\n\n

                          The most affordable seats are the standard seats in a 6-person compartment. You can also reserve compartments with reclining seats and more luxurious compartments with sleeping berths and a private bathroom. This includes breakfast and a made-up bed in a 4- or 6-person compartment. Ladies-only compartments are also available. Wi-Fi is available on most trains, and drinks and snacks are available for purchase. <\/p>\n\n

                          New to the lineup are the compact single-seat mini-coupes. Ideal if you’re traveling alone<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

                          TIP: You can push the seats in a seating compartment together to create a place to lie down. By reserving a private seating compartment for 2 or 3 people, you can sleep quite comfortably at a low price. Be sure to bring a pillow and\/or your own blanket. <\/p>\n\n

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                          Can I take my bike on the overnight train to Vienna?<\/h2>\n\n

                          You CANNOT take your bike on the direct overnight train. You can, however, take it on the daytime trains or on the overnight train that goes via Zurich. You\u2019ll have to change trains once. <\/p>\n\n

                          Where can you buy tickets for the night train to Vienna?<\/h2>\n\n

                          You can book directat nightjet.com<\/a>, the website for \u00d6BB (Austrian Federal Railways) night trains, or through the \u00d6BB app. <\/p>\n\n

                          For a train ticket that allows you to bring your bike<\/a>, check out Treinreiswinkel.<\/p>\n\n

                          Walking in Vienna<\/h2>\n\n

                          There are no fewer than 15 parks in the city where you can enjoy a walk or a run. With the Ivie app, you can take several audio walking tours\u2014in English\u2014such as the Sisi Tour, the Otto Wagner Tour, the Modern Architecture Tour, and the City of Vision Tour, which takes you past international modern architectural highlights and gives you a glimpse into Vienna\u2019s vision for the future. <\/p>\n\n

                          Day trip from Vienna to the Alpine peaks via the Skywalk lift<\/h2>\n\n

                          Are you staying in the city a little longer? Then take a trip through some beautiful villages to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hallstatt. From the Skywalk, you\u2019ll enjoy a breathtaking view of the town. You\u2019ll find the Salzbergbahn right in the center of town. Once at the top, at an elevation of 838 meters, you\u2019ll look out over the mountains, the lake, and the town. The structure hovers 360 meters above Hallstatt. <\/p>\n\n

                          It is recommended to travel by public transportation because there is limited parking. The distance by train is about 200 km, and the trip takes just over 3 hours. <\/p>\n\n