Save time and money exploring Vienna: the Vienna Welcome Card bundles unlimited travel on Vienna Lines with discounts at museums, tours and mobility partners for 24 hours to 7 days. Ideal for a first-time visit, it reduces transit friction so you can focus on the city’s history, coffeehouses and museums.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Stand on Stephansplatz and feel the city unfold: trams click past, the Donaukanal glints, and café steam mixes with the scent of fresh bread. The Vienna Welcome Card puts that urban pulse on a single digital pass, offering hours of movement and curated discounts so you spend less time waiting and more time walking into the city’s character.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
24–168 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; expect lots of walking and use of public transit
Wildlife
History
Vienna’s urban form reflects Habsburg-era planning and the Ringstraße expansion of the 19th century, which concentrated museums, opera houses and government buildings along a grand boulevard.
Conservation
Vienna emphasizes public transport and green space management — using the Welcome Card supports low-carbon mobility and reduces car traffic in historic areas.
Reserve your spot on the Vienna Welcome Card: The ideal tourist map for Vienna & public transport today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Activate on first ride
Validate the card the first time you use public transport to start the clock — activation is based on calendar hours, not daylight.
Carry ID for discounts
Some partner discounts and museum entries require photo ID or the app’s voucher screen; keep both handy to avoid refused reductions.
Download offline maps
Store an offline map or screenshot transit lines in case of poor cell service, especially when exploring outer districts.
Check museum opening times
Card discounts don’t guarantee entry; book timed-entry exhibits separately during high season (spring–summer) to avoid queues.
Smartphone with the digital pass
Necessary to store and present the mobile ticket and partner vouchers.
Comfortable walking shoes
Vienna is best explored on foot — expect cobbles and long museum visits.
Reusable water bottle
Reduces purchases and keeps you hydrated while touring in warm months.
summer
Light rain jacket
Spring and fall can be changeable; a packable shell keeps you moving between sights.
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