Austrian Parliament: A Beacon of Democracy in Vienna

Getting There

• Subway

  If you're starting from the city center, head to the nearest U-Bahn (subway) station, which is typically the Stephansplatz station. Take the U1 (red line) in the direction of Leopoldau. After one stop, get off at the Karlsplatz station. From the Karlsplatz station, transfer to the U2 (purple line) and take it in the direction of Stadion. Get off at the next stop, which is the Rathaus station. Once you exit the station, walk towards the main road and follow the signs to the Austrian Parliament, located at Dr. Karl Renner-Ring 3.

• Tram

  If you prefer taking a tram, you can find the tram stop at the Opera (Oper) station. From there, take tram line D (the 'Ring tram') heading towards Nussdorf. After a few stops, get off at the stop called Dr. Karl Renner-Ring. Walk straight ahead, and you will see the Austrian Parliament building on your left. It's a short walk from the tram stop.

• Walking

  If you are in the vicinity of the Inner City (Innere Stadt), you can easily walk to the Austrian Parliament. From St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom), head towards the Ringstraße. Walk along the Ringstraße until you reach the intersection with Dr. Karl Renner-Ring. Turn onto Dr. Karl Renner-Ring and continue walking straight for a few minutes, and you will find the Austrian Parliament directly ahead.

• Bus

  To reach the Austrian Parliament by bus, find the nearest bus stop serving lines 2A or 3A. Board the bus and travel towards the Ringstraße. Get off at the stop called 'Parlamentsplatz'. From there, it's just a short walk to the Austrian Parliament building, which is located at Dr. Karl Renner-Ring 3.