Overview
Baden (Baden bei Wien) is one of 11 Great Spa Towns of Europe, a UNESCO transcontinental heritage site. Just 25 km south of Vienna, this city of 25,000 attracted 19th-century luminaries like Schubert, Johann Strauß Vater, and Beethoven, who composed his 9th Symphony here in 1821-1823.
Architecture · Culture · Festivals · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
Free WiFi at most hotels. Mobile coverage from A1, T-Mobile, and Drei. Type C/F plugs, 230V.
Money
Austria uses euros. ATMs available near the train station and city center. Credit cards accepted at hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions.
Safety
Baden is a quiet, low-crime spa city. Standard precautions apply near train station at night.
Transport
Regional trains from Vienna Meidling run every 15 minutes (€5.40, 20 min). Badnerbahn tram from Wien-Oper costs €6.30. Citybus single rides €2.10.
