Walking in Vienna (2024)

People in Vienna make 28 percent of their journeys on foot. A number of walking routes let you discover the city at your leisure.

Printed Vienna walking map (Wiener Fußwegekarte)

The printed Vienna walking map shows the city’s walking routes and hiking trails. It provides information about footpaths, shopping streets, boulevards for walking, pedestrian zones and pathways, as well as walking routes. Additionally, it shows locations of drinking fountains, public toilets, shoe service companies, and public passageways. The Vienna walking map is available free of charge and can be ordered online (German).

Walking app

The app Wien zu Fuß for your smartphone helps you to find your way around the city. It provides information about boulevards for walking, pedestrian zones, and passageways. Additionally, the app offers a pedometer for you to earn goodies and win prizes.

Hiking in and around Vienna

Hiking has a long tradition in Vienna. Popular destinations include the Heurigen (wine taverns), the Vienna Woods, and the many vineyards. There are eleven city hiking paths laid out by Municipal Department 49 - Forestry Office and Urban Agriculture (MA 49).

Mobility Agency of the City of Vienna (Mobilitätsagentur Wien)

The Mobility Agency of the City of Vienna (German) was founded to raise awareness and implement PR measures on the topics of walking and cycling in Vienna. It is a contact point for anyone who is interested in improving the conditions for pedestrians and cyclists in the city. You will find ample information about walking and cycling, individual projects as well as facts and figures on the website of the Mobility Agency. You can also contact the Walking and Cycling Commissioners via the website.