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The Venue
Palais Niederösterreich
Herrengasse 13, 1010 Vienna, Austria
1st District – Innere Stadt
U3 Herrengasse (2 min) · Trams D, 1, 71
Programme
Scenic Tram Ride
We are taking a private ride on one of Vienna's beloved historic trams – the Bim – along the iconic Ringstraße boulevard. The routes takes us past the city's greatest monuments: the State Opera, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Parliament, City Hall, and the Burgtheater. The historic trams date from the early 20th century and have been lovingly preserved to give you a sense of travelling back in time.
Tram departs 14:00 sharp from Börse (Reitalle) tram stop, please arrive by 13:50.
View Meeting Point
Church Service
Please be seated by 12:45. The service will commence at 13:00. We are fortunate to have such a splendid church for our ceremony, however the church remains open to the public so please arrive in good time to secure a seat.
Drinks Reception
After the church service please make your way to Palais Niederösterreich at a leisurely pace. Feel free to briefly return to your hotel if needed. Drinks and finger food will be served upon arrival until 16:30.
Within the venue there is a private coat room (unstaffed, at your own risk) where you may leave a jacket, bags, pram, or any other essentials you may require to make it through the night.
Dinner
Please make your way up the steps for one last sober ;) group photo. Upon arriving on the upper floor you will find the seating plan – please locate and take your seats. Dinner will be served as a buffet style in the adjacent Herrensaal.Music will accompany dinner.
Bar & Disco
A DJ will kick things off after dinner and the adjacent bar has you covered after the dinner service ends.
Please note: The venue closes at 1:00am. All belongings must be collected from the coat room before then. The cherubs retire promptly at midnight, and they are not to be argued with.
Post-Wedding Hike & Wine Crawl
A mellow Sunday recovery plan — with an option to escalate proceedings.
Meet at 11:30am at the tram stop Börse (Reitalle), the exact same place as for Scenic Tram Ride on Friday. We will catch the first D tram that comes by (direction north towards "Nusdorf") and then change to Bus 38A at Grinzinger Strasse (direction and destination "Kahlenberg"). This trip by tram and bus is approximately 45mins but you can also take an Uber directly to "Kahlenberg".
From Kahlenberg we will set off on a leisurely self-misguided hike, winding our way down through the vineyards and while enjoying sweeping views over Vienna.
Wear comfortable shoes, bring a light bag with water bottle, sunglasses and/or rain jacket depending on the weather. Come prepared to enjoy the scenery — and to sample a few glasses of "heurigen" wine ("of this year" wine) on a largely gravity assisted hike.
At the bottom of the hill we eventually hit Nusdorf. Take the D tram back from Nusdorf station to the city centre whenever you like, or linger in the hills for as long as you please. The tram runs until around 11pm, so there is no rush to return to the city. We will stay for as long as you share your wine with us!
Logistics
We recommend staying in Vienna's 1st District (Innere Stadt / Inner city), the historic centre within the the circular Ring-road / "Ringstrasse". Peterskirche, Palais Niederösterreich and all the meeting points are located here, and the entire historic centre is comfortably walkable. The 1st District offers a superb range of accommodation – from the grand Ringstraße hotels to charming boutique options tucked into beautiful historic courtyards. Staying centrally means you are never more than a short stroll away from all the action. Alternatively you may find some more affordable accomodation options (that are still within walking distance to all the venues) close to "Shottentor".
Vienna is famous for its public transport. The U-Bahn, trams, and buses connect the entire city getting around is a breeze. We would recommend you buy a 24hour or 7-day travel card so you do not have to worry about individual tickets. The official "WienMobil" Ticketshop at shop.wienmobile.at and/or App allow you to buy tickets at any point and save about 5%
Vienna's historic centre is thoroughly walkable. The Peterskirche and Palais Niederösterreich are a comfortable stroll apart. The entire 1st district can be crossed on foot in under 20 minutes – do bring comfortable shoes, especially for cobblestones.
Vienna International Airport (VIE) is well connected to most major cities. The City Airport Train (CAT) reaches Wien Mitte in 16 minutes and costs approx 15 euros. The S-Bahn (S7) is equally reliable and more economical (covered with a normal public transport ticket), reaching the centre in around 30 minutes. From there you can change to the Ubahn and trams.
Taxis are plentiful and reliable. Bolt and Uber both operate in Vienna and are convenient for late evenings.
Emergency (EU): 112 (works from any mobile)
Police: 133 (or +43 1 31310 from abroad)
Ambulance: 144 (or +43 1 40144 from abroad)
Fire: 122 (or +43 1 122 from abroad)
Vienna Tourism: wien.info
Please ensure you have appropriate travel health insurance for your visit to Austria.
Things to Do
Vienna has great deal to offer and we hope you find yourself with a day or two to spare before or after the wedding. Some recommendations for first time visitors:
Kunsthistorisches Museum
One of the world's great art museums, in a monumental imperial building. Vermeer, Rembrandt, Bruegel – and ceilings that rival the art on the walls.
Schönbrunn Palace
The Habsburg summer residence – 1,441 rooms, magnificent gardens, and a view from the Gloriette that is simply not to be missed.
The Coffeehouse
Vienna's coffeehouse tradition is UNESCO-listed. Try Café Central, Café Landtmann, or Demel for Melange, Einspänner, and Sachertorte.
Vienna State Opera
The Staatsoper needs no introduction. Standing tickets (available online from 10am on the day of the performance) are remarkably affordable.
Belvedere & The Kiss
Klimt's "The Kiss" resides at the Upper Belvedere. The "Secession" building houses his extraordinary Beethoven Frieze.
Vienna's Heurigen
Vienna is the only world capital with wine production within its limits. The villages of Grinzing, Nußdorf and Neustift am Walde offer wonderful Heurigen experiences.
The Hofburg
The vast imperial palace in Vienna's heart – home to the Spanish Riding School, the Imperial Apartments, and the Sisi Museum.
St Stephen's Cathedral
Climb the South Tower of the Stephansdom for panoramic views across Vienna's roofscape. This Gothic cathedral is the most iconic landmark of the city since the 12th century.
Prater & Naschmarkt
Stroll the grand Hauptallee, ride the historic Riesenrad Ferris wheel, then explore the extraordinary Naschmarkt – Vienna's beloved open-air food market.
RSVP
Please complete the following RSVP form so we know exactly who is attending and what your preferences are. We also need your inputs to help shape part of the programme for our evening!
Kindly respond by the 1st of August, 2026.
Thank you.