The Vienna PASS is a sightseeing pass issued by VPG Vienna PASS GmbH: it gives one entry to each included attraction, up to 90 according to the official website (including Schönbrunn, the Albertina and the Belvedere), and unlimited use of the Vienna Sightseeing Tours Hop-On Hop-Off buses for 1, 2, 3 or 6 consecutive calendar days. Public transport is not included by default. It pays off if you pack several paid visits into each day; otherwise the Vienna City Card or a simple Wiener Linien ticket is enough.
This guide explains what the pass covers according to its issuer, its rules, the official prices read on 27 October 2026, a method to work out whether it is worth it for you, and the official alternatives. To plan your stay, see also our Vienna page.
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Vienna PASS: key facts
- Issuer: VPG Vienna PASS GmbH (official website viennapass.de).
- 1, 2, 3 or 6 consecutive calendar days, midnight to midnight, starting from the first scan.
- One entry per included attraction; unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off bus during validity.
- Public transport not included (« can be booked as an option », according to WienTourismus).
- Full refund within 30 days of purchase if the pass has not been activated (purchase on the official website).
What the Vienna PASS covers
According to the official website, the Vienna PASS includes free entry to up to 90 attractions and museums, unlimited use of the Vienna Sightseeing Tours Hop-On Hop-Off lines during the validity period, a printed guide and fast-track access at several attractions. Attractions named by the issuer include Schönbrunn Palace and its zoo, the Upper Belvedere, the Sisi Museum at the Hofburg, the Prater Giant Ferris Wheel, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Albertina, the Imperial Treasury, the Donauturm, Danube cruises, Madame Tussauds and the Spanish Riding School.
The exact list, with the conditions of each attraction, is on the « Sights » page of the official website: it may change, so check it before you buy. To plan your palace visit, see our Schönbrunn Palace page.
The Flexi PASS
The issuer also offers a Flexi PASS: a number of visits chosen in advance, to be used within 60 days of activation, among the attractions marked « Flexi », with 72 hours of Hop-On Hop-Off. Note: on 27 October 2026 the official shop showed options of 2 to 8 visits, while the general terms mention 2 to 5 visits; check the option at the time of purchase.
Rules to know
- Calendar days: a one-day pass activated at 5 p.m. is only valid until midnight. The issuer advises starting early in the morning.
- Activation: at the first scan of the QR code, at an attraction or on the Hop-On Hop-Off bus. The pass must be activated within one year of purchase.
- One entry per attraction, except the Hop-On Hop-Off bus, which is unlimited.
- Named pass: it cannot be transferred to someone else without the issuer’s written consent.
- Forgotten pass: without the pass, the attraction will refuse entry. If you lose it, notify the issuer; a paid replacement is possible if the barcode is known.
- Children: free up to age 5 accompanied by an adult holding the pass; from 6 to 18 inclusive, a Vienna PASS Junior is required (age at the time of use).
- Mobile pass: it is sent by e-mail with a QR code and can be added to Google Wallet or Apple Wallet.
- Refund: 100% within 30 days of purchase if the pass has not been activated, for a purchase on the official website; no refund for services unused during validity. A pass bought from another seller follows that seller’s terms.
Official Vienna PASS prices
Prices read on 27 October 2026 in the official shop viennapass.de (« special » price shown / regular price). They may change: check them before you buy.
| Duration | Adult | Junior (6-18) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 calendar day | €99 / €109 | €49 / €55 |
| 2 calendar days | €139 / €149 | €69 / €75 |
| 3 calendar days | €165 / €175 | €85 / €89 |
| 6 calendar days | €189 / €199 | €95 / €99 |
Is the Vienna PASS worth it? The method
The savings promoted by the issuer are commercial examples. The only question that matters: does the total of the tickets you would have bought exceed the price of the pass?
- List, day by day, the attractions you really want to visit, allowing for opening hours and fatigue.
- Note the adult entry price of each on its official website (not on a resale site).
- Add the Hop-On Hop-Off bus only if you intend to take it.
- Compare the total with the price of the pass for the matching duration.
- Remove attractions you would visit free or at a reduced price anyway (youth rates, discount cards).
- Add the cost of public transport, which is not included in the pass, then compare with the Vienna City Card.
Destination de Voyage calculation based on the official shop: per day, the adult pass at the special price works out at €99 for 1 day, €69.50 per day for 2 days, €55 per day for 3 days and €31.50 per day for 6 days. The longer the stay, the lower the daily break-even, provided you sightsee every day.
Official alternatives
Vienna City Card
The Vienna City Card is the official card of the Vienna tourist board (WienTourismus). It includes Vienna public transport and discounts at museums and attractions during its validity (24 h, 48 h, 72 h or 7 days), with the Hop-On Hop-Off bus and the airport transfer as options. It suits those who mainly want to get around and visit only a few attractions. On 27 October 2026, wien.info showed €19 (24 h), €31 (48 h), €37 (72 h) and €39 (7 days) for the card alone.
Wiener Linien tickets
Wiener Linien, Vienna’s public transport operator, sells 24-hour, 7-day and 31-day tickets for the core zone (Kernzone Wien), as well as single tickets. Note: according to Wiener Linien, the core zone does not include journeys to or from Vienna airport, nor the airport buses and the City Airport Train. The operator also announces a fare adjustment on 1 January 2027.
| Option | What is included | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna PASS | Entries (up to 90 attractions) + Hop-On Hop-Off | Intensive sightseeing over a few days |
| Flexi PASS | Chosen number of visits + 72 h of Hop-On Hop-Off | Slower stay, a few attractions |
| Vienna City Card | Public transport + discounts | City-focused stay, few museums |
| Wiener Linien tickets | Public transport (core zone) | Traveler who buys entries one by one |
Tips for using the pass well
- Group nearby attractions: Hofburg, Imperial Treasury and Sisi Museum in the center; Schönbrunn and its zoo on the same day.
- Check each attraction’s page to see whether you need to book a time slot, especially in high season.
- Keep one day without the pass for free sights and walking.
- To choose your season, see when to go to Vienna.
- If you continue to Salzburg, the Vienna PASS is not valid there: it covers the Viennese attractions on its list.
Buying the Vienna PASS
The pass is sold on the issuer’s official website or by resellers. Compare the option (duration, Flexi), the activation deadline and above all the refund terms: the issuer’s (30 days, pass not activated) apply only to purchases made with them. Also check whether a transport ticket is added, which is not the case by default.
Frequently asked questions
Is public transport included in the Vienna PASS?
Not by default: according to WienTourismus, the public transport ticket « is not included but can be booked as an option ». The Hop-On Hop-Off bus is included.
Are the days consecutive?
Yes: 1, 2, 3 or 6 consecutive calendar days, midnight to midnight, from the first scan.
Can I enter the same attraction twice?
No, one entry per attraction, except the Hop-On Hop-Off bus.
Do children pay?
Children under 6 enter free with an adult holding the pass; from 6 to 18 inclusive, a Vienna PASS Junior is required.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, 100% within 30 days of purchase if the pass has not been activated and was bought on the official website.
Vienna PASS or Vienna City Card?
The Vienna PASS includes entries; the Vienna City Card includes transport and gives discounts. Do the calculation for your own itinerary.
Our sources
- VPG Vienna PASS GmbH, official website viennapass.de: home page, « The Vienna PASS », « What you get », shop and general terms, checked 27 October 2026.
- WienTourismus, wien.info, « Vienna PASS » and « Vienna City Card » pages, checked 27 October 2026.
- Wiener Linien, « Tickets » page (wienerlinien.at), checked 27 October 2026.
- Our methodology
Updated October 2026. Pass prices and terms may change: check them before you buy.
