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Venue & Accessibility

Venue & Accessibility

Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center

The Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center, spanning 73,000 square meters of cutting-edge infrastructure, has been a premier event destination in Austria since its opening in 2004. Renowned for its versatility, the venue seamlessly accommodates a wide range of events, from corporate meetings and congresses to galas and trade fairs, with capacities of up to 160,000 visitors. Conveniently located near the Prater, universities, hotels, restaurants, and two subway stations, the center is just a five-minute journey from the city center and a 30-minute drive from the international airport.

Boasting one of Europe’s most advanced IT infrastructures, Messe Wien has earned numerous certifications and accolades, with sustainability at the core of its operations. Environmental considerations were integral to the venue’s design and continue to influence every aspect of its services. Its commitment to well-being and eco-consciousness was recently recognized with the prestigious international “Healthy Venue” award, underscoring its dedication to creating a sustainable and health-focused event environment.

How to get to Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center from the Vienna Airport 

The airport bus takes you to Messe Wien in 30 minutes.  Line VAL 3 line connects Donaustadt with Vienna Airport and stops at stations Krieau (Messe Wien). Line VAL 3 runs every hour between 04:58 a.m. and 07:58 p.m.

The City Airport Train is the easiest and fastest choice for a comfortable journey to and from Vienna Airport, with a travel time of just 16 minutes.

Two underground stations are located near the venue’s main entrances.

U2: Messe-Prater
U2: Krieau

The Vienna International Airport is only 25 minutes away by taxi/car. For anyone who travels to the venue by car, there are more than 4,000 parking spaces available in the immediate vicinity.

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