Vienna City Marathon: palaces, parks and coffee houses

The Vienna City Marathon starts on a bridge over the Danube and finishes in the heart of the imperial city. It is a spring race with music along the course and grand architecture at every turn.

Fun facts

• The start is on the Reichsbrücke bridge over the Danube.
• The course passes Schönbrunn Palace and the Prater park.
• The finish is on the Ringstrasse area close to the Hofburg.

What to see

• Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens.
• The Ringstrasse with the Opera and Parliament.
• St Stephen's Cathedral.

What to taste

• Wiener Schnitzel, breaded veal cutlet.
• Kaiserschmarrn, shredded pancake with plum compote.
• Sachertorte with coffee in a traditional café.

What to do

• Collect your bib at the expo.
• Join the shorter races held on the marathon weekend.
• Recover in a Viennese coffee house or a thermal spa.

💡 Tip: The CAT express train and S-Bahn connect the airport with the city centre. Fly in at least a day early and book accommodation early, because hotels fill up on race weekend.