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26.5.–
31.5.2026

IN VIENNA

WELCOME

Welcome to the 23rd edition of VIENNA SHORTS! We wish you a pleasant stay!

FESTIVAL CENTER & GUEST COUNTER
MuseumsQuartier (Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien, Room D/Hof 8)

  • GUEST COUNTER
    Tuesday, May 26 – Saturday, May 30: 11:30 – 17:00
    Sunday, May 31: 12:00 - 15:00

    Eva Krenner & Natalia del Mar Kasik
    guest@viennashorts.com

TICKET INFO POINT

  • Stadtkino im Künstlerhaus
    (Akademiestraße 13, 1010 Wien)
    Wednesday, 27.05.2026 – Sunday, 31.05.2026
  • METRO Kinokulturhaus
    (Johannesgasse 4, 1010 Wien)
    Wednesday, 27.05.2026 – Sunday, 31.05.2026
  • opens half an hour before the first screening

    Stephanie Bauer
    ticket@viennashorts.com
    +43 677 62089224
  • Via the VIENNA SHORTS APP you have direct access to your account, the film program and your personalized tickets! Download the app for Google and Apple here.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available in the festival center in the MuseumsQuartier, at the foyer of the Stadtkino im Künstlerhaus and the METRO Kinokulturhaus.

    Name: VS 2026 powered by Magenta. Password: ATTENTION2026

TRANSPORT

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Important stops during the festival:

  • Volkstheater (subway U3, bus: 48A, tramway 49)
  • Oper, Karlsplatz (tramway 1, 2, D, 71, subway U4, U1): Stadtkino im Künstlerhaus, Austrian Film Museum, METRO Kinokulturhaus
  • Stubentor (tramway 2, subway U3): Gartenbaukino
  • Most lines in Vienna start operating at 05:00 until shortly after midnight. Nightlines (buses) run between 01:00 and 05:00. During weekends and on nights before national holidays the underground runs all night.
  • From the mentioned stops, you can reach the cinema on foot in approximately 5–10 minutes with step-free access.

Tickets

  • Single ticket: Valid for one journey in a single direction, from the moment of validation for 80 minutes: €3.20 (children €1.60). You may transfer as often as you like, but you may not interrupt the journey with a break.
  • 24-hour Vienna network ticket: €10.20 (The 24-hour ticket is valid for the corresponding period from the moment of validation).
  • Flexible 7-day Vienna ticket (paper ticket and transferable): Valid from the moment of validation for seven consecutive calendar days: €28.90
  • Flexible 7-day Vienna ticket (digital ticket, non-transferable): Valid from the moment of validation for seven consecutive calendar days: €25.20
  • VIENNA MOBIL BIKES
    At a nearby station, you can rent a bike at the terminal and return it at your destination terminal. There is a WienMobil bike station just around the corner from our festival center—affordable and easy to use! You can find information on prices and payment here; registration is done online via the nextbike app Download the app for Google or Apple here.
  • BICYCLE PARKING & REPAIR
    MuseumsQuartier Vienna: Numerous bike racks are available throughout the entire area. The nearest “Wiener Pumpe” (bike repair station) is located at Siebensternplatz, 1070 Vienna, or at Helene-Bauer-Platz, 1060 Vienna.
    A bicycle repair kit is available at the guest counter.

    Around the Stadtkino, there are over 80 bicycle parking places. The nearest “Wiener Pumpe” is at Karlsplatz, at the intersection with Wiedner Hauptstraße. (You can find all stations across Vienna on the Wiener Pumpe map.)
  • E-SCOOTER
    Currently, the following e-scooter providers operate in Vienna: Lime and Voi. Information on pricing and registration can be found in their respective apps. A smartphone is required.
    Under “scooter-roller rules,” you’ll find all parking areas and regulations for Vienna’s city traffic.
  • TAXI 31300 – +43 1 31300
    When ordering by phone, we encourage you to request a Green Taxi. There is no extra charge for Green Taxis. The nearest driver with a hybrid or electric vehicle will be with you within 5 minutes!

TO THE AIRPORT

  • S-BAHN
    From the Landstraße/Wien Mitte station, the S7 train leaves for Vienna Airport approximately every half hour. Duration: 22 minutes. Cost: € 5.40. wienerlinien.at

  • CAT (City Airport Train)

    The CAT is the fastest connection between the inner city and the airport. It runs daily every 30 min. from Wien Mitte/Wien Landstraße. Duration: 16 min. A separate ticket is required for the CAT. Prices and tickets here.

  • BUS – VIENNA AIRPORT LINES
    From Vienna Westbahnhof: 05:30 - 00:00, always at the minute '00. Info on stops, prices and tickets: https://www.viennaairportlines.at/en/

ACCOMMODATION

If you need accommodation in Vienna, we can refer you to our partner hotels:

CONTACT

If you need support or have any questions, please feel free to contact Eva and Natalia via email at guest@viennashorts.com or stop by the guest counter in person!

RECOMMENDATIONS

MUSEUMS

  • Leopold Museum
    MQ, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien
    Daily except Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
    Website
    World's largest Egon Schiele collection and major works by Klimt

  • Secession
    Friedrichstraße 12, 1010 Wien
    Di – So, 10:00 – 18:00 Uhr (Mo geschlossen)
    Website
    Contemporary Art (Special Recommendation: Onyeka Igwe 12.6. – 30.8.2026 bei Secession)

  • MAK
    Stubenring 5, 1010 Wien
    Wed - Sun, 10:00 - 18:00 (closed on Mon)
    Di 10:00 – 21:00 Uhr
    Website
    Museum of Applied Arts (Special Recommendation: Christoph Schlingensief - Es ist nicht mehr mein Problem!)

BARS

  • Bar at Gartenbaukino
    Parkring 12, 1010 Vienna

  • METRO Cinema Bar
    Johannesgasse 4, 1010 Vienna

  • Veganista
    In the MuseumsQuartier, main court

Try the Vienna Shorts ice cream created especially for the festival!

RESTAURANTS

  • Ludwig & Adele Restaurant im Stadtkino im Künstlerhaus
    Akademiestraße 13, 1010 Vienna
  • Stadtwirt
    Untere Viaduktgasse 45, 1030 Vienna
    Austrian cuisine Küche with Mediterranean influences
  • Wienerin
    Petersplatz 1, 1010 Vienna
    Classic Austrian cuisine
  • Heuriger Feuerwehr Wagner
    Grinzinger Str. 53, 1190 Vienna
    Classic Austrian specialities and regional wine
  • Käuzchen
    Am Diamantengrund, Gardegasse 8, 1070 Vienna
    Austrian cuisine and changing seasonal menu
  • Heidingers Gasthaus
    Selzergasse 38, 1150 Wien
  • TATA Vietnamesisches Restaurant
    Seidengasse 23, 1070 Wien