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Mödling
Base here only if you want Vienna Woods hiking plus a Vienna day trip: 1 night, 2 max. Otherwise Mödling is a half-day from Vienna.
Mödling is a town of about 20,700 people on Vienna's southern edge, sitting under Mt. Anninger in the Vienna Woods. It was Vienna's 24th district from 1938 to 1954 and has been its own city since. In the Biedermeier years it drew painters, poets and composers, and Beethoven spent summers here. Today it is a rail suburb of Vienna with a walkable old centre, two castle sites in the woods and a fast S-Bahn link into the city.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat), late Dec–Feb (short days, ice on trails)
- Airport
- VIE
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Austria ↗Austria is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Austria ↗Motorways and expressways need a vignette (digital or sticker); driving on them without one brings on-the-spot fines.
- Austria ↗Winter tyres or chains are required in winter conditions; hire cars from outside Austria may not have them fitted.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mödling112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mödling, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Austria-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).Austria-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Austria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.Austria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Austria-wide
- SafetyMödling is a low-risk town; the real issues are trail footing in the woods, short winter daylight and pickpockets on crowded Vienna trains.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets in cities cost €0.50 (≈ under US$1); cafés and museums have free ones for guests.Austria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (EU-wide) · 133 police · 144 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and holidays; Saturday afternoon closures in small towns.Austria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVIE Vienna International Airport (About 20 km (12 mi) away; no direct bus to Mödling.VIE Vienna International Airport (About 12 mi (20 km) away; no direct bus to Mödling.
- Getting aroundThe centre is small and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Beer0.5 l draught€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Museum Mödling, Schönberg-Haus)€3 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VIE Vienna International Airport (About 20 km (12 mi) away; no direct bus to Mödling. S7 train to Wien Rennweg, then a regional train to Mödling, roughly 50 min total (check))VIE Vienna International Airport (About 12 mi (20 km) away; no direct bus to Mödling. S7 train to Wien Rennweg, then a regional train to Mödling, roughly 50 min total (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid*
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Mödling: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is small and walkable. Three city bus routes start in front of the station and cover the town; single ticket about €1, day ticket about €2 (check). Nextbike rental bikes are available, free for the first 30 minutes, about €1/hr (check). Trains run to Vienna roughly every 30 minutes; the S-Bahn ride to Wien Meidling is about 20 minutes (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Vienna
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min to the centre
S-Bahn or regional train from Mödling station to Wien Meidling or Wien Hauptbahnhof, then U-Bahn
The main reason many people stay here; trains run about every 30 minutes (check).
Baden bei Wien
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Train or tram from Mödling
Thermal town with Biedermeier buildings and parks; easy half-day.
Shopping City Süd (Vösendorf)
cautionDoor to door: About 15–25 min
Car or bus, about 5 km (3.1 mi) northeastCar or bus, about 3.1 mi (5 km) northeast
Austria's largest mall; only worth it if you actually want to shop.
Wiener Neustadt
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Train south, change as needed
Useful as a rail junction and a half-day old town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Elisabethstraße / Hauptstraße)
Walk to the station, shops and restaurants; the practical choice for one night.
Around Mödling station
Fastest for an early train to Vienna or the airport; less evening atmosphere.
Vienna instead
If your trip is mostly Vienna, sleep in Vienna and ride out for a half-day.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Train Vienna → Mödling, one way2 × €5 | €10 |
| City bus day ticket2 × €2 | €4 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €32 |
| Trip total≈ €178 per person per day, bed included | €356≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Schnitzel or goulash with a drink | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Beer, 0.5 l draught | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| City bus single / day ticket | €1 (≈ US$2) / €2 (≈ US$3) |
| Train to Vienna, one way | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Museum entry (Museum Mödling, Schönberg-Haus) | €3 (≈ US$4) |
| Liechtenstein Castle tour | €8 (≈ US$10) adults |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No international trains stop at Mödling; change at Wien Meidling, Wien Hauptbahnhof or Wiener Neustadt.
- The airport link needs a change at Wien Rennweg; allow about 50 minutes (check).
- Trails in the Föhrenberge can be icy or muddy outside spring and autumn; wear shoes with grip.
- Some sights keep short, appointment-only hours: check before you go.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (EU-wide)
- 112
- Police
- 133
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 122
- Mountain rescue
- 140
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My bed tonight
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Police133
- Ambulance144
- Fire122
- Mountain rescue140
Embassy
Austria has no embassies in Mödling; most embassies are in Vienna, about 30–40 minutes by train.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mödling → Vienna (Wien Meidling), train: about €4–6 (≈ US$5–7), about 20 min
- VIE airport → Mödling via Wien Rennweg: about €7.80 (≈ US$10), about 50 min
- City bus day ticket: €2 (≈ US$3)
Say or show
- Grüß Gott — Hello (gruess got)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-keh)
- Bitte — Please (bit-teh)
- Die Rechnung, bitte — The bill, please (dee rekh-noong, bit-teh)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (kahn ikh mit kar-teh tsah-len)
- Wo ist der Bahnhof? — Where is the station? (voh ist dair bahn-hohf)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mödling. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat), late Dec–Feb (short days, ice on trails) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for VIE: S7 plus regional train timings, taxi fallback, late-arrival rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: old centre, station, Föhrenberge trailheads, Liechtenstein Castle.
- Place pages with verified hours for St Othmar, the Karner, Schönberg-Haus, Museum Mödling and Liechtenstein Castle.
- Trail-condition fixtures for the Anninger and Husarentempel routes so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Mödling (official)
- officialÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways)
- officialVienna Airport (VIE)
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mödling, revision 5244941 (CC BY-SA 4.0)