WU, Vienna

Name: WU
Address: Welthandelsplatz 1, Vienna, 1020, Austria
Telephone: +43 1 313360

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The Vienna University of Economics and Business is a public university in Vienna, Austria, and is the largest university focusing on business and economics in Europe. It has been ranked as one of the best business schools in Europe and received Triple accreditation. According to The QS World University Rankings by Subjects 2020, Vienna University of Economics and Business was ranked 37th among more than 13,000 universities all over the world offering degrees in Business & Management. ()

Local name: Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Established: 1898 (126 years ago)Coordinates: 48°12'49"N, 16°24'31"E

Address

Welthandelsplatz 1LeopoldstadtVienna 1020 Austria

Contact

+43 1 313360

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WU – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wurstelprater, Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Hundertwasserhaus, Urania.

0.4 miW
Amusement, Amusement park
Wurstelprater, Vienna
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Wurstelprater, colloquially known simply as Prater, is an iconic amusement park that has been delighting visitors for centuries. Established as a public leisure space in the second half of the 18th century, the park features an...
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna
19 min walk • The Ernst-Happel-Stadion stands proudly as the largest stadium in Austria, nestled in the vibrant city of Vienna. This iconic sports venue has been a focal point for international football matches, including the prestigious UEFA Euro 2008 final, and is the home ground...
0.8 miSW
Architecture
Hundertwasserhaus, Vienna
21 min walk • The Hundertwasserhaus is an architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria. This residential building complex stands out from the traditional cityscape with its vibrant colors, organic forms, and lush greenery.
1.1 miW
Nightlife, Art Nouveau architecture, Cinema
Urania, Vienna
30 min walk • Urania is a cultural beacon nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, known for its diverse program of cinematic experiences. This historic institution, which doubles as a public observatory, has been an integral part of Vienna's cultural landscape since its...
0.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Trabrennbahn Krieau, Vienna
11 min walk • Trabrennbahn Krieau is a horse racing track in Leopoldstadt district, Vienna. It was opened in 1878. The old grandstand and a tower for officials were finished in 1913.
0.8 miN
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the St. Francis of Assisi Church stands as a beacon of faith and architectural beauty. This Catholic church is not only a place of worship but also a site that attracts visitors with its stunning design and serene ambiance.
1.2 miS
Museum
Transport Museum Remise, Vienna
30 min walk • The Vienna Transport Museum "Remise", formerly the Viennese Tram Museum, is a museum in Vienna, Austria, run by Wiener Linien and dedicated to public transport. It is the largest tram museum dedicated to the public transit vehicles of a single city.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Art Fakes, Vienna
21 min walk • The Museum of Art Fakes is a museum of faked and forged artworks that opened in Vienna, Austria in 2005. This small, privately run museum in the Landstraße district is the only one of its kind in the German-speaking world.
0.7 miW
Art museum focusing on Hundertwasser
KunstHausWien, Vienna
19 min walk • The KunstHausWien is a museum in Vienna, designed by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. This museum in the Landstraße district houses the world's only permanent exhibition of Hundertwasser's works, and also hosts regular temporary exhibitions of other artists.
1 miSW
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palais Rasumofsky, Vienna
25 min walk • Palais Rasumofsky is a palace in Vienna, Austria. The palace was commissioned by Prince Andrey Kyrillovich Razumovsky as a Neoclassic embassy worthy of the representative of Alexander I.
0.7 miW
Public park with iconic giant wheel
Prater, Vienna
17 min walk • The Prater is a large public park in Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria. The Wurstelprater, an amusement park that is often simply called "Prater", lies in one corner of the Wiener Prater and includes the Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is WU open?

WU is open:

Monday 6 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 10 pm
Thursday 6 am - 10 pm
Friday 6 am - 10 pm
Saturday 6 am - 8 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to WU?

Nearby attractions include Leopoldstadt, Vienna (8 min walk), Praterturm, Vienna (9 min walk), Kugelmugel, Vienna (16 min walk), Riesenrad, Vienna (16 min walk).

How to get to WU by public transport?

The nearest stations to WU:

Bus

Südportalstraße • Lines: 82A (2 min walk)
Trabrennstraße • Lines: 82A (5 min walk)

Metro

Krieau • Lines: U2 (7 min walk)
Messe-Prater • Lines: U2 (9 min walk)

Train

Rotunde (8 min walk)
Schweizerhaus-Luftburg (9 min walk)

Tram

Prater Hauptallee • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)
Wittelsbachstraße • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)