FAQs – Page 2 – Silvesterpfad

Q: How does the deposit system work?

In order to do our bit to help protect the environment, the Vienna New Year’s Eve Trail has been serving beverages in returnable cups and reusable mugs for several years now. A deposit fee is added to the price of your beverage, which will be refunded to you provided that the mugs and cups are returned undamaged. Deposit for mugs: €5.00 Deposit for cups: €2.00 The cups with various lucky motifs also make the perfect souvenir.

Q: Do I need to bring my own food and beverages?

No, various caterers will be taking care of your needs on the New Year’s Eve Trail. Please note that the resale of food and beverages is prohibited.

Q: How do I get to the New Year’s Eve Trail?

We advise all visitors to travel to and from the New Year’s Eve Trail with public transport. All U-Bahns as well as several bus and tram lines will be running services all night long. You can find a list of them in the printed programme folder or at www.wienerlinien.at . In order to better organise your arrival and departure, please use the route planner by Wiener Linien or their app WienMobil .

Q: Where can I buy tickets for the New Year’s Eve Trail?

The New Year’s Eve Trail is a public event. There is no need to purchase any kind of ticket.

Q: Is there an entrance fee for the New Year’s Eve Trail?

No, admission to the New Year’s Eve Trail is free. This makes the Vienna New Year’s Eve Trail one of Europe’s biggest public New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Q: When will the New Year’s Eve Trail take place?

The New Year’s Eve Trail starts on 31 December 2024 at 2.00 pm and ends on 1 January 2025 at 2.00 am. On New Year’s Day at 11.15 am, the New Year’s Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra will be transmitted live from the Wiener Musikverein to the Stephansplatz and the Winter Market at Riesenradplatz in Prater. You can find out more about this under the menu item Programme.