Visitors Service

Welcome to the United Nations in Vienna

Vienna, along with New York, Geneva and Nairobi, is one of the four headquarters of the United Nations. Opened on 23 August 1979, the Vienna International Centre is the seat of a number of United Nations organizations and entities.

Multilingual guides from different countries inform about the United Nations and the work of the Vienna-based organizations in the field of drugs and crime, the peaceful uses of outer space, and refugees. Specialized agencies deal with industrial development, the peaceful use of nuclear energy and the banning of nuclear weapon testing. 

You will visit exhibitions and a conference room and get to know the fascinating world of the United Nations. 

Tours are available in German, English and ten other languages.

Guided Tours

A valid identification document is required !

For individuals and small groups
(10 people or less) :
Monday - Friday:  11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
(no reservation needed)

For groups :
With prior registration

Please note that the Vienna International Centre is closed on the following UN and public holidays: 2 October, 27 October, 9 December, 25 & 26 December

Admission fees:

Reservation and Information

Vienna International Centre
Visitors Service
P.O. Box 500,  A-1400 Vienna
Tel:   (+43-1) 26060-3328
Fax:   (+43-1) 26060-5991
E-mail: Tours@unvienna.org

Special Briefings and Lectures

Lectures by UN staff members on the UN in general and the Vienna-based Organizations can be arranged for groups of 20 or more participants. Please note that lectures can only be requested in combination with a guided tour.

Arrangements for the lecture in combination with the guided tour must be made in advance by writing (minimum six weeks prior to the requested date) to:

P.O. Box 500, A-1400 Vienna
Tel. (+43-1) 26060-4106
Fax: (+43-1) 26060-5899
e-mail: lectures@unvienna.org

How to reach us:

Take the underground line U1 in the direction Kagran, alight at "Kaisermühlen/Vienna International Centre" and proceed to the main entrance/Gate 1. Buses are allowed to park in the side street of Wagramer Straße. Parking for private vehicles is available, in limited numbers, at a public garage next to Gate 2. The VIC is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Souvenirs and UN Stamps

A visitor centre located at Gate 1 (main entrance) carries a variety of souvenirs and gifts. UN stamps can be obtained from the UNPA counter.