Besucherterrasse Flughafen Wien — Attraction in Gemeinde Schwechat

It used to be better.

Now they’re building a new terminal that completely blocks the view. You can even see it from the departure hall windows. I just don’t understand the architects who designed all this. What’s especially amusing is a couple of binoculars on the roof, through which you can only study the cladding of the neighboring building in detail.

Overall, there are only two spots left for viewing — at the entrance and further across the entire roof. If planes take off from one side, they won’t be visible from the other, and vice versa.

But the hall is excellent, you can see lots of different aircraft models there, even before the ticket counter. The staff is very polite and friendly.

There’s no canopy, so it gets very hot during the day. Probably it’s better in the evening.

In general, the idea is great, but the execution deserves only a “C”. Before, I would have given it 4 stars, but because of the new building nearby, I’d...

This is the highlight of Vienna Airport. No matter if i am flying myself out of Vienna or there to drop/receive someone, i go there to spend some time and enjoy the sight of planes taking off and airport operations. Best is to visit over sunday evening when a lot of activity is happening.

The staff at security control is always usually very friendly. The ticket costs around 5 EUR for full day and around 3 for two-hours duration. As far i experienced only credit card works or you...

There are insufficient facilities such as toilets, lounges, and smoking areas. The lounge that is supposed to be available to qualified people closes at 16:00, and it takes 10 minutes round trip to go to the toilet. What is surprising is the small number of smoking areas. It took us 20 minutes to reach the smoking area. Even though I passed over 20 cigarette sales before getting to the smoking area. Someone please teach the word hospitality to the manager of...