Vienna International Centre (VIC) — Attraction in Vienna

The VIC is home to the UN and other international agencies. Vienna is already a very diverse city but you will feel you are truly in an international environment in the halls of VIC.

It is not easy to access the area. Going inside felt like going through airport security controls - bag x-rays, body x-rays. Remember to put your electronics in a separate tray and remove all metal in your body before getting scanned.

It is my first time to be in a UN building in Europe. The conference hall that I went to for the Bridges for Cities event is huge, very UN in nature with all the designated seats for UN member countries. The conference hall temperature was not too hot nor too cold, just right. In each seat, there are those earpiece devices in each seat that one can access when the panel sessions are not in languages that you can understand. There is also a plug good for one device.

The cafeteria is truly great. A wide selection of food - from Austrian fare to international fare, vegetarian options, healthy options, etc - and at very...

It was wonderful experience as I visited along with my wife who had very little idea of UN. I myself , am retired UN secretariat staff thus know a bit about activities at Veinna HQ as I visited this place before for UNIAG and as I introduce Cricket to UNIAG and worked with Mr. Ashfaq of IAEA for first year Cricket showcasing. Even our visit yesterday was very informative about space and CTBTO . My wife was amazed to see the work UN HQ Vienna is doing , about peaceful use of Atomic power and controls in place on its uses and management of space technology and its awareness , taught to member states. We salute you all and wish you all the best. We shall be back next year for UNIAG as your office is organising it. All the best for the games and all the best for...

The Vienna International Center (VIC) stands as a symbol of global cooperation and diplomacy. Established in the 1960s, it serves as the headquarters for numerous international organizations, including the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Originally built to accommodate the needs of these organizations during the Cold War era, the VIC has since evolved into a hub for multilateral dialogue and collaboration on a wide range of global issues, from peace and security to development and environmental sustainability. Its iconic architecture and role in facilitating international cooperation make it a prominent landmark in Vienna and a testament to the city's commitment to...