Wiener Linien is condensing timetables for All Saints Day: More buses and trains!

Wiener Linien is condensing timetables for All Saints Day: More buses and trains!

Especially now that All Saints' Day is just around the corner, Wiener Linien is expanding its offering to give visitors stress-free access to the central cemeteries. How 5min reported, trams and buses are running at closer intervals so that everyone can properly remember their loved ones.

What is particularly noteworthy is that tram lines 11 and 71 lead directly to the central cemetery, with line 11 running from 7:00 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m. as before. On November 1st, the public holiday, bus lines 38B and 39B to the Nußdorf, Heiligenstadt and Sievering cemeteries will also be in operation from around 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Expanded connections to cemeteries

But that's not all: For visitors to the Neustift cemetery, bus line 41A will run at shorter intervals. At the Ottakringer Cemetery, bus lines 46A and 46B also bring people closer to their destinations. Bus line 47A takes guests to the Baumgartner cemetery quickly and line 63A to the Südwestfriedhof runs every 10 minutes from 6:30 a.m. The current timetables are available on the Wiener Linien website wienerlinien.at available.

The increasing frequency of connections shows that public transport is very popular with Viennese people, especially around the holidays. It is a welcome relief for everyone who wants to pay their last respects to their deceased.

Additional offerings on All Saints Day

Vienna not only offers improved transport options, but also an exciting program around the cemeteries. How vienna.at According to reports, special natural grave tours take place at several cemeteries in Vienna, which give visitors an understanding of the different burial options. There are two guided tours each on October 21st, 28th and November 4th, without prior registration.

A highlight is the electric slow train ride over the Vienna Central Cemetery on October 31st. The approximately 50-minute tour offers insights into the honorary graves and anecdotes about prominent personalities. The tour starts at the Konditorei Oberlaa, Gate 2, and costs 10 euros per person - tickets are available online and on site.

Overall, these initiatives make preparations for All Saints Day in Vienna easier and more poignant for both visitors and those left behind. A good day to be close to your loved ones and experience the nature of Vienna's cemeteries up close.