Discover Vienna's secrets: The digital before Sunrise Walk!

Discover Vienna's secrets: The digital before Sunrise Walk!

What a nostalgic feeling when you think back to Richard Linklater's cult film "Before Sunrise", who came to cinemas in 1995. 30 years after the premiere, Vienna, the city of love, is again the focus - in a very special way. Vienna tourism has released a digital travel guide who leads fans and curious to eleven known locations from the film. This tour is integrated in the City Guide app Ivie and has been enthusiastic about 1.6 million downloads since its introduction in 2020.

The app not only offers insights into the fascinating scenes of the film, but also launched the "before Sunrise Walk". This is available in both German and English and invites you to discover the city through the eyes of Jesse and Celine. The locations include the iconic Ferris wheel in the Prater, the romantic little café and the mysterious cemetery of the nameless.

The stations of the tour

A highlight of the tour is the Wiener Ferrisrad , where Jesse and Celine share their first kiss. In the immediate vicinity is the Kleine Café , which in the film ensures an encounter with a fortune teller. If you want to learn more about the atmosphere of the film, you can also visit Maria-Theresia-Platz-an elegant place between the natural history and art historical museum.

But the tour cannot only be done on foot. The Westbahnhof, which now houses a glass shopping mall, was once the starting point for the two protagonists. From there it goes on to the Zollamtsbrücke, which is best reached by the subway from the "Landstrasse" station. A real journey through time also expects all visitors in Teuchtler record shop , which has remained unchanged since 1994.

a place of reflection and poetry

The Cemetery of the nameless is a particularly impressive part of the tour. This remote place is visited by Celine in the film and serves as a memorial for unknown deaths. Albertina Palais, where Jesse recites poems on the balcony, is also an integral part of the route.

The tour, which offers exciting aspects such as aging the locations and the insights into the life of the city, is rounded off by the lively description of the places that cross Jesse and Celine. The opportunity to explore Vienna through the lens of this timeless film makes the tour an unforgettable experience for every film fan.

"Before Sunrise" is more than just a film - it is an invitation to discover the magic of Vienna itself and add a pinch of romance to your own life. Pack your suitcases or grab the Ivie app and set off to feel the soul of this great city!