Parking VIECON - Vienna Congress & Convention Center (Messe Wien), Vienna

Parking at VIECON Messe Wien

Parking at VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Center, also known as Messe Wien, is available in car parks on and around the venue at Messeplatz 1. The site has capacity for about 4,300 cars, but large exhibitions and congresses can make the access roads and nearby parking areas busy, particularly in the morning.

The main on-site choices are Parkhaus A, Parkhaus D and the outdoor parking area A. Additional Garage Messe-Prater options are also available in the wider venue area. Follow event signage rather than relying only on a sat-nav, as the correct entrance can depend on the hall or congress entrance you are using.

VIECON Messe Wien car parks and daily rates

Payment is available by cash or cashless methods in Parkhaus A, Parkhaus D and Parkplatz A. Check the signs at the entrance for event-specific conditions before leaving your vehicle.

Street parking near VIECON in Vienna's 2nd district

VIECON is in Vienna's citywide short-stay parking zone. On Monday to Friday, the zone operates from 09:00 to 22:00 and limits parking to a maximum of two hours. This makes street parking suitable for a short appointment, but not for a full congress day or an overnight stay.

• 15 minutes: free, with a ticket obtained from an authorised tobacconist or ticket outlet and dated by hand
• 30 minutes: €1.70
• 60 minutes: €3.40
• 90 minutes: €5.10
• 120 minutes: €6.80

Use a marked bay and display the correct ticket clearly. A €50 penalty can apply when parking without a valid ticket; an on-the-spot penalty should be paid within 14 days to avoid further proceedings.

Event-day parking at Messe Wien

Large public events can bring a heavy arrival rush and slower traffic around the exhibition grounds. Arrive earlier than your scheduled start time, allow time to find the right garage entrance and keep your event ticket available if you intend to use the €15 visitor rate.

For a future visit, drivers can check Mobypark for availability before travelling. If the venue car parks are busy, the U2 stations Messe-Prater and Krieau provide direct public transport access to the site without searching for another street space.

Driving directions to VIECON parking entrances

Enter “Messeplatz 1, 1020 Vienna” into your navigation system. Access to the venue car parks is signposted from Praterstern and Ausstellungsstraße, with Max-Koppe-Gasse providing access to the main garage area. Drivers approaching via the A23 should follow signs for Handelskai and Messezentrum.

Check the entrance displayed for your event before turning into the site. VIECON includes several halls and entrances, so the nearest car park for one event may not be the same as for another.

Choosing a car park for a long VIECON visit

For a full-day congress or exhibition, an on-site garage is more practical than Vienna's two-hour short-stay street parking. The €15 event visitor rate may be the lowest venue option when it applies and can be redeemed at the event cash desks. For a stay that does not qualify for that rate, compare the €24.90 Parkhaus A or D tariff with the €13 Garage Messe-Prater day rate and check the walking route to your entrance.

Accessible parking and practical arrival checks

VIECON is designed to be accessible, with lifts serving the venue and parking facilities. Use marked accessible bays, keep the required permit visible and follow the signs for the entrance with the most suitable step-free route. Event layouts can change, so confirm the hall and entrance shown on your ticket before parking.

Parking rules to check before leaving your car

Do not use the surrounding short-stay bays for a full event day, even when a space is available. In Vienna, the maximum two-hour limit still applies during operating hours. In a garage, retain your ticket or payment confirmation and check the closing and exit instructions before walking to VIECON.