Owned and operated by the airport, the Vienna Lounge was refurbished in 2022 to extremely high standards, offering a raft of amenities for families, couples, business travellers and more.
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Access & location
Located in Terminal 1 at Vienna Airport, this lounge is also accessible to those travelling from Terminal 3 via a quick, complimentary shuttle service that runs every 10 minutes.![Vienna-lounge](https://d10mzz35brm2m8.cloudfront.net//sitecore/media library/PriorityPass/Images/vienna-lounge-content-3-db732d94-7627-4576-ac33-911aa206a1ba.jpg)
The location is ideal, right in the centre of the terminal and only a few paces to the right of the duty-free exit. It is in the Schengen area, before passport control. Look out for signs to the lounge entrance, with two elevators and a staircase up to the floor above.
Seating & space
A huge variety of seating areas ensures that everyone is catered for, regardless of whether you’re there to hunker down and work or enjoy a couple of drinks with friends and family. In total, there are 450 seats here, so it isn’t a small lounge, but the design team have done well to break it up into separate zones.![Vienna-lounge](https://d10mzz35brm2m8.cloudfront.net//sitecore/media library/PriorityPass/Images/vienna-lounge-content-5-fee30520-e140-44d2-aa01-2a633ede9392.jpg)
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In true Austrian style you’ll find a large Viennese Café in one corner, with art-nouveau inspired fittings and burgundy seating. A selection of international newspapers, self-serve coffee machines and delicious tortes, strudels and cakes rounds out the offering.
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Elsewhere in the lounge you’ll find a mixture of armchairs facing out towards the runway whilst a dining area flanks the central buffet area. If you’re looking for a quieter spot, head left or right, away from the central section, where things are less busy.
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A media viewing area with three screens offers the opportunity to catch up on news, sports and more.
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Food & drink
The Vienna Lounge stays true to its roots and features a wide selection of local dishes, all available to self-serve. There are normally 4-6 hot courses, including Riesling chicken and spinach dumplings during my visit.![Vienna-lounge](https://d10mzz35brm2m8.cloudfront.net//sitecore/media library/PriorityPass/Images/vienna-lounge-content-12-d67616c3-8012-454c-8632-101fefdd2154.jpg)
A small salad bar and range of cold cuts of meat and cheese is also on offer, if you want to sample something lighter, such as their pre-made sandwich bites.
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For dessert, you can choose from a wide range of cakes, including apple strudel and other traditional dishes.
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When it comes to drinks, complimentary Austrian beers and wines are available, including an Austrian sparkling wine, with all drinks being self-service. Coffee and soft drinks are of course also available, with a number of drinks fountains supplying sparkling water and other sodas.
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Other amenities
This lounge truly has everything. There is a children’s room for families, complete with curtains for privacy, and a special bathroom with baby changing facilities next door. For anyone on a connecting flight, the large shower suites offer the opportunity to freshen up and are kitted out with high-end appliances such as Dyson hair dryers.![Vienna-lounge](https://d10mzz35brm2m8.cloudfront.net//sitecore/media library/PriorityPass/Images/vienna-lounge-content-17-879e3741-b6f3-4113-a74f-978eacebad4f.jpg)
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Also in the lounge is an outdoor (smoking) terrace, which is undergoing a makeover just in time for the summer 2023 season.
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There are workstations, a bookable boardroom, and even a large suite available for hire with views across the airport.
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Check out Rhys’ other lounge reviews for The Clubrooms Gatwick North, Marco Polo Club and Sala VIP Joan Miro.
* Lounge review commissioned by Priority Pass, written and photographed by Rhys Jones, Head for Points. All details correct at time of visit on 23rd March 2023.