Verkehrsmuseum Remise

About the museum

The roots of the collection lie with private railway enthusiasts: when many trams were retired after the Second World War, individuals saved valuable vehicles from being scrapped. This led to the founding of the Verband der Eisenbahnfreunde in 1950 and the Verein Wiener Tramwaymuseum in 1966, which restored the vehicles and used them on special excursions.

In 1985 the Wiener Verkehrsbetriebe agreed with the private owners to set up a joint museum in the Erdberg depot, which had been the operating depot for lines D and 18 from 1901 to 1990. From May 1986 the first converted hall could be visited on weekends; after the depot was decommissioned, the Wiener Straßenbahnmuseum was expanded to several halls in 1992.

Following extensive renovation, Wiener Linien opened the newly designed Verkehrsmuseum Remise in September 2014. It tells the story of public transport as part of Vienna's urban development, from the horse-drawn tram to the subway. The associations' vehicles stand alongside those of Wiener Linien as permanent loans; together, the collection is regarded as one of the most complete on the local transport of a single city.

Highlights

• Horse-drawn tram from 1868
• The "Reichsbrückenbus", which plunged into the Danube when the Reichsbrücke collapsed in 1976
• "American" tram from New York dating from the postwar period
• Double-decker bus of the 1960s
• Bus and subway simulator to try out

Permanent exhibition

• Wiens Öffi-Geschichte – A tour through three halls of the former Erdberg depot with restored trams, buses and subway cars, showing how public transport has shaped Vienna since the 19th century.

Founded

2014

Operated by

Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG

Admission & discounts

Tickets are available at the museum ticket desk in the shop, without time slots and without online advance sales. For guided tours, discounts such as the Niederösterreich-CARD, Vienna Pass or Kulturpass do not apply.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

A marked barrier-free route leads from the entrance (shop) to the exhibition halls; accessible restrooms are located at the shop and in Hall 3. The historic grounds have tracks and cobblestones.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly

The museum sees itself as a destination for families: hands-on stations, a bus and subway simulator, a downloadable puzzle rally and a children's version of the audio guide. A visit with a stroller is easily possible along the marked route. Family events with guided tours are held occasionally.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café: not available
• Restaurant: not available
• Museum shop
• Lockers
• Wi-Fi

Wiener Linien fan shop at the entrance; drinks vending machine and lockers in the annex between the shop and Hall 3; free Wi-Fi.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The museum halls can be rented for corporate events, private celebrations and concerts; offer on request. In addition, Wiener Linien rents out trams for events.

Plan your visit