Those who are consciously minimizing their carbon footprint will be happy to know the capital city of Austria encourages this environmental-friendly goal – and provides lots of ways to do so. Indeed you can explore Vienna without driving a gas-guzzling, smoke-emitting vehicle. Moreover, the options guarantee fun-filled hours of discovering the city without being expensive.
Walking is of course the best and most environmental-friendly way to see the interesting attractions in Vienna and there are plenty of compelling reasons to do so. Aside from it being the cheapest and healthiest way, the city is known for having plenty of green spaces where you can stop and rest. You can also discover hidden spots that may not normally lie along bus or train stops. If riding around is your thing however, despair not – Vienna also has “green taxis,” hybrid or natural gas-powered cars that charge the same fare as the traditional taxi cabs. Currently the city has around 150 eco-taxis and you can call for one by dialing “40100.”
There is also the Bike Taxi, locally called “Faxi.” The bike taxi is a three-wheeled rickshaw good for two passengers. There are also special tours that visitors can take using the energy-efficient Segway as well as electric trikes. Finally with over 1,200 kilometers of excellent biking networks in the city, you have no reason not to pedal your way around Vienna. Citybikes can be rented from over 80 bike stations in Vienna and for 2 euros you can use the bike for a whole day.
