The Vienna City Marathon is one of Vienna's biggest sporting highlights, attracting thousands of runners from around the world each year. Experience the unique atmosphere of this event and discover why the ARCOTEL Donauzentrum is the ideal starting point as your Vienna City Marathon hotel.
The ARCOTEL Donauzentrum, your ideal Vienna City Marathon hotel, stands out for its convenient location just two subway stations from the marathon starting area. After a relaxing breakfast, you can easily reach the starting point without any travel stress. Tip: If you have a bib* in one of the later starting blocks, consider getting off at the "Alte Donau" station (just one stop from ARCOTEL Donauzentrum) to save time and avoid the crowd. The ARCOTEL Donauzentrum is also perfect for a relaxed marathon weekend, located directly in Vienna’s largest shopping center with a variety of shopping and dining options.
*Note: ARCOTEL Donauzentrum does not provide race bibs for the Vienna City Marathon. Please purchase tickets exclusively through the official Vienna City Marathon website.
Book NowThe Vienna City Marathon is Austria's largest running event, captivating runners of all ages throughout the event weekend. On Saturday, the youngest athletes kick things off with an 800-meter run for children aged 6 to 10. Youth participants can test their endurance in the 1.6 km run, and the famous Vienna Ringstrasse offers a 5 km run for all running enthusiasts. On Sunday, the main events await: the marathon, half marathon, and relay captivate thousands of runners and spectators alike.
More InformationThe Vienna City Marathon route starts at the Vienna International Centre and crosses the Danube via the Reichsbrücke. Runners then pass through Praterstern and enter the lush expanse of the Vienna Prater park. A major highlight along the way is the magnificent Ringstrasse, where participants pass the renowned State Opera and many other historic landmarks. The lively Mariahilferstrasse also provides exciting views before the grand finale at Rathausplatz, the marathon's finish line. The ARCOTEL Donauzentrum is the ideal base for your marathon weekend: with direct subway access, you’ll reach the start in no time and enjoy the convenience of Vienna’s largest shopping center – perfect for dining and shopping nearby.
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