INTERSPORT HYROX Vienna 2027
19–21 Feb 2027 at Vienna Congress and Convention Center (Hall A), Vienna, Austria. Divisions: Open, Pro, Doubles, Pro Doubles and Adaptive.
- Dates
- 19–21 Feb 2027
- Venue
- Vienna Congress and Convention Center (Hall A)
- Vienna Congress and Convention Center, Hall A, Trabrennstraße 7, 1020 Vienna, Austria
- Getting there
- Messe-Prater (U2), a few steps from the Foyer A entrance that serves Halls A and B
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale
Vienna's February race takes over Hall A of the Vienna Congress and Convention Center, the exhibition grounds formerly known as Messe Wien, right on the edge of the Prater park. The U2 drops you a few steps from the hall, and the flat Prater Hauptallee starts just outside. One warning for 2027: part of the airport rail line into the city is closed for rebuilding, so plan your arrival before you land.
Checked 15 October 2026. Details change, so confirm bookings directly.
Your weekend in Vienna, mapped
Hotels near the venue, gyms for a shakeout session, where to fuel up and where to recover.
Stay in Leopoldstadt, the 2nd district, if you want to walk to the hall and run in the Prater the morning before. The Innere Stadt (1st district) is a 10-minute U-Bahn ride away and has the coffeehouses, schnitzel and sights. Landstraße, around Wien Mitte, works well this year because the airport bus stops there.
Race venue
Vienna Congress and Convention Center (Hall A)
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Like a local
Local insights for Vienna
The things a friend who lives here would tell you before race weekend.
Your city ticket doesn't cover the airport
Vienna's core-zone tickets stop at the city boundary at Schwechat, so buy an airport ticket separately. Inside the city, a single ticket costs €3.20 and lasts 80 minutes, and the 24-hour ticket costs €10.20. Validate paper tickets at the blue machines before you board, because inspectors check often.
Use the WienMobil app
Wiener Linien's own app plans trips and sells tickets, which beats queuing at machines after you race.
Everything shuts on Sunday
Shops close on Sundays, and only the big railway stations, the airport and museum shops trade. Stock up on Saturday or use a station shop.
Drink the tap water
Vienna's water comes mainly from Alpine springs piped into the city, and the tourist board says it's excellent straight from the tap. Bring a bottle and refill it for free.
Tip about 10 percent
Rounding up or adding around 10 percent in restaurants and coffeehouses is normal. You can add the tip when you pay by card.
February is cold and grey
Average highs are about 7°C (45°F) with lows around 1°C (34°F). Pack gloves and a hat for your shakeout.
Ride-hail works fine
Both Uber and Bolt run in Vienna, including airport trips, and Uber also books regular Vienna taxis through the app.
Getting to Vienna Congress and Convention Center (Hall A)
From Vienna Airport (VIE)
From 7 September 2026 to the end of October 2027, the inner-city S-Bahn line between Praterstern and Hauptbahnhof is closed, so the usual train routes change. The City Airport Train runs as a premium bus to Wien Mitte in about 21 minutes, up to five times an hour. Change there to the U3 or U4, then to the U2 toward Seestadt. Vienna Airport Lines bus 5 runs to Praterstern, one U2 stop from the venue. A taxi, Uber or Bolt takes about 20 minutes.
From Wien Hauptbahnhof (main station)
ÖBB Railjets from the airport reach Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes. From there, take the U1 to Praterstern and change to the U2 for one stop to Messe-Prater.
From the city center
Take the U1 from Stephansplatz to Praterstern and change to the U2 toward Seestadt. Messe-Prater is the next stop, and the whole trip takes around 8 to 10 minutes.
Race-weekend events
Parties, expos and side events
As of 15 October 2026, no official after-party, expo or community run had been announced for HYROX Vienna. HYROX lists an Entertainment Zone with event partners at the venue, and charity places are available through Race for Impact. Check HYROX's official channels closer to the date.
Race-day tips for Vienna Congress and Convention Center (Hall A)
- 1
Get off at Messe-Prater
Hall A sits behind Foyer A, a few steps from that U2 stop. Krieau is the stop for Foyer D, which is the wrong end for most races.
- 2
Bring physical ID
HYROX requires a physical ID at check-in, and photos or digital copies aren't accepted.
- 3
Check in only on your race day
You can't collect a wristband, timing chip or bib for someone else.
- 4
Sort spectator tickets early
Spectators need a spectator ticket, including for weekday age-group ceremonies.
- 5
Dress for the walk
February mornings are near freezing, so bring a warm layer and dry clothes for afterward.
INTERSPORT HYROX Vienna: FAQ
How do I get to the Vienna Congress and Convention Center from the airport?+
In 2027, take the City Airport Train bus to Wien Mitte, then the U-Bahn to Messe-Prater on the U2, or take Vienna Airport Lines bus 5 to Praterstern and ride one U2 stop. A taxi or ride-hail takes about 20 minutes.
Where should I stay for HYROX Vienna?+
Leopoldstadt puts you within walking distance of the hall and the Prater. The Courtyard, Hampton by Hilton, Zoku and Motel One are all within about six minutes on foot.
Is the venue the same as Messe Wien?+
Yes. It traded as Messe Wien until 2025 and is now called VIECON, so older maps still use the old name.
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The race format
Every HYROX race follows the same format worldwide, which is why times compare across cities: 8 × 1 km runs, each followed by one workout station.
Station weights by division →- 1.Run 1 km, then 1 km SkiErg
- 2.Run 1 km, then 50 m sled push
- 3.Run 1 km, then 50 m sled pull
- 4.Run 1 km, then 80 m burpee broad jumps
- 5.Run 1 km, then 1 km row
- 6.Run 1 km, then 200 m farmers carry
- 7.Run 1 km, then 100 m sandbag lunges
- 8.Run 1 km, then 100 wall balls
Your first HYROX race
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