Discover Vienna's cult classic: The Before Sunrise Walk for the anniversary!

Discover Vienna's cult classic: The Before Sunrise Walk for the anniversary!

Wien, Österreich - Wien is celebrating a remarkable anniversary this year: The cult film "Before Sunrise", which came to cinemas on June 16, 1995, turns 30. On the occasion of this special date, Wientourism has released a digital travel guide on the City-Guide app Ivie . This updated app offers a special "Before Sunrise Walk", which enables users to explore the eleven original locations of the film.

The app was first introduced in 2020 and has since recorded impressive 1.6 million downloads. Around 500,000 active users use the large number of over 25 curated walks and more than 1,000 information on sights every year. The "Before Sunrise Walk" is available in both German and English and begins at the Westbahnhof, whereby the Viennese Ferris wheel is the final highlight.

The original filming of "Before Sunrise"

The outstanding locations include iconic places such as the Spittelberg, the small café and the Zollamtssteg over the Vienna River. Other important stations are the Teuchtler record shop in new building, the Café Sperl and the Maria church on the Gestade. Even the cemetery of the nameless on the Danube is part of the tour and represents the continued tourist relevance of the film, which also attracts an audience three decades after its publication.

like Wientourism from 2017 to 2019 have taken their travel intention on the basis of films. This shows how important cinematic backdrops are for the decision to visit Vienna. The "Before Sunrise Walk" is considered part of the city's cultural heritage and emphasizes the role of Vienna in film history.

Vienna - a city of literature and films

Vienna is not only known for its film sets, but also for its rich literary history. The city served numerous stories and famous literature works as a source of inspiration. The Wiener Freizenführer offers special city tours that deal with the connection of literature and film. The popular topics include guided tours of the legendary coffee house literates and walks that focus on significant works of world literature.

The combination of cinematic and literary experiences makes Vienna a special destination for those interested in culture. Over 25 thematic tours and readings from Viennese literature are offered to give visitors a comprehensive insight into the city's literary and cinematic legacy. In view of the continuing popularity of "Before Sunrise", it is not surprising that the city will continue to be promoted as an important location for film productions. The Vienna Film Incentive, which has been active since 2022, offers up to 30 percent funding rates for relevant projects and reaffirms the ambitions of Vienna as a film city.