A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Sundborn vs. Vienna for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Sundborn or Vienna?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Sundborn and Vienna can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Sundborn or Vienna?

Sundborn

Sundborn is a locality situated in Falun Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden. Most visitors come to the small town to see the residence of one of Sweden's most loved artists, Carl Larsson, who lived there with his wife Karin, also a well-known artist and designer.

Vienna

Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Sweden, The Best Wildlife Tours to Sweden, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.


Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Sundborn?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Sundborn is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $162. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Sundborn and Vienna in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sundborn -
    Vienna $100
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sundborn $0.00
    Vienna $200
Compare Hotels in Sundborn and Vienna

Looking for a hotel in Sundborn or Vienna? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Sundborn


Hotels in Vienna


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Vienna Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sundborn -
    Vienna $20

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:


  • Bus to Airport
    $32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna

Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.52
  • Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $12
  • CAT Transfer: Vienna Airport – Wien Mitte: $16
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena Airport(VIE)-Viena City : $35
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena City - Viena Airport (VIE): $35
  • Private Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $44
  • Private Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $44
  • Private One Way Transfer from Vienna Hotels to Vienna Airport: $44
  • Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
  • Vienna Downtown to Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
  • Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Hotel in Vienna: $49
  • Transfer in Private Minivan Viena Airport (VIE)-Viena City : $50

Is it cheaper to fly into Sundborn or Vienna?

Prices for flights to both Vienna and Sundborn change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Sundborn -
    Vienna $36

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna

For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
  • Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
  • Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
  • Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
  • Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
  • Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
  • Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
  • Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
  • 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
  • Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
  • Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
  • Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Sundborn -
    Vienna $41

Tours and Activities in Vienna

For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Escape Game and Tour: $3.21
  • Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $4.81
  • City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
  • Cultural Heart of the City Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Top of Vienna in One Day: An English Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.87
  • Detective Trail Mystery tour for the whole family: $8.02
  • MAK - Geymüllerschlössel Entry Ticket: $8.02
  • Walking Tour of the MuseumsQuartier with Guide: $8.56
  • Vienna Cathedral District Audio Tour (EN) (NO Ticket): $8.80
  • Walking Around Hofburg Palace In-App Audio Tour (EN): $8.80
  • Capuchins Crypt Entrance Ticket: $9.09

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sundborn -
    Vienna $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna

Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
  • Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
  • City Center Pub Crawl: $27
  • Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
  • Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
  • Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
  • Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
  • Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
  • Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
  • Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
  • Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
  • Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sundborn and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Sundborn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sundborn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sundborn and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna than you might in Sundborn.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sundborn Expensive? and Is Vienna Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Sundborn or Vienna?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Sundborn or Vienna in the Summer?

Both Vienna and Sundborn during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Vienna because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Sundborn is cooler than Vienna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sundborn in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Vienna averages at about 23°C (73°F).

Sundborn usually gets more rain in July than Vienna. Sundborn gets 76 mm (3 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Sundborn 17°C (63°F) 
    Vienna 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Sundborn or Vienna in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sundborn and Vienna. Furthermore, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.

In October, Sundborn is generally much colder than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Sundborn average around 6°C (44°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

In October, Sundborn usually receives more rain than Vienna. Sundborn gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Sundborn 6°C (44°F) 
    Vienna 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Sundborn or Vienna in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Sundborn as well as Vienna. Additionally, many travelers come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Vienna. It's quite cold in Sundborn in the winter. Sundborn is much colder than Vienna in the winter. The daily temperature in Sundborn averages around -6°C (20°F) in January, and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

Sundborn usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Vienna. Sundborn gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Sundborn -6°C (20°F) 
    Vienna 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Sundborn or Vienna in the Spring?

Both Vienna and Sundborn are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the spring for the natural beauty.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Sundborn. In the spring, Sundborn is much colder than Vienna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sundborn in April average around 4°C (40°F), and Vienna averages at about 13°C (55°F).

In April, Sundborn usually receives less rain than Vienna. Sundborn gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Sundborn 4°C (40°F) 
    Vienna 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Vienna and Sundborn

Sundborn Vienna
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -6°C (20°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 2°C (36°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Feb -6°C (22°F) 28 mm (1.1 in) 4°C (38°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mar -1°C (30°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Apr 4°C (40°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 13°C (55°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 11°C (51°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 16°C (60°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 20°C (69°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 17°C (63°F) 76 mm (3 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Aug 16°C (60°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 11°C (52°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Oct 6°C (44°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Nov 0°C (32°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 7°C (45°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Dec -5°C (24°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 3°C (37°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)