Vienna (Wien)

ÖAMTC / Wiener Linien / ARBÖ Self‑Service Stations

Since around 2021, ÖAMTC, in partnership with Wiener Linien and ARBÖ, has rolled out permanent bike repair stations at many WienMobil points across Vienna. As of end‑2023, there are over 100 such stations in Vienna alone, and over 300 across Austria, including in Lower Austria and Burgenland . Each station stands ~1.4 m tall, and includes a bike rack, air pump, and tools like Allen keys, screwdrivers, wrenches, tyre levers, and often Torx bits. QR codes link to repair videos .

Leopoldstadt (2nd District) – Public Access Spots

In Leopoldstadt alone, there are 11 round‑the‑clock self‑service stations provided by various organizations: WU Library Garage, Mobilitätsagentur (Parklet), Radlobby, Lenkerbande and locations run by Wiener Linien or ARBÖ .
List of addresses in 1020 Wien (Leopoldstadt):

• Library & Learning Center WU (Fahrradgarage LC), Große Sperlgasse 4
• Große Sperlgasse 4 (Parklet, summer only)
• Lichtenauergasse 4 (Radlobby, summer only)
• Ybbsstraße 26 (Lenkerbande, summer only)
• Glockengasse 25
• Schmelzgasse 2
• Lassallestraße 9b
• Praterstern (U‑bahn entrance Heinestraße)
• Messeplatz U‑bahn station
• Olympiaplatz (Stadion Center)
• Johann‑Böhm‑Platz 1A (ÖGB Headquarters / ARBÖ)

There is also a free bicycle pump at Praterstern near the cycling counter station .

Other Districts: Brigittenau (20th District)

In Brigittenau, there are five stations available 24/7:

• Engerthstraße (near Millennium Tower) – by Fahrrad Wien
• Maria‑Restituta‑Platz
• Dresdnerstraße 85
• Wallensteinplatz
• Innstraße 31 (ARBÖ)

Lower Austria (Niederösterreich)

ÖAMTC Permanent Stations

Since 2019, ÖAMTC’s Fahrrad-Stützpunkt initiative has expanded to Lower Austria and Burgenland, focusing on high-traffic cycling routes and towns. As of mid‑2020, there were over 160 permanent stations in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland; by 2024 more than 300 permanent stations exist Austria-wide .
These stations are installed at train stations and along popular routes such as the Danube Cycle Path (R1).

Example addresses in Lower Austria:

• Donaupark, Mauthausen (Upper Austria example) – shows similar station setup along Danube routes, open 24/7
• Wöllersdorf–Steinabrückl (Lower Austria) – Wassergasse / Hauptstraße near the Piestingtal cycle path
• Stockerau Bahnhof (Bahnhofsplatz 82, 2000 Stockerau) – typical permanent station offering tools and pump (from local guide)

Similar stations are installed at many other towns and Bahn‑stations in Lower Austria—these can be located using the ÖAMTC app’s route planner .

📋 Summary Table of Permanent Free Bike Stations

🧠 Interesting Facts & Highlights

• Historical roots: ÖAMTC’s bike stations echo a tradition dating back to 1897, when the club placed repair kits in Vienna’s Prater and Wienerwald—the first “pannenhilfe” in its history .
• ÖAMTC Pop‑Up stations: Each spring through autumn (Apr–Oct), mobile Pop‑Up stations tour Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland (around 24 stops in 2024), servicing ~1,200 bikes for free at events, bathing areas and public squares .
• Ridership motivation: Nearly 40 % of car journeys in Lower Austria are under 5 km—ideal for switching to cycling. The stations aim to make daily cycling more convenient and increase safety, thus promoting this shift .
• Media feedback: On Reddit, users highlight how rare these stations are in many countries, praising their availability in Vienna as innovative public infrastructure .

ℹ️ How to Use These Stations

1. Open access: No fee, no membership required; open 24/7.
2. Support tools: Each station includes tools, pump, and bike hanger for self‑repair.
3. Repair guidance: Scan QR‑code at station for step‑by‑step videos (German/English).
4. Nearby routing: Use the ÖAMTC app’s route planner to locate permanent stations along your route.
5. Emergency support: If you can’t fix your bike yourself, ÖAMTC offers bike roadside assistance (call 120 or use app), including E‑bike battery checks for members .
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