.wien Domain
.wien is the geoTLD for Austria's capital, delegated in 2013 and managed by punkt.wien GmbH. Requires an economic, cultural, touristic, historical, or social affinity with Vienna, with no prior verification at registration.
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About the .WIEN domain
What is the .WIEN domain?
Any natural person, legal person, organization, or association intending to show an economic, cultural, touristic, historical, social, or other affinity with the Austrian federal capital, Vienna, is eligible to register a .wien domain. It's especially worth noting that no specific verification is performed at the time of registration to confirm the applicant genuinely meets these nexus conditions; however, compliance with these conditions can be reviewed later through the initiation of alternative dispute resolution procedures. Names must be between 1 and 63 alphanumeric characters or hyphens (excluded in the first and last position), with support for internationalized domain names (IDN) with accented characters, and registration terms of 1 to 10 years.
Registration requires the applicant to intend to show an economic, cultural, touristic, historical, social, or other affinity with the Austrian capital, Vienna. No specific verification is performed at the time of registration, although compliance with these nexus conditions can be reviewed later through alternative dispute resolution procedures. Contact our team to confirm availability and the exact requirements.
Uses of .WIEN
Who is the .WIEN domain for?
These are the most common situations where .WIEN is the ideal extension.
Vienna businesses and residents
The most direct use, although with no mandatory verification at registration.
Viennese cultural and tourism projects
Initiatives highlighting their cultural or touristic tie to the city.
Any project with a declared affinity
Since no prior verification is required, registration is accessible in practice.
.WIEN vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .WIEN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .wien This page | People and entities with a declared affinity to Vienna | Economic, cultural, touristic, or historical affinity | From $24.91/yr |
| .tirol | People and entities with a connection to Tyrol (a different extension) | Economic, cultural, touristic, or historical connection | Inquire |
Registration process
How to register your .WIEN domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .WIEN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .WIEN domain
Do I need to live in Vienna to register this domain?
Not necessarily; it's enough to intend to show an economic, cultural, touristic, or historical affinity with the city.
Is this affinity verified at registration?
No, there is no specific verification at registration, though compliance can be reviewed later through dispute resolution.
Does this extension support accented names?
Yes, it supports internationalized domain names (IDN) with accented characters.
Who manages the .wien domain?
punkt.wien GmbH, based in Vienna. It was delegated to the root zone on December 27, 2013.
How much does a .wien domain cost?
From $24.91 per year depending on the registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm the current price.
Can I register my .wien domain with miHosting?
Yes, by declaring your affinity with the city. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing.
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