What is .wien?
.wien entered the DNS root zone on January 3, 2014, 12 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
domainworx Service & Management GmbH also runs 2 other TLDs, including .cologne and .koeln.
On the technical side, .wien is served by 3 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .wien, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.wien).
Same registry, other endings
2 other TLDs share this operator.
.wien FAQ
What does .wien mean?
.wien is a generic top-level domain named for the word "wien", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .wien used for?
.wien is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .wien?
None. .wien is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .wien domain extension?
domainworx Service & Management GmbH operates .wien as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .wien created?
.wien was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 3, 2014.
Is .wien a valid domain?
Yes. .wien is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .wien addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .wien domain?
.wien names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read domainworx Service & Management GmbH's policy if you're unsure.
Is .wien DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .wien.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 1, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
