VIENNA TRAVEL GUIDE

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VIENNA

Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria. Rich in examples of architecture including Baroque castles, gardens, and the Ringstrasse lined with parks, monuments and grand buildings.

Art and culture are embedded in the soul of Vienna, with theater, opera, and fine arts on offer.

Vienna is one of the few capitals of the world with its own vineyards and Viennese cafés have an extremely long and distinguished history that dates back centuries. Come and experience all that Vienna has to offer.

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Vienna has underground lines, trams and buses. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION The same ticket is valid everywhere and can be bought at tobacconists, at the advance sale points and at the online shop of the Vienna Lines or special ticket machines on board.

VIENNA CARD

More than 210 discounts at museums and sights, theatres and concerts, in shops, cafés, restaurants, the ‘Heurige’ wine tavern, and free travel on Vienna's public transport system for 48 or 72 hours - with the benefit card for just €21.90 / €24.90.

PHONE POST Country code: +43 Central Post Office Area code: 01 Fleischmarkt 19, Vienna TAXI PHARMACY Taxi 601 60 The pharmacies in Vienna are open Monday to +43 601 60 Friday 8 am - 6 pm and Saturdays 8am - 12 pm. www.taxi60160.at However, there are always 24-hours/7-days open locations throughout the city and a list of the Taxi 40100 nearest open pharmacy is posted outside of each +43 401 00 pharmacy. www.taxi40100.at

ELECTRICITY Taxi 31300 +43 31300 220 V, 50 Hz www.taxi31300.at

AIRPORT

Vienna’s International Airport is at Schwechat, 20 km from the centre of Vienna. The CAT airport train (www.cityairporttrain.com) takes 16 minutes to the centre (discount with the Vienna Card) and departures from the airport every half hour.

The journey with the busses of AirportLines takes 20 minutes to the centre and departures every half hour. The train (Schnellbahn S7) takes 32 minutes to the centre, (discount with the Vienna Card) and departures every half hour. Information about the Airport taxi can be found at www.flughafentaxi.at www.viennaairport.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

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Vienna’s Museums Quartier (MQ) is one of the ten TOP 5 largest cultural districts in the world. At the edge of the Old City, in the former imperial stables, it unites facilities highlighting different fields of art with restaurants, coffeehouses and shops in an area of 60,000 square meters with a combination of Baroque buildings and modern architecture. This has created a colorful and diverse local scene against the backdrop of significant museums and collections. After viewing works by Schiele, drop by Café Leopold, which inspires with its own DJ line- up on several evenings a week. In Café.Restaurant HALLE, you can take a look at the furnishings from Vienna’s trendy bar designers, Eichinger and Vienna is old, Vienna is new – and so varied: from Knechtl. The MQ invites you to stop by for a short the magnificent Baroque buildings and“golden” Art break. The hustle and bustle on the large square Nouveau to the latest architecture. Vienna is a city can be best followed from here. More information of beauty and art not just because of the many on www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- buildings from the imperial age – there are the exhibitions/top/mq museums, collections and artworks of world-class renown. The city draws tourists with its dynamic Museumsplatz 1, district 7, Vienna mix of an imperial-nostalgic flair and an extremely www.mqw.at creative cultural scene. Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater or Museumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49 SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE (Volkstheater)

A visit to Vienna’s most famous palace is a must ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL for art lovers. The imperial family inhabited 1,441 rooms at Schönbrunn – you can still admire many The religious – and secretly also the geographical of them today. In the Palace Gardens, architectural – center of Vienna is St. Stephen's Cathedral. treasures await you, such as the Palm House and When the Pummerin – the largest bell in Austria – the Zoo, which has been named best zoo in Europe rings on New Year’s Eve, it is even broadcast on TV. three times now. No wonder – it’s the visitors who More information on now stand in the former lion cages while the www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/st-stephens- animals romp around in modern enclosures. The cathedral Baroque building structures have been preserved Stephansplatz 3, district 1, Vienna with “Viennese Charm” and finesse. This, the oldest www.stephanskirche.at zoo in the world, which is especially successful at Open daily from 7 am to 10 pm breeding elephants and panda bears, was built in Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz) 1752 by the husband of Maria Theresa, Emperor Franz I. More information on THE PRATER &GIANT FERRIS WHEEL www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/imperial/sch oenbrunn-palace The Vienna Prater is an amusement park for many, place of nostalgic dreams for some, oasis of Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, district 13, Vienna greenery for almost everyone – and the location of +43 1 8111 3 239 the Giant Ferris Wheel, one of Vienna’s most www.schoenbrunn.at famous symbols. The Prater is open from March to Daily from 8.30 am to 5 pm October. But the world-famous Giant Ferris Wheel Underground: U4 (Schönbrunn) and a few other attractions are open year-round. MUSEUMS QUARTIER More information on www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/prater

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Prater, district 2, Vienna www.prater.at Underground: U1, U2 (Praterstern)

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS VIENNA (KHM)

Emperor Franz Joseph constructed the Vienna Museum of Fine Arts for the imperial collections and with its treasures it now ranks as one of the most important museums in the world. Objects from five centuries – from ancient Egypt and ancient Greece to the end of the 18th century – are evidence of the Habsburg emperors’ and archdukes’ passion for collecting. Here you can admire extraordinary artworks by Rubens, Rembrandt, Raphael, Vermeer, Velázquez, Titian and Dürer, to say nothing of the largest Bruegel collection in the world.Gustav Klimt, in collaboration with his brother Ernst and Franz Matsch, created a series of paintings housed in the magnificent staircase at a height of twelve meters above the museum’s lobby, embedded between the columns and arcades. A cafe can be found in the spectacular domed hall. More information on www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- exhibitions/top/kunsthistorisches-museum Maria-Theresien-Platz, district 1, Vienna +43 1 5252 40 www.khm.at Tue – Sun, from 10 am to 6 pm and Thu, from 10 am to 9 pm Admission till half an hour before closing time Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater); Tram: D, 1, 2 (Volkstheater); Bus: 2A and 57A Adults: 14€, Children and teens under 19: free

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Hofburg, district 1, Vienna CAFES +43 1 2410 040 0 www.cafe-hofburg.at Daily from 10 am to 6 pm Underground: U3 (Herrengasse); Tram: 1, 2, 46, 49, D (Dr. Karl Renner Ring)

CAFÉ EUROPA

The café "Europa" is one of the most popular "homes away from home" in the seventh district. At the Europa-Lager DJs and all kinds of art activities await you.

The Viennese coffee house has been an oasis of More info www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- gemütlichkeit for ages. Since 2011, the traditional scene/nightlife/trendy-haunts/europa Viennese coffee house culture has even been part of the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO. Zollergasse 8, district 7, Vienna Traditional cafes entice visitors with a wide variety +43 1 5263 383 of coffee drinks, international newspapers and www.europa-lager.at pastry creations. Modern representatives of the Daily from 9 am to 7 am genre enrich the tradition with stylish flair. Underground: U3 ( Neubaugasse); Tram: 49 (Neubaugasse/Westbahnstraße) CAFÉ MOZART CAFÉ MUSEUM There has been a cafe here since 1794 opposite the Albertina, close to the Imperial Palace The Café Museum was a meeting point for the big museums and next to the Opera. The traditional names from the turn of the century (Gustav Klimt, cafe has combined culture with an enjoyment of Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Otto Wagner, etc.), coffee through to today. having opened in 1899 close to the Naschmarkt and the Secession. The original very modest and More info www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining- down-to-earth creation by Adolf Loos, who dining/coffeehouses/in-the-old-city subsequently became a regular, was in stark contrast with the historical opulence of the time Albertinaplatz 2, district 1, Vienna and earned the venue its nickname “Café +43 1 2410 020 0 Nihilismus” (Cafe Nihilism). The interior decoration www.cafe-mozart.at was replaced in 1931 by Josef Zotti, one of the Daily from 8 am to 12 am most successful pupils of Josef Hoffmann and sadly Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2 almost forgotten today. After closing and (Oper - Opernring) modification work, the cafe was renovated in CAFÉ HOFBURG Zotti’s style and reopened in 2010 in its new original splendor. Situated in the Imperial Palace, where the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments and Spanish Riding More info www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining- School seduce visitors with their imperial dreams. dining/coffeehouses/in-the-old-city The imperial splendor of old Austria comes to life Operngasse 7, district 1, Vienna here over coffee and cake. +43 1 2410 062 0 www.cafemuseum.at More info www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining- Daily from 8 am to 12 am dining/coffeehouses/in-the-old-city Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2 (Oper - Opernring)

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Kaffeefabrik in Favoritenstraße in the 4th district is DAS MÖBEL a somewhat alternative coffee house concept which is a long way from the image of marble Das Möbel is not just a shop, but also a coffee tables, Thonet chairs and waiters dressed in black house. You can take a cup of coffee or glass of tail-coats. The store, which has a small improvised wine right into the sales room and sit on the set-up, sells its own roasts from all over the world unusual pieces of furniture on display here. and makes espressos and other coffees to go. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/in-places/das-moebel Favoritenstraße 4-6, district 4, Vienna www.kaffeefabrik.at Burggasse 10, district 7, Vienna From Mon to Fri from 8 am to 6 pm, Sat from 11 +43 1 5249 497 am to 5 pm www.dasmoebel.at Underground: U1 (Taubstummengasse) Mon - Fri, 2 pm - 12 pm, Sat - Sun, 10am - 12pm Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater); Tram: 49 CAFÉ DRECHSLER (Volkstheater) Café Drechsler at the Naschmarkt is a perfect PEOPLE ON CAFFEINE example of the combination of tradition and a modern stylish ambience. The venue, which first People On Caffeine has set itself up at a highly opened its doors in 1919, was carefully renovated unusual location in a part of a church in the 8th by renowned British architect Sir Terence Conran district. It doesn’t just sell coffee from an espresso and since 2007 has presented itself to its guests as machine under the beautiful vaults, it’s also highly a “traditional Viennese coffee house in a 21st trendy in making it fresh in the form of filter century style.” DJs play here several times during coffee. the week instead of the more typical piano players. Schlösselgasse 21, district 8, Vienna More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- From Mon to Fri from 8 am to 5 pm scene/in-places/drechsler Underground: U2 (Schottentor or Rathaus), Tram: 5, Linke Wienzeile 22, district 6, Vienna 43, 44 (Lange Gasse), 43, 44 (Landesgerichtsstraße) +43 1 5812 044 www.cafedrechsler.at AKRAP ESPRESSOBAR From Mon to Thu from 8 am to 12 am, Fri &Sat from 8 am to 2 am, Sun from 8 am to 12 am The stylish Akrap Espressobar in Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz), U2 Königsklostergasse has its coffee roasted in Milan, (Museumsquartier) and customers can have the end product served in a wide variety of choices, including as a strong BALTHASAR triple shot. Königsklostergasse 7, district 6, Vienna A hot tip for coffee aficionados is Praterstrasse in +43 1 3523 523 the 2nd district. This is where the Tyrolean www.akrap.at restaurateur Otto Bayer has opened his pretty From Mon to Fri from 9 am to 6:30 pm, Sat 11 am coffee bar Balthasar. He prepares the terrific coffee to 6 pm with an iconic Marzocco espresso machine. Underground: U1, U4, U2 (Karlsplatz), U2 Praterstraße 38, 1020 Vienna (Museumsquartier) +43 664 381 68 55 balthasar.at KAFFEEFABRIK Mon - Fri, 7:30 am - 7 pm, Sa, 9 am - 5 pm U1, U2 Praterstern

CAFÉ HAWELKA

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The popularity and image of this cafe as an artistic Visitors here can enjoy a real Viennese coffee venue originate from the post-war period. A large house atmosphere with a piece of the legendary number of literary figures were regulars here. The Sachertorte and a cup of coffee. The fantastic atmosphere between the thick layers of posters on winter garden with a view of the Vienna State the walls, the telephone booth and the worn Opera transforms into a terrace in summer. upholstered benches is unique and worth Philharmonikerstrasse 4, district 1, Vienna experiencing. +43 1 514 560 More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- www.sacher.com wining-dining/coffeehouses/in-the-old-city Daily from 8 am to 12 am Dorotheergasse 6, district 1, Vienna Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2, +43 1 5128 230 62, D (Oper) www.hawelka.at From Mon to Sat from 8 am to 1 am, Sun GRIENSTEIDL &holidays from 10 am to 1 am Underground: U1, U4 (Stephansplatz) Former literary cafe Griensteidl, which reopened in a new building on the same site in 1990, is located CAFÉ LANDTMANN BEIM BURGTHEATER right on the Imperial Palace-Kohlmarkt-Graben- Stephansplatz tourist track, i.e. on Michaelerplatz. When Franz Landtmann opened this Viennese cafe It is the ideal spot for visitors to Vienna to stretch in 1873 he was founding a coffee house their tired legs and recharge their batteries over a institution. This place has hosted Sigmund Freud, coffee. The atmosphere in the “old” Griensteidl is Marlene Dietrich, Romy Schneider, Paul McCartney particularly legendary: there was barely a fin de and Hillary Clinton, among others. siècle writer, actor, critic, architect or musician who did not come here. Almost all of the most Universitätsring 4 , district 1, Vienna significant pioneers of Viennese modernism +43 124 100 112 gathered around the small marble table here: www.landtmann.at Hermann Bahr, Arthur Schnitzler, Hugo von Daily from 07:30 am to 12 am Hofmannsthal, Karl Kraus, Hugo Wolf, Fritz Tram: 1, D (Rathausplatz/Burgtheater) Kreisler, Arnold Schönberg and many others. CAFÉ SPERL Michaelerplatz 2, district 1, Vienna +43 1 5352 692 0 Founded in 1880 the Sperl is a classic in Viennese www.cafegriensteidl.at coffeehouse culture. An interior just like one from Daily from 8 am from 11:30 pm the 19th century, pool tables and a large selection Underground: U3 (Herrengasse) of newspapers will whisk you away into fin-de- siècle Vienna. CAFÉ CENTRAL

More info www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining- Its large portico was lavishly restored in 1986 - dining/coffeehouses/around-the-old-city and can be found just 100 meters on towards the university and Votive Church. The cafe has a long Gumpendorfer Strasse 11, district 6, Vienna tradition. The atmosphere in Café Central today is +43 1 5864 158 business-like, plain and well maintained. Business www.cafesperl.at people from the surrounding banks are the main From Mon to Sat from 7 am to 11 pm, Sun from guests during the week. 11am to 8 pm In July and August: closed on Sundays! Herrengasse / Strauchgasse, district 1, Vienna Underground: U2 (Museumsquartier); U4, U2, U1 +43 1 5333 763 24 (Karlsplatz) www.palaisevents.at/cafecentral From Mon to Sat from 07:30 am to 10 pm, Sun CAFÉ SACHER &holidays from 10 am to 10 pm Underground: U3 (Herrengasse)

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PHIL Kohlmarkt 14, district 1, Vienna +43 1 5351 717 0 Both a cafe and a store - the two central www.demel.at components of "phil" in Gumpendorfer Straße are Daily from 9 am to 7 pm hard to separate. This is because the store sells a Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz), U3 selection of books, DVDs and vinyl which (Herrengasse) alternates constantly in its innovatively renovated 140-square-meter space. The cozy retro furniture is just perfect for sitting back and viewing the lists of products for sale printed in menu format over an espresso and a bite to eat. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/trendy/phil Gumpendorfer Straße 10-12, district 6, Vienna +43 1 5810 489 www.phil.info Mon from 5 pm to 1 am, from Tue to Sun from 9 am to 1 am Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater or Museumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49 (Volkstheater)

CAFÉ LEOPOLD

Café Leopold is more than just a coffee house: in the center of Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier, Café Leopold offers an urban attitude towards life. During the day the visitors to the MuseumsQuartier can enjoy a coffee here or some “nouvelle” Viennese cuisine. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/in-places/cafe-leopold Museumsplatz 1, district 7, Vienna +43 1 5236 732 www.cafe-leopold.at From Sun to Wed from 10 am to 2 am, from Thu to Sat from 10 am to 4 am Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater or Museumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49 (Volkstheater)

DEMEL K.U.K HOFZUCKERBÄCKEREI

In the center of all the luxury of the Old City in the first district, visitors can find a piece of old Vienna: founded in 1786, court confectioner k.u.k. Hofzuckerbäckerei Demel demonstrates the high art of confectionery with its sweet temptations and thrilling window displays.

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The Freihaus district near the Naschmarkt is UNIQUE SPOTS famous for its creative scene, and the entertainment scene is also worth a look. The area is full of small design shops and modern galleries, and refreshments can be enjoyed in any of the cafés or restaurants after a hard day’s shopping. The Freihaus district is also a trendy meeting place for night-owls. More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- wining-dining/markets/freihausviertel Margaretenstraße 11, district 4, Vienna Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz), U4 (Kettenbrückengasse) Vienna has something to offer. Apart from the “classic” sights, there are many hidden and perhaps AUGARTEN unprepossessing places in Vienna. Here are a few The Augarten is one of the oldest Baroque gardens secret tips that should definitely be included on a in Vienna. Visitors to the park, which is laid out in trip to Vienna. the French style, can marvel at lavish flower NEW CAMPUS OF THE VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF landscapes and walk through an extensive area criss-crossed by shady avenues lined by chestnuts, ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS elms, lindens, ashes and maples. Amongst other ADMINISTRATION things, the Augarten is home to the Vienna Boys’ Choir in the Augartenpalais. With some luck, the There’s space here for 25,000 students and 1,500 Boys’ Choir can also be heard rehearsing here. employees; the building cost EUR 492 million and More information on took 41 months to complete. The new campus of www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/green- the Vienna University of Economics and Business vienna/baroque-parks-gardens Administration is the new architectural landmark next to the Prater. The building was conceived and Obere Augartenstraße 1, district 2, Vienna designed by internationally acclaimed architects. Underground: U2 (Taborstraße) The futuristic architecture is a real head-turner. More information onBITZINGER SAUSAGE STAND ON www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/architecture- ALBERTINAPLATZ design/wu-campus The Viennese sausage stand is the ideal place to Welthandelsplatz 1, 2 district, Vienna eat, drink and have a gossip. In addition to the +43 1 3133 60 traditional frankfurters (Wiener Würstchen), there www.wu.ac.at are also many other delicacies to enjoy. The Underground: U2 (Krieau or Messe Prater) Bitzinger sausage stands are considered the best in Vienna, which is why they should definitely be paid FREIHAUS DISTRICT a visit for a snack when staying in the city. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/in-places/hot-dog-stands Albertinaplatz, district 1, Vienna +43 1 5331 026 60 www.bitzinger.at Daily from 8 am to 4 am Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2 (Oper - Opernring)

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IN A HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE THROUGH THERME WIEN VIENNA In the south of Vienna is Therme Wien, the biggest A ride in a carriage pulled by two horses is a thermal spa facility in Austria. Relax and be highlight of a trip to Vienna for many tourists. pampered by 26 water pools, 24 sauna and steam Today it is hard to imagine the cityscape without cabins, 2,500 loungers and a 6,000 m² health area. the Viennese horse-drawn carriages. A tour in a There is no limit to the culinary delights on offer in horse-drawn carriage provides a very cozy way to the Thermal Baths restaurant, sauna bistro and explore the beauty of Vienna. Carriage ranks can juice bar. If you have a hankering for something be found at Stephansplatz, Michaelerplatz, sweet, then head for the Kurkonditorei Oberlaa Heldenplatz, Albertinaplatz, Petersplatz and pastry shop. outside the Burgtheater. More information on www.wien.info/en/vienna- More information onfor/sports/therme-wien www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/fiaker-horse-drawn- Kurbadstraße 14, 10 district, Vienna carriage +43 1 6800 996 00 Vienna's old city www.thermewien.at From Mon to Sat from 9 am to 10 pm, Sun from 8 SPITTELBERG am to 10 pm Tram: 67 (Kurzentrum Oberlaa) Vienna’s Spittelberg district with its small lanes is Day tickets: adult 25,40 €, children 15,50 € located right next to the MuseumsQuartier. It is home to a lively entertainment scene with THE VIENNA WOODS numerous restaurants, cafés, bars and pretty guest gardens laid out between romantic lanes and The Vienna Woods are considered the green lung charming houses in the Biedermeier style. The of Vienna and take in the seven Viennese districts Christmas Market on Spittelberg during Advent is of Hietzing, Penzing, Ottakring, Hernals, Währing, always busy and an ideal place to end an evening Döbling and Liesing. Guided tours are held to in an atmospheric setting. explore different habitats. They also offer a More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- colorful family-oriented program and pamper wining-dining/markets/spittelberg-wining-dining participants with regional culinary treats. The Vienna Woods are criss-crossed by a network of Spittelberg, 7 district, Vienna signposted walking and hiking paths and are Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater), U3 (Volkstheater), therefore an ideal local recreational area, which Tram: 49 (Volkstheater) can be easily reached with Vienna’s public BROTFABRIK transport system. More information on Bread was still baked here until around ten years www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/excursions/vienna- ago. The focus is now on contemporary art, and woods studios, galleries and showrooms have moved into Wienerwald both inner courtyards of this industrial building since 2009. For art lovers, a visit to the GARTENBAUKINO Ankerbrotfabrik is a must. More information onThe Gartenbaukino with its impressively large www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- screen is one of the last remaining single exhibitions/anker-bread-factory auditorium cinemas in Vienna. The cinema is the central performance venue of the Viennale, the Absberggasse 27, 11 district, Vienna successful international film festival held in Vienna +43 1 9823 939 every year. Night screenings, premieres and many www.loftcity.at other spectacular events are also held here. Tram: 6 (Absberggasse)

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Vienna can be explored in comfort from the water: Parkring 12, district 1, Vienna either on board an excursion boat of the DDSG +43 1 5122 354 Blue Danube or from the Twin City Liner along the www.gartenbaukino.at Danube Canal, from the National Park boat Underground: U4 (Stadtpark), U3 (Stubentor); Tram: through the Danube water meadows, or even on a 2 (Weihburggasse or Stubentor) romantic boat picnic on the Old Danube. It’s the GRAFFITI SCENE ALONG DANUBE CANAL perfect way to marvel at the wild and beautiful natural landscape along the Danube. It is also The embankment walls of the Danube Canal form possible to rent a boat on the Old Danube on warm a single, giant canvas. Graffiti artists are allowed to summer’s days and explore the city in private. spray their artworks there as they choose and More information on perfectly legally, too. There is much worth looking www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/green- at amongst it all. vienna/vienna-by-ship-and-boat Donaukanal, district 1, Vienna Donau Underground: U1, U4 (Schwedenplatz); Tram: 1, 2 www.ddsg-blue-danube.at (Schwedenplatz) JEWISH CEMETERY YELLOW FOG The Jewish Cemetery in the 9th district is the In the 1st district, marvel at a breathtaking light oldest maintained Jewish cemetery in Vienna. Its installation by the artist Olafur Eliasson on the history reaches back to the middle of the 16th façade of the Verbund headquarters on Am Hof century. It is currently possible to view around 350 square in the middle of Vienna’s Old City. The work maintained grave monuments in the cemetery, was first shown in New York in 1998 and can be which is located in the inner courtyard of the seen on permanent display in Vienna. The lighting Rossau Retirement Home. effects can be watched every day at dusk. More information on www.wien.info/en/vienna- More information onfor/jewish-vienna/discovery-at-jewish-cemetery www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- Seegasse 9, 9 district, Vienna exhibitions/yellow-fog From Mon to Fri from 8 am to 3 pm Am Hof 6a, 1 district, Vienna Tram: D (Seegasse) Every day at dusk Underground: U3 (Herrengasse) CHURCH AM STEINHOF

ART IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN The church built in the Art Nouveau style by Otto Wagner characterizes Vienna’s architectural Works of art can be seen not only in Vienna’s cityscape and has become a modern symbol. museums and galleries. Art in the public domain Characteristic components of Art Nouveau can be found in many selected places across the architecture were the ornaments that were mainly city - from installations to sculptures. More used in the exterior design. This is above all visible information on the individual works of art and on the dome of the church. where they are located can be found here: More information on www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/from-g-to- exhibitions/art-in-the-public-domain k/church-steinhof www.koer.or.at Baumgartner Höhe 1, district 14, Vienna +43 9106 011 007 SIGHTSEEING BY BOAT Sat from 4 pm to 5 pm, Sun from 12 pm to 4 pm; Tours: Sat at 3 pm, Sun at 4 pm; Mass: Sun at 9:30 am, Mass on holidays at 10:30 am Tram: 49, 52 (Baumgarten) Tours: € 8, Visitation: € 2, Art nouveau tour: € 12

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ZEINLHOFERGASSE

Situated in Margareten district is Zeinlhofergasse, described as being the most beautiful lane in Vienna. The historic houses with their wonderfully planted front gardens present an idyllic streetscape. Zeinlhofergasse, district 5, Vienna Underground: U4 (Kettenbrückengasse or Pilgramgasse)

FILM MUSEUM

The Film Museum in the Albertina is a must in Vienna for every film-lover. The museum encompasses a collection ranging from the early days to the present, with films, photographs and film literature. More information www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/from-a-to- f/film-museum Augustinerstraße 1, district 1, Vienna +43 1 5337 054 0 www.filmmuseum.at From Mon to Wed from 10 am to 6 pm, Fri from 10 am to 1 pm Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2 (Oper - Opernring)

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Stubenring 5, district 1, Vienna DO &SEE +43 1 7113 60 www.mak.at Tue from 10 am to 10 pm, Wed to Sun from 10 am to 6 pm, Mon closed Free Admission on Tuesdays from 6 pm to 10 pm Underground: U3 (Stubentor), U4 (Landstraße); Tram: 2 (Stubentor); Bus: 1A and 74AStubentor Adults: 7,50 €

LEOPOLD MUSEUM

With its 41 paintings and 188 works on paper, the Leopold Museum in Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier has Vienna has over 100 museums, great architecture the world’s largest and most significant collection in harmony between old and new design, 280 of works by Egon Schiele. The comprehensive parks and gardens with over 400 species of roses collection “Vienna 1900 and Art Nouveau” is during spring in Volksgarten. another highlight of the Leopold Museum. The MAK - AUSTRIAN MUSEUM OF APPLIED paintings by Schiele’s mentor and paternal friend ARTS/CONTEMPORARY ART Gustav Klimt are especially noteworthy. A program of special exhibitions also presents large-scale As the home of the Wiener Werkstätte archives, the shows of work by internationally famous artists. MAK Austrian Museum of Applied The offer is rounded off by a well-curated museum Arts/Contemporary Art is unique in its ability to and a cafe with a patio that affords a view of the represent the history and significance of the main courtyard of the MuseumsQuartier. Wiener Werkstätte. The archive, which was More information on donated to the MAK (Austrian Museum of Applied www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- Arts) in 1955 by its last owner, Alfred Hofmann, exhibitions/top/mq/leopold-museum comprises about 16,000 design drawings, including Museumsplatz 1, district 7, Vienna 5,500 from Josef Hoffmann, about 20,000 fabric +43 1 5257 00 samples, posters, postcard designs, model books, www.leopoldmuseum.org photo albums and business correspondence. One Daily except Tue from 10 am to 6pm, Thu from 10 of the highlights of the MAK’s collection is Gustav am to 9 pm, closed on Tue, daily June-August Klimt’s nine-part working drawings for the mosaic June, July, August: Open daily! frieze (around 1910) in the dining room of the Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater or Palais Stoclet in Brussels, which was designed by Museumsquartier); Tram: 1, 2, D (Dr.-Karl-Renner- Josef Hoffmann. After a restoration process that Ring) took several years, this has again been on Adults: 12€ permanent display in the MAK as of 2012. The Palais Stoclet, which is considered one of the ST. CHARLES’ CHURCH Wiener Werkstätte’s most important works, was commissioned by Adolphe Stoclet and built in the Avenue de Tervuren from 1906-1911. It most clearly symbolizes the utopia of the Gesamtkunstwerk, one of the main concepts behind the Wiener Werkstätte. More information on www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- exhibitions/top/mak

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A striking sacred building with a large cupola, and The Imperial Palace was the residence of the the last great work of Baroque city architect Habsburg emperor until 1918. From the 13th Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. St. Charles’ century until just before the end of the monarchy, Church in the 4th district is a European Baroque the area was fitted out in its imperial splendor in masterpiece, with a symbolic design which its present-day size. The original gothic building documents the Habsburg claim to the entire around today’s Schweizerhof was extended on a empire with its use of classical architectural continuous basis, resulting in an expansive elements. building complex formed of different sections, More information onwhich contributes an essential character to the www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/from-g-to- appearance of Vienna's Old City. Europe’s largest k/st-charles-church imperial cultural complex today houses more than two dozen collections of international standing, Kreuzherrengasse 1, district 1, Vienna including the Austrian National Library www.karlskirche.at (www.onb.ac.at), Weltmuseum (world museum) and Mon to Sat from 9 am to 1.30 pm and from 1 pm to the Imperial Treasury (www.khm.at), the Imperial 6 pm, Sun from 12 pm to 6 pm Silver Collection, the Imperial Apartments and the Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz) Sisi Museum (www.hofburg-wien.at) as well as the Adults: 8€ Spanish Riding School (www.srs.at). WIEN MUSEUM More information on www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/imperial/imp This museum presents Vienna’s 2000-year history, erial-palace from the Imperium Romanum to the residence of Heldenplatz, district 1, Vienna the Dukes of Babenberg and the 640 years of +43 1 5337 570 Habsburg rule to the present. The history of the www.hofburg-wien.at construction of St. Stephen's Cathedral, detailed September to June from 9 am to 5.30 pm, July and city views and furnishings from the Biedermeier August from 9 am to 6 pm era as well as magnificent paintings from artists Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz), U3 such as Makart, Klimt and Schiele illustrate (Herrengasse), U2, U3 (Volkstheater); Bus 48A (Dr.- Vienna’s cultural heritage. Karl-Renner-Ring), 57A (Burgring); Tram: D, 1, 2 The Wien Museum also has an exceptional Klimt (Burgring) collection that includes the world’s largest Adults: 11,50€, Children: 7,00€ collection of his drawings, comprising absolute masterpieces, sketches and preliminary outlines CONCERT HALLS dating from all stages of his creative life. More information on www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- exhibitions/museum-karlsplatz Karlsplatz, district 1, Vienna +43 1 5058 747 www.wienmuseum.at Tue to Sun and public holidays from10 am to 6 pm Every first Sunday of the month free entry for all visitors Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz) Adults: 8€, For visitors younger than 19 years: free

THE IMPERIAL PALACE

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Vienna’s classical concert repertoire is dominated Emperor Franz Joseph constructed the Vienna by two great concert halls: Vienna Musikverein and Museum of Fine Arts for the imperial collections Vienna Konzerthaus. and with its treasures it now ranks as one of the most important museums in the world. Objects Millions of music fans around the world consider from five centuries – from ancient Egypt and the Musikverein to be one of the most traditional ancient Greece to the end of the 18th century – concert houses, playing host to artists of the very are evidence of the Habsburg emperors’ and highest caliber. From its Golden Hall, the annual archdukes’ passion for collecting. Here you can New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic is admire extraordinary artworks by Rubens, broadcast to the world on television. Rembrandt, Raphael, Vermeer, Velázquez, Titian and Dürer, to say nothing of the largest Bruegel Another focal point of cultural life is the Wiener collection in the world.Gustav Klimt, in Konzerthaus in the atmospheric Art Nouveau style. collaboration with his brother Ernst and Franz Its musical bandwidth encompasses not only the Matsch, created a series of paintings housed in the classical repertoire, but also ranges from the magnificent staircase at a height of twelve meters Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque to Jazz, World above the museum’s lobby, embedded between the and the progressive tones of the present day. columns and arcades. A cafe can be found in the spectacular domed hall. More Info: www.wien.info/en/music-stage- More information on shows/classic/concert-halls www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- exhibitions/top/kunsthistorisches-museum Musikverein: Musikvereinsplatz 1, 1010 Wien / Vienna Konzerthaus: Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Maria-Theresien-Platz, district 1, Vienna Wien +43 1 5252 40 Musikverein: +43 1 505 81 90, Vienna Konzerthaus: www.khm.at +43 1 242 002 Tue – Sat, from 10 am to 6 pm and Thu, from 10 www.musikverein.at / www.konzerthaus.at am to 9 pm, open daily June-August Musikverein: Mo - Fr, 09:00 - 20:00 Sa, 09:00 - Admission till half an hour before closing time 13:00 Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater); Tram: D, 1, 2 [email protected] / [email protected] (Volkstheater); Bus: 2A and 57A Adults: 14€, Children and teens under 19: free MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS VIENNA (KHM) KUNSTHALLE

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The Kunsthalle displays international Maria-Theresien-Platz, district 1, Vienna contemporary art. Located in the MuseumsQuartier + 43 1 5217 70 and on Karlsplatz, it presents exhibitions focused www.nhm-wien.ac.at primarily on photography, video, film, installation Thu to Mon from 9 am to 6:30 pm, Wed from 9 am and new media. Themed exhibits convey to 9 pm, closed on Tue developments and relationships from the modern Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater)Tram: 1, 2, 46, era up to today’s art scene. If you are travelling to 49, 71; Bus: 48A Vienna and are interested in art, a visit to the Adults: 10€, Children and youth under 19: free Kunsthalle Wien should definitely be part of your plans. Kunsthalle Wien on Karlsplatz calls itself MUMOK - MUSEUM OF MODERN ART LUDWIG the flexible and experimental outdoor exhibition FOUNDATION VIENNA site. The glass cube by Adolf Krischanitz presents art as if it were in a display case, allowing a The basalt stone building lets visitors experience completely unique form of presentation. The cafe art from the 20th century through to the present with its huge terrace invites visitors to stay a while day. The collection is shown via changing exhibits after enjoying the art on display. of everything from classic modern art to the More information onessential artistic genres of the 1960s and 1970s www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- (Pop Art, Fluxus, Nouveau Réalisme, Minimal Art, exhibitions/top/mq/kunsthalle Conceptual Art and Viennese Actionism) right up to Museumsplatz 1, district 7, Vienna current art pieces from the worlds of film, +43 1 5218 90 photography and video. Since 2011, a cinema has www.kunsthallewien.at also been housed in the 4,800 m² building. It was Daily from 11 am to 7 pm, Thu from 11 am to 9 pm designed by the artist Heimo Zobernig and Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater or presents the many connections between the visual Museumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49 arts and film. (Volkstheater) More information on Adults: 8€ www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- exhibitions/top/mq/museum-modern-art MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Museumsplatz 1, district 7, Vienna Two museum buildings emerged from the +43 1 5250 00 construction of Vienna's Ringstrasse as monuments www.mumok.at to the imperial collections, the Museum of Fine Mon from 2 am to 7 pm, Tue to Sun from 10 am to Arts and the Museum of Natural History. Embark 7 pm, Thu from 10 am to 9 pm on a journey through the breath-taking diversity of Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater), U2 the natural world: from insects to precious stones (Museumsquartier); Bus: 48A and 2A; Tram: 49 and minerals to flying dinosaurs, you will Normal: 10€ experience fascinating insights into the history of CENTRAL CEMETERY our planet at this museum near the Imperial Palace. Numerous stuffed specimens of extinct species or species under serious threat make this an invaluable collection. From the rooftop, where guided tours are offered regularly, you have the best view over Vienna's Inner City and the Ringstrasse. More information on www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- exhibitions/top/museum-natural-history

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The second largest cemetery in Europe is home to Friedensreich Hundertwasser created the Kunst graves of numerous celebrities - from Austria's Haus Wien with colorful tiles, tilted walls and Federal President to artists such as Beethoven, uneven floors. Colorful surfaces and irregular Strauss and Falco The multi-denominational shapes, often overgrown with rampant green, are cemetery represents a unique park landscape. The waiting for you. Multi-colored surfaces, irregular Funeral Museum, where you can learn lots of shapes, often overgrown with rampant green: This interesting facts about the funeral ceremony in was how the painter not only added new Vienna then and now, is also located at the Central momentum to Vienna’s architecture but also Cemetery. established an exhibition center that shows More information onHundertwasser’s works along with rotating www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/from-s-to- exhibitions of exciting contemporary art. The z/central-cemetery ground floor also contains a cafe/restaurant and a shop. Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234, district 11, Vienna More information on www.friedhoefewien.at www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- November to February from 8 am to 5 pm, March exhibitions/top/kunsthauswien and October from 7 am to 6 pm, April to September from 7am to 7 pm Untere Weißgerberstraße 13, district 3, Vienna Tram: 6, 71 (Zentralfriedhof) +43 1 7120 491 www.kunsthauswien.com ALBERTINA Daily from 10 am to 6 pm Underground: U1, U4 (Schwedenplatz), continue on The Albertina, the Habsburg’s enormous collection tram 1 (direction: "Prater Hauptallee") to of graphic arts, houses works by Dürer and Rubens Radetzkyplatz or U3, U4 (Landstrasse/Wien Mitte), along with masterpieces by Schiele, Cézanne, continue on tram O (direction: "Praterstern") to Klimt, Kokoschka, Picasso and Rauschenberg. The Radetzkyplatz show “Masterworks of Modernism: The Batliner Collection” is especially recommended. It SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL illustrates the progression from Monet and Picasso to Gerhard Richter and Georg Baselitz and presents Founded in 1572, the Spanish Riding School has highlights from the last 130 years of art history. put on performances in the Baroque Winter Riding The Albertina also has a collection of architectural School since 1735. These shows represent the works and photos (including Helmut Newton and highest form of equestrian art. The Spanish Riding Lisette Model among others), which are on display School in Vienna is the only institution in the in special exhibitions. world at which the classic equestrian art of the More information on“High School” has been preserved and practiced www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- unchanged since the Renaissance. At the gala exhibitions/top/albertina shows, visitors can enjoy unique presentations by the Lipizzaner horses in the most beautiful riding Albertinaplatz 1, district 1, Vienna hall in the world. The morning session offers an +43 1 5348 30 insight into the years of training that the riders and www.albertina.at their Lipizzaners go through. Daily from 10 am to 6 pm, Wed from 10 am to 9 More information on pm www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/imperial/spa Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2, D, nish-riding-school 62, 65 (Staatsoper/Kärntner Ring); Bus: 3A (Albertina) Adults: 11,90€

KUNST HAUS WIEN

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The Vienna State Opera is one of the most Michaelerplatz 1, district 1, Vienna distinguished opera houses in the world. It stages +43 1 5339 031 around 50 operas and numerous ballets and www.srs.at premieres on 300 performance days from Underground: U1 (Karlsplatz or Stephansplatz), U2, September to June. The splendid building on U4 (Karlsplatz), U3 (Herrengasse); Bus: 2A and 3A Ringstrasse was constructed between 1861 and (Michaelerplatz); Tram: 1, 2, D (Kärntner Ring, Oper 1869 in accordance with plans by August Siccard or Burgring), 62 (Kärntner Ring) von Siccardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll as the DANUBE TOWER k.k. Hofoperntheater (Court Opera). You can take a tour to catch a glimpse of what goes on backstage The Danube Tower offers an unforgettable view of at the magnificent opera house. For one night of Vienna’s Danube landscape, the Old City and the the year the Vienna State Opera is transformed Vienna Woods from a height of up to 170 meters. into a large dance floor for the Vienna Opera Ball, The two express elevators take visitors to the Austria’s largest gathering of performers, viewing terrace and the two revolving politicians and businesspeople from all over the cafe/restaurants in just 35 seconds. The Danube world. Tower also attracts visitors with its breathtaking More information on www.wien.info/en/music- bungee jumping. The Danube Tower was built in stage-shows/opera-operetta/state-opera 1964 for the Vienna International Garden Festival, Opernring 2, district 1, Vienna which is remembered today in the Danube Park. +43 1 5144 422 50 Large meadows, extensive jogging paths, children’s www.wiener-staatsoper.at play areas and flowerbeds offer a relaxing space Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2, for visitors. 62, D (Oper) More information on www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/from-a-to- BELVEDERE PALACE f/danube-tower With its magnificent gardens, this former residence Donauturmstraße 4, 22 district, Vienna of Prince Eugen von Savoyen is one of the most +43 1 2633 572 beautiful Baroque ensembles in the world and a www.donauturm.at UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Upper Belvedere Mon to Sun from 10 am to midnight, last drive-up houses the world’s largest collection of paintings at 11:30 pm by Klimt, including the Art Nouveau icons “The Underground: U1 Kaisermühlen (VIC) Kiss” and “Judith.” It also contains masterpieces by Adults: 7,40€, Children: 5,20€ Schiele, Kokoschka, Waldmüller, Renoir, Monet and VIENNA STATE OPERA Van Gogh as well as important collections of works from the 19th and 20th centuries, the Baroque and the Middle Ages. Top-quality special exhibitions are put on in the Lower Belvedere and Orangery. And the exquisite Baroque garden between the two palaces offers an extraordinary view of Vienna. More information on www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- exhibitions/top/belvedere Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, district 3, Vienna +43 1 7955 7134 www.belvedere.at Daily from 10 am to 6 pm Underground: U1 (Südtirolerplatz); Tram: D (Schloss Belvedere), 18, O (Quartier Belvedere); Bus: 69A (Quartier Belvedere)

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The medieval part of the Imperial Palace, the HOUSE OF MUSIC Schweizerhof, contains the unique treasures of the Habsburgs, including the Austrian imperial crown The House of Music is a multi-media world of and the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire experience. Six floors invite you into the world of with the imperial crown. Further highlights include sound and noise phenomena. Experimentation is the treasure of the Order of the Golden Fleece and called for here: visitors paint sounds with their the collections of the invaluable Burgundian fingers and direct the Vienna Philharmonic treasures from the 15th century. Jewels belonging Orchestra. The world’s most famous orchestra is to the Habsburg empresses and archduchesses and presented here from the time that it was founded pieces of the original jewelry belonging to right up to the present day. The acoustic journey Empress Elisabeth can also be seen here. You can ranges from pre-natal hearing experiences to the also discover legendary treasures such as the Holy development of the human ear and the first Lance of the 8th century, the largest cut emerald in musical instruments right through to the sounds of the world and the horn of the fantastical unicorn. the Cosmos. Geniuses such as Wolfgang Amadeus More information on Mozart and Johann Strauss are presented with www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/imperial/trea original music scores, programs, costumes and sury personal items. On the top floor of the Sound Museum, the Restaurant Huth offers fine Austrian Imperial Palace, Schweizerhof, district 1, Vienna cuisine with a wonderful view over the rooftops of +43 1 5252 40 Vienna. The cafe-bar on the ground floor pampers www.kaiserliche-schatzkammer.at with snacks for in between meals. Daily except Tue from 9 am to 5.30 pm More information on www.wien.info/en/music- Admission till half an hour before closing time stage-shows/city-of-music/house-music Underground: U2, U3 (Volkstheater); Tram: D, 1, 2; Bus: 2A, 57A Seilerstätte 30, district 1, Vienna Adults: 12€, Children and teens under 19: free +43 1 5134 850 www.hausdermusik.at SECESSION Open daily from 10 am to 10 pm Underground: U1 (Karlsplatz or Stephansplatz), U2, Featuring a golden dome decorated with laurels, U4 (Karlsplatz), U3 (Stephansplatz); Tram: 2, D and this Art Nouveau exhibition building was J (Oper) constructed in 1897/98 by Joseph Maria Olbriach, a Adults: 12€ student of Otto Wagner, and is one of the most famous structures in Vienna. The Beethoven Frieze IMPERIAL TREASURY created by Gustav Klimt in 1902 is on permanent display on the lower level. Rotating exhibitions feature contemporary art. More information on www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/art- nouveau/secession Friedrichstraße 12, district 1, Vienna +43 1 5875 307 www.secession.at Tue to Sun from 10 am to 6 pm Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz)

HOUSE OF THE SEA

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Schools of yellow, red and blue fish, green mambas Obere Augartenstraße 1c, district 2, Vienna and sharks: over 10,000 animals from every www.wienersaengerknaben.at continent live in the aquariums, terrariums and the 20-meter-high tropical house with a waterfall, SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE suspension bridge and mangrove landscape. The tropical house and Krokipark (crocodile park) also A visit to Vienna’s most famous palace is a must include free-flying birds as well as monkeys and for art lovers. The imperial family inhabited 1,441 crocodiles roaming freely. The terrarium houses rooms at Schönbrunn – you can still admire many poisonous and giant snakes, lizards, leaf-cutting of them today. In the Palace Gardens, architectural ants and tarantulas. Another highlight since treasures await you, such as the Palm House and September 2013 is the 150,000-liter tank for the the Zoo, which has been named best zoo in Europe hammerhead sharks on the tenth floor of the three times now. No wonder – it’s the visitors who former anti-aircraft tower. And a cafe on the 11th now stand in the former lion cages while the floor, which also opened at the same time, animals romp around in modern enclosures. The provides visitors with a breathtaking view of Baroque building structures have been preserved Vienna. The House of the Sea is housed in one of with “Viennese Charm” and finesse. This, the oldest Vienna’s six monumental anti-aircraft towers from zoo in the world, which is especially successful at the Second World War. breeding elephants and panda bears, was built in More information on www.wien.info/en/vienna- 1752 by the husband of Maria Theresa, Emperor for/families/indoor/sea-house Franz I. More information on Fritz-Grünbaum-Platz 1 (Esterházypark), district 6, www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/imperial/sch Vienna oenbrunn-palace +43 1 5871 417 Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, district 13, Vienna www.haus-des-meeres.at +43 1 8111 3 239 Daily from 9 am to 6 pm, Thu from 9 am to 9 pm www.schoenbrunn.at Last entrance 30 minutes before closing time Daily from 8.30 am to 5 pm Nov–Mar daily 8.30 Underground: U3 (Neubaugasse); Bus: 13A, 14A, am – 5 pm, April–June, Sept–Oct. daily 8.30 am – 57A (Haus des Meeres) 5.30 pm, July–Aug. daily 8.30 am – 6.30 pm Adults: 14,90€ Underground: U4 (Schönbrunn) VIENNA BOYS' CHOIR

They thrill the concert-going public around the world, are described as Vienna’s youngest ambassadors and make music with world class musicians. In Vienna, they regularly appear in the Chapel of the Imperial Palace and in their own new concert hall "MuTh,” which was opened in 2012 and is located in the Augarten, right near their home in the Palais Augarten. The hall is fitted with all the latest sophisticated equipment and has space for 380 audience members. The hall is used as a rehearsal and performance venue for the Vienna Boys' Choir and as a center for music and theater for other children and young people. Collaborations are planned with established festivals, the Konzerthaus, the Vienna State Opera, Theater an der Wien and similar establishments. More information on www.wien.info/en/music- stage-shows/opera-operetta/boys-choir

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Visitors to the Naschmarkt can enjoy its DINING atmosphere particularly well at the Deli on Saturdays. The Deli is a popular spot on the Vienna scene. It’s not only at lunchtime that there’s plenty going on: it also attracts a large crowd in the evenings. It’s the ideal spot for visitors to take a break from their walk through the Naschmarkt for a quick bite, a cozy meal (generally Asian-inspired) or just an espresso. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/in-places/naschmarkt-deli Naschmarkt 421-436, district 4, Vienna +43 1 5850 823 The Viennese still like to celebrate the good old www.naschmarkt-deli.at days on a daily basis - e.g. with a hearty From Mon to Sat from 7 am to 12 am “Kaisersemmel” or when enjoying a Underground: U1 (Karlsplatz), U4 (Karlsplatz or Kaiserschmarrn dusted with powdered sugar. Kettenbrückengasse) Viennese cuisine is the only type of cooking in the world that is named after a city. Vienna is also the TIAN only metropolis in the world that grows a Tian shows how sophisticated and diverse meat- significant enough amount of wine within city free dining can be. The food is cooked here using limits to warrant a mention. And the Viennese unusual and healthy ingredients. The natural coffee house is known around the globe for its theme is also reflected in the interior design of the informal pleasantness, as an oasis of restaurant. "Gemütlichkeit".

FABIOS More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- wining-dining/restaurants/vegetarian-restaurants The restaurant opened by local matador Fabio Himmelpfortgasse 23, district 1, Vienna Giacobello in the Old City is top of the gastronomic +43 1 8904 665 class. The Mediterranean specialties offered here – www.tian-vienna.com in an atmosphere set by a stylish mahogany design From Tue to Sat 11:30 am to 12 am – ensure that guests are thoroughly satisfied. Underground: U4 (Stadtpark); Tram: 2 (Weihburggasse) More info www.wien.info/en/vienna-for/luxurious- vienna/luxury-restaurants MOCHI Tuchlauben 6, district 1, Vienna The hippest Japanese restaurant in town opened +43 1 5322 222 with “Mochi” in Praterstraße. Reserving your table www.fabios.at weeks in advance is now expected in this modest Open from Mo to Sat from 9 am to 1 pm restaurant with its magnificent bar and flaming Underground: U1 or U3 (Stephansplatz), U3 Robata grill. (Herrengasse) Praterstrasse 15, district 2, Vienna NASCHMARKT DELI +43 1 9251 380 www.mochi.at Open from Mo to Sat from 10:30 am to 10.00 pm Underground: U1 (Nestroyplatz or Schwedenplatz), U4 (Schwedenplatz)

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LABSTELLE Gumpendorfer Straße 9, district 6, Vienna +43 1 5854 988 The focus here is on regional and local cuisine. It www.shanghaitan.at offers traditional dishes that are presented in a From Mon to Sat from 11:30 am to 3 pm and from highly original manner. The atmosphere at 6 pm to 1 am Labstelle is also appealing: the garden is in a Underground: U2 (Museumsquartier); U4, U2, U1 walkway between Lugeck and Wollzeile. The (Karlsplatz) hanging gardens in place here also catch the visitor’s eye. GERGELY'S

This restaurant is located in one of the city’s More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- trendiest districts: guests are enticed by the cozy scene/in-places/labstelle atmosphere, modern crystal chandeliers, an Lugeck 6, district 1, Vienna ancient vault and Angus steaks cooked on lava +43 1 2362 122 stone, accompanied by well-kept cask beers and www.labstelle.at one of Vienna’s most beautiful gardens. From Mon to Fri from 11:30 am to 2 am and on Sat from 10 am to 2 am More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- Underground: U1, U4 (Schwedenplatz), U1, U3 wining-dining/restaurants/hot-spots-restaurants (Stephansplatz); Tram: 1, 2 (Schwedenplatz) Schlossgasse 21, district 5, Vienna FIGLMÜLLER +43 1 5440 767 www.gergelys.at Vienna’s schnitzel mecca, with the city’s largest From Tue to Sat from von 6 pm to 1 am and thinnest schnitzels, serves guests at three Underground: U4 (Pilgramgasse) locations: you can never get enough of schnitzels, especially these. AUGUSTINERKELLER

In the heart of Vienna, right beneath the Albertina, More info www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining- be pampered with traditional Viennese cuisine, dining/viennese-cuisine/restaurants/viennese- delicious Austrian wines and drinking music. cuisine-city-1 Guests can enjoy the unique atmosphere both in Wollzeile 5, district 1, Vienna the historic vaults or the stylish wine cellar. +43 1 5126 177 More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- www.figlmueller.at wining-dining/viennese- Daily from 11 am to 10:30 pm cuisine/restaurants/viennese-cuisine-city-1 Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz), U1, U4 Augustinerstraße 1, district 1, Vienna (Schwedenplatz) +43 1 5331 026 SHANGHAITAN www.bitzinger.at/augustinerkeller Daily from 11 am to 12 am Lanterns give the “ShanghaiTan” an atmosphere Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2 which is somewhat reminiscent of Chinese night (Oper - Opernring) markets. Here visitors can feast on delicious satay skewers, dim-sum, Asian salads and, of course, RESTAURANT KONSTANTIN FILIPPOU noodles and soups. The mix of the local scene and Asian cuisine in Gumpendorfer Straße ensures that there are always plenty of visitors.

More info www.wien.info/en/lifestyle-scene/in- places/shanghaitan

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The exceptional chef opts for modern quality Burggarten 1, district 1, Vienna cooking with a personal style in his own restaurant +43 1 5331 033 named after him in downtown Vienna. The www.palmenhaus.at ambience is kept deliberately unfussy. Wed to Thu from 11.30 am to 12 am, Fri and Sat

from 10 am to 1 am, Sun and holidays from 10 am More info www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining- to 11 pm dining/restaurants/gourmet-restaurants Until 28th February 2014: Mondays &Tuesdays Dominikanerbastei 17, 1010 Wien closed +43 1 512 22 29 Underground: U1 (Karlsplatz or Stephansplatz), U2 www.konstantinfilippou.com (Museumsquartier, Volkstheater or Karlsplatz), U3 Mon - Fri, 12am - 3pm Mon - Fri, 6:30pm - 12pm (Stephansplatz, Volkstheater or Herrengasse), U4 Subway: U1, U4 Schwedenplatz (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2, 71, D (Burgring); Bus: 2A (Albertinaplatz), 57A (Burgring) KUSSMAUL PETZ IM GUSSHAUS In the heart of Vienna’s Biedermeier district of Spittelberg, one of the city’s most innovative The celebrity chef Christian Petz is now establishments opened its doors in the summer of interpreting Viennese cuisine at his own 2014. The "Kussmaul" is the first restaurant to be restaurant, Petz im Gusshaus, an unpretentious owned and operated by chef Mario Bernatovic, who establishment where he serves one of the best previously cooked at some of the finest addresses bistro menus in the city. in Vienna. More info http://www.wien.info/en/shopping- More info http://www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- wining-dining/viennese-cuisine/beisl scene/in-places/kussmaul Gußhausstraße 23, 1040 Wien Spittelberggasse 12, 1070 Wien +43 1 504 47 50 +431 587 762 85 www.gusshaus.at www.kussmaul.at Tue - Sat, 11.30am - 12pm Wed - Sun, 9 am - 2 am, Gourmetrestaurant Wed - Subway: U1, Taubstummengasse; Tram: 1, 62 Fri, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Wed - Fri, 6 pm - 10:30 Paulanergasse pm, Sat - Sun 6 pm - 10:30 pm, Bistro Mi, 9 am - 10:30 pm ZUM GSCHUPFTN FERDL Subway: U3 Volkstheater

PALM HOUSE

Where Vienna’s imperial charm meets the latest trends. The attractive Art Nouveau building offers good cuisine, great cocktails and has become an institution for locals and visitors alike. The terrace looks directly onto the Burggarten, and spaces on the sun terrace are in high demand when the weather is good. Inside the former greenhouse, guests dine in real style amongst exotic plants and relax over a good glass or two of wine or a fine cocktail. More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- wining-dining/restaurants/hot-spots-restaurants

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The wine tavern as it is known, is a piece of The Motto am Fluss is on the Danube Canal, in the Viennese culture. So a new establishment in the extravagantly designed boat mooring station Wien heart of the city in no way fits the classic image of City. The restaurant and bar in a sophisticated the heuriger: “Zum Gschupftn Ferdl” gives the wine 1950s design and smart cafe with large sun deck tavern a course of live cell therapy. The façade and have a magnetic effect on the clientele. counter have a pixelated appearance and More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- embroidered design that evokes the aesthetics of scene/in-places/motto-am-fluss computer games of the 1980s. Even Pacman can Schwedenplatz 2, district 1, Vienna be found here. A surprising feature in the back +43 1 2525 510 room is a stone pine parlor painted completely in www.motto.at white, which was designed by the artist Filius de Underground: U1, U4 (Schwedenplatz); Tram: 1, 2 Lacroix. (Schwedenplatz)

Only organic food is served at the "Gschupftn GASTHAUS WOLF Ferdl" – and there’s even a certificate to prove it. There are hot dishes from Austrian cuisine and This ‘beisl’ is as typical as they come, with always a meat-free alternative. However, the excellent Viennese cuisine and an attractive bar centerpiece is the snack buffet - with a range of out front. In the dining area, old Resopal tables “Brettljause” options. Here as well, only food from and green paneling create a cozy atmosphere. first-class producers is offered. And as befits a heuriger, there is naturally a fine selection of More info http://www.wien.info/en/shopping- Austrian wines. wining-dining/viennese-cuisine/beisl

Große Neugasse 20/Rienößlgasse 17, 1040 Wien More info www.wien.info/en/lifestyle-scene/in- +43 1 58 11 544 places/zum-gschupftn-ferdl www.gasthauswolf.at Windmühlgasse 20, 1060 Wien From Mon to Sat from 5 pm to 1 am +43 1 966 30 66 Tram 62, 1 Mayerhofgasse www.facebook.com/ZumGschupftnFerdl Mon - Sat, 4pm - 2am MOTTO Subway: U3 Neubaugasse This restaurant has been a successful hot spot on THE LOFT the Viennese dining scene for years. International stars like to mingle here with the beautiful people “The loft” on the 18th floor of a high-rise building among the "Motto guests." The priority from an by Jean Nouvel is a hotel restaurant with a architectural point of view is on a cozy feel, even breathtaking all-round view and international though the furnishings may strike the visitor as cuisine. being a little palatial and opulent. The menu is also worth a look: The dishes are seasonally More info www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining- created and value is placed on the incorporation of dining/restaurants-with-a-view regional products. The food ranges from Viennese Praterstraße 1, district 2, Vienna specialties such as Schinkenfleckerl through to +43 1 9061 60 Asian fusion cuisine. www.dasloftwien.at Motto creates a unique atmosphere with culinary Open daily from 10am to 2 am delights which cannot be found in this Underground: U1, U4 (Schwedenplatz); Tram: 1, 2 combination anywhere else but in Vienna. (Schwedenplatz) More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/in-places/restaurant-motto MOTTO AM FLUSS

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This restaurant is the latest establishment of the Schönbrunner Straße 30, district 5, Vienna Plachutta boiled beef (“Tafelspitz”) dynasty, +43 1 5870 672 although the focus here is on Wiener Schnitzel. www.motto.at Inside the inn, 100-year-old wood paneling Daily from 6 pm to 2 am, on Fri and Sat until 4 am provides a cozy atmosphere, while a garden Underground: U4 (Pilgramgasse) attracts guests in the summer. GLACIS BEISL More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- The Glacis ‘Bistro’ is tucked away off the beaten wining-dining/viennese- track in the MuseumsQuartier. Classics of Viennese cuisine/restaurants/viennese-cuisine-city-2 cuisine are on the menu here. Straight up, without Walfischgasse 5-7, district 1, Vienna any frills. The garden is a particularly snug place +43 1 5122 251 for hot summer days and warm evenings. www.plachutta-oper.at More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- Daily from 11 am to 1 am scene/in-places/cuisine-at-city-walls Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2 Breitegasse 4, district 7, Vienna (Oper - Opernring) +43 1 5265 660 www.glacisbeisl.at Daily from 11 am to 2 am Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater or Museumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49 (Volkstheater)

ON MARKET

The top-class Asian establishment enhances the area around the Naschmarkt – both from a culinary and a visual point of view, and that’s almost 24/7. It opens first thing in the morning and in addition to an international breakfast, it also offers an Asian version with influences from traditional Chinese medicine. Small snacks are offered, whatever the time of day or night. The authentic South Asian menus are the highlight. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/in-places/on-market Linke Wienzeile 36, district 6, Vienna +43 1 5811 250 www.on-market.at Daily from 7 am to 2 am Underground: U4 (Kettenbrückengasse)

PLACHUTTAS GASTHAUS ZUR OPER

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The Flex started the scene on the Danube Canal: BARS &NIGHTLIFE the club has a punk past and hosts bands such as Arcade Fire, Stereo MCs and Attwenger, and DJs such as Jeff Mills and DJ DSL. Since 1990, the Flex has stood for the best sound of the city. While the original focus was on rock, these days a wide variety of genres are allowed to shine at the venue. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/nightlife/young-and-wild/flex Donaukanal - Augartenbrücke, district 1, Vienna www.flex.at Underground: U2, U4 (Schottenring)

Top quality dancing and chilling – Vienna’s CHAYA FUERA electronic music scene is, after all, famous around It’s the diversity of the music that provides the the world. Such a creative musical ambience is an special appeal of this new club in the 7th district. ideal breeding ground for the latest musical The owners’ intention is to give their guests a creations: clubs such as Flex, Fluc, Rhiz and musical surprise. In the club itself the walls are Pratersauna play electronic music by homegrown part of the musical entertainment with 20 musicians who are also causing a sensation on the projectors showing visuals from international international scene. The musical styles have never artists. This way the otherwise sober yet cozy club been this diverse. Vienna’s many dance temples has a resplendent new look every evening. The bar are the best venues for non-stop partying. serves cocktails specially created for Chaya Fuera. PLATZHIRSCH The mix of guests is as colorful as the music. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- A young and sophisticated crowd parties at the scene/nightlife/live-locations/chaya-fuera "Platzhirsch,” located centrally close to the Opera. Kandlgasse 19-21, district 7, Vienna R&B, techno and disco are played here every www.chayafuera.com weekend in this exact order. The club mainly Tram: 5, 49 (Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße) attracts students, who love Platzhirsch not only for its music, but also because it’s just a fun place PRATERSAUNA where you can meet other people. The club is in the heart of Vienna, not far from the Opera and The 1960s architecture with a pool in the garden is very close to other places for going out. the perfect backdrop for fine electronic music and More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- long parties. Different music is played on several scene/nightlife/chic-and-cool/platzhirsch floors inside the Pratersauna. People can also dance right next to the former sauna’s plunge pool. Opernring 11, district 1, Vienna The music ranges from minimal techno to www.platz-hirsch.at electronic live acts. In summer, the parties spill out Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2 into the garden and onto the terrace. (Oper - Opernring) More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- FLEX scene/nightlife/young-and-wild/pratersauna Waldsteingartenstraße 135, district 2, Vienna www.pratersauna.tv Underground: U2 (Messe Prater)

LUTZ - DER CLUB

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This club on Mariahilfer Straße is a spot for Passage Opernring/Operngasse, district 1, Vienna sophisticated revelers. The basement of this turn- www.albertinapassage.at of-the-century building provides approximately Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2 300 square meters of an exquisite club atmosphere (Oper - Opernring) including a dance floor. Its noble architecture and classic design make Lutz Der Club an urban spot RHIZ and the ideal supplement to the dinner bar in the building mezzanine. Electronic music has been played here for over 10 More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- years. The club is located in the arches of the scene/in-places/lutz-bar former City Rail on the Vienna Gürtel. Concerts Mariahilfer Straße 3, district 6, Vienna take place here on a regular basis playing www.lutz-club.at advanced electronic music and experimental rock. Underground: U3 (Neubaugasse) More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/nightlife/live-locations/rhiz DONAU Lerchenfelder Gürtel, Stadtbahnbögen 37-38, district 8, Vienna The Donau is unique in Vienna for several reasons: www.rhiz.org guests can listen to electronic dance music from Underground: U6 (Alser Straße); Tram: 43 (Alser some of the capital’s hottest underground DJs Straße) seven days a week, with relatively cheap drinks and excellent cocktails. It offers diverse genres: all ROXY forms of techno are played, including minimal, house and dubstep. However, finding the bar is not The Roxy is one of the main places to go for so easy: the Donau is hidden away behind a grey soulful house, disco and hiphop in Vienna and has metal door in a side street between a colorful history. Musical trends change just like Mariahilferstraße and the MuseumsQuartier. But the guests do. Today the Roxy is the meeting place anyone who does find it won’t believe their eyes or for lovers of funky grooves which rarely make their ears once inside. way into the charts but which create an excellent More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- atmosphere and are also appreciated by the scene. scene/nightlife/trendy-haunts/donau More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- Karl Schweighofer Gasse 10, district 7, Vienna scene/nightlife/young-and-wild/roxy www.donautechno.com Operngasse 24, district 4, Vienna Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater or www.roxyclub.org Museumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49 Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 62 (Volkstheater) (Resselgasse)

ALBERTINA PASSAGE RED ROOM The dinner club near the Vienna State Opera is an exciting combination of top-quality dining, a classic American bar and a club with live music in a futuristic setting. The dishes are a mix of international and Viennese cuisine. Guests can also dance to their heart’s delight later in the evening when DJs take over the music program in the Albertina Passage. The futuristic curved cocktail bar and stage and walls are particularly eye- catching. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/in-places/albertina-passage

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A stylish club with a cocktail bar in the basement Club Fluc is located right next to Praterstern of well-known restaurant Comida in Vienna's railway station, very close to the Giant Ferris Ringstrasse. This bar has everything the heart Wheel. The apparently temporary architectural desires: mirror features, lots and lots of red velvet surroundings are perfect for a drink at the bar as and a very long bar. The music on offer is high- well as for dancing. One level below, guests will quality soul, R&B and similar music from 1968 to find Fluc_Wanne, a former pedestrian subway, the present day, and there is a selection of drinks where DJs and bands ensure that they enjoy a good and cocktails to satisfy every desire. This has also night. The music on offer ranges from been noticed on the Vienna scene, and it may well experimental electronic tracks and techno to be that Hubertus von Hohenlohe can be found on garage and industrial to indie rock. the decks here, or at least in the extensive bar... More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/nightlife/young-and-wild/fluc scene/nightlife/chic-and-cool/red-room Praterstern 5, district 2, Vienna Stubenring 20, district 1, Vienna www.fluc.at www.comida.at/redroom Underground: U1, U2 (Praterstern) Underground: U3 (Stubentor), U3, U4 (Landstraße Wien-Mitte); Tram: 2 (Stubentor - Parkring) ROTE BAR

U4 Once the curtain falls at Vienna’s Volkstheater the night life starts in the Rote Bar on the upper floor. Hardly any other discotheque in the country can Very close to the Museum of Natural History, the bathe in the glow of so many names of Museum of Fine Arts and the MuseumsQuartier, international repute like the U4: Prince, Sade, the scene starts under classical chandeliers in one Grace Jones, Nirvana and Johnny Depp have all of the city’s most exciting locations. There is paid a visit; it was a living room for Falco and the relaxed music playing the whole evening - with Vienna scene. In the meantime, the fourth concerts, club nights, readings and exhibitions also generation of guests is provided with a party taking place at sporadic times. A separate small atmosphere on two floors as well as the necessary entrance on the left next to the main entrance to drinks. The theme changes every evening and the theater leads into the grand hall with red brings bliss to suit every taste to the establishment curtains and a new red bar counter which made on U-Bahn line 4: from classic funky disco, to the search for a name easy... official rock, to fitting reviews of the last decades. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/nightlife/chic-and-cool/bars-in-red scene/nightlife/young-and-wild/u4 Neustiftgasse 1, district 7, Vienna Schönbrunner Straße 222, district 12, Vienna www.rotebar.at www.u-4.at Underground: U2, U3 ( Volkstheater) ; Tram: 49 Underground: U4 (Meidling Hauptstraße) (Volkstheater)

FLUC &FLUC WANNE GRELLE FORELLE

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The Grelle Forelle has two floors offering a sound Lerchenfelder Gürtel 37, district 16, Vienna between house, techno and minimal. Bookings www.TheLoft.at here don’t feature mainstream artists, but famous Underground: U6 (Thaliastraße); Tram: 5 figures from the underground scene instead. The (Kaiserstraße/Lerchenfelder Straße), 46 international DJs regularly play to a full house on (Thaliastraße) Fridays and Saturdays. With an area of 1,000 square meters, the Grelle Forelle has plenty of VOLKSGARTEN CLUB DISCO space for dancing. Highlights include the sound system designed especially for the club and the This disco in Vienna city center is located in the lighting concept by the Viennese visual artist middle of a beautiful garden. The Volksgarten Club collective Neon Golden. Disco has a long history and has remained a hot More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- spot of Vienna's party culture for decades, despite scene/nightlife/young-and-wild/grelle-forelle the fast-paced nature of club culture and has also Spittelauer Lände 12, district 9, Vienna been one of the city’s most attractive locations and www.grelleforelle.com central points for decades. The music consists of Underground: U4, U6 (Spittelau) house, disco and party hits. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- SASS MUSIC CLUB scene/nightlife/chic-and-cool/volksgarten-disco Burgring 1, Vienna Barely any other clubs are in as central a location +43 1 5324 241 as the Sass. Located at Karlsplatz 1, the club is www.volksgarten.at near 3 subway lines and is right at the center of Underground: U2 (Museumsquartier); U2, U3 Vienna’s transport hub. International and national (Volkstheater); Tram: 1, 2, D (Burgring) guests ensure that the crowd has a good time here every week from Thursday to Saturday. TANZCAFE JENSEITS More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/nightlife/young-and-wild/sass Tanzcafé Jenseits is the perfect spot for anyone Karlsplatz 1, district 1, Vienna looking for a particularly bizarre night out. Almost www.sassvienna.com nobody leaves this wild dance cafe before Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 2, 62, daybreak, as it has as alternative an appeal as its D (Wien Oper/Kärtner Ring) name (which means ‘the other world’) suggests. This applies just as much to the guests as to the THE LOFT surroundings. The DJs play trashy music and guarantee musical entertainment with a mix of Situated directly on Vienna's Gürtel, near U6 funk, soul, hits and pop. station Thaliastraße, the location offers everything More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- that makes going out fun. On the ground floor is a scene/nightlife/young-and-wild/jenseits-cafe small cafe, in which exhibitions and mini-concerts Nelkengasse 3, district 6, Vienna are held. On the first floor is a large bar with cozy www.tanzcafe-jenseits.com seating areas, perfect for having a chat and From Tue to Sat from 9 pm to 4 am listening to music at a comfortable volume. There Underground: U3 (Neubaugasse) is a fantastic KV2 system in the basement, which plays all types of music and always gets the dance WUK floor bubbling. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/nightlife/young-and-wild/the-loft

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Located in the 9th district, the WUK combines 130 cultural and social initiatives inside the brick walls of a former locomotive factory. There have been exhibitions, theater performances, bizarre productions and pop concerts here for 30 years. Bands such as Iron &Wine fill the hall, and acts like Shantel &Bucovina Club Orchestra have long been regulars here. More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/nightlife/live-locations/wuk Währinger Straße 59, district 9, Vienna www.wuk.at Underground: U6 (Währingerstraße/Volksoper); Tram: 5; 37, 38, 40, 41, 42 (Spitalgasse/Währingerstraße)

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EVENTS VIENNA JAZZ FESTIVAL The Vienna Jazz Festival is a fixed point on the annual festival circuit. It has been offering more than the eponymous cool sound for a long time. Visitors can also enjoy soul, funk, reggae and ethnic music – all at top venues in Vienna.

More info here: www.wien.info/en/music-stage- shows/pop-rock-jazz/jazz-festival Various venues www.viennajazz.org 29 June - 10 July 2016 The attitude towards life that tourists look for nowadays is conveyed by the juxtaposition of the OPERA LIVE ON THE SQUARE traditional, such as the coffee house and wine tavern that radiate Vienna’s sense of appreciative Opera and ballet can also be followed outside the serenity, and the cutting edge, such as Vienna State Opera – live on a video wall. From internationally renowned events, from the Life Ball March to June and in September, fans enjoy first- to the festival for electronic music. All of this class performances on Karajan-Platz in the open provides an extraordinarily packed program of air and for free. events the whole year round, and makes the city one of the leading centers of entertainment and More info here: www.wien.info/en/music-stage- culture in Europe. shows/opera-operetta/open-air-opera More information on events.wien.info Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) Opernring MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL 2, 1010 Vienna www.wiener-staatsoper.at Every summer from July to September, Vienna City March - September 2016 Hall Park becomes a meeting point for classical fans and night owls – with lots to please the VIENNALE palate as well as free film shows. Against the backdrop of the illuminated City Hall, a first-rate Austria’s biggest film festival once again offers film program shown on a giant screen gets the hearts highlights from around the world from 20 October of all music lovers beating faster as darkness falls. to 2 November. In addition, around 20 top restaurateurs invite you to embark each day on a culinary world tour More info on http://www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- starting in the morning, with lavish delights from scene/viennale all over the world. +43-1-526 59 47 More information onwww.viennale.at http://www.wien.info/en/music-stage-shows/city- From 20 October to 2 November of-music/music-film-festival WIENER WIESN FESTIVAL Rathausplatz, 1 district, Vienna www.filmfestival-rathausplatz.at From July 14 until September 9 daily at nightfall International cuisine: 11.00 am - 12.00 midnight Underground: U2 (Rathaus), Tram: 1, D (Rathausplatz/Burgtheater)

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From 22 September to 9 October, the Wiener Inner City, Vienna Wiesn pitches its tents on the Kaiserwiese in the www.viennaclassicdays.com Prater for the fifth time. Austrian beer, local food, 26 - 28 August, 11:00 all sorts of music and traditional outfits ensure a great atmosphere. AFRICA DAYS More info on http://www.wien.info/en/shopping- wining-dining/wiener-wiesn From 29 July to 15 August, the Africa Days Kaiserwiese, Prater/Riesenrad, 1020 Wien celebrate pure joie de vivre for the eleventh time www.wienerwiesnfest.at in Vienna. Captivating rhythms, imaginative 22 September - 9 October, Mo-Sa 11.30 am - 1.00 costumes and delicious food transform Danube am, Su 11.30 am - 7.30 pm Island into a center of happiness. Subway: U1, U2 Praterstern; Tram: 5, O Praterstern www.wien-ticket.at More info on http://www.wien.info/en/music- stage-shows/pop-rock-jazz/world-music/africa- VIENNA DESIGN WEEK days Donauinsel, 1220 Vienna From September 30 to October 9, Vienna will http://wien.afrika-tage.de/ become a showplace for design. The ten-day 29 July - 15 August, Mo - Fr, 2.00 pm - 12.00 Vienna Design Week focuses on the topic of design midnight, Sa - Su 11.00 am - 12.00 midnight with a large number events across the city. More Subway: U6 Handelskai or Neue Donau; Tram: 31, information here: 33 Floridsdorferbrücke http://www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/architecture- design/vienna-design-week NEW YEAR’S CONCERT OF THE VIENNA www.viennadesignweek.at PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA From 30th of September to 9th of October Tickets for the concert in the Golden Hall of the HOLLYWOOD IN VIENNA Musikverein are a scarce commodity. So there is an annual ticket raffle that takes place from January 2 Masterpieces of film music performed by a leading to 23 exclusively on the website orchestra and great singers - that’s "Hollywood in http://www.wienerphilharmoniker.at. At the New Vienna" in the Wiener Konzerthaus. Year’s Festival at the Vienna City Hall Square More info onvisitors get the chance to enjoy both a “morning- http://events.wien.info/en/k66/hollywood-in- after” breakfast as well as the concert, broadcast vienna-film-music-gala/ on a video wall. More information here: Wiener Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20, 1030 http://www.wien.info/en/music-stage- Vienna shows/classic/new-years-concert www.hollywoodinvienna.com Musikverein, Grosser Saal, Musikvereinsplatz 1, October 13-14 1010 Wien Subway: U4 Stadtpark; Tram: 71 Am www.wienerphilharmoniker.at Heumarkt/Hochstrahlbrunnen 1 Jan, 11:15 a.m. www.konzerthaus.at SUMMER AT THE MUSEUMSQUARTIER VIENNA CLASSIC DAYS VIENNA Time travel trough Vienna - Oldtimer Rallye

On 26 and 28 August Vienna is all about the automobile history - almost reaching back in the imperial times of the city.

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MuseumsQuartier (MQ) is the newest trendy summer hangout. In addition to enjoying art and culture, kick back in this relaxing space offering boules (bocce) games, restaurants with outdoor seating, cool sounds, and stylish outdoor furniture.

More info: www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/summer-in-the-museumsquartier Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien www.mqw.at May to September 2016 Subway: U2, U3 Volkstheater

POPFEST WIEN

Vienna has a strong and innovative pop scene. A fact that can be experienced first hand over four full days on and around Karlsplatz. From 28 to 31 July - free admission!

More info on http://www.wien.info/en/music- stage-shows/pop-rock-jazz/popfest Karlsplatz, 1040 Vienna www.popfest.at July 28-31 Subway: U1, U2, U4 Karlsplatz; Tram: D, 1, 2, 62, 71; Bus 2A, 4A, 59A

FESTIVAL IMPULSTANZ

In summer, ImPulsTanz turns Vienna into an international hot-spot of dance. Europe's biggest dance festival presents countless performances from 14 July to 14 August. This time around, museums also become stages. Fans of movement can get in on the action at 250 workshops. More info on http://www.wien.info/en/music- stage-shows/dance/impuls-tanz-festival various venues www.impulstanz.com July 14 - August 14 2016

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Lindengasse, district 7, Vienna SHOPPING Underground: U3 (Neubaugasse)

ALTMANN &KÜHNE

Around 50 types of the finest pralines have been on offer here since 1928, making ideal souvenirs for any visitor to Vienna. The Viennese confectioner’s handmade specialty is known as Liliput confectionery and it is still made according to an original recipe.

More info www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining- dining/shopping/shopping-in-the-old-city-food An original souvenir for friends at home or a pretty memento for yourself: shopping is part of the Graben 30, district 1, Vienna pleasure of a Vienna vacation. An overview of the +43 1 5330 927 city’s most attractive shopping areas, including a www.altmann-kuehne.at few “secret tips.” From Mon to Fri from 9 am to 6.30 pm, Sat from 10 am to 5 pm KÄRNTNER STRASSE Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz)

The route along Kärntner Straße from the Vienna ZUR SCHWÄBISCHEN JUNGFRAU State Opera to Stephansplatz contains one famous fashion chain after the other. Worth a look: Steffl The store Zur Schwäbischen Jungfrau in the department store with its luxury designers and wonderfully restored Barockhaus am Graben has fabulous panoramic elevator. Peek &Cloppenburg been Vienna’s number one source for sophisticated is almost next door and is another architectural table and bed linen for almost 300 years. highlight. The Swarovski store offers a particularly special shopping experience, with crystal trends More info www.wien.info/en/vienna-for/luxurious- from the areas of fashion, jewelry, accessories as vienna/quality-to-measure well as decoration, crystalline figures and optical Graben 26, district 1, Vienna precision instruments presented in glamorous www.schwaebische-jungfrau.at surroundings. From Mon to Fri from 10 am to 6 pm, Sat from 10 More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- am to 5 pm wining-dining/shopping/shopping-in-the-old-city Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz) Kärntner Straße, district 1, Vienna Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz), U1, U2, U4 KARMELITERMARKT (Karlsplatz) Not even a ten-minute walk from Vienna city LINDENGASSE center is the Karmelitermarkt. The market and its environs are noted for having a young restaurant A narrow side street close to the major street and art scene. Mariahilfer Straße is causing a stir among fashion More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- insiders: in the center of the creative district of wining-dining/markets/karmeliter-district Neubau, Lindengasse has evolved into a center for Karmelitermarkt, 2 district, Vienna young fashion design with a large number of small Bus: 5 (Karmelitermarkt) stores. GUMPENDORFER STRASSE More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- scene/trendy/lindengasse

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The area around Gumpendorfer Straße, between This traditional shopping street for the Viennese Naschmarkt and Mariahilfer Straße, offers shops starts close to the Ringstrasse and goes to the worth taking a look at – from fashion to furniture Westbahnhof railway station. In between they will and cuisine. Dining opportunities abound here, also find the department store Gerngross, large making Gumpendorfer Straße a popular place to branches of the European clothing chains such as head for in the evening. H&M, C&A and Peek &Cloppenburg. There are More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- plenty of small stores in the side streets which wining-dining/markets/restaurants-bars- offer some great products. gumpendorferstrasse More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- Gumpendorfer Straße, district 6, Vienna wining-dining/shopping/shopping-around-the-old- Underground: U2 ( Museumsquartier), U3 city (Neubaugasse) Mariahilfer Straße, district 7, Vienna RINGSTRASSEN-GALERIEN Underground: U3, U6 (Westbahnhof), U3 (Zieglergasse or Neubaugasse), U2 In Vienna city center, too, shoppers looking for a (Museumsquartier) shopping center have plenty of opportunity to indulge their pleasure in the elegant and spacious YPPENPLATZ AND BRUNNENMARKT environment of Ringstrassen-Galerien, located right on Vienna's Ringstrasse, just 100 meters from The district around Yppenplatz is one of Vienna’s the Opera. most colorful. The area is also home to Brunnenmarkt, the biggest street market in Vienna, Kärntner Ring 11-13, district 1, Vienna with 170 market stalls. Fresh vegetables, exotic www.ringstrassengalerien.at spices and fair prices, combined with the From Mon to Fri from 10 am to 7 pm, Sat from 10 multicultural activities of the Brunnenmarkt, am to 6 pm ensure a creatively relaxed atmosphere. Many Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz) artists have also discovered the district’s potential MQ POINT and have moved into the area. More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- The MQ Point is more than a museum shop: you’ll wining-dining/markets/yppenplatz-restaurants find unusual gifts and cool design on sale here. Yppenplatz, 16 district, Vienna Cups, bags, buttons or T-shirts with humorous Underground: U6 (Josefstätter Straße) prints. This is where art meets kitsch and seriousness meets original humor. KOHLMARKT &GOLDENES QUARTIER More information on www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums- The luxury shopping area Kohlmarkt offers exhibitions/top/mq/mq-point flagship stores for all brands from Armani to Versace, with a lot of jewelry stores also present Museumsplatz 1, district 7, Vienna here. There has been even more luxury on offer +43 0820 600 600 since the fall of 2012 - in the neighboring www.mqpoint.at “Goldenes Quartier” or Golden Quarter, on Daily from 10 am to 7 pm Tuchlauben and Am Hof: the new “Golden Quarter” Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater or provides a shopping area of around 11,500 square Museumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49 meters with stores including Louis Vuitton, Armani, (Volkstheater) Prada and Miu Miu. MARIAHILFER STRASSE More information on www.wien.info/en/vienna- for/luxurious-vienna/golden-quarter Tuchlauben, district 1, Vienna Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz)

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MÜHLBAUER HAT PRODUCERS Wienzeile, district 6, Vienna www.wienernaschmarkt.eu This family business has been adorning the heads Underground: U4 (Kettenbrückengasse) of the international jet set since 1903. Their trendy headgear includes gems such as feather pillbox VIENNA SILVER FACTORY hats made of satin and extraordinary palm-fiber The Vienna Silver Factory, which has over 100 creations. years of tradition, is daring to begin anew. The More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- boutique in the city center attracts with classics of wining-dining/shopping/old-city/muehlbauer Viennese silversmith’s art and modern design. Seilergasse 10, district 1, Vienna +43 1 5122 241 More info www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- www.muehlbauer.at scene/trendy/tips/silver-factory From Mon to Fri from 10 am to 6.30 pm, Sat from Spiegelgasse 14, 1010 Wien 10 am to 6 pm +43 1 513 0 50 Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz) www.wienersilbermanufactur.com LOMOGRAPHY EMBASSY SHOP VIENNA Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm; Sat, 10am - 1pm Underground: U3, U1, Stephansplatz The cult movement surrounding the Lomo- Compact – a trashy Russian camera – began in THE ZUCKERLWERKSTATT (SUGAR Vienna, and the Lomographic Society operates WORKSHOP) from here around the world. A large number of cult In the manufactory in the 1st district, creative cameras plus accessories can be found in the candies are made by hand to old, traditional Lomography Shop. The shop also has selected recipes. In the viewing kitchen, visitors can watch design pieces, small works of art and humorous over the confectioners' shoulders while they work knick-knacks from around the world. and get an insight into the wonderful world of More infomation here www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- candy production. scene/trendy/lomoshop

Kettenbrückengasse 20, district 4, Vienna More info www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining- +43 1 8909 360 dining/shopping/old-city/zuckerlwerkstatt www.lomographyembassyvienna.com Herrengasse 6-8/4 , 1010 Wien From Mon to Fri from 11 am to 7 pm, Sat from 10 +43 1 890 90 56 am to 6 pm www.zuckerlwerkstatt.at Underground: U4 (Kettenbrückengasse) Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm NASCHMARKT Underground: U3, Herrengasse

The Vienna Naschmarkt on the plateau above the K. U. K. HOFLIEFERANTEN Wien River between Linke and Rechte Wienzeile is The shop "K. u. K. Hoflieferanten" offers delicacies an absolute must for any visitor to Vienna. from the Gerstner chocolatier as well as sparkling Shoppers can find a huge selection of fresh fruit delights from the Schlumberger Sparkling Wine and vegetables, fish, meat and specialties from Cellers. On the first floor, visitors can enjoy the many countries, such as Italy, Greece and Turkey. products in a comfortable living room setting. They can then go and relax in one of the many bars and restaurants after a good day of shopping. More info www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining- More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- dining/shopping/old-city/kuk-hoflieferanten wining-dining/markets/naschmarkt

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The Viennastore focuses on high-quality design. Kärntner Straße 51, Palais Todesco, 1010 Wien Primarily from Vienna, although selected design +43 1 316 65 2800 classics from elsewhere in Austria and the rest of www.kuk-hoflieferanten.at the world can also be found. As the shopkeepers Daily, 10am - 11pm own a publishing company, there is also any Better value with the Vienna Card number of books on Vienna. Underground: U1, U2, U4 Karlsplatz; Tram: 2, 62,

71, D, Wien Oper (Kärntner Ring) More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- LENA HOSCHEK scene/trendy/souvenirs-without-kitsch Herrengasse 6, 1 district, Vienna Petticoat and punk, dirndl blouses and tattoos - +43 1 5350 141 Lena Hoschek has created her very own style for theviennastore.bigcartel.com self-confident women. Stars like Katy Perry and From Mon to Sat from 10 am to 7 pm, Sun from 11 Charlotte Roche wear pieces from the collection of am to 4 pm the young Austrian who is just as pleased when Underground: U3 (Herrengasse) her dresses and blouses turn up at a farmer's ball. You can see for yourself at her studio in Vienna's FLEA MARKET Spittelberg area. The Flea Market - There is a flea market that takes More info www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- place every Saturday between 6:30am and 6pm at scene/trendy/young-designers Vienna’s Naschmarkt. Shoppers can find everything here, from valuable antiques, furniture and second- Gutenberggasse 17, 1070 Wien hand goods to curiosities and old clothing. +43 5030 92 00 More information on www.wien.info/en/shopping- www.lenahoschek.com wining-dining/shopping/antiques-markets Mon - Fri, 11am - 7pm; Sat, 11am - 5pm Underground: U3, Volkstheater; Tram: 49, Kettenbrückengasse, district 6, Vienna Siebensterngasse/Stiftgasse www.wien.gv.at/amtshelfer/wirtschaft/maerkte/ma rkt/flohmarkt/naschmarkt AUGARTEN PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY Sun from 6.30 am to 6 pm Underground: U4 (Kettenbrückengasse) Founded in 1718, the Vienna Porcelain Manufactory is the second-oldest in Europe. Now BLOSSOMING CONFECTIONARY as then, porcelain is made and painted by hand. This makes each piece unique. The blossoming confectionary of praline artist More information onMichael Diewald is unique. In his workshop in the www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/from-a-to- 6th district, he conjures up fine delicacies such as f/augarten-porcelain lime and elderflower marzipan in turmeric or chamomile chocolate. He also experiments with Obere Augartenstraße 1a, district 2, Vienna wild fruit, herbs and dried flowers preserved in www.augarten.at sugar. These are combined with chocolate and From Mon to Fri from 10.15 am to 11.30 am marzipan. Drop by the little confectionary (except on public holidays) workshop to watch the team at work and sample Tram: 31; Bus: 5A (Obere Augartenstraße) or the produce! Underground; U2; Tram: 2; Bus: 80A (Taborstraße) More information on www.wien.info/en/lifestyle- Normal: 12€ scene/trendy/blossoms-for-nibbling THE VIENNASTORE

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Schmalzhofgasse 19, 6 district, Vienna +43 6603 411 985 www.bluehendes-konfekt.com From Wed to Fri from 10 am to 6:30 pm Underground: U3 (Zieglergasse), Tram: 5 (Kaiserstraße/Mariahilfer Straße)

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