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Vienna: Where quality of life meets rich culture Contents 01 Welcome! 4 02 close to the border 5 03 sURROUNDING AREA 7 04 eXCURSIONS 10 05 eVENTS 14 06 trADITION 16 07 MODERNITY 20 08 AIRPORT 23 09 coNNECTIONS 27 10 INFO 29

Skyline of Vienna © Österreich Werbung/ Popp Hackner 01 02 Welcome! Close to the Border

View of the River near Schloegen © Österreich Werbung/ Horvath

Area: 414km2 SERVUS! Vienna is not only the Federal Capital Close to the Districts: 23 of , but also the hub for many border: travel to Population: A heartfelt word of welcome “Servus!” Cherished customs and traditions and cross-border EU projects. Its attractive a neighbouring 1.7 million from Vienna, the Federal Capital of young free spirits come together here, geographical location, in close proximity to country quickly Sea level: 171 m Austria! and this unique mix is reflected in the the Central and Eastern European markets, and flexibly by Language: Vienna is world famous as a former im- character of its inhabitants: coffee house makes Vienna the central point for many car, bus, train or German perial capital and city of waltz, and has a tradition meets modern architecture EU-wide business relations. boat. Currency:EURO lot to tell about earlier times. However, and young avant-garde actors are in- the city is so much more than the repu- volved with historic institutions, thus Regardless of whether Vienna is your Distance from Vienna tation that precedes it: today, Vienna is a opening up new horizons. business or private travel destination, rain b us Travel times by C car t modern metropolis firmly anchored in a look beyond the city limits and (near 40‘ 4h 35‘ 4h 15‘ Prague 295 km 3h traditions, shaped by centuries of culture by) national borders reveals Vienna’s 08‘ 2h 40‘ 3h 15‘ 229 km 2h Welcome to Vienna! 40‘ 57‘ 59‘ and history, and yet always in search of impressive Central European loca- 65 km 35‘ 1h 47‘ 1h 47‘ new trends. tion, which offers varied excursion Brno 135 km 1h 46‘ 5h 35‘ 5h 35‘ Ljubljana 387 km 3h Those who have already been here possibilities or interesting business 05‘ 2h 22‘ 2h 39‘ 325 km 3h know that the city on the Danube destinations. 59‘ 2h 30‘ 2h 30‘ 204 km 1h 18‘ 3h 51‘ 3h 51‘ exudes a distinctive charm. Klagenfurt 310 km 3h 10‘ 1h 28‘ 1h 35‘ 109 km 1h 4 5 The heart of Europe

Located in the continent’s center you easily reach 03 Bratislava, Budapest, Graz and Brno from Vienna. SURROUNDING AREA

Klagenfurt/ © Österreich Werbung/ Volker Preusser Volker Werbung/ Österreich ©

View of the River Danube near Weissenkirchen in the Wachau © Österreich Werbung/ Horvath Bratislava Prague/Brno The area surrounding Vienna is thoroughly charming and extremely diverse: Romantic landscapes and picturesque Vienna has very special ties with the Time flies most comfortably when you villages are ideal for day excursions. Those who are not pressed for time and can relax for a few days will get to Slovakian capital, as both EU capitals are travel from Vienna to Prague or Brno on know the typical charm of these regions even better. just 60 km apart, resulting in many op- the so-called SuperCity, Czech Railways’ portunities for cooperation in the fields superior class train service. Only of business, infrastructure, education Pendolino high-speed trains travel on Wachau and culture. Both cities belong to the these routes, giving you the comfort of Closely hugging the River Danube, this offered here in the form of apricot Vienna is Centrope, Central European Region at air travel by rail. 30 km long stretch of vineyards and dumplings, jam, delicious chutneys and diverse: you the economic core of which are the twin www.scpendolino.cz cultural landscapes, which was de- fine liqueurs and spirits. will find cities of Vienna and Bratislava, and clared a UNESCO world cultural and innumerable whose objective is to develop into one www.wachau.at Information on bus connections to the natural heritage site in 2000, includes ecologically of Europe’s strongest economic areas. above destinations can be found at the magnificent Benedictine abbeys of unspoilt natural The “Twin City Liner” catamaran makes One of the most beautiful long-distance Melk and Göttweig. All along the steep attractions it possible to commute between the two www.viennaairport.com hiking trails in Austria, the 180 km long banks of the River Danube, you will find directly at the city centres. The travel time is 75 min- Wachau World Heritage Trail opens up the ancient terraced vineyards that gates of the utes. the enchanting landscapes and the rich produce the typical wines of this re- city. Venice/Klagenfurt history of the Wachau region to visitors www.centrope.info gion, such as “Steinfeder”, “Federspiel” in 14 stages. www.twincityliner.com Both cities can be reached relatively and “Smaragd”. quickly from Vienna. Take the Austrian www.welterbesteig.at Railways overnight train or travel by car Besides wine, fruit growing has also Budapest on the motorway. If you choose the lat- become an important mainstay of the The Krems art mile between the historic ter, it is worth making a short stop in economy of this region. For about two Krems city centre and the medieval his- The capital of can be reached Klagenfurt/Carinthia on the beautiful weeks every spring, about 150,000 toric district of Stein is ideally suited as an by car in just over two hours. If you are Lake Wörth (Wörthersee) to stretch your apricot trees transform the Wachau excursion destination for the whole fam- not so pressed for time, you can take the legs on the lakeside promenade. region into a sweet-scented sea of pale ily. Art and cultural institutions for adults “3 capital cities tour” by hydrofoil that pink blossom. Due to the special nature and children alike are found alongside the takes you from Vienna to Bratislava and of these apricots, in 1996 “Wachauer culinary offerings of first-class dining es- Budapest in just six hours! Marille” was declared a registered tablishments and the famous wines of www.-tragfluegelboot.budapestrei- brand name throughout the EU. These the Wachau region. sen.com particularly sweet and juicy fruits are www.kunstmeile-krems.at 6 7 Getting around

Right beyond Vienna two natural reserve areas wait to be explored. Travel a little further and discover Mozart’s birthplace – Salzburg. ndreas Hofer

Rest and relaxation on Lake Neusiedl © Österreich Werbung/ A

Lake Neusiedl – Seewinkel „Jedermann“ on Domplatz in Salzburg © Österreich Werbung/ Bartl

Lake Neusiedl is not only Europe’s third Gastronomically, you will be spoiled in largest lake, but also the biggest steppe two ways: on the one hand, by the many Salzburg Danube- lake in Europe. With a water depth of 0.5 toque-blanche restaurants have sprung to max. 1.8 m, the lake is particularly up around the lake, and on the other, by Salzburg – the essence of musical tradi- Auen National Park remarkable for its reed belt. Lake Neus- countless wine growers, who pour the tion: the city boasts the birthplace of Covering 9,300 hectares along the River iedl National Park, a UNESCO world her- Neusiedl sunshine into your glass. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on Getrei- Danube in Vienna and , the itage site since 2001, is ’s degasse, the Salzburg Mozarteum Or- www.neusiedlersee.com Danube-Auen National Park is one of the largest bird reserve. Some 300 different chestra, the Salzburg Festival, the high- largest virtually untouched flood plains in species of birds have found suitable light of which is Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s Central Europe. The reserve provides a breeding grounds here, a habitat for the “Jedermann” on Domplatz, and the Salz- habitat for more than 800 species of wintering period, or a resting place dur- spa region burg Jazz Autumn. higher plants, over 30 species of mam- ing migration.­ Besides its sunshine, Burgenland also has mals and 100 breeding birds, eight rep­tile However, Salzburg also stands for pomp a spa region offering a variety of thermal species, 13 amphibian species, and about With 2,000 hours of sunshine and 300 and splendour: with its countless baths: the solar spa in Lutzmannsburg for 60 different fish species. sunny days a year, the Lake Neusiedl churches, palaces and secular buildings, families and children, the curative spa in region is undeniably Austria’s most Salzburg is a jewel of architecture and www.donauauen.at Bad Sauerbrunn, Reiter’s family spa in sun-drenched area. The area around culture. The , Stegersbach for golfers, St. Martins Ther- the so-called “Viennese seaside” offers Mirabell Palace, Salzburg Cathedral and mal Spring & Lodge in , and countless sporting opportunities through­ Leopoldskron Palace are just some of the the Burgenland spa in Bad Tatzmanns- out the year, ranging from sailing, swim- highlights. dorf. You can be sure of an invigorating ming, cycling and windsurfing in summer outdoor experience, with golf courses, to ice sailing and skating in winter. In 1996, the entire built-up area of the cycling paths, riding and hiking trails, historic district, Neustadt, Mülln, Mönchs­ Nordic walking routes, handcar lines, ­berg, Kapuzinerberg and parts of Nonntal, canoeing tours and five nature parks. was declared a UNESCO world cultural www.thermenwelt.at heritage site. www.naturparke.at www.stadt-salzburg.at 8 9 04 EXCURSIONS

National Park near Hainburg © Österreich Werbung/ Popp Hackner Popp Werbung/ Österreich ©

Vienna has it There are numerous cultural sites in the city and its immediate surroundings, but those all: the seeking occasional rest and relaxation in the countryside will also find something to beautiful suit them: the 4.5 km long main alley extends through the Green park, whilst the location Danube Island is 21 km in length boasting beaches, bathing fun and space for energetic offers diverse people, and the Danube canal winds its way through the inner for over opportunities 17 km. However, when you leave the city you will find an abundance of recreational op- for excursions. portunities at the Heiligenkreuz , the underground lake grotto in Mödling, the spa resort of Baden, or Vienna‘s local mountains Rax, and Semmering.

Carnuntum Hainburg – estschloss Hof Archaeological Park the medieval town The Imperial Festival Palace Hof © F © The unique ancient monuments and Hainburg, a gateway to the past with its reconstructions of ancient Roman picturesque narrow streets and numer- buildings at Carnuntum Archaeological ous historical buildings, represents archi- Imperial Festival Abbey – Park bring the Roman age back to life. tectural styles from several eras. Palace Hof faith, wine, culture At the heart of the park is the Petronell Strongly fortified gates and towers have open air museum with its Roman ruins been a symbol throughout the centuries The palace with the apartments of its The almost 900 year-old Klosterneuburg and a reconstructed ancient Roman for protection and safety. former owners Prince Eugene and later Abbey is situated close to the outskirts of house. Empress Maria Theresia, and the Vienna with sacred cultural treasures, Hainburg has one of the oldest and best gardens designed on seven such as the “Verduner Altar” made from www.carnuntum.co.at preserved town fortifications in Europe. terraces covering over 50 hectares is gold and enamel and an impressive in- It was built with the ransom money for one of the most beautiful complete sight into Baroque magnificence. The Richard the Lionheart in line with the works of art of this era in Europe. Abbey has served wine since the middle latest fortification technology at the ages, and is considered to be Austria’s www.schlosshof.at time, with its 2.5 km long city walls, oldest and largest wine-growing estate. 3 preserved gates, 15 large towers and The Abbey’s own wine store is not to be 15 posterns from the early 13th century. sniffed at either! www.hainburg.at www.stift-klosterneuburg.at 10 11 The Danube

This big river has influenced the region for generations. No wonder a lot of sites – all exceptional – emerged along its course – historical, culinary and natural. ourismus/Popelka & Popelka & ourismus/Popelka T

View of the Cobenzl estate and the surrounding © Wien ©

The Vienna Woods – the green lungs of Vienna The Loisium in Langenlois, www.loisium.at © Österreich Werbung/ Horvath

Like a giant half-moon, the city of Vienna Amidst the sun-kissed wine growing is surrounded by the Vienna Woods, an thermal region Vienna Woods, 26 km Danube river cruise Langenlois ecological region, which the UNESCO south of Vienna, the elegant imperial spa has declared a Biosphere Park. town of Baden invites you for a visit. on the beautiful Langenlois can be enjoyed in three blue Danube ways, as the region provides each The woods provide the ideal setting for The elegant operetta metropolis pro- visitor with an inimitable offering the most precious time away from the vides moments of luck, whether at the DDSG Blue Danube – DDSG offers opti- from the wine, gardening and design hustle and bustle of everyday life. Those magical Casino Baden or international mally scheduled departure times from sectors, arousing interest in experi- who hike through the Vienna Woods feel races at the trotting course. The imperi- Schwedenplatz and Reichsbrücke. ence and discovery. what is so very special about them: so al spa town of Baden is famous for its For example: close to one of the world’s most beautiful beneficial sulphurous mineral springs far Grand Danube River Cruise: between The experience of enjoyment in cities, yet enclosed in a world of your own. beyond the borders of our country. With Schwedenplatz and Reichsbrücke Langenlois is perfectly rounded off by a natural temperature of up to 36 degree Vienna – Dürnstein – Vienna: tour of the the numerous opportunities for those Wander at leisure in the cool shade of the Celsius, the curative water is the basis for Wachau region interested in culture, sports enthusiasts, trees, relax with a picnic on a lush wood- numerous treatments in the fields of Heurigen Cruise – songs from Vienna: activity seekers and all those who want land meadow, regenerate on a quick run prevention, the Baden spa treatment, incl. buffet and live music to use one of the many accommoda- through the woods, or dine out at one of wellness and just bathing fun. tions as a starting point for expeditions www.ddsg-blue-danube.at the many restaurants, many of them in the most beautiful area of Lower www.badenbeiwien.at winners of the coveted toque blanche. Austria. Highlights that are worth a visit: Loisuim World of Wine, Langenlois www.bpww.at Palace Festival, Kamptal wine route www.wienerwald.info and the first Kamptal vinegar factory. www.langenlois.at

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05 E.g.: A concert viewed by the whole world, a celebration of life, Events Europe’s biggest open-air festival and exceptional Christmas flair.

January July Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s Salzburg Festival (July – August) New Year concert Music Film Festival on Vienna Rathausplatz Ball season with many renowned balls (July – August) ImPulsTanz Festival (July – August) February Vienna Popfest on Ice skating fun at the Ice Dream in front of the city hall September Opera Ball at the Vienna State Opera House MQ Vienna Fashion Week Vienna Design Week (September – October) Vienna Wiesn-Fest (September – October) March Haydn Festival, Blossoming apricot trees in the Wachau region October Easter markets (March – April) Viennale (October – November) Wien Modern Festival (October – November) April Viennafair Vienna City Marathon Long Night of the Museums Wachau Gourmet Festival Vienna State Opera Live on the Square November (April-June) A-Cappella Festival Voice Mania (November – December) May Vienna Jazzfloor Festival: A Month of Jazz Vienna Festival (May – June) and Blues

homas Vienna City Festival Vienna Art Week Life Ball Food and Drink Festival in the city park December Long Night of the Churches Christmas markets throughout Vienna ourismus/Karl T ourismus/Karl

T Summer Night Concert, Schönbrunn Palace Christmas in Vienna International Baroque Music Festival, New Year‘s Trail in Vienna city centre Music-Festival: Rathausplatz Stift Melk © Wien © events.wien.info Throughout the year, Vienna offers attractive highlights that will put you in the mood to June www.austria.info visit. January and February is carnival time, when the ball season is at its peak. Spring is Nova centred entirely on Austrian and international art and designers with “art austria” and Vienna Danube Island Festival the “Modepalast”. During the summer months, the parks, the Vienna woods, the beach Vienna Jazz Festival (June – July) bars on the Vienna Danube canal close to the historic district, the Danube Island and the Vienna Pride and Rainbow Parade Old Danube, open air cinemas, the Music Film Festival on Rathausplatz and the Vienna Music Film Festival on Rathausplatz Jazz Fest offer a Mediterranean atmosphere. In autumn, several trade fairs, including the (June-September) “Viennafair” on the subject of contemporary art, highlight new trends, and there are Grafenegg Festival & summer concerts numerous Christmas markets during Advent. On New Year’s Eve, the city of waltz celebrates (June-September) with the New Year’s Trail, which transforms the historic district into an open-air party zone, with Le Grand Bal at the Imperial Palace, and the New Year’s concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra as the glittering highlight.

14 15 May we introduce you to:

06 Our music virtuosos Mozart, Strauss, Schubert and Haydn, our art Tradition geniuses Klimt and Schiele and the emperors of the Habsburg dynasty. xenbauer O zsöl ourismus/Willfried Gredler- ourismus/Günther E T T

Johann Strauss monument in the City Park The Vienna Albertina © Wien © © Wien ©

Vienna City of Music City of Art City of history is exciting: Cultural In the field of music in particular, Vienna The Raimund Theatre and the ‘Ronacher’ Vienna is traditionally a city with an ex- Vienna offers unique imperial splendour, programmes are has an unrivalled world-wide reputation: regularly stage large musical produc- ceptional amount of cultural treasures with the Imperial Hofburg Palace (Sisi offered at a No other city has been home to so many tions. Outstanding concert halls such as (due to the zeal with which the House of Museum, Imperial Apartments, Imperial consistently famous composers as in Vienna. It would the Golden Hall and inter- Habsburg collected for hundreds of Silver Collection and Treasury, Spanish high level be hard to find another city with such an national stars who give guest appear- years), world-famous works of art (e.g. Riding School) and the Schönbrunn and throughout the extensive and diversified spectrum of ances in Vienna are as much a part of the Gustav Klimt‘s „The Kiss“), outstanding Belvedere Palaces, the Ringstraße and year – music, music. The State Opera House, one of the programme as the Mozarthaus Vienna, architecture (including Ringstraße and the imperial art collections. No other city theatre, dance best opera houses in the world, offers a the House of Music, the memorials to Art Nouveau buildings), prominent exhi- in Europe has had centuries of imperial and fine arts programme that changes daily 300 days Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, bitions, the Vienna Art History Museum residence and as much historical heritage give the city an a year, the “Theater an der Wien” pre- Strauß and Schönberg, and the Vienna with the newly opened Chamber of to present as Vienna. extraordinary sents an opera premiere each month and Boys’ Choir with their new “MuTh” (Music Art, the MuseumsQuartier (including the dynamism. the Volksoper Vienna presents opera, & Theatre) concert hall. mumok, the Leopold Museum, the Vien- operetta and musicals. na Kunsthalle and the Vienna Architec- ture Centre), the Albertina and a range of contemporary art.

16 17 Schönbrunn © Österreich Werbung/ Horvath Summer in the city

07 Young Viennese spend their days at the museum – the MQ’s courtyard has become the city’s outdoor living room. The Danube Modernity canal and old station buildings are the favourites at night. ourismus/Peter Rigaud T

Chilling aut on „enzis“, the seats at the MQ © Wien © homas Dozens of restaurants, bars and bistros Vienna offer Austrian and international delica- MuseumsQuartier (MQ) cies, live acts and trend sports such as ourismus/Karl T ourismus/Karl beach volleyball or boules. In recent T Vienna is The Vienna MuseumsQuartier is one of years, the canal has become more inte- Café Diglas

young, fresh the ten largest cultural districts in the grated into Viennese city life, leading to Wien © and one step world. As an inner-city cultural district, the establishment of new hot-spots, ahead in terms the MQ unites baroque buildings and such as Herrmann’s beach bar with its The Viennese of culture. new architecture. The district houses real sand floor or the “Badeschiff” bathing Coffee house coffee house: different museums, institutions and in- ship, a modern urban venue for music “Not at home, itiatives in several buildings, including events, nightlife and, of course, swim- tradition in Vienna and yet not in the mumok (Museum of Modern Art ming. The Viennese coffee house has always the fresh air.” Ludwig Foundation Vienna), the Leopold www.summerstage.co.at been a meeting place for extraordinary (Peter Museum and the Vienna Kunsthalle. The www.badeschiff.at people. Poets, philosophers, painters Altenberg) MQ also provides rooms for events dur- and revolutionaries all frequented the ing the Vienna Festival, for the Vienna rooms of the Viennese coffee houses, Tanzquartier and the Vienna Architec- which always resounded with lively ture Centre. The central courtyard of the Railway arches & Co debate. MQ district has developed into a popu- The arches and station buildings of the The situation is similar today: lively dis- Smoking in Vienna lar urban recreation space, which is pop- former city railway (now the under- cussions, social exchange, the many ulated by students, local business people In order to protect people against the effects of ground line) were designed by the Art newspapers, or quite simply the oppor- - and tourists on sunny days. tobacco smoke, a smoking ban was introduced pur Nouveau architect Otto Wagner. Count- tunity to enjoy the original Viennese suant to the Austrian Tobacco Act with effect from www.mqw.at less music clubs and trendy restaurants coffee and pastry delicacies – the Vien- 01 January 2009: have sprung up in these railway arches nese coffee house is trendier than ever. - in rooms in which tuition, further education or beneath the underground line between Incidentally: In the Viennese coffee negotiations are being held

Summerstage / the Thaliastrasse and stations. house you summon the waiter by calling - in rooms in public places (with the exception of open “Herr Ober, bitte!” and their bad mood spaces), and Danube canal is as much a part of a visit to a coffee - in restaurants, bars and bistros (with the exception of house as the typical coffee specialties establishments with so-called “smoking rooms” or The Summerstage is a popular open air such as Einspänner, Melange, Kapuziner those explicitly declared as “smoking establishments”) setting in Vienna, which is open during or Kleiner Brauner. the summer months on Roßauerlände by the Danube canal. www.wiener-kaffeehaus.at 20 21 This is Vienna

You haven’t been to Vienna if you didn’t visit a coffeehouse. 08 There you might meet one of the many congress participants as Vienna is host for more than 3.300 conferences each year. Airport ourismus/Popp & Hackner T

Vienna International Center (VIC) © Wien

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Safe deposit boxes and depositing Airport Hotel service: Safe deposit boxes are available to pas- The bus leaves from 3 stations in Vienna The NH Vienna Airport, immediately sengers in the left luggage office area opposite the arrivals hall, offers a stylish for storing various documents, keys, etc., and modern, yet innovative atmosphere. which they do not need on their trip. On The hotel has 500 rooms in three cat- Bus connections to/ Bus connections to/ request documents can also be left in a egories (standard/business/superior) safe for collection by named persons. from Vienna Airport from Vienna Airport that have been designed and furnished Charge: € 4 per calendar day. with loving attention to detail and the and City of Vienna and neighbouring latest technologies. The adjoining con- The following items may not be depos- Vienna Airport Lines (Postbus) link countries ference and event venue can accom- ited: weapons, explosives, flammable or Vienna Airport with the most important modate any type of meeting, event or Reasonably priced bus services from Vi- other dangerous materials, perishable traffic hubs in Vienna, e.g.: fair for you, from international confer- enna Airport to destinations in , and malodorous items – see also EU ences to exclusive business meetings Schwedenplatz/Morzinplatz Hungary and the : regulation. (up to 600 persons). (centre) | journey time: 20 min. Country/destination Bus company First bus from Vienna: 02:00 hrs. www.nh-hotels.com Slovakia / Bratislava Eurolines (every 30 min. from 04:00 hrs.) Slovakia / Bratislava Postbus Lost Property Office First bus from airport: 02:50 hrs. Slovakia / Prešov, Košice Eurobus (every 30 min. from 04:50 hrs.) If you have lost your items in the termi- Hungary / Budapest, Györ Eurolines Baggage services Last bus from Vienna: 00:30 hrs. nals or on the premises (e.g. in the car Hungary / Budapest, Györ orangeways at Vienna Last bus from airport: 01:20 hrs. parks) or in the airplane after landing at Czech Republic/ Brno, Prague student Agency International Airport Vienna International Airport or in the Westbahnhof via Wien Czech Republic / Brno Eurolines CAT, please call the telephone number journey time: 45 min. At Vienna International Airport, we can + 43-1-7007-29360 or email: fundbuero@ Bus from Westbahnhof: 05:10–23:10 hrs. Bus stops for all these services can be look after your baggage. Take advantage viennaairport.com. In case of losses in (every 30 min.) found immediately outside the arrivals of our services as required. The following airplanes which departed from Vienna, Bus from airport: 06:05–00:04 hrs. hall. Exact departure times, reservations services are available: please contact your airline or the res­ (every 30 min.) and fares: pective destination airport. Left luggage office: Donauzentrum via UNO City (VIC) www.eurolines.at journey time: 40 min. www.postbus.at Opening times: daily from Bus from VIC: 06:10–19:10 hrs. www.studentagencybus.com 05.30 to 23.20 hrs. Pharmacy (every 30 min.) www.www.orangeways.com Email: gepaeckaufbewahrung@ First bus from airport: 07:10–20:10 hrs. viennaairport.com In Check-In 1, (every 30 min.) Tel.: +43-1 -7007-22207 open daily from 07:00 – 19:00 hrs. Fare: from € 8.00 (with Vienna Card € 7.0 0) Charge: € 4 per calendar day and piece of baggage; € 8 per calendar day and large www.postbus.at piece of baggage 26 27 It’s only 16 minutes

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Vienna International Airport

Visa issues Entering from non-EU states: You must Those who do not require a visa: citizens declare, i.e. fill out a customs declara- of any European Union state, Switzer- tion form, the following goods when land, and Israel, most North and passing through customs: South America states, Japan, Australia and New Zealand require a valid travel • goods that are not intended for your CAT, the fastest connection between the airport and Vienna document to enter Austria (for some own use, countries this may be a passport that • goods purchased outside the EU in has expired less than five years ago, and excess of the allowances for tobacco a personal ID card for EEA states and products, alcoholic beverages, medicinal By train: City Airport Train connection: ). products and the tax exemption limits (CAT) (S-Bahn) Those who do require a visa: traveller Train suburban train for other goods, and requiring visas can travel around all the • banned or restricted goods. From/to Wien-Mitte with the City From/to Wien-Mitte and Wien-Nord, Schengen countries for three months on Airport Train CAT in 16 minutes non-stop approx. 25 minutes a Schengen visa (type C), as issued by any www.bmf.gv.at/zoll Schengen member state. First train from Wien-Mitte: 05:36 hrs. First train from Wien-Mitte: 04:30 hrs. www.bmi.gv.at/cms/bmi_fremden- (every 30 min.) (every 30 mins) polizei Currency First train from airport: 06:06 hrs. First train from airport: 04:53 hrs. (every 30 min.) (every 30 mins) The euro (€) is the currency used in Aus- Last train from Wien-Mitte: 23:06 hrs. Last train from airport: 00:17 hrs. tria. You can withdraw cash with a cred- Last train from airport: 23:36 hrs. Last train from Wien-Mitte: 23:45 hrs. Customs it card or ATM card in banks and at cash machines! Exact departure times: www.oebb.at Entering from EU states: The free move- Fare: from € 11.00 (with Vienna Card € 10.00) The following euro banknotes and coins ment of goods applies throughout the are in circulation: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 Fare: from € 4.00 (incl. journeys on entire European Union. Tobacco products and CAT-CAB service: Whether you are and 500 euro banknotes, 1 and 2 euro Vienna Transport Authority network) alcoholic beverages in your luggage are arriving or departing, the CAT-CABs coins and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins. only exempt from duty provided they are bring you quickly and comfortably from 1 euro = 100 cents for your own use. your hotel/residence to the City Check- In at Wien-Mitte or vice versa. www.cityairporttrain.com Electricity 24/7 hotline: +43-1-25 250 220 V AC, plugs and sockets comply with the Euro standard with two-pin plugs. 28 29 Post offices Emergency

Usually open Mon–Fri 08:00–12:00 hrs., telephone numbers 14:00–18:00 hrs., some open through- Euro emergency hotline: 112 out the day, Sat 09:00–12:00 hrs. Fire service: 122 www.post.at Police: 133 Ambulance/emergency doctor: 144 Medical radio service: 141 Banks and currency Mountain rescue: 140 ÖAMTC (Austrian Motoring Club) exchange offices breakdown assistance: 120 ARBÖ (Austrian Motoring Club) Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 08:00/9:00– breakdown service: 123 15:00 hrs., Thurs 08:00/9:00–17:30

hrs., branches closed 12:30–13:30 der Making an emergency call on a mobile hrs. Airport: Arrival 06:00–23:00 hrs., with a foreign network operator: Switch Departure 06:00–20:30 hrs. mobile off – switch on again – enter Euro emergency number 112 instead of the PIN Cash machines (ATMs) code – your call will be diverted to the emergency police service. Karlsplatz underground station Cash machines accept Austrian and © Österreich Werbung/ E foreign Maestro cards (ATM cards), Telephones Austrian and foreign MasterCard, Public transport American Express, Visa and Diner GSM mobiles can be brought to Austria (underground, tram, bus) Club credit cards as well as Cirrus and used here. Austria has GSM net- and Visa Plus cash cards issued by works in the 900 MHz range and 1800 Advance booking tariffs: Tickets are available from tobacconists, these payment systems. MHz range. Vienna Card: € 19.90 Vienna Transport Authority ticket offices, (72hour travel card plus 210 benefits, such as and automatic ticket machines in the Medical care discounts on museums, restaurants, theatres, underground stations. Tax-free shopping concerts and sights) 24-hour travel card: € 6.70 Single tickets can also be purchased for ViennaMed +43-1-513 95 95 in Austria 48-hour travel card: € 11.70 € 2.20 directly on trams and buses. All (doctor service for hotel guests, 24-hour) 72-hour travel card: € 14.50 tickets are valid on underground lines, Night and weekend dental service: All visitors to Austria who do not reside 8-day stripe card: € 33.80 trams and buses as far as your destination +43-1-512 20 78 in the European Union are entitled to a including changes. List of all hospitals at: refund of the Austrian value-added tax, Weekly travel card Mon-Mon (9:00 hrs): which is included in the purchase price www.wienerlinien.at www.wien.gv.at/gesundheit € 15.00 of all goods in Austria. The minimum Single ticket: € 2.00 purchase value per invoice is € 75.01. Pharmacy usually open Mon–Fri Child ticket for 2 journeys: € 2.00 Further info: 08:00–18:00 hrs., Sat 08:00–12:00 hrs. Pharmacies on night and Sunday duty www.global-blue.com Children up to the age of six always + 43-1-1550 (tape recording) www.taxfreeworldwide.com travel free, children up to the age of 15 travel free on Sundays and public www.apotheker.or.at holidays and during the Vienna school holidays (photo ID). 30 31 Flughafen Wien AG/ Austrian National Tourist Vienna Tourist Information Vienna Airport plc Office Holiday Service Albertinaplatz (corner of Maysedergasse) PO Box 1 Phone: 00800 400 200 00 1010 Vienna A-1300 Wien-Flughafen (free of charge from DE, AT and CH) Phone: +43-1-24-555 Phone: + 43-1-7007-0 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: + 43-1-7007-23806 www.austria.info www.wien.info www.viennaairport.com F 3 ourismus/ T

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