Cedar Crest College Pan-European MFA Creative Writing 1. PAN-European MFA – Creative writing Summer Program in

The Vienna summer residency of Cedar Crest College’s Pan-European MFA offers insight into the Eastern-Western European divide, immersing students in the diverse cultural histories and landscapes of the neighboring cities of Vienna and Bratislava.

Seminars in Vienna will focus on the city’s literary café culture, its unparalleled music history, and the influences of the Habsburg Empire and the Austrian-Hungarian Empire on the European and global landscapes. 2. About INNES - Vienna International Network for Educational Support in Higher Education

INNES implements and promotes international Summer Schools and German Language Courses for students, graduates, and professionals. Its offer embraces a combination of a high-quality academic education and a wide range of cultural and social activities. INNES, providing multidisciplinary international Summer Schools, is one of the leading European Summer School institutions. 3. About Vienna

“When did Vienna get to be this cool?” National Post, Canada, August 2007

“Vienna, a deeply traditional city that is also one of Europe's most modern.” Bon Appetite, USA, December 2007

“That's the beauty of Vienna. It allows you space to create.” Ryan Air Inflight Magazine, UK, February/March 2009

Vienna is ranked as the number one city with highest quality of life in the world. The title was based on a combination of traits such as stability, rising living standards, and advanced city infrastructures. Easily accessible, with 2,300 events per year, Vienna is the leading meeting and incentive destination in Europe. Vienna constitutes a unique blend of historical charm and contemporary vibrancy. Vienna is considered:

• A city of culture, as it possesses a vast array of cultural attractions. It takes pride in various cultural events, i.e. theatre, opera and operetta, exhibitions, concerts, festivals. No matter what you are interested in, for sure there will be something exciting for you to discover.

• A city of music, for it was a home such outstanding musicians, such as: Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Johann Strauss.

• A city of art. Art accompanies you wherever you go in Vienna - even some of its underground stations are listed properties (on account of their elegant, ornamental Jugendstil style designed by Otto Wagner)! And Vienna is also uniquely zestful as far as its literature is concerned. After all, where else in the world will you find a city with its own "coffee house literature"?

Vienna is a compact, green and safe city. Visit Vienna and see for yourself! The city is waiting for you to discover it this summer. 4. Transportation Vienna International Airport

Vienna International Airport is a gateway to the entire world for both private and business travelers. Its boasts in its optimal geographic position for destinations throughout Eastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as its high punctuality and first-rate service with a minimum transfer time of 25 minutes.

Airport Transfer

•CAT-Train – non-stop in 16 minutes, every half an hour from 6.05 a.m. To 11.35 p.m. Into the city centre, check-in for flights at the CAT terminal in the city centre. •Suburban railway S-Bahn to the city centre, every 30 minutes from 4.32 a.m. To 11.47 p.m., transfer time approximately 25 minutes •Bus shuttle service to Schwedenplatz (every 30 minutes, transfer approximately 25 minutes) or Westbahnhof (every 20 minutes from 6.00 a.m. To 12.00 p.m., transfer time approximately 45 minutes), both connected to the underground stations. •Taxi – transfer time approximately 20 minutes to the city centre

On the online platform Vienna Airport Taxi, www.flughafentaxi-.at you'll find a large number of transport companies that offer a special airport service, together with their tariffs.

If you decide to take public transport, we strongly recommend you to take subway to Taubstummengasse (red line, U1) which is located just a few steps from your hotel. See the map. Public Transport

•Safe, clean, easily accessible •Most modern and efficient network, which consists of 5 underground lines, 29 tram routes, 145 bus routes •Short waiting time (between 3-5 minutes, in the evening hours 5-15 minutes) •Operate hours: 5.00 a.m. - 0.30 a.m.

Students enrolled in MFA Pan-European Vienna residency will receive passes for public transportation between the Hotel Johann Strauss and all program events. Students will receive their passes upon check-in and program registration at the Hotel Johann Strauss.

Taxi

If you are not interested in public transportation and you would like to get from A to B quickly and comfortably, you can use a taxi! Main taxi companies:

Tel. 60160 Tel. 40100 Tel. 31300 5. Safety

Even though we hope that you will not need them, please see below for emergency numbers in Vienna.

Fire service: 122 Police: 133 Ambulance / rescue: tel. 144 Emergency doctor: tel. 141 European emergency: tel. 112

ViennaMed doctor's hotline for visitors (0-24): tel. +43-1-513 95 95

Evening and weekend dental service (taped service): tel. +43-1-512 20 78

Evening and Sunday drugstores (0-24): tel. 1455

Emergency rooms open 24 hours a day, seven days a week can be found in the following hospitals:

Allgemeines Krankenhaus (404 00; 09, Währinger Gürtel 18-20)

Hanusch-Krankenhaus (910 21-0; 14, Heinrich-Collin-Strasse 30)

Lorenz Böhler Unfallkrankenhaus (331 10; 20, Donaueschingenstrasse 13)

Unfallkrankenhaus Meidling (601 50-0; 12, Kundratstrasse 37) 6. Accommodation

You will be staying at the Johann Strauss Hotel ****

Hotel Johann Strauss Favoritenstrasse 12 1040 Vienna Tel.: +43 1 505 76 24 Email: [email protected] Map: https://goo.gl/maps/V7NsD

The hotel is centrally located, within walking distance from the INNES office. Sights such as Karlsplatz, Naschmarkt, and Belvedere Palace are just a few steps away.

For more information, please visit: www.kremslehnerhotels.at/en/hotel-johann-strauss-vienna

Johann Baptist Strauss, was an Austrian composer. He composed about 500 walzes, polkas, quadrilles, as well as several operettas and a ballet. Known as „The Walz King”, was responsible for the popularity of the walz in Vienna during the 19th century.

Necessary information:

• Check-in at 14:00 • Check-out until 12:30 • The hotel holds luggage • Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and as well in lounge area • Breakfast 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Breakfasts are included. • There is one computer stand as well as one printer available 7. Classrooms

MFA seminars, workshops, and readings will be held at INNES – Vienna, a few minutes walking distance from the Hotel Johann Strauss:

INNES Vienna Favoritenstrasse. 4-6/1 A-1040 Vienna +43 1 890 65 85 https://goo.gl/maps/IfajN 8. Surroundings

Sights

Karlskirche (St. Charles's Church) is a baroque church, widely considered the most outstanding baroque church in Vienna, as well as one of the city's greatest buildings.

Karlsplatz (Charles' Square) is a town square on the border of the first and fourth districts of Vienna. It is one of the most frequented and best connected transportation hubs in Vienna. The Karlskirche is located here.

Naschmarkt – Vienna's most popular market. Nachmarkt, about 1,5 km long, is famous for a great variety of products it offers. Fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as exotic herbs, cheese, seafood and baked goods are sold there. The atmosphere of the Naschmarkt is famous far beyond the borders of Vienna, and large numbers of tourists visit the market every year.

Innere Stadt – the first district of Vienna and the Old Town of Vienna at the same time. Most Viennese sights as well best coffee houses are located there.

Vienna University of Technology (Technische Universität Wien) is currently one of the major universities in Vienna. Founded in 1815, it has about 26,200 students. Restaurants 8. Social Program Das – If you feel like experiencing the atmosphere of the Welcometypical Viennese Evening Kaffeebar, you should not hesitate to visit Das Wieden. However, please be careful, once you visit Das Wieden, you Wemight are notlooking be willing forward to toeat welcoming anywhere you else. to Vienna, therefore we have preparedDas Wieden a welcome evening for you. We would like to invite you to a charmingNeumanngasse place, where4 you can enjoy the outstanding view on the http://das-wieden.com/ Danube river. Santos – A modern restaurant located in the same building as INNES. UferIt offers Taverne Mexican cuisine at its best and delightful cocktails. TheSantos old Danube 186 1220Favoritenstraße Wien 4-6 http://www.ufertaverne.at/http://www.santos-bar.com/ Fein Essen – Bistro and take away. Perfect both for fans of vegetarian Welcomecuisine and Evening for meat will takeeaters. place Every on theweek 27th provides of June, customers at 20:00. Awith bus a whichbrand will new take menu. you directly to the restaurant as well as drive you back toFein your Essen hotel. More details upon your arrival. Wiednerhauptstrasse 19 Farewell Dinner ItIschia is time Pizzeria to say – goodbye. Are you fondWe hopeof Italian you cuisine?have spent Then an that unforgettable is a perfect timespot infor Vienna. you. Ischia We Pizzeriahope you offers will notenjoy only the typical Viennese Italian cuisine meals asbut well also the atmosphere typical for Italian restaurants. Viennese wine at the typical Austrian restaurant called Heuriger. Ischia Pizzeria http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HeurigerMozartplatz 1

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Congratulations! It definitely is a very proud moment for you. It will take place in the Academy of Fine Arts.

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Santos – A modern restaurant located in the same building as INNES. It offers Mexican cuisine at its best and delightful cocktails. Santos Favoritenstraße 4-6 http://www.santos-bar.com/

Fein Essen – Bistro and take away. Perfect both for fans of vegetarian cuisine and for meat eaters. Every week provides customers with a brand new menu. Fein Essen Wiednerhauptstrasse 19

Ischia Pizzeria – Are you fond of Italian cuisine? Then that is a perfect spot for you. Ischia Pizzeria offers not only typical Italian meals but also the atmosphere typical for Italian restaurants. Ischia Pizzeria Mozartplatz 1

For more detailed information, please see the map below.

Supermarkets Pharmacies ATM Hofer Paulaner Apotheke Erste Bank AG Paulanergasse 13 Wiedner Hauptstraße 18 Margareten 1040 Wien 1040 Wien-Wieden 1040 Wien Billa Schutzengel-Apotheke Laundry Service Paulanergasse 16 Favoritenstraße 9-11 1040 Wien 1040 Wien-Wieden Akyol Putzerei und Wäscherei Rilkeplatz 7 1040 Wien Putzerei Wäscherei R.Kaiser KG Linke Wienzeile 8 1060 Wien Weather in Vienna

The Viennese climate a continental climate with the slight influence of a Pannonian climate zone. Summer In summer Vienna is at its warmest. Temperatures reach an average high of 25 degrees Celsius, yet there is a high chance of rain. However, the rain usually does nothing to cool the high temperature. There are an average of 8 hours of sunshine each day in summer. Please consider wearing sun protective clothing as well as carrying some water with you. All over Vienna water is safe to drink. Quality is maintained and assured by regular testing. 9. Social Programs

Welcome Evening

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Vienna, therefore we have prepared a welcome evening for you. We would like to invite you to a charming place, where you can enjoy the outstanding view on the Danube river.

Ufer Taverne The old Danube 186 1220 Wien http://www.ufertaverne.at/

Welcome Evening will take place on the 27th of June, at 20:00. A bus which will take you directly to the restaurant as well as drive you back to your hotel. More details upon your arrival.

Farewell Dinner

It is time to say goodbye. We hope you have spent an unforgettable time in Vienna. We hope you will enjoy the Viennese cuisine as well Viennese wine at the typical Austrian restaurant called Heuriger. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heuriger

Weinhof Zimmermann Mitterwurzergasse 20, 1190 Wien Phone: +43(0)1 - 440 12 07 http://www.weinhof-zimmermann.at/en/index.php

The same bus will take you to the restaurant and back to your hotel. More details upon your arrival.

Graduation Ceremony

Congratulations! It definitely is a very proud moment for you. It will take place in the Academy of Fine Arts.

Academy of Fine Arts – Vienna Schillerplatz 3 1010 Wien Map: https://goo.gl/maps/hNCVq Cedar Crest College Pan-European MFA Creative Writing