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With its lavish baroque buildings, opulent palaces, stunning art galleries and vast open parks, you'll soon discover that there's a lot more to Vienna than Mozart, cake and coffee houses.

Currency

Euro

Visa Requirements

No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians

Language

German

Timezone

German

Weather

Hot summers, mild winters

Dialling Code

00 43

Electricity

220V European two-pin plugs are standard

Health and Safety

EU citizens should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in all EU countries. This only covers emergency treatment so comprehensive travel and medical insurance are strongly advised.

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EU citizens should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in all EU countries. This only covers emergency treatment so comprehensive travel and medical insurance are strongly advised.

Flights to Vienna arrive at the Vienna International Airport, situated 18 km southwest of the city. The City Airport Train (€9) operates regular services to and from the airport, and journey time to the city centre is 16 minutes. Vienna Airport Lines Buses (€6) run every 30 minutes to Schwedenplatz. Taxis (€30) are available outside the arrivals hall.

St Stephen's Cathedral

St Stephen's Cathedral: Admire the multi-coloured roof of Vienna's much-photographed landmark. Try to visit on a sunny day and see how the sun shining through its needle-like windows illuminates its Baroque interior. And if you're fit enough to climb to the top of the spire, you'll be rewarded with stunning city views.

Hofburg Imperial Palace

Hofburg Imperial Palace: The home of the great Hofburgs for 600 years, the palace now houses the Austrian president's offices, the Royal Treasury, Royal apartments and numerous celebrated museums. Look out for the Royal Chapel, too. The Vienna Boy's Choir sing Mass here every Sunday as they have since 1498. Other highlights include the Spanish Riding School's museum. A short walk away is the Spanische Hofreitschule where top equestrians on white Lipizzaner horses perform ‘ballet' to the sound of classical music.

Vienna State Opera

Vienna State Opera:  No visit to Vienna would be complete without a night at the opera. Watch the classics performed by world-class artists in a truly magical setting.

Quick Lunch - Regina Margherita

Head for Regina Margherita to sample ‘a la carte' pizzas in the courtyard of the Palais Esterhazy. Pizzas are cooked in a Neopolitan oven, the toppings are seriously spicy, and wine by the glass goes down a treat.

Top Table - DO&CO Albertina

Visit the DO&CO Albertina, where the chef excels in preparing culinary works of art in keeping with the museum's masterpieces. Viennese cuisine is a speciality.

Cheap Eat - Centimeter

Centimeter is a chain frequented by the city's young and trendy set. Sandwiches in innovative variations are ordered by the centimetre.

On Business - The Vienna Marriott Hotel

The Vienna Marriott Hotel is in the heart of the business district and yet also offers great Viennese dining, spa treatments and sightseeing opportunities. St Stephen's Cathedral is minutes away.
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Lap Of Luxury - Ambassador Hotel

A stay at the 200-year-old Ambassador Hotel will be unforgettable - luxury oozes from every corner. Relax in the Atriumbar or ‘be seen' in its café overlooking the exclusive Karntner Strasse shopping boulevard.
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Cheap Sleep - Hotel Carlton Opera

A gallery quarter location and double rooms from €80 make the Hotel Carlton Opera popular with arty types. The hotel has a quirky Art Nouveau look.
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Coffee And Chat - Cafe Pruckel

Cafe Pruckel (Stubenring, 00 43 1 512 6115) offers seriously delicious coffees and light Viennese pastries served by bow-tied waiters in an authentic 1950s setting.

Formal Presentation - Falkensteiner Hotel Am Schottenfeld

Falkensteiner Hotel Am Schottenfeld (Schottenfeldgasse, 00 43 1 526 5181) has a swanky, ultra-modern conference suite of versatile meeting rooms ideal for presentations.

Evening Drinks - Birdland

Birdland (Am Stadpark, 00 43 1 219 6393) is a fashionable basement venue under the Sheraton Hotel, where smooth soul and jazz music is played quietly in the background. It's the perfect spot for relaxing with friends.

Viennafair

The fifth edition of the Viennafair to take place in the Austrian capital, this annual event draws in over 15,000 visitors a year, and features a span of contemporary artwork from over 120 international galleries. An ardent supporter of upcoming artists in Central and Eastern Europe, last year’s fair played host to 29 galleries from the region - and 2010’s toll looks set to increase on that number.

06 May 2010 - 09 May 2010
Messe Vienna expo centre, Messeplatz 1, Postfach 277, A-1021 Vienna

Modeplast

Setting up shop at the Austrian Museum of Applied Arts this April, Modeplast is a brand new fashion, jewellery and accessories fair. Set to present collections from over 100 Austrian designers – including Martina Rogy, Marcel Ostertag and Ulliko – and work from a range of up-and-coming independent brands, the fair comes spread over an impressive 1,200 sq m – so you’ll be sure to find something worth grabbing.

23 Apr 2010 - 25 Apr 2010
MAK – Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art, Stubenring 5, 1010, Vienna

10Festival for Fashion and Photography

A platform for both international and local fashion design, and fashion photography - in four short years the 10Festival has become an essential fixture on the global creative calendar. Last year the 10-day festival drew in around 10,000 visitors and 2010 will no doubt attract many more. Playing host to runway shows, guerilla stores, exhibitions, installations and parties, 10Festival offers a multifaceted take on the fashion week format.

07 Jul 2010 - 20 Jul 2010

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