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Dear reader,
Vienna boasts a unique quality of live! It offers loads of attractive leisure facilities, particularly to its young residents and the citys numerous visitors. The Vienna young & clever brochure will show you that having a good time in Vienna doesnt have to break the bank! Whether its culture, sports, nightlife or food and drink youre after, the wienXtra-jugendinfo team has chosen a selection of the best places to go and provided a lot of useful tips for this brochure, ranging from information about low-priced standing tickets at the Vienna State Opera and secluded pathways on the Cemetery of the Nameless to the hottest clubs in the city. There is something for every taste, from high culture to party and nightlife. Getting around a city is also an important issue, and the brochure includes practical tips on hiring a bike, the Vienna Citybike scheme and the excellent services provided by the Wiener Linien, Viennas transport authorities. I hope you have fun exploring the city! Christian Oxonitsch

City Councillor for Youth Affairs

Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................4 General Information...........................................................................5 Sightseeing.......................................................................................9 Off the beaten tracks .......................................................................17 Getting out into nature.....................................................................23 Sports in Vienna ..............................................................................28 Culture ............................................................................................33 Public Transport ..............................................................................38 Food and drink ................................................................................53 Nightlife..........................................................................................61 Useful tips.......................................................................................71

Introduction
Vienna has a lot to offer its visitors! The sheer number of art, culture and leisure activities available in this city often makes it difficult to work out which ones are the best. Considerations like, What are the best places to go for good food and drink at affordable prices?, Which sights are a must see?, or Whats the hottest club in the city right now? often cant be answered without a certain amount of insider knowledge, making it hard not to get caught in the classic tourist traps. This brochure, however, will help you avoid these places. This brochure is no classic travel guide, but has been deliberately put together for people who are also interested in city life off the beaten track. Of course, traditional tourist destinations have not been entirely left out of this guide, but it also provides alternatives: places the Viennese love to go to spend their free time. Also, what was important to us was to make sure you get good value for money in these places. The final decision about what to see and what to leave out in Vienna is up to you. In any case, we hope you have fun and enjoy your stay!

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General Information
Information centres wienXtra-jugendinfo 1., Babenbergerstrasse 1, Tel. 01/4000-84 100 www.jugendinfowien.at, http://foren.wienxtra.at Mon, Tue, Wed 2:00-7:00 p.m. Thu, Fri, Sat 1:00-6:00 p.m. The information centre for young (and young-at-heart) visitors to our city. We have the answer to any question you might have about budget accommodation, affordable and good food, parties, cheap concert tickets (www.jugendinfowien.at/ticketsmusik/ticketliste), tips for tours to the (un)known attractions of Vienna and many other things worth knowing for a pleasant stay in Vienna! If you want to do your own research, we provide you with an Internet place for free. wienXtra-kinderinfo 7., Museumsplatz 1/ Hof 2, Tel. 01/4000-84 400 www.kinderinfowien.at (Z broschren Z kids&culture) Tue-Fri 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. and Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. (closed on Mondays) wienXtra-kinderinfo provides comprehensive information for our youngest visitors. Vienna has something to offer every child, from unconventional childrens theatre and cool playgrounds to museum activities tailored specifically to children. The staff members of wienXtra-kinderinfo are happy to help you make the right choice.

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Tourist Info 1., Albertinaplatz/at the corner of Maysedergasse, Tel. 01/24 555, info@wien.info http://wien.info Daily 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. The tourist information centre not only provides you with a wide variety of information about Vienna, but also with free city maps and other information material on Viennas sights and attractions. Numerous Vienna tips are also available on the homepage of the Vienna Tourist Board. Events calendars & Vienna link tips Falter www.falter.at (German) In addition to reports on current issues of city life, Viennas young weekly newspaper offers the most detailed programme of events in the city. Its homepage provides a good overview of Viennas nightlife, concerts, theaters, exhibitions, shopping and many more.

A current issue of Falter is always available for research at the

wienXtra-jugendinfo centre! www.vienna.unlike.net unlike.net covers the citys interesting locations, events and urban themes, capturing the spirit of the city: clubs, shops, restaurants, galleries, parks, museums

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Vienna Events Programme http://events.wien.info/en/ The monthly events programme published by the Vienna Tourist Board provides you with a perfect overview of high-culture events in Vienna. The programme is available at the Tourist Info or at wienxtra-jugendinfo. It is also available online. www.hauptstadt.at (German) This page provides a complete programme of events and activities in Vienna from all spheres of interest listed by days/categories, a comprehensive list of addresses and a weekly navigator offering detailed descriptions of carefully selected events. www.wien.gv.at/english The City of Viennas website also offers valuable information to Vienna visitors. Have a look at the categories culture and leisure. www.spottedbylocals.com On this blog-style city guide, locals share their favourite spots in Vienna.

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Sightseeing
All of the large cities in the world are divided into different districts. Vienna has 23 of them, with the first district located right in the centre and the other districts fanning out from it. The individual districts have names such as Innere Stadt (1st district) or Leopoldstadt (2nd district). However, in most cases they are designated by their numbers and not by their names. Each municipal district has its special character and atmosphere. So-called no go areas, which can be found in many cities, do not exist in Vienna! Sights in the first district Vienna is quite rightly considered as a large open-air museum. Numerous sights are conveniently located right in the city centre, i.e. in the first municipal district, which is the oldest part of the city.

A ride on the 1A bus line not only allows you to explore Viennas
first district for little money, but also gives you the chance to gain a good impression of its residents.

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Ringstrasse From 1857 onwards, a spaciously laid out street was built around the historical city centre featuring prestigious public buildings, private palaces, squares and parks, monuments and elegant cafs. Here you can admire some of the most splendid buildings in Vienna, such as the State Opera, the Museum of Art History, the Museum of Natural History, the Parliament building or Viennas City Hall. A stroll through Viennas largest open-air museum is an absolute must for all visitors to Vienna interested in historical architecture. Fearless cyclists should definitely go for a ride on the Ring cycle path which circles around the whole city centre.

Around Christmas, the square in front of Viennas City Hall houses

the citys largest Christmas market! In July and August, it is the venue of an open-air film festival featuring opera performances, ballet, world music and jazz. Free entry!

Tram line 1 takes you comfortably along a major part of Ringstrasse, from Schwedenplatz to Krntner Ring. All you need is a standard Wiener Linien ticket. The more expensive alternative is a ride on the Vienna Ring Tram, which was designed especially for tourists. Ticket prices are rather steep: a ride around Ringstrasse (approx. 30 minutes) will cost you 7,-!

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If you want to relax after an exhausting sightseeing tour, the historical parks along Ringstrasse, such as Burggarten, Volksgarten or Stadtpark, could be just the places you are looking for. If you prefer a classier environment, go for a quick coffee or refreshment to the Palm House in Burggarten. The cafs higher prices are more than made up for by its attractive location in an old greenhouse and its fabulous outdoor area. Krntner Strae If Paris has its Champs Elyses and Berlin has its Kurfrstendamm, Vienna has its Krntner Strasse. In addition to a large number of luxury shops, it features beautiful historical buildings and a lot of street cafs. Great for window shopping and leisurely strolls! Stephansplatz (St. Stephens Square) Right in the middle of the city centre, this large square is a meeting place for tourists from all over the world. During the summer months, it also serves as a stage to numerous street artists. Just enjoy the bustling atmosphere or visit St. Stephens Cathedral, one of Viennas landmarks. However, if peace and quiet is what youre after, youd better visit one of the many churches in the vicinity.

Another oasis of peace and quiet can be found in the cobblestone

lanes to the east of St. Stephens Cathedral. This is the oldest part of Vienna. The most attractive area, leading along Blutgasse, Domgasse and Grnangergasse, is situated right behind St. Stephens Cathedral.

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Imperial Palace www.hofburg-wien.at, Tel. 01/533 75 70 Up to 1918, the Imperial Palace was the centre of the huge Habsburg Empire. Today, the Palace is one of Viennas classic tourist attractions. With its Sisi Museum, the Imperial Treasury and the Spanish Riding School it really embodies all of the typical stereotypes of Vienna. If you are interested in art, the Albertina is a must (see page 33). While the interior of the Imperial Palace is buzzing with tourists, Heldenplatz square in front of the Palace during the warm season is a bustling meeting place of young people who use the square for outdoor entertainment such as football, music, juggling and dancing.

As the tickets for the Imperial Apartments are rather expensive,

we recommend those of you who also plan to visit the apartments of Schnbrunn Palace just to visit one of the two places. At both palaces, the apartments style and furniture date from the same period (Baroque).

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Sights outside Viennas first district Belvedere Palace www.belvedere.at, Tel. 01/79 557-0 Belvedere Palace, a magnificent Baroque palace located in Viennas third municipal district, was the former summer residence of Austrias famous military leader and art lover, Prince Eugene. It is renowned for its splendid view, which is the reason why it was named Belvedere (= beautiful view). Free entry to the palace gardens! Belvedere Palace houses one of the major art collections in Austria, including the worlds largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt. For more detailed information see page 34.

If you want to relax after taking in all the art and culture in the
museum, simply stroll through the 8-hectar Botanic Gardens right next to the palace grounds. The entry into the Gardens is free! Karlsplatz The spacious square in front of the Baroque Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) is a special highlight of the city. With its white stone slabs and large fountain it radiates the flair of historical Italian squares, particularly during the summer months. In the run-up to Christmas, it houses a charming Christmas Arts and Craft Market. The Art Nouveau pavilion built by Otto Wagner, which today accommodates a caf turned into a club in the evenings (see page 64), is located a few metres further towards the road. Karlsplatz also houses the Wien Museum (see page 40) with interesting exhibitions on topics relating to Vienna.

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MQ MuseumsQuartier www.mqw.at, Tel. 0820/600 600 Viennas spectacular arts centre near the Imperial Palace boasts not only prominent museums and galleries (more detailed information is provided from page 33 onwards), but also a bustling caf and restaurant scene. If you want to enjoy good food at the MQ, try the Kantine or Glacis Beisl. For more detailed information see page 53. From May to August, the MQ offers a comprehensive cultural programme entitled Summer at MuseumsQuartier, featuring art, culture, theatre, music, dance, performances and literature. Other attractions include the popular boules tracks and sunny restaurant terraces with trendy music. In the pre-Christmas season, the MuseumsQuartier stages its Winter at MQ programme, providing an alternative to conventional Christmas-market kitsch.

Its numerous outdoor seating facilities make the MQ attractive also

for visitors on smaller budgets. In this way, you can happily watch the busy world of creative minds and artsy people while eating whatever snack you have brought with you. Schnbrunn Palace www.schoenbrunn.at, Tel. 01/811 13-0 Schnbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of Austrias Imperial Family, is one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Europe. While a ticket for admission to the imperial apartments costs at least 10,50, a stroll through the lavish gardens is free. One of the highlights of such a stroll is the Gloriette, which is located on a small hill and offers a superb view of Vienna.

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Other attractions (you have to pay for) include the Great Palm House, the Desert House, the Maze & Labyrinth and (for animal lovers) Schnbrunn Zoo (www.zoovienna.at). During the Christmas season, the palace provides the setting for a festive Christmas market.

It is also possible to enjoy Schnbrunn Palace without spending

any money. If you cannot or do not want to pay the admission fees, simply go for a leisurely stroll through the magnificent park and soak up the beauty and splendour of the place. Volksprater/Wurschtelprater www.prater.at This amusement park has everything, from carnival games and ghost trains to roller coasters. In addition, long-established traditional restaurants, such as the Schweizerhaus (see page 58), add to its typical Viennese charm. The Prater also houses another landmark of the city: the more than 110-year-old and 64.75-metre-high Ferris wheel. At its highest point, it offers its passengers (unless they are terrified of heights) a brilliant view of Vienna. Tickets cost 9,-. The Wurschtelprater amusement park is located right in the middle of a large recreational area (see page 27).

While a ride on one of the Praters attractions costs between 2,-

and 5,- , admission to the amusement park is free!

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Off the beaten tracks

Vienna has a lot more to offer than its traditional tourist hotspots. If you leave the well-trodden tourist paths, you will discover many new and interesting facets of the city. Anyone interested in getting to know the true character of a city will often find it reflected in exactly these areas. Old AKH (General Hospital) University Campus http://campus.univie.ac.at The grounds of todays university campus in Viennas 9th district known as the Old AKH originally belonged to what used to be the Vienna General Hospital. Today, the campus accommodates parts of the University of Viennas faculties of Arts and Social Sciences. And since university students dont just pursue their studies but also love to party, a lively caf and restaurant scene has emerged in this area. In summer, this pleasant oasis of green right in the heart of the city is the ideal place to relax or have a picnic.

A more remote part of the campus houses the seemingly forgotten

Fools Tower, which was built in 1748. It was the first specialist facility for the mentally ill in Europe. Today it accommodates the Federal Museum of Pathology and Anatomy. With its strict geometric shape and lack of any adornment it belongs to Viennas less-known architectural treasures.

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Freihausviertel www.einkaufsstrassen.at/freihausviertel (German) The Freihausviertel is an area located in the 4th municipal district surrounding Schleifmhlgasse and the neighbouring streets between Wiedner Hauptstrasse, Naschmarkt and Karlsplatz. In the past ten years, the Freihausviertel has become a flourishing part of Vienna, providing a home to the citys contemporary art scene. Galleries, fashion designers, a unique flower shop, antique shops and a colourful mix of bars, cafs and restaurants (see page 61) have turned the area into a lively and vibrating neighbourhood! Its close proximity to the Naschmarkt also contributed to the areas upswing. The area was named after the so-called Freihaus, the oldest social housing complex in Vienna, which used to be situated there.

The Point of Sale, a great place for breakfast, is situated in the

Freihausviertel (for more detailed information see page 59). Karmeliterviertel The Karmeliterviertel in Viennas 2nd municipal district has also experienced a boom in the past few years, resulting in a thriving gastronomic and cultural scene. Due to its many old buildings and typical narrow lanes the area has a very special urban charm. Moreover, the Karmeliterviertel was and still is the centre of Viennas Jewish Community. The heart of the area is the Karmelitermarkt, where you cannot only buy loads of foodstuff, but will also find great places for food and drink (see Schne Perle on page 58).

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Augarten http://kultur.park.augarten.org (German) A special highlight on the edge of the Karmeliterviertel is the Baroque Augarten park, which houses not only Viennas Augarten Porcelain Manufactory, but also the residences of the Vienna Boys Choir. Another prominent feature of Augarten Park is its two 50-metre-high Flak towers, serving as monumental reminders of World War 2.

During the summer months, the park is a popular meeting place of

Viennas young alternative scene. There is also a whole load of cultural activities taking place in a casual, laid back atmosphere. More detailed information on the individual events is available on the website! Neubau Viennas 7th municipal district (called Neubau) has become the citys creative and boho district. Here you can find not only the centre of Viennas cultural scene, the MuseumsQuartier (see pages 14, 36) but also a large number of second-hand shops and hip fashion stores on Neubaugasse and its side streets. In terms of culinary delights, the district also has plenty on offer (see Food and Drink from page 53 onwards). And it is the location of Viennas longest shopping street, Mariahilfer Strasse, which, unlike Neubaugasse, mostly features large chain stores. The Spittelberg area, also part of the district of Neubau, is a charming area with cobblestone lanes and Biedermeier buildings. Previously, this part of the city was a red-light district, but today it is dominated by arts and craft shops and bars. Around Christmas, the Spittelberg tempts with what is probably the most magical Christmas market in Vienna.

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Markets Naschmarkt www.wienernaschmarkt.eu (German) Although Naschmarkt today is an attraction rather than a market, you can buy anything there, from fruit, vegetables, bakery products, fish and meat to international products from different countries. Nowadays, the numerous gourmet temples increasingly outnumber traditional market stalls, so that, due to its wealth of trendy eateries, Naschmarkt has developed into a hip hotspot of the city. If you want to experience the Naschmarkt as it used to be, grab a bite at Zur eisernen Zeit, a typical Viennese restaurant full of atmosphere and Naschmarkt nostalgia!

A must-see event at Naschmarkt is the flea market held every

Saturday from 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Virtually everything is on sale here! But be careful: All that glitters is not gold! If you dont watch out, you may be easily cheated out of your money. Brunnenmarkt Somewhat less mainstream and less trendy, the multi-culti market in Viennas district of Ottakring (16th municipal district) is a good alternative to the increasingly commercial and stylish Naschmarkt. Its mix of artists and Turkish and Greek stall holders lend the market its unique character. If you want to venture into one of the rougher parts of Vienna, we recommend a visit to Brunnenmarkt. Also worth a visit: Viennas legendary Turkish restaurant Kent or Restaurant World (for further information see page 56 onwards).

Every year in mid-May, the area around Brunnenmarkt houses the

Soho in Ottakring arts and culture festival (www.sohoinottakring.at).

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Cemeteries in Vienna Viennas special relationship with death resonates throughout the city. A splendid funeral attended by a large number of mourners is a genuine tradition in Vienna. Zentralfriedhof (Central Cemetery) www.friedhoefewien.at In addition to its numerous honorary graves (Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Strauss, Franz Schubert and many more), the cemetery features the Dr.-Karl-Lueger Memorial Church (Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Gedchtniskirche), a beautiful Art Nouveau church. The cemetery is located outside the city centre, but can be conveniently reached by tram lines 6 and 71. Cemetery of the Nameless http://vienna.unlike.net/locations/301561-Friedhof-der-Namenlosen The Cemetery of the Nameless at the port of Albern, where the unknown bodies washed up by the Danube were laid to rest, is a romantic wilderness of old graves, flowers and trees. The cemeterys last burial took place in 1940. Since it is so remote, you wont stumble across it, but have to head for it. Cross the dam and you will be alone with the nameless. The best way to approach the cemetery is to take tram line 71 and get off at Hauffgasse. Then take the 76 bus to Alberner Hafen.

The nearby Gasthaus zum Friedhof der Namenlosen and its

substantial Viennese cuisine help you to return to the living world.

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Getting out into nature

If you need some time-out from sightseeing, museums and nightlife, Vienna offers plenty of opportunities to recharge your batteries. Hiking Information is available at: www.wien.gv.at/english/leisure/hiking or www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/green-vienna Lainzer Tiergarten (Lainz Nature Reserve) For decades, this former hunting ground of Austrias imperial family has been a popular recreational area. At Lainz Nature Reserve animals run around freely, making it very likely that you will see wild boars and other animals that live in the wood. There are several entrances to the nature reserve. The entrance that can be reached most easily is Nikolaitor. Take the U4 underground line and get off at Htteldorf (terminus); from there its a 10-minute walk to the nature reserve. Another option is to enter the reserve through Lainzer Tor. Take the U4 to Hietzing, change to tram line 60 and get off at Hermesstrasse, then take the B60 bus to Lainzer Tor. The nature reserve is open daily during the warm season. From the beginning of November to mid-February visitors can only access the park surrounding Hermesvilla.

Admission to the Lainz Nature Reserve is free.

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Vienna Woods www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/excursions/vienna-woods The Vienna Woods are crisscrossed by a network of well-marked walking and hiking trails making it an ideal recreational area that can be easily accessed by Viennas public transport.

A scenic hiking trail, City Hiking Trail 1, leads from the end of tram
line D (Beethovengang) through Viennas vineyards to Kahlenberg and back. On the way you can visit one of the famous Heurigen wine taverns (see page 59). The walk takes approx. 3.5 to 4 hours. Detailed information on the hiking trails is provided at www.wien.gv.at/english/leisure/hiking/index.htm The hills of the Vienna Woods include Viennas local mountains, Leopoldsberg and Kahlenberg, which offer a splendid view over the city, the vineyards and the Vienna Woods. Kahlenberg and Leopoldsberg can be conveniently reached by taking the 38A bus from Heiligenstadt (end of U4 line).

Climbing Kahlenberg can make you work up quite a sweat during

summer. Cool off by taking a dip in the nearby Krapfenwaldbad pool (see page 29).

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Go green and sporty Old Danube www.alte-donau.info/olddanube.htm Within easy reach of Viennas city centre (U1 to Alte Donau), the Old Danube is a recreational area much loved by Viennas citizens. Rowing, electric, pedal and sailing boats, which are all available for hire, glide gently through the water. When temperatures get too high, the public riverside bathing pools provide welcome relief from the heat. The legendary Gnsehufl bathing pool (see page 28) is especially worth visiting. Numerous cafs and restaurants on the banks of the Danube, many of which can be directly accessed from the water, provide the perfect setting for waterside relaxation. Angeliwiese is a free swimming spot with some facilities (public toilet, drinking water) located between Birnersteig and Romaplatz. Nearby you find the riverside restaurant Birner with its rustic suburban charm and authentic Viennese cooking. To get there, take the underground line U6 and get off at Neue Donau.

The Old Danube is an idyllic place away from the hustle and bustle
of big-city life and is the perfect spot for romantic souls. Its delightful atmosphere is best enjoyed in the evening hours. If you dont believe it, go and see for yourself!

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Donauinsel (Danube Island) www.wien.gv.at/english/leisure/recreation/donauinsel.htm The Donauinsel recreational area is perfect for a whole range of activities: sunbathing, walking, running, rollerblading, cycling, swimming, windsurfing, rowing or just enjoying the sun take your pick! If you want to make a splash for free outside Viennas swimming pools, this is the right place for you. A cycling path which is several kilometers long provides perfect conditions for cyclists, runners and rollerbladers. A lively bar and restaurant scene offers evening and nighttime entertainment, particularly during the summer months. Donauinsel also scores top marks with its convenient location: the U1 (get off at Donauinsel) or U6 (get off at Neue Donau) underground lines take you there directly in next to no time.

The absolute highlight of Donauinsel entertainment is the

Donauinsel festival (www.donauinselfest.at), which takes place every year during a weekend in June and attracts up to three million visitors. The programme ranges from alternative rock and pop hits from the charts to cheesy commercial music and cabaret, all performed on more than 20 stages on the island. Admission is free!

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Prater www.wien.gv.at/english/environment/parks/prater.html With its large meadows, woods and lakes, the Prater is a popular recreational area right in the heart of Vienna. While runners and cyclists take over the 4.5 kilometre Prater-Hauptallee (the main boulevard through the Prater), the grassy areas off the Hauptallee are ideal for all kinds of ball sports. The Prater can be reached by taking the U1 underground line (get off at Praterstern) and walking the remaining distance or by tram line 1 (get off at Prater-Hauptallee). When you get off the tram, youll already find yourself surrounded by green.

Rent a bike or a cycle rickshaw at the roller coaster in the Volksprater

amusement park (see page 15) and explore the area cycling along the 4.5 kilometre Prater-Hauptallee. Reward yourself for the effort afterwards by enjoying one of the delicious specialities served at Lusthaus, an idyllic Viennese restaurant at the end of Hauptallee.

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Sports in Vienna
A comprehensive guide to sports activities in Vienna is available at: www.wien.gv.at/english/environment-leisure/sports Outdoor swimming pools A good overview of Viennas outdoor swimming pools and their opening hours is provided at: www.wien.gv.at/english/leisure/bath/index.htm Gnsehufl 22., Moissigasse 21, Tel. 01/269 90 16 Viennas long-established Gnsehufl riverside bathing pool is today one of the largest swimming pools in the city. It features not only a wave pool, but also boasts a big water slide. Its numerous sporting facilities can be used for all sorts of popular sporting activities. The best way to get to the Gnsehufl is to take the U1 line to Kaisermhlen and then either walk (10 minutes) or take the free shuttle bus to the Gnsehufl. Price: day pass 5,-/afternoon pass (from 1 p.m.) 3,90

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Krapfenwaldbad 19., Krapfenwaldgasse 65-73, Tel. 01/320 15 01 People dont just go to Krapfenwaldbad to swim (the pools are rather small), but also to enjoy the amazing view of Vienna. Other people think the main reason to go there is actually to see Viennas rich and beautiful. To get to the swimming pool take bus 38 A from the end of the U4 line (Heiligenstadt) and get off at Krapfenwaldgasse. Price: day pass 5,-/afternoon pass (from 1:00 p.m.) 3,90

Even if youre not interested in catching a glimpse of the rich and

the beautiful, the swimming pool is really worth a visit if only for the great view it offers of Vienna. Indoor swimming pools A good listing of Viennas indoor swimming pools is provided at: www.wien.gv.at/english/leisure/bath/bathlist.htm Amalienbad 10., Reumannplatz 23, Tel. 01/607 47 47 Second only to Jrgerbad, Amalienbad, which was opened in 1926, is probably the most beautiful indoor pool in Vienna. Price: day pass (5 hours) 5,-/short-time pass (2.5 hours) 3,90

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Jrgerbad 17., Jrgerstrasse 42-44, Tel. 01/406 43 05 This swimming pool, which was built in 1914, features an 88-metre long and very fast slide. In summer, there is also an outdoor area for sunbathing and a small outdoor pool. Price: day pass (5 hours) 5,-/short-time pass (2.5 hours) 3,90 Stadthallenbad 15., Vogelweidplatz 15, Tel. 01/98 100 www.stadthalle.com/locations/stadthallenbad/9 With its 50-metre pool, Stadthallenbad is the perfect place for ambitious water sports enthusiasts. Currently closed due to renovation. Please check the homepage for the reopening! Therme Wien 10., Kurbadstrasse 14, Tel. 01/680 09 www.thermewien.at/informationen/english Enjoy a day of pampering in Vienna at Oberlaa thermal spa! Price: day pass 22,70/short-time passes at lower prices.

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Ice skating in Vienna At www.wien.gv.at/english/environment-leisure/sports/ice-rinks.html you can find information on all of the ice-skating facilities in Vienna! Wiener Eislaufverein 3., Lothringerstrasse 22, Tel. 01/713 63 53-0, www.wev.or.at (German) The Wiener Eislaufvereins ice rink is over 6000 m2 and is classic among Viennas ice rinks. Handily located in the centre of Vienna, it has a truly unique atmosphere. Tickets: adults 6,50 (Sundays 7,50)/students: 5,50 (Sundays 6,-) Skateboarding Goodlands Skatepark 14., Christine-Enghauser-Weg/Bergmillergasse The park is located on the outskirts of the city but can be conveniently reached by taking the U4 to Htteldorf (end of the line). From there its a 5-minute walk to the skatepark. Skatearea 23 23., Perfektastrasse 86, www.skatearea23.at/diehalle (German) Protected from the elements skateboarders can ramp up the action at this 500 m2 indoor skatepark. The best way to get there is by taking the underground line U6 (get off at Perfektastrasse). Detailed directions & opening hours can be found on the website! Tickets: 2,-

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Culture
Vienna has loads of attractions for people interested in the arts and culture. Even insiders sometimes lose track of the overwhelming number of things to do and see.

Museums & exhibitions A good and comprehensive overview is provided at: www.wien.gv.at/english/culture/museums/index.html or www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/museums-exhibitions

Snipcards, available from wienXtra-jugendinfo and many hotels

and restaurants, offer discounts on many current exhibitions and other cultural events. Albertina 1., Albertinaplatz 1, Tel. 01/534 83-0, www.albertina.at Mon-Sun 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Wed 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. The Albertina is Viennas largest gallery and houses one of the most comprehensive and valuable graphic collections in the world. Highlights among the exhibits include Albrecht Drers Field Rabbit and Gustav Klimts female studies. Tickets: adults 11,-/students 8,-/ young people up to 19 free entrance

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Belvedere 3., Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27, Tel. 01/795 57-0, www.belvedere.at Daily 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. The Belvedere Palace houses one of Austrias major art collections, including the worlds largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt. Tickets: adults 11,-/students 8.50/ young people up to 19 free entrance MAK 1., Stubenring 5, Tel. 01/711 36-0, www.mak.at Wed-Sun 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Tue: 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. At MAK everything revolves around design: valuable decorative arts objects designed by the artists of Wiener Werksttte, Thonet bentwood furniture, a reproduction of Margarete Schtte-Lihotzkys Frankfurt Kitchen and various Art Noveau highlights. If you want to add a splash of design to your home, the MAK Design Shop is well worth a visit. Tickets: adults 7,90/students 5,50/ young people up to 19 free entrance

Free admission every Tuesday between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Vienna House of Music 1., Seilersttte 30, Tel. 01/513 48 50, www.haus-der-musik-wien.at Daily 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. The House of Music is a modern and interactive museum of sound. An area of 5000 m is dedicated exclusively to a wide range of different

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encounters with and experiences of music. Tickets: adults 11,-/students 9,KunstHausWien (Vienna Art House) 3., Untere Weissgerberstrasse 13, Tel. 01/712 04 95 www.kunsthauswien.com Daily 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. The architecture of KunstHausWien was ecologically redesigned by the popular Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. In addition to the permanent Hundertwasser exhibition, the gallery also features temporary exhibitions of well-known (post-)modern artists. temporary exhibition or Hundertwasser Museum: adults 9,-/students 7,Combi-ticket: adults 12,-/students 9,-

Every Monday (public holidays excepted) 5,- (combined ticket 6,-)

Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna 1., Maria-Theresien-Platz, Tel. 01/525 24-0, www.khm.at Tue-Sun 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Thu 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., closed on Mondays Built in 1891 to house the extensive collections of the Imperial family, the museum today counts among the worlds major art collections boasting a collection of outstanding classical works (Raffael, Tizian, Rembrandt, Velazquez, Drer and Breughel). Tickets: adults 12,-/students 9,-/ young people up to 19 free entrance

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MQ-MuseumsQuartier 7., Museumsplatz 1, Tel. 0820 600 600, www.mqw.at With an area of 60,000m, MuseumsQuartier is one of the ten largest cultural centres in the world. It is home to large art galleries such as Leopold Museum and MUMOK (Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation Vienna), contemporary exhibition rooms such as Kunsthalle Wien (Vienna Art Hall) and displays of modern architecture (Vienna Architecture Centre).

ArtNight at MuseumsQuartier: every first Thursday in the month

from May to September. One ticket for only 9,- provides access to all exhibitions at Leopold Museum, MUMOK and Kunsthalle Wien between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Kunsthalle Wien (Vienna Art Hall) 7., Museumsplatz 1, Tel. 01/521 89-0, www.kunsthallewien.at Mon-Sun 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Thu 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Kunsthalle Wien at MuseumsQuartier focuses on presentations of international contemporary art. Tickets: Exhibition 1: adults 7,-/students 4,60; Exhibition 2: adults 8,50/students 4,60 combi-ticket: adults 11,50/students 5,Leopold Museum 7., Museumsplatz 1, Tel. 01/525 70, www.leopoldmuseum.org Daily (except Tuesdays) 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Thu 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

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Leopold Museum presents the worlds largest Egon Schiele collection together with outstanding works by Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka, Richard Gerstl, Albin Egger-Lienz and many more. Tickets: adults 11,-/students 7,MUMOK 7., Museumsplatz 1, Tel. 01/525 00, www.mumok.at Monday 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.; Tue-Sun 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Thu 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Mumok houses the largest collection of modern art in Austria, including genres such as Pop Art, Photo Realism, Fluxus and Nouveau Ralisme. Tickets: adults 9,-/students 7,20 / young people up to 19 free entrance SECESSION 1., Friedrichstrasse 12, Tel. 01/587 53 07, www.secession.at Tue-Sun 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. The Vienna Secession was founded in 1897 as a response to the prevailing artistic conservatism in Vienna. The Secession continues to show the latest contemporary art. Today the building is regarded as one of the main works of European Art Noveau. Its special highlight is the Beethovenfries by Gustav Klimt. Tickets: adults 5,-/students 4,Exhibition inlcuding Beethovenfries: adults 8,50/students 5,-

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Westlicht. Schauplatz fr Fotografie 7., Westbahnstrasse 40, Tel. 01/522 66 36-0, www.westlicht.com Tue, Wed, Fri 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Thu 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Sat, Sun, public holidays 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., closed on Mondays In addition to temporary photo exhibitions, the gallery also features a permanent display of old cameras. The annual World Press Photo exhibition is a real highlight of Viennas Westlicht gallery. Tickets: adults 6,50/students 4.Wien Museum Karlsplatz 4., Karlsplatz, Tel. 01/505 87 47-0, www.wienmuseum.at Tue-Sun and public holidays 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. The museum documents Viennas history starting with the first settlements on the Danube, the Roman legion camp of Vindobona, the residence of the Babenberg dukes and the 640 years of the Habsburg reign to our present day. In addition, it shows ongoing temporary exhibitions on Viennas (everyday) history and citizens. Tickets (permanent and special exhibitions): adults 8,-/ students 6,-/young people up to 19 free entrance

Every first Sunday in the month free entrance.

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Opera/Classical Concerts/Theatre/Musical Vienna is the city of high culture and of high prices for tickets to high-culture events. But if you take a closer look, its not that difficult to see a sensational opera performance starring Anna Netrebko or the latest musical at a knock-down price. The Vienna Tourist Boards events data base at http://events.wien.info/english/EventSearch.htm provides an excellent overview of the most important cultural events in Vienna.

The Wiener Festwochen Festival (www.festwochen.at), which takes

place every year between May and June, offers top-quality music and theatre performances, including numerous debut performances, new productions and European premieres, partly in other languages than German. The following pages provide you with information about the major cultural attractions in Vienna:

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Opera Vienna State Opera 1., Opernring 2, Tel. 01/514 44-2250, www.wiener-staatsoper.at Federal Theatres Box Office: 1., Operngasse 2, Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sat, Sun, public holidays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon The Vienna State Opera is one the most famous opera houses in the world. Every day there is a different opera or ballet performance. On a small screen you can read the transcribed lyrics in English. Special student tickets: 7,- to 11,-; tickets are available 30 minutes before the performance at the evening box office (entrance: Opernring 2 or Herbert von Karajan-Platz 1). No performances in July and August!

Standing room tickets (no restrictions): 3,- to 4,Standing room tickets are available only from the evening box office for standing room tickets (entrance at Operngasse). The box office opens 80 minutes before the performance starts. Standing room tickets are greatly sought after, so make sure to queue early!

Volksoper 9., Whringer Strasse 78, Tel. 01/514 44-3670, www.volksoper.at Federal Theaters Box Office: 1., Operngasse 2 Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sat, Sun, public holidays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

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The second opera house in Vienna stages operettas, traditional musicals and operas in German language (English surtitles). Special student tickets: 12,- available 20 minutes before the performance at the evening box office. No performances in July and August!

Standing room tickets (no restrictions): 2,50 to 3,-; standing

room tickets are available in advance and if not already sold out at the evening box office.

Theater an der Wien Das Neue Opernhaus 6., Linke Wienzeile 6, Tel. 01/588 85, www.theater-wien.at Box office: Mon-Sat 10:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. In the past musicals were staged here, now operas and concerts are on the programme. The music ranges from baroque to modern. Special student tickets: opera 15,-/concerts 10,-; available 30 minutes before the performance at the evening box office! Performances continue during the summer months!

Standing room tickets (no restrictions): 7,-; available 1 hour

before the performance at the evening box office!

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Classical concerts Musikverein 1., Bsendorferstrasse 12, Tel. 01/505 81 90, www.musikverein.at Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The Musikverein concert hall is the home base of the world-famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Its also where they play their annual New Years Concert.

Standing room tickets: 5,- to 6,-; ticket sale commences 7 weeks

before the concert. (Attention: not for all concerts). KonzerthausWien 1., Lothringerstrasse 20, Tel. 01/24 20 02, www.konzerthaus.at Box office: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-7:45 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Special student tickets: 14,Ticket sale starts 45 minutes before the concerts starts. Note: Student tickets are not available for all concerts, so call in advance to check! University of Music and Performing Arts 3., Anton-von-Webern-Platz 1, Tel. 01/711 55, www3.mdw.ac.at

If you are interested in music, the concerts at the University of

Music and Performing Arts offer an excellent opportunity to enjoy highquality concerts at unrivalled prices (because most of them are free!).

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Theatre An overview of all of Viennas theatres is available at: www.wien.info/en/music-stage-shows/theater Information on Viennas independent theatre scene can be found at: www.theaterspielplan.at Burgtheater 1., Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 2, Tel. 01/514 44-4440, www.burgtheater.at Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sat, Sun and public holidays 9:00 a.m.12:00 noon The Burgtheater, an architectural jewel, is not only one of the most important theatres in the German-speaking world but also the secondoldest theatre in Europe. Last-minute-ticket: 1 hour before the performance a 50% discount on every ticket is available at the evening box office. Tickets for pupils, students (up to the age of 27) and apprentices: 8,-; available in advance and if the performance is not sold out 30 minutes before the performance at the evening box office. No performances in July and August!

Standing room tickets (no restrictions) at 2,50 are available in

advance. A certain number of these tickets are available only on the day of performance at the evening box office.

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Viennas English Theatre 8., Josefsgasse 12, Tel. 402 12 60-0, www.englishtheatre.at

Remaining tickets for students are sold 15 minutes before the

performance for 9,-

Musical Vereinigte Bhnen Wien Tel. 01/588 85, www.musicalvienna.at Ronacher 1., Sailersttte 9 Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Raimund Theater 6., Wallgasse 18-20 Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

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Discounted tickets: available daily from 2:00 p.m., 25% discount on all available tickets on the day of the performance at the Vienna Ticket Pavilion. (1., Herbert-v.-Karajan-Platz, next to the State Opera) Special student tickets: 15,- (30 minutes before the performance)

Standing room tickets: The ticket sale commences one week before
the show. Be aware that the tickets are sold out within a short period of time. Last-minute-ticket: 1 hour before the performance a 50% discount on all remaining tickets is available at the evening box office. (Please call in advance.)

Cinema If the weather is bad or if theres just not much going on in the city, a trip to the cinema might be just the thing, particularly as a small but sophisticated arthouse scene has established itself in Vienna, providing an artistic contrast to the citys numerous multiplex cinema chains. Many cinemas have also become a key attraction of Viennas nightlife.

Every year, from the middle to the end of October, Vienna hosts
Austrias major film festival, the Viennale festival (www.viennale.at). The programme includes premiers, retrospectives and documentaries in original language. Be sure to buy your tickets in time! A comprehensive overview of all cinemas in Vienna showing films in original language: http://film.at/filmat_ov/cinemalist.php

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Cinemas showing films in original language Artis International 1., Schultergasse 5/Jordangasse, Tel. 01/535 65 70, www.film.at/artis_international Burg Kino 1., Opernring 19, Tel. 01/587 84 06, www.burgkino.at DeFrance 1., Schottenring 5, Tel. 01/317 52 36, www.votivkino.at (German) English Cinema Haydn 6., Mariahilfer Strasse 57, Tel. 01/587 22 62, www.haydnkino.at Arthouse cinemas Admiral 7., Burggasse 119, Tel. 01/523 37 59, www.admiralkino.at (German) Bellaria 7., Museumsstrasse 3, Tel. 01/523 75 91, www.film.at/bellaria_kino Enjoy a cinematic journey through time in a truly unique atmosphere. The cinema specialises in German films from the good old days, but also serves up sophisticated cinematic delights.

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Breitenseer Lichtspiele 14., Breitenseer Strasse 21, Tel. 01/982 21 73, www.bsl.at.tf (German) This Art Noveau cinema established in 1905 is the oldest operating cinema in Vienna! wienXtra-cinemagic Kinder- und Jugendkino 1., Friedrichstrasse 4, Tel. 01/4000 83 400, www.cinemagic.at (German)

Every Thursday, cinemagic shows high-quality films as part of its

movieZ programme. Tickets for young people up to 25 cost 4,50, adults pay 6,Filmcasino 5., Margaretenstrasse 78, Tel. 01/587 90 62, www.filmcasino.at (German) A gem of 1950s architecture! Gartenbau 1., Parkring 12, Tel. 01/512 23 54, www.gartenbaukino.at (German) Constructed in 1960, Gartenbaukino especially impresses its audience with its size (736 seats) and its unusual architecture!

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Knstlerhauskino 1., Akademiestrasse 13, Tel. 01/505 43 28 www.k-haus.at/kino/index.html Apart from Gartenbaukino, Knstlerhauskino is the last existing large single-screen cinema in Vienna. Its auditorium is said to be one of the most beautiful in the city. Schikaneder Kino 4., Margaretenstrasse 24, Tel. 01/585 28 67 www.schikaneder.at (German) In addition to screening high-quality art films, the Schikaneder also serves as night-time meeting place for Viennas creative scene. Stadtkino 3., Schwarzenbergplatz 7-8, Tel. 01/712 62 76/0 www.stadtkinowien.at (German) Top-Kino 6., Rahlgasse 1 (Ecke Theobaldgasse), Tel. 01/ 208 30 00 www.topkino.at (German) Top Kino doesnt only screen high quality art films but also runs a relaxed bar. Votiv Kino 9., Whringer Strasse 12, Tel. 01/317 35 71 www.votivkino.at (German)

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Open-air cinemas In July and August, numerous open-air cinemas show a variety of interesting films on huge screens. A comprehensive overview of all open-air cinemas and their progamme is provided at www.sommerkino.at Arena-Sommerkino 3., Baumgasse 80, Tel. 01/798 85 95, www.arena.co.at (German) Kino wie noch nie 2., Obere Augartenstrasse 1E, Tel. 0800/808 133, www.kinowienochnie.at Kino am Dach 7., Main Library on the Grtel, Urban-Loritz-Platz 2a Tel. 0699/11 36 69 47, www.kinoamdach.at Kino unter Sternen 4., Karlsplatz, www.kinountersternen.at

Free admission!
Kino im Schloss Neugebude 11., Ottmar-Brix-Gasse 1, www.schlossneugebaeude.at (German) Volxkino-Open-Air-Wanderkino Tel. 01/219 85 45-80, www.volxkino.at (German) Films are shown in different locations all around Vienna.

Free admission!

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Food and drink

As you are bound to get hungry at some point during your stay in Vienna and probably want to avoid the classic tourist traps, we have a few tips for you. Like other large cities in Europe, Vienna offers you plenty of opportunities to sample cuisines from every corner of the world. Yet despite this internationalisation, many establishments in Austria and particularly in Vienna serve typical Austrian cuisine. It can be found both in small Viennese Beisl and in elegant restaurants. An excellent guide to Viennas restaurants and the famous Viennese Kaffeehuser is provided in the section Wien wie es isst at www.falter.at (German) or at http://vienna.unlike.net! The establishments presented below are tips provided by staff members of wienXtra-jugendinfo, ranging from low-priced student eateries to more exclusive restaurants for a special evening out. Since travel funds are usually limited, our focus was on good value at affordable prices.

Many establishments in Vienna offer special lunches. These meals

are usually served between 12:00 noon and 2:30 p.m. and provide excellent value for money. For a price of around 6,-, you can eat your fill at many restaurants!

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Eating out at low prices One of the cheapest ways to eat out in Vienna is to have a meal at one of Viennas university refectories. In the last few years, they have refurbished their image with regard to quality and variety of choice! Afro-Asiatische Mensa 9., Trkenstrasse 3, Tel. 0699/18 17 51 44, www.aai-wien.at (German) Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., two set meals (vegetarian or meat), One of the three winners of the 2011 refectory test by the newspaper Kurier! Mensa Markt der WU Wien 9., Augasse 2-6, Tel. 01/310 57 18, www.mensen.at (German) Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. buffet breakfast; cold and hot buffet lunch, set lunches (Mon-Fri 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) Low-priced but good cafs and restaurants If you want a change from refectory food in your holidays, try one of Viennas classic student Beisl. They offer great food at low prices! Caf Rdigerhof 5., Hamburgerstrasse 20, Tel. 01/586 31 38 Open daily from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m., caf with a very pleasant and homely atmosphere in a beautiful Art Nouveau building, home-style meals and home-made desserts. A special highlight during the warm season is the cafs fabulously large natural garden.

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Centimeter I (for other branches see their website) 8., Lenaugasse 11 Tel. 01/470 060 641, www.centimeter.at (German) Mon-Thu 10:00 a.m.-12:00 midnight., Fri 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m., Sat 11:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m., Sun and public holidays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 midnight, pub and restaurant with a rustic barn atmosphere, huge portions. Der Wiener Deewan 9., Liechtensteinstrasse 10, Tel. 01/925 11 85 Mon-Sat 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., new urban-style Pakistani restaurant serving excellent cuisine!

Der Wiener Deewan is a Pay-as-you-wish restaurant which has

a somewhat laissez-faire approach to prices. Guests only pay the price they want to pay or can afford! (Set prices for beverages!) Kantine m101 7., MuseumsQuartier Tel. 01/596 51 73, www.kantine.at (German) Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m., Sat 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m., Sun, public holidays closed, Kantine serves excellent and affordable international cuisine in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Beautiful garden! Kent 16., Brunnengasse 67, Tel. 01/405 91 73 www.kent-restaurant.at (German) Open daily from 6:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m., Turkish cuisine, large garden, multi-culti at its best!

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Merkur 8., Florianigasse 18, Tel. 01/990 54 13, www.cafemerkur.at (German) Open daily from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m., international cuisine, set lunches (vegetarian and meat), outdoor area Natsu Sushi Bar 6., Gumpendorfer Strasse 45, Tel. 01/581 27 00, www.natsu-sushi.at Open daily from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., former insider tip which now has become popular among lovers of affordable but excellent sushi.

Viennas cheapest Sushi restaurants!

Pizzeria Mafiosi 15., Reindorfgasse 15, Tel. 01/892 72 28 Open daily from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 midnight, pizza and pasta, salad, very popular among students, garden restaurant

Viennas cheapest Italian restaurant!

Gasthaus "Zu den 2 Lieserln" 7., Burggasse 63, Tel. 01/523 32 82, www.2lieserln.at Tue-Sat 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Sun 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Viennese cooking and charm, big portions, fair prices; outdoor area Tunnel 8., Florianigasse 39, Tel. 01/947 57 20, www.tunnel-vienna-live.at Open daily from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m., international cuisine, pizza, daily live music, garden

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Excellent but affordable restaurants Vienna has loads of excellent and affordable restaurants. And since holidays are the time to splash out on a special treat, we have provided a brief overview below: Wiener Kche Alt Wiener Gastwirtschaft Schilling 7., Burggasse 103, Tel. 01/524 17 75, www.schilling-wirt.at (German) Open daily from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 midnight., beautifully preserved old restaurant boasting a magnificent old bar; large menu, excellent Viennese cuisine Schweizerhaus 2., Strae-des-Ersten-Mai 116/Prater, Tel. 01/728 01 52-13 www.schweizerhaus.at Mon-Fri 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Open from 15 March to 31 October; located in the heart of the Wurschtlprater amusement park, this traditional Viennese establishment is particularly famous for its grilled knuckle of pork and great draught beer, beautiful garden Schne Perle 2., Groe Pfarrgasse 2/at the corner of Leopoldsgasse, Tel. 0664/243 35 93, www.schoene-perle.at Mon-Fri 12:00 noon-11:00 p.m.; Sat, Sun 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Organic products, breakfast on Sat & Sun, outdoor area

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International cuisine Il Sestante 8., Piaristengasse 50, Tel. 01/402 98 94, www.sestante.at (German) Open daily 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., excellent Italian cuisine focusing on regional specialties from Calabria, boasting a marvellous outdoor area on a beautiful old Viennese square. Ramien 6., Gumpendorfer Strasse 9, Tel. 01/585 47 98 www.ramien.at (German) Tue-Sun 11:00 a.m.-12:00 midnight, large and bright Asian restaurant in cool design; basement houses a dance lounge. Xus Cooking 7., Kaiserstrasse 45, Tel. 01/523 10 91, www.xus-cooking.at Mon-Sun 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. vegetarian specialties from Taiwan Heuriger (traditional Viennese wine-taverns) Weinbau Zawodsky 19., Reinischgasse 3, Tel. 01/320 79 782, www.zawodsky.at (German) To get there, take tram line 38 (stop: Paradisgasse). For opening hours check the homepage or call ahead. Buschenschank Wagner 19., Wildgrube 48, Tel. 0650/738 00 03, www.wildgrube48.at (German) This insider tip is located outdoors directly in the vineyards. To get there, take tram line 38 (stop: Grinzing). For opening hours check the homepage or call ahead.

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10er Marie 16., Ottakringer Strae 222-224, Tel. 01/489 46 47 www.fuhrgassl-huber.at Mon-Sat 15:00-24:00, Sun closed To get there, take tram line 46 (stop: Thaliastrae/Maroltingergasse) or tram line 2 (stop: Johannes-Krawarik-Gasse). Brunch & Breakfast Fancy stretching out breakfast and brunch until well into the late afternoon? Then the following establishments are the right places to go: Europa 7., Zollergasse 8, Tel. 01/526 33 83, www.europa-lager.at (German) Open daily from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m., The Europa has become an extended living room for many locals in Viennas 7th municipal district. Sun, public holidays: buffet breakfast; during the week, the Europa serves everything from Viennese and whole food breakfast to a traditional English fry-up; outdoor area in boldly modern design. Point of Sale 4., Operngasse 36, Tel. 01/890 22 48 15 www.thepointofsale.at (German) Open daily from 7:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m., popular breakfast and brunch establishment in the Freihausviertel area, outdoor area.

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Nightlife
Whilst Viennas nightlife was something of a non-starter during the 80s, the early 90s saw a small but first-rate clubbing scene develop. This was driven mostly by the success of Viennas electronic scene (for example Kruder and Dorfmeister), which still dominates in many clubs. Here are some pointers to the most important clubs in the city! Adriawien 1., Donaukanal, Tel. 0660/312 47 03, www.adriawien.at Even though its not advisable to take a swim near this beach bar, this relaxed beach spot with its summerly atmosphere, cocktail bar and chill out music right in the city is predestined to brighten ones mood. Arena 3., Baumgasse 80, Tel. 01/798 85 95, www.arena.co.at (German) After its bloody decades as an abattoir, the time had come to make something out of the Arena. Originally taken over by squatters, the Arena then became a semi-autonomous cultural center and since then has become THE cult location for punk, rock, hardcore, alternative, indie, ska, electronic and pretty much any music guaranteed to put you in the mood to party!

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B72 8., Hernalser Grtelbogen 72, Tel. 01/409 21 28, www.b72.at (German) The young side of the U6 arches! Indie, alternative, hip-hop and more in the club where you can be sure that an underground train will thunder over your head and it wont even hurt! Badeschiff 1., Donaukanal between Schwedenbrcke and Urania Tel. 0660/158 67 18, www.badeschiff.at (German) Viennas new navy! Or, better put, the amazing transformation of a discarded barge from the Danube into one of the hippest locations in the city. The water of the Danube flowing past the Badeschiff looks somewhat uninviting when compared to the swimming pool on the top deck. The bottom deck, in what used to be the barges hold, rocks to electro, techno and indie beats. Caf Carina 8., Josefstdter Strasse 84, Tel. 0699/818 346 58 www.cafe-carina.at (German) What usually happens when a train station restaurant (in this case an old tube station pub) gets taken over? Absolutely nothing! Right? This case, however, is different. With live acts youve never heard of taking to the stage every day, free entry, sometimes with voluntary donations after the gig, a really mixed crowd in the audience, the whole thing is a bit crazybut not without its charm!

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Caf Leopold 7., Museumsplatz 1, Tel. 01/523 67 32, www.cafe-leopold.at (German) Well, arent we looking smart today?! The caf is a hit with tourists during the day, with its top location in hot spot Museumsquartier, and is the meeting place for the citys marketing crowd, but transforms itself in the evening: the volume gets pumped up, the beats start to drop and house, techno and the like take over. The only common theme is the Well, arent we looking smart today?!Style meets beats in MuQua. Caf Willendorf 6., Linke Wienzeile 102, Tel. 01/587 17 89 www.cafe-willendorf.at (German) The queen of Viennas gay and lesbian scene is Caf Willendorf. As the food here is also top-notch, the place is always packed. If possible, call to reserve in advance! Chelsea 8., Lerchenfelder Grtel/Grtelbogen 29-31, Tel. 01/407 93 09, www.chelsea.co.at The veteran of the clubs on Viennas Grtel! Before it had even occurred to anyone that the space beneath the loud underground line would be ideal for noisier events, one music and football maniac had already set up camp here and delivered the starting shot to legends live longer. The music ranges from intimate indie concerts to 80s party (Fridays), alternative and dancehall reggae and you can still watch all the important footie matches on the widescreen.

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Club U 4., Karlsplatz (in the Knstlerhaus passage), Tel. 01/505 99 04 www.club-u.at During the day, Club U in the Knstlerhaus passage is a cafat night it turns into a chilled and funky location for indie, new electronica, soul and other crazy sounds underneath the Knstlerhaus. Flex 1., Donaukanal (at Augartenbrcke), Tel. 01/533 75 25 www.flex.at Flex has established itself over the years as one of the top locations when it comes to techno, alternative and thumping electronic music. In the distant past, Flex was part of the roughest underground scene but today it has earned its place in the alternative mainstream. The old underground line tunnels on the Danube canal are a top location. FlucWanne 2., Praterstern 5, www.fluc.at (German) What do the poor old pedestrians do now? The underpass which was intended for them was walled up, a door built into it and the cult Fluc, which previously resided in several containers above the underpass, suddenly had a location for concerts and massive parties with electro, bass, electronic new years firecrackers and avant-garde sounds. Visually, Fluc sticks religiously to steel and concrete and what the pedestrians do? Wellno idea, but theres been nothing in the papers about any bloodbaths in the streets yet!

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ost klub 4., Schwarzenbergplatz 10, Tel. 01/505 62 28, www.ost-klub.at When ost klub opened its doors, nobody thought it would lastBalkan groove in Vienna, Russian Disco on Schwarzenbergplatz? How wrong they were! A success story taking in blasts of Balkan brass, gypsy sounds, oriental funk, ska and a whole load of subgenres in a stylish setting and at reasonable prices. Passage 1., Babenberger Passage, Tel. 01/961 88 00, www.sunshine.at Underground, straight-and-up house competes with Alpine kitsch, 80s nostalgia and a clientele, which doesnt seem to care about the music. This is the place to see and be seen right under the Ring. Porgy & Bess 1., Riemergasse 11, Tel. 01/512 88 11, www.porgy.at The city centre is dead musically? Rubbish! A genuine temple of urban music culture can be found in the midst of the otherwise quiet streets between Krntnerstrasse and Stadtpark in a former nightclub, which oozes flair and style. Progressive jazz and electronic-heavy party in the city centre.

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Pratersauna 2., Waldsteingartenstrae 13 (Prater Hauptallee), Tel. 01/72 91 927 www.pratersauna.tv Partying in a sauna surrounded by nature? In a metropolis? Its possible in the Pratersauna! Although taking a sauna there is not an option any longer, the hippest sounds ranging from electronic to indie will surely bring party people out in a sweat. Sometimes its even possible to cool off in the pool. The term hot spot is definitely justified in this case. Rhiz 8., Grtelbogen 37&38, Tel. 01/409 25 05, http://rhiz.org Cult club in the Avant garde and electrifying Bohemia scene! Blubbersound electronic music, relaxed and funky beats, people who spend the whole night reading books whilst everyone else dances and engages in lively discussions next to them. Living room meets nightclub, recorder meets electronic, home organs sway to the beat of pulsating percussion. The club with a difference!

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Schikaneder 4., Margaretenstrasse 24, Tel. 01/585 28 67 www.schikaneder.at (German) What do you do if youve just gone and bought a cinema and realised that its the film distributers who make all the money and that cinema audiences arent interested in small venues? You put your thinking cap on and convert the foyer into a bar and club, get some cool people from the music scene who have no shame when it comes to disco, electronic and indie to take over the turntables and, well, you live with it! Strandbar Hermann 1., Donaukanal (U1/U4 station Schwedenplatz at Urania) Tel. 0688/866 60 36, www.strandbarherrmann.at (German) Crowned as one of three hotspots (not just in Vienna but in Europe) by various magazines, if you manage to find a free spot, this is the place to bury your toes in the Sand, lie under a sunshade, drink a few cocktails and enjoy the sun with everyone else whilst complaining about the quality of the waterSand unfortunately doesnt always mean theres a sea nearby, but sometimes just water that flows by Viper Room 3., Landstrasser Hauptstrasse 38, www.viper-room.at (German) Quite a few floors below the Landstrasse, there is a vault where its not a good idea to ask the DJ to play some hip-hop, but better a track from the broad genre of metal, dark wave, EBM, Goth, Doom theyve pretty much got everything covered.

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Volksgarten 1., Burgring, Tel. 01/532 42 41, www.volksgarten.at (German) Glitz, glamour and sophisticationthis dance temple for the rich and beautiful (or wannabees) has been around for decades and is the place for them to shake their hips to chart anthems, RnB, techno beats or dancehall reggae. WUK 9., Whringer Strasse 59, Tel. 01/401 21-0, www.wuk.at In a former life a school, this culture building is home to a range of multifunctional studios covering pretty much everything from a human rights organisation to a bike shop. There is also one of the best stages in the city with a brilliant handpicked programme of indie, alternative, songwriter, hip-hop and electronic sounds.

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Discos Empire Club 1., Rotgasse 9, Tel. 0664/392 99 89, www.empire-club.at (German) Glitzy club playing techno chart anthems, RnB and the like in the heart of the city. Prater Dome 2., Riesenradplatz 7, Tel. 01/908 11 92 900 www.praterdome.at (German) Kitsch doesnt just do well in souvenir shops but also at Europes biggest dance floor with techno, dance hits from the charts as well as Alpine fun on several incredible dancefloors. Club Couture 22., Wagramer Strasse 79, Tel. 01/204 31 14 www.clubcouture.at (German) Gabba gabba yeah the legend wont die Titanic 6., Theobaldgasse 11, www.titanic.at An alternative to the Ringstrassen chic.

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Useful tips
Bicycle hire CITYBIKE WIEN Viennas free city bike Tel. 0810/500 500, www.citybikewien.at Citybikes can be rented at public bike points by using your bank card, Visa or Master card and can be returned at any one of the 54 bike points in the city. A map indicating all bike points in Vienna is provided at the Citybike Website. The first hour is free; afterwards you have to pay a small user charge: 2nd hour: 1,- per hour or part hour 3rd hour: 2,- per hour or part hour 4th to 120th hour: 4,- per hour or part hour If you dont have an Austrian bank card or Visa or Master card, you can rent a Citybike using the Citybike Tourist Card (additional cost: 2,- per day). The Citybike Tourist Card is available at the following addresses: Royal Tours 1., Herrengasse 1-3 Open daily from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Pedal Power 2., Ausstellungsstrasse 3 Open daily from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

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Public transport in Vienna

Tickets (Latest update: 1.2.2012)

current price Single ticket If bought in advance: If purchased in the bus/tram:

new price from May 1, 2012 1,00 2,00 1,10 2,20

(<15 years) (>15 years) (<15 years) (>15 years)

0,90 1,80 1,10 2,20

Tickets purchased by mobile phone Send a text message to 0828/20 200 with the text: Wien Single (valid for 90 minutes) Wien Day (valid for 1 day) Travel passes Shopping pass (valid on workdays from 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.) 24 hour travel pass 48 hour travel pass 72 hour travel pass Vienna pass (72 hours + discounts for museums, restaurants, etc.) 7 Day travel pass (MoMo 9:00 a.m.) 8 Day travel pass Monthly travel pass

2,20 4,20

2,50 4,90

4,60 5,70 10,00 13,60 18,50 14,00 28,80 49,50

5,40 6,70 11,70 14,50 19,90 15,00 33,80 45,00

Customer service line: (01) 7909 - 100 Tickets available at shop.wienerlinien.at For timetable enquiries and other information visit www.wienerlinien.at. Nightline/Underground For night owls the underground operates on Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays around the clock. During the week you can use one of the several nightline busses. The busses operate in 30-minute intervals. As the schedule is quite complicated, please ask at your hostel or hotel for further information. You can get printed timetables at the wienxtra-jugendinfo or online at: www.wienerlinien.at.

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Airport links http://oebb.at/

Of course you can also take the bus or a taxi to the airport. The
cheapest way to get there, however, is by using the S7 rapid transit railway line. Trains run every half hour from Wien Mitte railway station. The journey to the airport takes about 30 minutes. Tickets cost 3,60; if you have a valid public transport ticket for Vienna, the price is only 1,80. Important phone numbers Emergency numbers European emergency number: Tel. 112 Fire brigade: Tel. 122 Police: Tel. 133 Ambulance: Tel. 144 Taxis Tel. 01/401 00 Tel. 01/601 60 Tel. 01/313 00

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Internet wienXtra-jugendinfo 1., Babenbergerstrasse 1, 01/4000-84 100 www.jugendinfowien.at http://foren.wienxtra.at, Mon, Tue, Wed 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Thu, Fri, Sat 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. wienXtra-jugendinfo provides free wireless LAN. Alternatively you can use our internet point for up to 30 minutes for free. Surfland 1., Krugerstrasse 10, Tel. 01/512 77 01, www.surfland.at Mo-So 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Here you can save your pictures onto CD, use Skype for Internet phone calls, etc. The first 15 minutes cost 2,90. The following 15 minutes cost 1,-.

Outside Viennas city centre you will find a lot of small Internet
shops, where you can surf the Net from 1.50 per hour! Wireless LAN Wireless LAN has become a standard feature in Vienna and is offered by many cafs, bars and restaurants. Information on access points is avaiable at: www.freewave.at

Free wireless LAN is available across the entire premises of

MuseumsQuartier.

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