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Inside Background
Architecture 
One of the highlights of a trip to a city as old as Vienna is the experience of...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
Culture 
Unquestionably Vienna is a city of culture; and culture exists everywhere. In...
Last edited: 26 March 2009
Health & Safety 
Vienna is probably one if the safest capital cities in Europe. As a female...
Last edited: 17 October 2007
History 
The earliest settlement on the Danube marshes on the site of modern Vienna is...
Last edited: 22 January 2007
Neighborhoods 
Vienna visitors are most likely to spend the bulk of their time in the City...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
One of the methods that many travellers use to prepare for their journey is to...
Last edited: 26 November 2008
Tourist Board Info 
official website: www.wien.info almost everything there is to know about Vienna...
Last edited: 24 April 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Spring and fall are the most ideal times for travelers to visit Vienna.  These...
Last edited: 22 January 2007
Parks & Gardens 
Here is a link to information about the parks and gardens. Article on Parks...
Last edited: 26 March 2009
Photo Gallery 
Here are a few links to many panoramic pictures of Vienna. Panorama Pictures of...
Last edited: 24 June 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Arriving and Departing by Air: Airport Information: Vienna International...
Last edited: 19 December 2009
Getting Around 
The best method of getting around Vienna is via public transportation.  A...
Last edited: 06 December 2007
Public Transportation 
Transportation in Vienna:    Vienna has, simply put, the finest public...
Last edited: 06 September 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Transport in Vienna: Taxis- All taxis are metered - if one does not have a...
Last edited: 24 November 2009
same line; different name 
On the way in to the city, the S bahn line  called S7 in all the guide books is...
Last edited: 19 October 2009
Should I get the Vienna Card? 
The "Vienna Card" offers 72 hours unlimited use of public transport within city...
Last edited: 04 December 2009
Tour Companies 
There are three main tour companies operating in Vienna - for half and full day...
Last edited: 08 April 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
A nice idea for a day trip is a visit to the Palace of Schonbrunn; you can...
Last edited: 27 July 2009
Events & Festivals 
What's On in Vienna ( Wien ) - Calendar of Events
Last edited: 22 January 2007
First-time Visitors 
If time is limited in Vienna, here are some top sites and attractions not to be...
Last edited: 29 July 2009
Museums & Attractions 
Vienna -- formerly the center of an empire -- is an art, music, and cultural...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
Nightlife 
Visitors who don’t wear themselves out during all of the daytime activities...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Many tourists will have visited Vienna more than once. They might have seen...
Last edited: 24 March 2009
Shopping 
Many people opt to commemorate their trips to new and favorite travel...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Exchanging Money 
It is very easy to get ripped off whilst changing money - more so in private...
Last edited: 04 August 2008
Hair Salon  
The Hair-Factory is a great place for  a hair cut.    A small no frills salon...
Last edited: 27 October 2009
Marionettentheater  
Why not visit the Marionettentheater (Puppet Theatre) in Schönbrunn. A popular...
Last edited: 29 November 2009
Mauthausen Concentration Camp 
For a memorable day trip, take a train ride from the Westbanhof Station to the...
Last edited: 26 March 2009
Sacher Torte 
Sacher Torte is probably Vienna's most famous cake. Its dense chocolate sponge...
Last edited: 22 March 2009
Bockshorn Irish Pub 
Check the huge website of Viennas Oldest and smallest Irish Pub...
Last edited: 27 October 2006
Burggarten 
The Burggarten in central Vienna is part of the former private garden belonging...
Last edited: 21 February 2007
Cafe Drechsler 
Great place. Some people think the place was more authentic before the recent...
Last edited: 22 May 2009
Christmas Market (Christkindlmarkt) 
The market in front of the Rathaus is the largest and most famous, but is also...
Last edited: 02 July 2008
Flex 
Often called one of the best electronic clubs in Europe, Flex is Vienna's...
Last edited: 26 July 2008
House of butterflies (Schmetterlingshaus) 
Schmetterlinghaus im Palmenhaus Burggarten Wien 1010. The Vienna Butterfly...
Last edited: 19 February 2007
Julius Meinl am Graben 
This store has a long tradition in selling fine and international groceries and...
Last edited: 11 February 2007
Museum of Young Art (MOYA) 
Museum Of Young Art (MOYA) located in the heart of Vienna, in the Belle Etage of
Last edited: 04 August 2008
Museum Quarter (MuseumsQuartier Wien) 
The museum quarter was in my opinion the best part of Vienna. The sights of...
Last edited: 26 May 2006
Ringstrasse 
Take a walk along the Ringstrasse both by day and by night: you may not...
Last edited: 30 October 2006
Schoenbrunn Palace Christmas Market 
The romance of Christmas at Schönbrunn Palace A nostalgic Christmas aura will...
Last edited: 28 February 2007
Schonbrunn Palace (Schloss Schonbrunn) 
The palace is a little bit out of the city, but it's worth the trip. It's very...
Last edited: 11 May 2007
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) 
When you are at St. Stephens, take the tour of the catacombs underneath the...
Last edited: 17 November 2009
State Opera House (Staatsoper) 
There are two ways to see the world famous opera house. One way is to...
Last edited: 25 March 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Cheap Eats Centimeter II, Stiftgasse4, 1070 Vienna Centimeter V...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
Breakfast 
Two centrally located Cafés open for breakfast are Landtmann (opposite of City...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
Cheap Eats 
Vienna is not a cheap city, but eating needn't make too big a hole in your...
Last edited: 12 June 2008
People-watching 
There are some good places for people-watching.    Here are a few suggestions...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
Special Occasion Dining 
Palmenhaus is a beautiful restaurant in a Conservatory in the grounds of the...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
Breakfast away from the usual cafes 
Granted, the breakfast you get at the tradtional Viennese cafes can be quite...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Coffeehouses/Cafes 
Café Schwarzenberg 1.Kärntner Ring 17  Café Landtmann 1. Dr Karl Lueger-Ring 4...
Last edited: 12 November 2006
Flanagan's 
Flanagans is a traditional pub located in the centre of Vienna. There are 12...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Maredo 
This is a South American Steak Restaurant that caters to tourists and locals...
Last edited: 30 January 2009
Meinl am Graben 
The famous Julius Meinl food-store sells the delicacies from Austria and...
Last edited: 14 December 2008
Steirereck 
The Steirereck is nicely located in the middle of Vienna's Stadtpark, along the...
Last edited: 07 December 2008
Weinbotschaft 
Weinbotshaft is a cozy restaurant run by a very friendly couple. It specializes...
Last edited: 05 August 2009
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Inside Austria: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The unit of currency in Austria is the Euro (€), which is divided into 100...
Last edited: 21 February 2007
Crossing the Border 
Visas for stays for up to 3 months are not required for citizens of the...
Last edited: 16 July 2008
Emergencies 
Emergency Phone Numbers: Police              133 Fire Department  122...
Last edited: 14 November 2006
Important Phrases 
  Note: The main language spoken is Austria is German!      Greetings     Good...
Last edited: 29 January 2008
Telephones 
00 ( zero zero ) is the International Access ( Dial ) Code you use to call...
Last edited: 22 January 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Customs dealing with tipping in other countries may differ from those adhered...
Last edited: 19 April 2009
A nice day trip outside Vienna 
  Many tourists look for a days outing from Vienna. A fantastic opportunity...
Last edited: 01 January 2010
A visit to a Heurigen 
  Many visitors to Vienna wish to visit a Heurigen (wine tavern). Heuriger...
Last edited: 12 June 2008
Airport Transfers to City Centre 
The Vienna City Airport Train (CAT) - prices are 9€ one-way or 16€  return...
Last edited: 02 October 2007
Business Etiquette 
What to Wear? Business dress is conservative and follows most European...
Last edited: 07 November 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
  Many visitors to Vienna have seen the major tourist sights and look for some...
Last edited: 02 July 2008
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