VIENNA
Vienna fires our imagination with sweeping waltzes and balls at the Opera;
beautiful buildings, the Spanish Riding School and traditional cafés.
But as well as all this history and tradition, Vienna also has a very
different side – its young, trendy and creative side. In the
Freihaus district, creativity thrives – young designers and artists
exhibit and sell their work.
The City Vienna is a metropolis that never forces itself upon you, never
overwhelms you. There is an elegant feel about the place. Vienna succeeds
in uniting its historical heritage with the spirit of the new age. It
is no exaggeration to say that Vienna has something for everyone. In
the Museum district’s cultural complex, they have integrated the
large art museums with trendy young boutiques, clubs and bars with DJs.
Not far from the Stephansplatz (St Stephen’s Square, the heart
of Vienna) you will find fashionable areas with the smartest shops, cafés
and delicatessens. In the Neubau and Freihaus districts there are bars,
shops and studios pulsating with creative zest. The oldest and most central
areas of the city lie within what is called the "Ring", the
Ringstrasse, Vienna’s main street laid out where the city walls
used to stand. A trip round the Ring on tram numbers 1 or 2 is a smart
way to get a quick overview and to see many of Vienna’s sights.
The city is divided up into 23 districts, (Bezirk), identified by a number
in front of addresses. A good city map is marked with these numbers.
The most central districts are 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Airport Vienna’s International Airport is at Schwechat, 20 km from
the centre of Vienna. The CAT airport train takes 16 minutes to the centre,
and costs €8 single, € 15 return (discount with the Vienna Card).
Departures every half hour from 05:38 to 23:35. The Airport Express bus
takes 20 minutes to the centre, and costs €6 single, €11 return.
Departures every half hour from 05.00 to 00.20. The train (Schnellbahn
S 7) takes 32 minutes to the centre, and a ticket costs €4 (€3
if purchased in advance). €2 with a Vienna Card). Departures every
half hour from 04.00 to approx 22.00. Airport taxi can be ordered on
tel: + 43 676 38 05 797. Phone: +43 (0)1 7007 22233
Internet: www.viennaairport.com www.cityairporttrain.com www.viennaairport.com
www.viennaairport.com
Public Transport Vienna has Underground lines, trams and buses. The
same ticket is valid everywhere and can be bought at tobacconists or
special ticket machines on board (a single ticket costs €1.50).
8-day card (valid 8 days, or for 8 people for one day) for €24 24-hour
card costs €5 Ticket for four journeys is €6
Vienna Card A 3-day Vienna Card gives free access to the Underground,
buses and trams, plus a discount at more than 200 sights, cafés,
restaurants, shops and museums. Sold at tourist offices, some hotels,
stations etc.
Taxi Four good taxi firms are: Taxi 601 60 Taxi 40100 Taxi 31300 Taxi
81400 Phone: 601 60 401 00 31300 81400
Internet: www.taxi60160.at www.taxi40100.at www.taxi31300.at www.taxi81400.at
Post Central Post Office Address: Fleischmarkt 19
Phone: +43 (0)1 0577 677-1010
Pharmacy Phone: +43 (0)1 15 50
Dentist Phone: +43 (0)1 512 20 78 (24 hour)
Phone Country code: +43 Area code: 01
Electricity 220 V