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July in Vienna

vox-admin1 — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 12:40:11 +0000

You definitely should enjoy Vienna in summer not solely because of the warm and nice weather but also because of the great events that are taking place during the summer months. Here are the recommendations of the VOX Design Team for the month of July.

Film Festival Rathausplatz
The Film Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Viennese love it because every day in the evening when it is getting dark, one can watch films and concerts on a big screen free of charge in the middle of the Rathausplatz.
When?: 04.07.-06.09.2015
Where?: Rathausplatz
Public Transportation: U2 underground stop Rathaus
Website: Film Festival

Vienna Jazz Festival
For Jazz fans, this is a must!
When?: 01.-11.07.2015
Where?: different locations
Website: Vienna Jazz Festival

Open-Air Cinemas
What is better than enjoying a great film in the open air? Vienna offers a wide range of different open-air cinemas.
When?: June to September 2015
Where?: different locations
Website: Open-Air Cinemas

WestBar
Ever heard of a pop-up bar? No? Then check out the Westbar, one of the first pop-up bars of Vienna.
When?: 25.06.-30.07.2015
Where?: Westbahnstraße 40, 1070 Vienna
Public Transportation: U2 underground stop Volkstheater, then take the tram 49 in direction Hütteldorf and get off at the stop Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße
Website: WestBar

Exhibition: Klimt and the Ringstrasse
A new exhibition is shown in the Lower Belvedere from 03.07. onwards.
When?: 03.07.-11.10.2015
Where?: Lower Belvedere, Rennweg 6, 1030 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U2/U4 underground stop Karlsplatz, then take the tram 71 in direction Zentralfriedhof 3. Tor and get off at the stop Unteres Belvedere
Website: Exhibition: Klimt and the Ringstrasse

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VOX Design Hotel received TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

vox-admin1 — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 11:35:49 +0000

We are very happy to share great news with you: VOX Design Hotel received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the year 2015. By this award we feel deeply honored, as it is based on the reviews of our guests sharing their opinions about their stay, the facilities of our hotel and the service provided by our motivated VOX Design Team. For us it is important that our guests know that we take their feedback seriously. This is why we analyze all the reviews and discuss them in our meetings in order to continuously improve our offer and make the stays of our customers even more pleasant. So stay tuned for our future changes to make your holiday an even more marvelous one! And thanks again for the great feedback!

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Heurige in Vienna

vox-admin1 — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 19:07:29 +0000

If you want to experience something very typical Austrian, you have to check out a so-called “Heuriger”, a wine tavern. You might not expect such wine taverns in the city of Vienna, but in the outskirts there are quite a lot offering delicious food and wine. Try out the “Wiener Gemischter Satz”, a popular Viennese wine, at one of our recommended Heurige:

Fuhrgassl-Huber
Vienna has a few areas where you can find Heurige. One very nice Heuriger offering delicious food in the region Neustift am Walde is the Heuriger Fuhrgassl-Huber.
Where?: Neustift am Walde 68, 1190 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Spittelau, then take the bus 35A in direction Salmannsdorf and get off at the stop Neustift am Walde
Website: Fuhrgassl-Huber

Mayer am Pfarrplatz
A Heuriger with a special history is the Heuriger Mayer am Pfarrplatz. Beethoven lived there once.
Where?: Pfarrplatz 2, 1190 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Heiligenstadt, then take the bus 38A in direction Kahlenberg and get off at the stop Fernsprechamt Heiligenstadt
Website: Mayer am Pfarrplatz

Heuriger Wieninger
A great Heuriger in the Heurigen-region Stammersdorf is the Heuriger Wieninger.
Where?: Stammersdorferstraße 78, 1210 Vienna
Public Transport: take the tram number 31 and get off at the stop Stammersdorf
Website: Heuriger Wieninger

Werner Welser
Werner Welser is another nice Heuriger, which you should check out.
Where?: Probusgasse 12, 1190 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Heiligenstadt, then take the bus 38A in direction Heiligenstadt and get off at the stop Armbrustergasse
Website: Werner Welser

Weingut Cobenzl
From the Cobenzl you have a nice view over the city. The Weingut Cobenzl is ideal for people interested in wine as they offer tours through the winery as well.
Where?: Am Cobenzl 96, 1190 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Heiligenstadt, then take the bus 38A in direction Kahlenberg and get off at the stop Cobenzl Parkplatz
Website: Weingut Cobenzl

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Summer Sports in Vienna

vox-admin1 — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 21:05:42 +0000

You want to enjoy the nice weather in Vienna and be active at the same time? Here we have some suggestions for sport activities you can do in Vienna.

Swimming
The classical sport activity in summer. Vienna has a lot of open-air baths to offer.
Check out our blog entry Swimming in Vienna for recommendations what baths to visit.

Wakeboarding
Especially guys have a lot of fun exercising this kind of sport. Companions that do not want to try it out can simply enjoy the sun while watching their friends or enjoy some nice food and drinks in the restaurant next to the wakeboard facility.
Where?: Am Wehr 1, Neue Donau, 1220 Vienna
Public transport: U2 underground stop Donaustadtbrücke
Website: Wakeboarding

Running
Running has become very popular in Vienna in the past years. One reason are definitely the many green spaces Vienna has to offer although being a big city. For suggestions where to go for a run in Vienna, have a look at our blog entry Vienna for Runners.

Inline Skating
The best place to go inline skating is the Donauinsel. Of course, you can rent inline skates at the rental shop. Moreover, in summer there takes place the popular Friday Nightskating with different routes through the city.
Where?: Donauinsel
Public transport: U1 underground stop Donauinsel
Website of the rental shop: Rental Shop
Website of the Friday Nightskating: Friday Nightskating

Biking
For biking the Donauinsel is ideal as well. In the rental shop already mentioned you also can rent bikes. Alternatively, you can go around Vienna using a city bike.
Where?: city bike stations are located all over Vienna, rental shop at Donauinsel
Public transport: U1 underground stop Donauinsel (rental shop)
Website of the rental shop: Rental Shop
Website of the city bikes: Citybike Wien

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June in Vienna

vox-admin1 — Sun, 31 May 2015 19:34:47 +0000

It is especially nice to spend the summer months in Vienna – so check out Vienna in June! VOX Design Team has a range of recommendations for you what not to miss during this month.

Donauinselfest
One of the event highlights in June is definitely the open-air-festival “Donauinselfest”. Enjoy among other things great music acts!
When?: 26.-28.06.2015
Where?: Donauinsel
Public Transport: U1 underground stop Donauinsel, U6 underground stops Handelskai, Neue Donau
Website: Donauinselfest

Fête Impériale
You missed the ball season, but visit Vienna in June and want to enjoy a ball? Then be part of the summer ball “Fête Impériale”!
When?: 26.06.2015
Where?: Spanish Riding School
Public Transport: U3 underground stop Herrengasse
Website: Fête Impériale

Open-Air-Opera
How about an open-air-opera? Certain performances taking place in the Vienna State Opera are broadcasted live and can be enjoyed for free on a big screen outside the opera house.
When?: April-June, September
Where?: in front of the Vienna State Opera, Karajan-Platz
Public Transport: U1/U2/U4 underground stop Karlsplatz
Website: Open-Air-Opera

Vienna Pride & Rainbow Parade
Another famous event is the Vienna Pride & Rainbow Parade. Check it out!
When?: 16.-21.06.2015
Where?: in different parts of Vienna
Website: Vienna Pride & Rainbow Parade

Rock in Vienna
If you are a fan of rock music, you should not miss the festival “Rock in Vienna”!
When?: 04.-06.06.2015
Where?: Donauinsel
Public Transport: U1 underground stop Donauinsel
Website: Rock in Vienna

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Vienna for Music Lovers

vox-admin1 — Sat, 23 May 2015 18:12:02 +0000

Vienna has a lot to offer, above all when it comes to classical music. Go on a music-sightseeing tour based on the recommendations of VOX Design Team.

Vienna State Opera
A diverse program is offered and also if you want to introduce your children to the world of the opera, the Vienna State Opera will assist you with a special children’s opera.
Where?: Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U2/U4 underground stop Karlsplatz
Website: Vienna State Opera

House of Music
An interactive museum for the young and the old dedicated to the topic of music.
Where?:Seilerstätte 30, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U2/U4 underground stop Karlsplatz
Website: House of Music

Musikverein
Listen to the Wiener Philharmoniker and other great concerts at the Musikverein.
Where?: Musikvereinsplatz 1, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U2/U4 underground stop Karlsplatz
Website: Musikverein

Vienna Boys’ Choir
You always wanted to listen to the famous Wiener Sängerknaben? Then enjoy one of their concerts in Vienna!
Where?: different locations
Website: Vienna Boys’ Choir

Schönbrunn Palace Concerts
Great concerts are also offered by the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra in the Palace Orangery.
Where?: Schönbrunner Schlossstraße 47, 1130 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Schönbrunn
Website: Schönbrunn Palace Concerts

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Swimming in Vienna

vox-admin1 — Sun, 17 May 2015 19:50:55 +0000

Vienna does not have a sea, but many open-air baths, where Viennese love to spend their afternoons in summer. You want some relaxation and to feel like a local while you are on holiday in Vienna? Then check out these swimming baths:

Krapfenwaldlbad
You want to swim and have a nice view over Vienna at the same time? This is possible at the Krapfenwaldlbad.
Where?: Krapfenwaldgasse 65-73, 1190 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Heiligenstadt, then take the bus 38A until the stop Krapfenwaldgasse
Website: Krapfenwaldlbad

Strandbad Gänsehäufel
If you desire a wide offer of pools and sports possibilities, then this bath is the right choice for you. There is even a high rope course.
Where?: Moissigasse 21, 1220 Vienna
Public Transport: U1 underground stop Kaisermühlen, then take the free shuttle-bus to the swimming bath (operates between 23.05. and 30.08.2015)
Website: Strandbad Gänsehäufel

Schafbergbad
The Schafbergbad is a great swimming bath for families. Children will especially love the waterslide.
Where?: Josef-Redl-Gasse 2, 1180 Vienna
Public Transport: U2 underground stop Schottentor, then take the tram 43 until the stop Himmelmutterweg
Website: Schafbergbad

Stadionbad
In the Prater, not far from VOX Design Hotel, the Stadionbad is located and attracts swimmers by offering a lot such as waterslides, a diving tower and a wave pool.
Where?: Prater-Krieau (Hauptallee/Meiereistraße), 1020 Vienna
Public Transport: U2 underground stop Stadion
Website: Stadionbad

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Getting a magnificent view over Vienna

vox-admin1 — Sun, 10 May 2015 08:13:25 +0000

You always want to see the city you are holidaying at also from above? Then check out our list of great lookouts in Vienna. They are especially nice to visit now when the weather is so fine.

Donauturm
The highest building in Vienna is the Donauturm. From there you have a wonderful view over Vienna. Moreover, there is a café and restaurant; both of them are rotating in order for you the have an alternating view while you are enjoying your food.
Where?: Donauturmstraße/Mispelweg 8, 1220 Vienna
Public Transport: U1 underground stop Kaisermühlen, then taking the bus 20A until the stop Donauturm
Website: Donauturm

Lainzer Tiergarten
A nice walking area and for a Viennese a typical destination for a Sunday trip is the Lainzer Tiergarten. There are great observation points such as the Wiener Blick and the Hubertuswarte.
Where?: 1130, 1230 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Hütteldorf
Website: Lainzer Tiergarten

Kahlenberg
If you are a wine lover, then you should walk around Kahlenberg for having a beautiful view over Vienna and enjoying a nice glass of wine at one of the many Heurigen.
Where?: 1190 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Heiligenstadt, then take the bus 38A and get off, where you like or you can walk to the top (takes a couple of hours)
Website: Kahlenberg

Riesenrad
Take a ride with the Giant Ferris Wheel and enjoy a wonderful view over the city.
Where?: Riesenradplatz 1, 1022 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U2 underground stop Praterstern
Website: Riesenrad

Stephansdom
To get a look over the inner city of Vienna, you can either take the elevator (North Tower) or stairs (South Tower) up.
Where?: Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U3 underground stop Stephansplatz
Website: Stephansdom

DC Tower
Nearly as high as the Donauturm, the DC tower terrace offers a great view over Vienna as well.
Where?: Donau-City-Straße 7, 1220 Vienna
Public Transport: U1 underground stop Donauinsel
Website: Skyterrace DC Tower

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Things to do in May

vox-admin1 — Sat, 02 May 2015 10:38:28 +0000

Viennese don’t know what to do and where to go first, as May has to offer so many great events. In this blog entry we present a small selection to you:

Eurovision Song Contest
The highlight of the month of May is definitely the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place this year in Vienna. While the shows are performed in the Wiener Stadthalle, the Eurovision Village at the Rathausplatz offers live broadcasts, a fashion show, pavilions of the countries and much, much more.
When?: 18.-23.05.2015
Where?:
Shows: Wiener Stadthalle, U6 underground stop Burggasse-Stadthalle
Eurovision Village: Rathausplatz, U2 underground stop Rathaus
Website: Eurovision Song Contest

Life Ball
One of the, if not the most popular charity event in Vienna, is the Life Ball with the aim to fight against HIV and AIDS. There are a few tickets left, which you can win in raffles; however, even if you don’t get a ticket, you might want to watch it from nearby. An alternative is to be part of the Life Ball Party and After Hour at Volksgarten.
When?: 16.05.2015
Where?: Wiener Rathaus, Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U2 underground stop Rathaus
Website: Life Ball

MQ Summer Opening
The Museumsquartier starts the summer season. Viennese love to meet there to sit in the sun and have a nice cup of coffee after work. A special of the opening is the free entry to all museums after 5 p.m.
When?: 07.05.2015
Where?: Museumsquartier
Public Transport: U2 underground stop Museumsquartier, U2/U3 underground stop Volkstheater
Website: MQ Summer Opening

Donaukanaltreiben
You are searching for a great culture & music event not far from VOX? Then you shouldn’t miss the Donaukanaltreiben. Enjoy music, culinary delights, sports and shows!
When?: 29.-31.05.2015
Where?: Donaukanal form Spittelau till Franzensbrücke
Public Transport: U4 underground stops Schwedenplatz, Schottenring, Roßauer Lände, U1 underground stops Nestroyplatz, Schwedenplatz
Website: Donaukanaltreiben

Poolbar Festival
If you are a fan of electro and techno music, the poolbar festival might be the perfect event for you. Enjoy great acts at Pratersauna.
When?: 07.-09.05.2015
Where?: Pratersauna
Public Transport: U2 underground stop Messe-Prater
Website: Poolbar Festival

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Chill out in a park

vox-admin1 — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 20:10:53 +0000

Are you already enjoying the sunny weather and 24 degrees in Vienna? No? Then you should quickly book a room at VOX Design Hotel and spend some great days in Vienna. Make sure you find some time to relax in one of the beautiful parks in Vienna. Here are our favorites:

Stadtpark
A green oasis in the inner city of Vienna. Great if you want to take a break from your sightseeing tour. From 08.05.2015 till 10.05.2015 the Festival of Indulgence (Genussfestival) is taking place, where you can enjoy culinary delights from all over Austria.
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Stadtpark
Websites:
Stadtpark
Genussfestival

Prater
You want to go for a run? Or to take a nice walk? Then check out the Prater. Children will love it too, as there is also an amusement park.
Public Transport: U1/U2 underground stop Praterstern
Website: Prater

Donaupark
Especially children love the Donaupark because of the attractive playground and the so-called Donauparkbahn – a train through the park.
Public Transport: U1 underground stop Alte Donau
Website: Donaupark

Donauinsel
If you love to do sports and want to pursue your favorite hobby also on holiday, you might want to check out the Donauinsel. It’s ideal for riding a bike, running, inline skating and also ball sports. Moreover, you can have fun during wakeboarding.
Public Transport: U1 underground stop Donauinsel; U2 underground stop Donaustadtbrücke, U6 underground stop Neue Donau
Website: Donauinsel

Kurpark Oberlaa
The Kurpark Oberlaa is ideal for taking a nice walk. If you are there, don’t forget to try out one of the many delicious cakes you can enjoy at Kurkonditorei Oberlaa.
Public Transport: U1 underground stop Reumannplatz, then take the bus 68B
Websites:
Kurpark Oberlaa
Kurkonditorei Oberlaa

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