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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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Coffee & Drinks in the Sun

vox-admin1 — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 09:13:35 +0000

Viennese people are happy! Why? Because the weather is getting better and better, temperatures are rising. And, finally, the outside areas of coffee houses are open serving as the best meeting spots for friends. There are some special locations we would like to let you know about.

Tel Aviv Beach
Beach feeling in Vienna? Yes, that’s possible! Although the city is not located at the sea, in the past years beach bars popped up in the city. One of them is Tel Aviv Beach, which also offers delicious food you have to try.
Where?: Obere Donaustraße 69, 1020 Vienna
Public Transport: U2/U4 underground stop Schottenring
Website: Tel Aviv Beach

Strandbar Herrmann
Another very popular beach bar in the middle of Vienna is Strandbar Herrmann. Great events are taking place there and Viennese love to watch popular football games such as the world championships with friends on a big screen at Strandbar Herrmann.
Where?: Herrmannpark, 1030 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U4 underground stop Schwedenplatz
Website: Strandbar Herrmann

Sand in the City
Next week the beach club “Sand in the City” will open – a popular venue of Viennese meeting with friends in summer.
Where?: Lothringenstraße 22, 1030 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 underground stop Stadtpark
Website: Sand in the City

Atmosphere – Rooftop Bar & Lounge
You want to have drinks while enjoying a nice view over the inner city? Then check out Atmosphere – Rooftop Bar & Lounge.
Where?: Schubertring 5-7, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U2/U4 underground stop Karlsplatz
Website: Atmosphere – Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Bloom Roof Terrace
You want to enjoy a great view of the St. Stephen’s Cathedral? Then go up to the 9th floor of Café Bar Bloom.
Where?: Rotenturmstraße 15, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U3 underground stop Stephansplatz
Website: The Bloom Roof Terrace

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February in Vienna

vox-admin1 — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:30:09 +0000

January passed by quickly and we are already enjoying cold, but sunny February in Vienna. While you can still do a lot of the activities we recommended you in January such as ice skating, there are other things that you shouldn’t miss in February.

City Skyliner
You want to see the city from above? Then you should visit the City Skyliner to enjoy a marvellous view over Vienna.
When?: 22.01.-08.03.2015, daily from 9 a.m. till 10 p.m.
Where?: Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U2 underground stop Rathaus
Website: City Skyliner

An evening at the opera
Enjoy an opera or ballet at the famous Wiener Staatsoper. You will be impressed by the amazing performances!
Where?: Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U2/U4 underground stop Karlsplatz
Website (Schedule): Wiener Staatsoper

Have some great food
After a whole day of sightseeing, you are for sure hungry. You don’t know where to eat? What about a really delicious steak?
El Gaucho
Where?: Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna (Design Tower)
Public Transport: U1/U4 underground stop Schwedenplatz
Website: El Gaucho

Vienna Opera Ball
The highlight of the ball season takes place on the 12th of February.
Where?: Wiener Staatsoper, Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna
Public Transport: U1/U2/U4 underground stop Karlsplatz
Website: Vienna Opera Ball
For more information about the famous ball season click here.

Skiing at Semmering
You want to combine a city trip with skiing? That’s not an issue in Vienna. Just one hour by car, you can enjoy skiing at the backyard mountain of the Viennese: the Semmering.
Where? Carolusstraße 3, 2680 Semmering
Public Transport: There are trains connecting Vienna with the Semmering. Note that there are so-called Kombitickets Wintersport, which include the ticket for the train and the ski pass. For more information and tickets: Kombitickets Wintersport
Website: Semmering

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