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 Vienna's history |
Obere Augartenstraße Vienna, Vienna 1020 Austria +43 1 216 1300 http://www.filmarchiv.at/ |
A huge, steel and concrete building stands in the middle of the Augarten. It was constructed during World War II and served as a concrete air-raid shelter as Vienna did not have enough of them. At this time, many people tried to defend the city by firing rifles from its roof at the aircraft overhead. This building is constructed in a way as to make it virtually indestructible, like the other flak-towers to be seen in Vienna. Today, one of them is used as an aquarium, Haus des Meeres. The Augarten is a nice park and in summer there is an open-air cinema. It is also the home of a porcelain manufacturer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cycling along the Danube Canal |
Throughout the City Vienna, Vienna Austria +43 1 21 1140 (Tourism Board) |
The Danube Canal, for a long time neglected, now boasts a fine cycle path. The path starts near the city centre and leads north to Klosterneuburg. The path meets the Danube near Nußdorf and continues past steep slopes and through forests to Klosterneuburg, where cyclists could round off their trip with a refreshing swim in the lake - or with a refreshing beer in one of the Heurigen taverns! Energetic cyclists could then head on to Greifenstein, Melk, Linz or Passau. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Versatile Venue |
Olympiaplatz 1 Vienna 1020 Austria +43 17 29 51 34 http://www.stadthalle.com/dusi... |
Located in Vienna, Ferry Dusika Stadium is home to some of the city's major sporting events and organizations. It's multi-functional halls can accomodate a variety of functions from sports championships to large-scale conferences. The venue is able to comfortably house up to 7,700 guests and/or roaring sports fans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Many kilometres of skating fun |
Donauinsel Vienna 1220 Austria |
This island is 20km long and as there are no cars allowed it is a perfect area for roller-skating. It is even possible to skate in winter if there is no snow. During the summer months it is pretty crowded with families and children. The best region is from the north-west end of the island to the Praterbrücke. First, you skate to the top of the island and, passing the Reichsbrücke, change your path down to the beach of the Neue Donau. Near the Reichsbrücke there are some steps for doing stunts. There is also a meeting-point for skateboarders. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Wintersports in the heart of Vienna |
Prater Hauptallee Vienna, Vienna 1020 Austria |
Viennese folk like to make excursions or sports in the Prater. They are allowed to do this since Joseph II kindly opened the area to everyone in 1766. Before it was a hunting ground for the aristocracy. If there is enough snow, you can make a walk on cross country skis, only a few stations away from the Center, the Stephansplatz. You follow the Hauptallee to the Lusthaus, and then back. The flat ground allows you to find a good rhythm. Alas, no ski rental. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Frolic in the Forest |
Prater Hauptallee Vienna 1020 Austria |
If you fancy a hearty walk through Vienna's largest park, the Prater, make the sexy-sounding Lusthaus your destination. Located at the southern end of the Hauptallee (main avenue), the present Lusthaus (or pleasure pavillion) dates back to 1782 when it was renovated after serving as a hunting lodge to the Habsburgs. Today it is a rather stuffy café-restaurant catering for Sunday strollers. Check out the nearby Freudenau race course with its superb 19th century grandstand. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fabulous architecture |
Heiligenstädter Lände Vienna, Vienna 1090 Austria +43 1 21 1140 (tourist board) |
The architect Friedensreich Dunkelbunt Hundertwasser is very well known to tourists for the municipal lodgings he has built in the Löwengasse. His style presents color, nature, and a belief that nothing should ever be even! The suitability of the embellishments to the chimney of the neighboring heating plant was the subject of much discussion in Vienna. Finally, the plant's roof was crowned with a big "hat," typical of Hundertwasser's work. It's a very bright, colorful building - well worth a look. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A service oriented fitness centre |
Heiligenstädter Lände 17 Vienna, Vienna 1190 Austria +43 1 368 7311 |
Since the squash fad in Vienna has calmed down a bit, there is nearly always a free court in the Manhattan. It is very clean and well maintained, especially the changing rooms, where you can find complimentary body milk and perfume. There is a relaxing sauna for afterwards included in the price! Manhattan also runs a shop, in which customers can buy or rent sports equipment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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See Stars? Yes, and have fun too!! |
Oswald Thomas Platz 1 Vienna, Vienna 1020 Austria +43 (0)1 729 5494 http://www.planetarium-wien.at/ |
A wonderful planetarium with a multitude of star-spangling shows! Winter skies, holiday programs, special shows specifically for children, fairy tales, constellations, sea and space, the universe, the environment - the list goes on and on! The repertoire changes by the week as do the scheduled times so you will need to call in advance. You can also learn about other avenues of astrological education such as lectures, seminars, films, books which are offered and/or sold either at the planetarium or elsewhere in Vienna. Review © 2007, Wcities |
