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Vienna: Things To See & Do
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Schloss Schoenbrunn
For many decades the Viennese summer residence for Austrian Royalty, this magnificent palace is one of the most important cultural monuments in Austria, and one of its biggest attractions, not only for the luxurious state apartments within but also for the magnificent formal gardens surrounding the palace.
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Details
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Opening
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1st April to 30th June: 8.30 am - 5 pm; 1st July to 31st August: 8.30 am - 6 pm;
1st September to
31st October: 8.30 am - 5 pm; 1st November to 31st March: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
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Pricing:
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Imperial tour (Visit 22 state rooms with audio guide): Adults EUR 7.63 Grand Tour:
(Visit 40 rooms, includes audio-guide): Adults EUR 11.50
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More
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free audio guide
in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Czech, Hungarian.
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Getting
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Underground: U4, Schönbrunn. Trams: 10, 58, Schönbrunn. Bus: 10A, Schönbrunn
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Belvedere Palace
The charming Belvedere Palace was built in 1723 a gift for Prince Eugene of Savoy and consists of two buildings, Upper and Lower Belvedere. Apart from the gorgeous architecture and magnificent gardens, the palace is also noted for housing the excellent Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, one of the best art museums in the country.
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Details
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Opening
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Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm Entrance: till 5.30 pm. Closed on Monday
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Pricing:
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Adult: EUR 9 (Upper Belvedere, Lower Belvedere, Atelier Augarten, Gustinus Ambrosi
Museum)
Family ticket (2 adults and max. 3 children up to age 18):
EUR 18
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Contact:
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General audiotape information: Tel +43 1 79 557-0 |
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Getting
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Prinz Eugen-Str.27, Wien. U-Bahn Sudbahnhof.
Tram D will take you to the Palace
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Stephansdom Cathedral
This is the most famous cathedral in Austria, as well as the city's most beloved landmark and Austria's finest Gothic edifice. Among many other note-worthy events, this is where Mozart was married, and where his funeral was held. The cathedral is also known for the breathtaking view from the top of the tower.
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Details
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Pricing:
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From July until
end September: EUR 1. Audio guide or guided tour: EUR 4.90
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Contact:
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01 515 52 3520 |
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More
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Sun and public holidays: 10:15
am
(in July and August, 9:30 am). Guided tours of the Cathedral: Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m; Sundays
& public holidays: 3 p.m; June to September, also Saturday
at 7 p.m.
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Getting
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1., Stephansplatz. Station: Stephansplatz. Metro: U1, U3
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Hofburg Palace
The residence of the Habsburg emperors until 1918, today, the Imperial Palace houses the offices of the Austrian president, an international convention center, the chapel where the Vienna Boys' Choir sings, the hall in which the Lipizzan stallions of the Spanish Riding School perform, various official and private apartments and several museums and state rooms which are open to the public.
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Details
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Opening
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Imperial Apartments:
Open daily, 9am - 5pm, last entry 4:30pm. New Palace Museums:
Open Wed-Mon 10am - 6pm, closed on Tuesdays.
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Pricing:
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Imperial Apartments & New Palace Museums EUR 7.50
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Contact:
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+43 1 53 4 22 |
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Getting
Here:
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Michaelerplatz 1, Burgring. Station: Herrengasse , Burgring or Hofburg.
Metro: U3
Tramway: 1, 2, D,
J Bus : 2A, 3A
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Riesenrad & Prater:
Wiener Prater
One of the world's oldest amusement parks,
this is a popular place for Viennese to relax
and socialize.
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Details
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Opening
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The official season is 15th March to 31st October, but visitors can walk through at any time. Attractions run from 10am to 1am (depending on the weather).
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Pricing:
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Entry into the Prater is free to the public. The prices for the attractions vary from EUR 1 to EUR 10.
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Contact:
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+43 1 728-0516 |
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Getting
Here:
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The Prater is
located in the 2nd district, between Ausstellungsstraße, Prater Hauptallee, and Praterstern.
Station Praterstern
Metro: U1
Tramways: 21, 5, O Bus: 81, 82 Trains: S1, S2, S3, S7 |
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