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Hofburg
The Hofburg belongs to the emblems of Vienna and appears as a big complex building with 18 tracts and 19 courtyards, which increased throughout the years. The oldest part from 1277 is the Swiss Court, from which you can reach the treasure chamber and the gothic castle chapel. In the 16th century the Stall castle, the Amalien tract and the Swiss Gate were added. In the 17th century the Leopoldinian tract had been built, in the 18th century the tract of the chancellor, the Winter Riding School and the national Library were added.The Michael tract and the New Castle were built at the end of the 19th century. Unfortuately, the World War avoided any other further constructions.Transport: Herrengasse; Stephansplatz; Babenberger Straße
Opening times:
Daily 9 am - 5 pm with or without guided tour
Entry fee: 7,50 Euro, children 3,90 Euro
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Heldenplatz
1010
Vienna
Tel: +43 (0)1 5337570
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Schloss Schönbrunn/ Tiergarten
The castle of Schönbrunn is one of the main attractions and one of the most important cultural goods in Austria. In 1996 announced as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO attracts more than 6 million visitors each year. About 50 of the 140 private and representative rooms of the castle, as the room of Napoleon, the Chinese round cabinet and the million room should be visited. Also worth a visit are the Castle chapel, the castle theatre and the big Wagenburg with more than 60 imperial pompous carriages. In the park of the castle you can view the huge palm tree house, the Roman ruins and the hedge labyrinth. The affectionate styled garden is a popular destination among locals. When visiting the castle and its gardens you should plan to take a whole day. Transport: Schönbrunn; Hietzing
Opening times:
Apr-Oct: 8.30 am-5 pm daily; Nov-Mar: 8.30 am-4.30 pm daily
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Schönbrunner Schloss-Straße
1130
Vienna
Tel: +43 (0)1 87792940
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Imperator crypt/ Capuchin crypt
Below the Capuchin church lays a crypt which the female imperator Anna ordered with her death in 1618. For the construction she donated a church and a monastery to the fraternity of the Capuchin. Since then the crypt has been modified and extended eight times and offers a last home to 145 members of the Habsburgs, among them 12 imperators and 19 female imperators. The Habsburgs had their own burial ceremony by burying the body, the bowels and the heart apart from each other. For this reason only the bodies lie in the crypt. For viewing the sarcophagi and the other many important details of the burial ceremony you should go for a guided tour. Transport: Stephansplatz
Opening times:
Daily 9.30 am - 4 pm
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Tegetthoffstrasse 2
1010
Vienna
Tel: +43 (0)1 5126853
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Schloss Belvedere
The Schloss Belvedere ranks among the most important baroque buildings of the 18th century. The famous conqueror of the Turks Prince Eugen von Savoyen first gave order to build a park and a garden with trick fountains. Later he allowed the Lower Belvedere to be a living space and the Upper Belvedere for the purpose of representation. The schemes were from Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt. In the pompous Upper Belvedere you can find today the Austrian gallery exposing works from Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt. The not less pompous Lower Belvedere hosts the Baroque Museum displaying outstanding works of the Vienna Baroque.
In the orangery the Museum of the art of the Middle Ages is hosted. Transport: Oberes Belvedere
Opening times:
park 6.30 am - 6 pm, museums Thue -Su 10 - at least 5 pm
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Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27
1030
Vienna
Tel: +43 (0)1 795570
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Hundertwasserhaus / House of Hundertwasser
The House of Hundertwasser is one of the most visited attractions in Vienna. The city of Vienna assigned the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser to the construction of this exceptional living space. Hundertwasser created a living complex in which the fixed forms of the usual houses were nearly abolished. Oblique walls, wavy ground, motley colours, onion domes, small balconies, oriels and overgrown ceilings make the astonishing house appearing as a Fata Morgana made from wood, glass, bricks and ceramic. This house is really worth a visit but taking in consideration that it is a living space it can only be viewed from the outside. Transport: Landstraße / Wien-Mitte.
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Kegelgasse / Löwengasse
1035
Vienna
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The Bohemian Prater
The Bohemian Prater is a place of excursion for the whole family what used to be a tradition already 150 years ago. There are different possibilities to spend your day and make it an unforgettable adventure. You can also enjoy sportive activities using the BMX course and a running-checkpoint or enjoy a walk through the recreation area on the Laaer Hill. Special activities are offered for kids.
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House of the Sea – Vivarium Vienna
More than 3500 animals are shown on 2500 m², among them crocodiles, poisonous snakes and saurians. The main attractions of the tropical seawater section are the huge aquariums where visitors can watch sharks, sea turtles, many corrals and gorgeous fish. Also the piranhas are worth a visit. The culmination of every visit is the newly built tropical house with free flying birds and walking apes. The Mediterranean section offers a overview of different species living in the ocean, for example anemones and snakes as well as shells, crabs, sea urchins, starfish and fish.
The House of the Sea is located in the Esterhazypark in the 6. community area of Vienna and is open daily from 9 to 6, Thurdays 9 to 9.
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Stephansdom – Stephan’s Cathedral
This cathedral is affectionately called Steffl by Vienna’s locals. It belongs to the most important gothic buildings in Austria, is 107 m long and 34 m wide. Four towers adorn the outside. The Stephansdom is the emblem of Vienna und should not miss on your list of what to see. Transport: Stephansplatz
Opening times:
Daily 6 am – 10 pm
Entry: free of charge, sightseeing costs a fee
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Stephansplatz
1010
Vienna
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