summer and something: Europe

Day

Time

Price

Details

22-May

1.30pm

Arrive Vienna Meildling station - Pratersterm Wien Nord station

Take S2 train - S-Bahn Direction: Wr.Neustadt Hbf - 18mins train

Wed

From the nearby Praterstern Wien Nord station (300 metres) - walk 7 mins east on Praterstern/B8 toward Lassallestr.

direct train which costs only eur3.60 to Airport - 24mins

19.9

Buy Vienna card for 72hrs

Available in hotels and at the tourist information centre on Albertinaplatz (open daily from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm) and the tourist information point at the airport (open daily from 6.00 am to 11.00 pm), at sales and information points of the Vienna Lines (e.g. Stephansplatz, Karlsplatz, Westbahnhof, Landstraße/Wien Mitte) or by credit card on tel. +43-1-798 44 00-148.

Further tickets for Vienna's public transport lines (if cant buy Vienna card):

72-hour network card: €14.50

ibis budget Wien Messe (ex ETAP HOTEL)

1-2pm

Anker Clock

This clock (built 1911 - 1914) was created by the painter and sculptor Franz von Matsch and is a typical Art Nouveau

design.It forms a bridge between the two parts of the Anker Insurance Company‘s building. In the course of 12 hours, twelve historical figures or pairs of figures move across the bridge. Every day at noon, all of the figures parade, each accompanied by music from its era.

Ankeruhr 1, Hoher Markt 10/11
U1, U3: Stephansplatz
U1, U4: Schwedenplatz

Walk 10 mins from Spanish Riding School -Head southeast on Michaelerpl. toward In der Burg -Turn right onto Kohlmarkt -Continue onto Tuchlauben -Turn right onto Hoher Markt

2-3pm

free

St. Stephen's Cathedral

St. Stephen's Cathedral, Austria's most eminent Gothic edifice, houses a wealth of art treasures, some of which can

only be seen during a guided tour: The red-marble sepulcher of Emperor Frederick III, sculpted from 1467 to 1513 by Niclas Gerhaert van Leyden; the pulpit, a work from 1514-15 by Anton Pilgram (who put his own relief portrait underneath it as his signature); the Altarpiece of Wiener Neustadt (Wiener Neustädter Altar), a Gothic winged altar from 1447 - and the tomb of Prince Eugene of Savoy, dating from 1754.

U1, U3: Stephansplatz

Walk 5 mins from Anker Clock -Head southeast on Hoher Markt toward Bauernmarkt - Turn right onto Bauernmarkt -Turn left onto Ertlg. - Turn right onto Rotenturmstr. -Turn left onto Stephanspl.

3- 6pm

Vienna Naschmarkt

Vienna’s best-known market has around 120 market stands and restaurants for a colorful culinary offering ranging from Viennese to Indian, from Vietnamese to Italian. The Naschmarkt has developed into a meeting point for young and old. The Flea Market on Saturday is already a cult event.

On the Naschmarkt, a colorful crowd buys fruit, vegetables and various delicacies from every country from dawn till dusk. Increasing numbers of trendy "in" places are also finding somewhere to set up in the more than 120 market stands, and even offer free WLAN.

Do-An (412) and Naschmarkt Deli (421-436) were gastronomic pioneers. They have succeeded in making the Naschmarkt an interesting place for a young, urban crowd. DJs also provide entertainment here on the weekend. Since then, numerous old market stands have become popular places to meet thanks to their modern architecture.

Tewa (672) on the Naschmarkt offers organic cuisine, Neni(510) serves Israeli-Oriental specialties from shakshuka (eggs with vegetables) to taboulleh (Lebanses salad), while at Orient & Occident (671) the wives of the owner whip up Turkish home cooking. Fish lovers get their money's worth at Umar (38-39). For many people, it is considered the best fish restaurant in Vienna. Also recommended is the Fischvierterl (171-178), whose high quality has long been known by the Karmerlitermarkt.

Apart from all the diverse market stalls, a visit to "Kim kocht. Shop and Studio" (28) comes highly recommended. Here, toque-winning cook Sohyi Kim, who runs her restaurant "Kim kocht" in the ninth district, sells home-made chutneys, sauces, soups, dressings as well as herbs and spices. In the new wine bar "Kim kocht. Wineclass" (47), the focus is on sparkling wines. In addition to sparkling wine and champagne and the seminars about them, small snacks are also served here.

Many other premises have also opened in the immediate vicinity of the Naschmarkt. On the Rechte Wienzeile, right across from the Naschmarkt, is Café Amacord. Excellent Viennese cuisine in a cozy ambience is the order of the day here. On the opposite side, on the Linke Wienzeile, is Café Drechsler. Designed by star designer Terence Conran, it is open almost around the clock and considered a modern twist on the typical Vienna coffeehouse. Early in the morning, night-owls meet the sales staff from the Naschmarkt, who often have a quick coffee here before starting work. The Ristorante al Teatro offers Italian classics in the not-to-be-missed ambience of the architect Hermann Czech.

Kettenbrückengasse station - walk 6 mins -Head south toward Rechte Wienzeile/Wr. Str./B1 -Turn left onto Rechte Wienzeile/Wr. Str./B1 -Turn left onto Naschmarkt

Karlsplatz station - walk 7mins- Head northeast on Karlspl./Wr. Str./B1 toward Friedrichstr. -Turn left onto Friedrichstr./Wr. Str./B1 Continue to follow Wr. Str./B1 -Turn left onto Naschmarkt

6-8pm

Giant Ferris Wheel

go to line U1 – station Praterstern (At Hotel station!), line U2 – station Praterstern or Messe-Prate, by rail S1, S2, S3, S7, S15: station Wien Nord, tram 0 and 5 or bus 80A - 8 mins walk from Praterstern Station - Turn left onto Ausstellungsstr. -Slight right onto Straße des Ersten Mai -Turn right onto Riesenradpl-Turn right to stay on Riesenradpl. Destination will be on the right

23-May

One day trip to BUDAPEST

Thurs

24-May

9-10am

Imperial Palace - Hofburg

Fri

For more than seven centuries, the great empire of the Habsburgs was ruled from the Imperial Palace. Today, the

Gothic Imperial Chapel, where the Vienna Boys’ Choir performs during High Mass on Sunday, is a remnant of the

Imperial Palace during the Middle Ages.

U3: Herrengasse -3 mins walk -Head south on Herreng. toward Michaelerpl-Turn right onto Michaelerpl-Turn right onto In der Burg
U1, U3: Stephansplatz ; U2, U3: Volkstheater ;Bus 48A: Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring;Tram D, 1, 2, Bus 57A: Burgring

Café Central for Brunch

Corner of Strauchgasse/Herrengasse

Piano music daily from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

From St Stephen Cathedral - go back to Stephanspl station then transfer to Herreng. Station walk 1 min -Head northwest on Herreng. toward Leopold-Figl-Gasse

10-12.30pm

Spanish Riding School

The Spanish Riding School in Vienna with its famous Lipizzan ballet can be experienced live in the baroque ambiance

of the Imperial Palace. Admire riding skills of the highest order – from pirouettes to caprioles.

Morning walk - to see the horse riding - Vienna card - euro 12, normal euro 14 - 10am-12.30pm

Walk from Imperial Palace - 1min - Head northeast on In der Burg toward Michaelerpl

12.30-3p

16.5

Schönbrunn Palace

Visit Empress Sisi’s former summer residence. This baroque complex contains an enchanting park, the Palm House,

the Gloriette and a zoo. Spend an entire day at Schönbrunn: visit the show rooms with a "Grand Tour with Audio

Guide," admire the splendid Bergl Rooms, and stroll through the “Labyrinth.”

U4: Schönbrunn U4, Tram 10, 58, 60: Hietzing - walk 9 mins

Schonbrunn Palace- half day 16.50 classic passl

3-4pm

Belvedere

13.5

See Gustav Klimt's legendary painting "The Kiss" as well as major works by Schiele and Kokoschka for yourself. You’ll be delighted by the magnificent ba-roque palace complex and its extensive gardens. Combo ticket - upper + lower ticket - if queue is long in upper then buy in lower

tram D: Schloss Belvedere
tram O, 18, bus 13A: Südbahnhof - walk 6 minsPrinz-Eugen-Straße
daily 10am-6pm (last admission 5.30 p.m.)

4-5pm

St. Charles Church

A magnificent religious building with a large cupola: St. Charles' Church, the last work of the eminent baroque

architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.

U, Tram, Bus: Karlsplatz/Oper - walk 6 mins -Head east Take the stairs -Turn right toward Argentinierstr. - left-right-right- left -Turn left onto Kreuzherreng.

5-9pm

Parndorf Designer Outlet

30mins from Vienna- Monday - Thursday: 9.30 - 19.00, Friday: 9.30 - 21.00

By Shuttle bus:
Leaves every hour from Vienna between 11:00 and 20:00.
Leaves Parndorf every hour between 12:00 and 21:00, and every half hour from 18:00 to 21:00.
Pickup in Vienna just opposite the Opera (Main Entrance), Opernring 3-5, (Opernring tram station or 3mins walk from Karlsplatz metro) and take you to the Designer Outlet and back to Vienna for € 9,50.
Tickets are available at the customer service desk at the Designer Outlet. You need to show your ticket on the return trip to Vienna. Please buy your ticket at least one hour before the last bus leaves for Vienna.

By train:

If you would like to take the train with the ÖBB to Parndorf Ort station, you can check the schedule here. € 10/way, 1hr journey
Then take a taxi to the Outlet for only € 1.80 per person. "Taxi Abraham Parndorf" will take you directly to McArthurGlenDesigner Outlet Parndorf. Please call Taxi Abraham at least 20 minutes before your arrival at the train station in Parndorf, so that your taxi will wait for you.
It's also possible to book an individual taxi outside the taxi timetable. The transfer will cost € 7, the group ticket starting with 4 persons will cost € 1,80 per person.

For more information and reservations call: 0043-676-96 26 791

25-May

Sat

Taxi to Airport

VAT REFUND!

At Vienna airport the Customs Officers are at counters 35 and 35, which are from the left side when facing all the main check in counters, also it is from the left before you actually go through the boarding pass control.

Total cost spent in Vienna excluding train ticket from Prague to Vienna which is around 30 euro/person
= 153.9 as above + ibis budget Wien Messe (ex ETAP HOTEL) 28.50 euro/nite/pax x 3 nites + meal 40euro/person/day x 2 days = 319.40 euro
ibis budget Wien Messe (ex ETAP HOTEL) is really cheap and we have a double bed room with ensuite bathroom and metro is walkable from hotel.