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Horse Carriage Ride
The guide was updated:A ride in a carriage pulled by horses is a highlight of a trip to Vienna for many tourists. Today it is hard to imagine the cityscape without the Viennese horse-drawn carriages. A tour in a horse-drawn carriage is a very atmospheric way to explore the beauty of Vienna.
Carriage ranks can be found at Stephansplatz, Michaelerplatz, Heldenplatz, Albertinaplatz, Petersplatz and outside the Burgtheater.
For that extra special occasion, you can book a carriage ride complete with typical specialties and delicacies paired with sparkling wine.
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![Campus of Vienna University of Economics & Business Administration](https://image.arrivalguides.com/398x193/05/1e051197365742383411d80a214c1c73.jpg)
The new campus of the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration is an impressive architectural achievement which has soon turned into a landmark of the area nearby the Prater.
Conceived and designed by internationally acclaimed architects, this futuristic and yet sustainable complex of innovative buildings is a must-see for architecture lovers. Guided tours are also available.
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Augarten
Augarten are amazing Baroque gardens were visitors can marvel at lavish flower landscapes and walk through an extensive area criss-crossed by shady avenues and lined with chestnuts, elms, lindens, ashes and maples. Amongst other things, the Augarten is home to the Vienna Boys’ Choir in the Augartenpalais. With some luck, the Boys’ Choir can also be heard rehearsing here.
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Zeinlhofergasse
Crossing the Margareten district, Zeinlhofergasse boasts a reputation of the most beautiful lane in Vienna. The historic houses with their wonderfully decorated front gardens make for an idyllic streetscape.
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Jewish Cemetery
The Jewish Cemetery in Rossau is the oldest cemetery in Vienna, with a history reaching back to the middle of the 16th century. It is currently possible to view around 350 maintained grave monuments in the cemetery, with some headstones dating back up to 500 years. The cemetery is located in the inner courtyard of the Rossau Retirement Home.
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Street Art along Danube Canal
The embankment walls of the Danube Canal form a single, giant canvas. The area is open to graffiti artists who have turned the concrete walls into their very own art gallery in Vienna. From generic scribbles to political messages and intricate artworks: stroll along the banks and explore this tangible example of Viennese cultural life. For the most interesting works, walk down the track between Schwedenplatz and Schottenring.
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Brotfabrik
Brotfabrik is a former bread factory turned into contemporary art gallery and photography exhibition hall is a must for any art lover. Studios, galleries and showrooms have settled around the inner courtyards, creating a real cultural melting pot around the impressive industrial building.
The cafe, Magdas Kantine, is run as a social business, employing refugees and those unemployed long-term.
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Public & Street Art
Works of art can be seen not only in Vienna’s museums and galleries. Public art can be found in many selected places across the city — from installations to sculptures. Explore The Street Art Passage around MuseumsQuartier, take a stroll along the Danube canal.
Real street art lovers can take a guided walking tour to learn about the artworks’ political and social references. You'll get insider info about Vienna from a guide with a passion for urban art, as well as some valuable tips for cool local eateries and bars.
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Vienna Woods
On the western side of the capital, stretching over seven of districts, the Vienna Woods are considered the green lung of Vienna. Easily reached with public transportation and perfect for a daytime excursion, the area offers great hiking trails, old castles and monasteries, a rich fauna and plenty of picturesque vineyard villages.
Whether you decide to explore the area with one of the guided tours or by yourself, make sure not to miss the exquisite regional gastronomy and the overwhelming views over the city and the last foothills of the Alps.
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![Horse Carriage Ride](https://image.arrivalguides.com/398x193/09/99736a9bdf5c99d4715a608f08d493d9.jpg)
Horse Carriage Ride
A ride in a carriage pulled by horses is a highlight of a trip to Vienna for many tourists. Today it is hard to imagine the cityscape without the Viennese horse-drawn carriages. A tour in a horse-drawn carriage is a very atmospheric way to explore the beauty of Vienna.
Carriage ranks can be found at Stephansplatz, Michaelerplatz, Heldenplatz, Albertinaplatz, Petersplatz and outside the Burgtheater.
For that extra special occasion, you can book a carriage ride complete with typical specialties and delicacies paired with sparkling wine.
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Spittelberg
Vienna’s Spittelberg is located right next to the MuseumsQuartier. Outside of the classic touristy beaten track, the area mainly attracts young, bohemian locals and students.
Among the arts and crafts stores and independent shops, this charming neighbourhood has developed a lively entertainment scene with numerous restaurants, cafés and bars famous for their leafy courtyards and Biedermeier-style building.
Spittelberg Village's Christmas market during Advent is considered one of the best in town: always busy, it's an ideal place to end an evening in an atmospheric setting.
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Freihausviertel
Lively, affordable and with a vibrant atmosphere, Freihaus is considered to be the trendiest district in Vienna by many. Stretching south of Naschmarkt and Karlsplatz, this eclectic neighbourhood is famous for its creative scene, full of entertainment and hip hang outs.
Besides design shops and modern galleries, refreshments can be enjoyed in any of the exciting cafes or restaurants, while night-owls can find plenty of trendy meeting places in Freihaus. The most popular streets are Operngasse and Schleifmühlgasse.
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Bitzinger Hot Dog Stand
The Bitzinger sausage stand at Albertinaplatz is reportedly the best würstelstand in Vienna, which is why you should definitely pay a visit for a snack or cheap meal when staying in the city. There is usually a queue — this is one of the most famous sausage stands in the city, after all. Besides the classic bratwurst and currywurst they also sell some other specialities, like the cheese-filled sausage.
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Austrian Film Museum
The Film Museum in the Albertina is a must in Vienna for every film enthusiast, serving as a cinematheque and an archive for a collection ranging from the origins of film history to the present days; make sure to check the schedule on their website to see what is currently being screened, as this isn't a "museum" in the traditional sense of the word, but more of a historic cinema.
National and international films are screened all year round, with changing retrospectives and individual presentations offered to the public. The Film Museum also boasts the widest collection of film literature in the country, as well as a selection of cinema-related photos, posters and periodicals.
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Steinhof Church
Also known as St. Leopold's Church, this Art Nouveau masterpiece by Otto Wagner defines Vienna’s architectural cityscape and is recognised as the first example of a Modernist church in Europe. Distinctive components of Art Nouveau style were the ornaments that are especially exposed on the dome of the church and on the altar.
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Yellow Fog Lights Installation
In the 1st district, marvel at a breathtaking light installation by the artist Olafur Eliasson on the façade of the Verbund headquarters.
The artwork can be seen on permanent display in Vienna every day at dusk, when 32 fluorescent lamps cast light on the artificial fog climbing up the side of the building and spreading over the pavement.
You can visit the exhibition in the Vertical Gallery by appointment (call number below) every Wednesday at 6:30pm pm as part of a free art talk.
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Therme Wien
In the south of Vienna is Therme Wien, the biggest thermal spa facility in Austria. Relax and be pampered by 26 indoor and outdoor pools, 24 sauna and steam cabins, 2,500 loungers and a 6,000 m² health area.
Only a 30-minute metro or tram ride from the city centre, it's a good option for a relaxing break from sightseeing.
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Gartenbaukino
The Gartenbaukino with its impressively large screen is one of the last remaining single auditorium cinemas in Vienna. The cinema is the central performance venue of the Viennale, the successful international film festival held in Vienna every year. Night screenings, premieres and many other spectacular events are also held here.
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