Vienna Holidays
Description
Vienna
Vienna is filled with fine architecture and elegant buildings from the 700 years of the Habsburg Empire. Walk or ride round the Ringstrasse Boulevard, which encircles the old town to see the grand 19th century buildings including the opera, parliament, fine arts museum, town hall and Burgtheater. Medieval streets and squares provide a classic winter setting. At every corner you will discover another palace, church, statue or beautiful town house.
Christmas Markets
- Rathausplatz (Vienna Christmas Market) - (15 Nov – 24 Dec)
- Schönbrunn Palace (Culture and Christmas Market in front of Schönbrunn Palace) - (22 Nov – 26 Dec)
- Freyung (Old Viennese Christmas Market) - (22 Nov – 23 Dec)
Accommodation
4* Hotel Beethoven - 2 or 3 nights (3rd night free!) - Bed & Breakfast
A traditional, comfortable hotel located in an excellent position opposite the Papageno gate of the famous ‘Theater an der Wien’, where the Merry Widow was premiered – the Opera, Hofburg Palace and main museums are also close by. The friendly staff and calm atmosphere will create a peaceful haven after a busy day of sightseeing. Official category: 4 star.
Hotel facilities
- Bar
- Lounge
- Buffet breakfast
- Coffee shop
- Lift
Room facilities
- Bath or shower
- WC
- Radio
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Minibar
- Safe
Transfers: Transfers are not included. Pre-bookeable transfers are available for £14 per person one-way from the airport to the hotel
Ticketing information: Holidays are booked with the tour operator. You are making a confirmed reservation - bookings are not subject to availability. Tour operator will send you their confirmation/invoice by second class post with receipt of your booking. Tickets will be dispatched 14 days before departure.
Please note
- There is a 2.25% charge when payment is made by credit (not debit) card, this charge will be ADDED to your invoice by the tour operator.
- Baggage allowance: 20kgs.
- Special requests: If you have any special requests (vegetarian meals etc.) please enter them under "Special Requirements" when making your online booking. Special requests will be noted but cannot be guaranteed.
Single supplement: Single Rooms available at a supplement of £23 per person per night
Price includes: Flights and accommodation for 2 or 3 nights on a bed & breakfast basis.
Vienna Information
Vienna Highlights...
- Lively Nights
- Local Markets
- Good for Couples
- Ancient Sites
- Traditional Building
- Enjoyable Walks
- Museums
- Places to Explore
- Good Shopping
- Dining Out
- Romantic
- Scenic Location
- Local Character
- Plenty to do
- Local History
- Bistros & Cafés
- Transfer in 1hr
Destination Airport
Vienna International Airport
Airport Information
Country
Austria
Address
Vienna International Airport, PO Box 1, A-1300 Wien Flughafen, Austria
Country Code
43
Telephone
(0)1 70070
Fax
(0)1 7007 23805
m@viennaairport.com
Website
www.viennaairport.com
Location
The airport is located 16km (10 miles) southeast of the city
Time Zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
2
Transfer between Terminals
Both terminals are housed in one building and are within walking distance of each other.
Driving Directions
The best route to the airport is the A4 Airport Motorway. The motorway exit marked ‘Flughafen’ (Airport) leads directly to the terminal. The B9 road is an alternative main route.
Car Parking
There are several car parks at the airport. K1, K2 and K3 are short-term car parks; and discount long-term parking is available in lot C. More information is available (tel: (0)1 7007 22886).
Car Hire
Companies represented at the airport include Arac/Europcar, ATL, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National/Alamo, Sixt and Thrifty.
Public Transport
Rail: The City Airport Train (tel: (0)1 25250; website: www.cityairporttrain.at) runs to the City Air Terminal at Wien Mitte. The S-Bahn (overground train) connects the airport to Wien Mitte and Wien Nord railway stations (journey time: 25 minutes); it provides connections to the Vienna U-Bahn (underground rail) system. Road: Taxi: Taxis to the city leave from outside the Arrivals hall. A chauffeur and limousine service is offered by Radio Car Vienna (tel: (0)1 7007 33340). Bus: Buses go to Wien Mitte, Südbahnhof and Westbahnhof railway stations and to Wien Schwedenplatz and the Vienna International Centre. Coach: Services are available to Bratislava (Slovak Republic) and Budapest (Hungary). An airport transfer service is also available (tel: (0)1 7007 35910).
Information and Help Desks
Information desks can be found in the Terminal 2 and at the bus station. The airport has a 24-hour telephone information service (tel: (0)1 7007 22233).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: The airport has banks in both the Arrivals and Departures halls. ATMs and bureau de change facilities are available throughout. There are post offices in the Departures hall between Terminals 1 and 2 and the Plaza shopping area. Eating and drinking: The airport has several cafés, snack bars, restaurants and bars. Shopping: There are over 70 shops, including duty-free. Luggage: Porters (tel: (0)1 7007 33140/1) are available on request at a small charge. Luggage trolleys are also available. There is a 24-hour left-luggage facility in the Arrivals area; and safety deposit boxes. There is also a lost property service (tel: (0)1 7007 29360). Other facilities: There is a 24-hour medical centre and a pharmacy.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Airport VIP & Business Centre (tel: (0)1 7007 23300/400/406) can organise events and press conferences as well as provide room hire for up to 40 delegates. The Danube Aviator Club provides five executive lounges with workspaces, telephone, modem, fax and message services, and an adjacent meeting room. The Vienna Airport World Trade Center (tel: (0)1 7007 36000) provides office hire plus excellent facilities for meetings, functions and conferences for up to 300 delegates, with secretarial and interpretation services, bank branches and a chamber of commerce also available. The Astron Hotel & Convention Center Vienna Airport (tel: (0)1 701 510; website: www.astron-hotels.de) also offers conference facilities.
Disabled Facilities
There are disabled toilets, lifts, telephones and Internet connections accessible to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs can be provided at the airport; assistance can be requested prior to arrival via the airport’s website. Disabled parking spaces are available in car parks 1, 3, 4 and C, with good access to the terminals.
Airport Hotels
The Astron Hotel & Convention Center Vienna Airport (tel: (0)1 701 510; website: www.astron-hotels.de) is located directly opposite the airport terminals and next to the Vienna Airport World Trade Center.
City
Vienna
Full Airport Name
Vienna International Airport
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