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    Vienna (Wien) is a unique blend of the historic and the modern, so full of tradition it can be read on the face of the city, yet with a forward-looking approach that will surprise the visitor. Viennas role as the seat of the Hapsburg Empire for centuries can be seen in the wealth of architecture and in the citys artistic and musical heritage. Many of the worlds most important composers, including Beethoven and Mozart, have lived and performed behind Viennas Baroque façades. In addition to this Baroque splendour, there are excellent examples of the Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) architecture that also flourished here.

    The fall of the Hapsburg Empire, at the end of World War I, allowed Viennas socialist undercurrents to come to the fore during the Red Vienna period, resulting in numerous social housing and other projects, which still play a role in the city. Viennas occupation by the Nazis and subsequent partitioning by the four Allied powers tend to be forgotten, as the city instead focuses on its post-war neutrality and the glittering remnants of its Imperial glory. This seems to be reinforced by the image of older Viennese walking small dogs or eating cakes in cafés but it ignores the energy of Viennas alternative and underground scenes, whose members react against the attachment to tradition in a way similar to their Secessionist counterparts a century before.

    Vienna is divided into 23 Bezirke (districts). The original city that lay within the protective walls comprises the First District of modern Vienna. The demolition of the city walls led to the construction of the Ringstrasse and an impressive parade of buildings along its length. The majority of the tourist attractions lie on and within the Ringstrasse. Districts two to nine are arrayed between the Ringstrasse and the concentric Gürtel (Belt). The other districts lie beyond the Gürtel and extend into the foothills of the Wienerwald (Vienna Woods), where Heurigen (wine taverns) and pretty villages are dotted among the vineyards.

    Viennas climate is generally moderate, although the city can experience heavy snowfalls and low temperatures from December to March, as well as occasionally very high temperatures in July and August. Summer, however, is usually comfortable with an average daily temperature of 20C, although heavy thundershowers are likely.

    The city is not only the capital of Austria but also a federal province as well, surrounded by Niederösterreich (Lower Austria). Viennas location on the east-west trade route along the River Danube played an important part in its history an empire that once covered a large part of Europe was ruled from here. Even today, Vienna is the financial and administrative capital of Austria and home to a number of international organisations, including the United Nations. And with the fall of Communism, Vienna is once again at the centre of Europe.

    Airport Guide

    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

    E-mail

    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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