Vienna Nutz and Bolts

The Basics

City Name: Vienna
Where is it located?: Vienna is located in Austria’s northeast, near the border of Slovakia.
Why do people go there?: Mozart rejoice! Austria is home to a number of world-famous composers, and Vienna loves to brag about its past – and present – musical gifts. If you have any doubt, check out the boy’s choir, or the chocolate and liquors decorated with Mozart’s image. Mostly, though, Vienna is known as a great city to explore, with wonderful architecture and side-streets you can wander for hours.
How do travelers get there?: Trains from Switzerland, elsewhere in Austria and Budapest are common.
Currency: Euro
City Code: 1
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Population: 1.5 million
Languages: German

Travel Information

Neighborhoods:
Attractions: MuseumsQuartier Wien (Museum Quarter), Schloss Schönbrunn, St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom)
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/aus/vie/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/aus/vie/
Tourist Office: Vienna Tourist Board, 1025 Wien, Telephone: +43-1-211 14-222, Telephone: +43-1-211 14-444 room reservation, Fax: +43-1-216 84 92, Web site: http://www.info.wien.at/, Alternate email: info@info.wien.at
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Tips for Visiting

When to go: Summer is the warmest, but the shoulder seasons actually have quite a bit going on.
Common Phrases: Yes = Ja, No = Nein, Please = Bitte, Thank you = Dank, Do you speak English? = Macht sie sprechen Englisch?
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How to get around?: U-bahn, S-bahn and bus all work together to let you walk as little as you have to.
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