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ViennaAs the ESC Congress 2007 (European Society of Cardiology with expected 30 000 visitors) will take place in Vienna the week after YAPC::Europe we advise you to book your accomodation as soon as possible. If you are planning a longer stay in Vienna you will have a very hard time finding a room for the weekend after the conference. If you decide to come a few days earlier, you shouldn't have this problem. Vienna is the capital of Austria. With a population of about 1.6 million (2.2 million within the metro area), Vienna is by far the largest city in Austria as well as its cultural, economic and political centre. [read more about Vienna on Wikipedia]. Please also check out the conference wiki and Viennas offical website. Also free mp3 guided vienna audio tours and a downloadable vienna map (with pictures of sights) in different languages is available at your-friend. As we all know there's a variety of maps available in the net, we can recomend Vienna's official city map (including public transport lines) and the conference map (including all important places) to help you find your way around Vienna. Things you should not miss (besides Larry's talk...)TOP  Belvedere palace The Belvedere Palace, designed in baroque style in the early eighteenth century by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt for Prince Eugene of Savoy, is home to the Austrian Gallery. TOP  Hofburg imperial palace The huge Hofburg (Court Palace) is the most important secular building in Vienna, once the center of the powerful Habsburg Empire. The old Hofburg, with its many different sections and courtyards, was built (and renovated many times) between the 13th and the early 19th centuries. The Neue Burg (New Palace) was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, despite the dwindling power of the Habsburg Empire. Today, the Hofburg is home to various museums the natitonal library and seat to the president. TOP  Riesenrad (giant ferris wheel) Erected in 1897 to celebrate Emperor Franz Josef I's golden Jubilee, making it one oth the fist giant ferris wheels. One of Vienna's most beloved symbols (see YAPC logo above ;-) TOP  Schönbrunn palace From the 18th century to 1918, Schönbrunn was the residence of the Habsburg emperors. It was designed by the architects Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and Nicolaus Pacassi and is full of outstanding examples of decorative art. Together with its gardens, the site of the world's first zoo in 1752, it is a remarkable Baroque ensemble and a perfect example of Gesamtkunstwerk. Unesco World Heritage site since 1996. TOP  St. Stephen's cathedral Vienna's main landmark, biggest church, seat of a Roman Catholic Archbishop and beloved symbol (see YAPC logo above ;-). Some parts of the church are dating back to 1237, making it presumably also Vienna's oldest church. Things to see (besides Perl talks...) Albertina museum Museum located in one of the last remaining parts of the city fortification. The museum is dedicated to drawings, prints and photographies.  Altes AKH campus In 1998 the Allgemeines Krankenhaus (AKH), moved to a new building, allowing the University of Vienna to take over its 16th/17th century abode, with its spacious 100,000m2 of parks at 9th district. After extensive renovation, Austria's first "real" campus was opened. Consequently some institutes relocated to the campus, followed by a number of places to eat and drink. Am Hof squareAugarten palace & gardens Baroque gardens. Great place for enjoying a picknick or sunbath. Also hosts the most durable reminders of Viennas dark past during World War II, the gigantic Flaktürme or Flak Towers. Botanical garden A lot of rare and lesser-known exotic plants and trees can be seen in this garden. Empress Maria Theresia realised this project in 1754 to plant the medicinal herbs suggested by her physician. It is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Next to the botanical there is an alpine garden. One can see a rock garden with thousands of plants normally only found in alpine regions. Some of these are quite rare.  Bratislava historic city centre and castle Enjoy the historic center of Bratislava, the capitol of Slovakia, a day trip from Vienna. Bratislava can easily be reached by bus from Wien Mitte, by the Twin City Liner or by train from Südbahnhof in about one hour.  Burgtheater This theatre, built between 1874 and 1878 by Karl Hasenauer and Gottfried Semper, is one of the most famous in the German-speaking world. "The Burg", as the Viennese have dubbed it, was never just a theatre but also a sacred place where heated debates took place about the function of art and culture. Cobenzl A popular lookout point located on a hill in the Vienna Forest Danube tower Lookout point with a plattform at 150m and a total height of 250m Freyung square Heating Plant Spittelau Located next to the venue. Once a dull waste incineration plant, now one of three buildings in Vienna designed by the Austrian painter and sculptor Friedensreich Hundertwasser.  Hundertwasserhaus Love it or hate it, this brightly colored, off-centre, eco-minded transformation of a drab council block by Austrian hippy artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser in Vienna's Third District is now as much a tourist attraction as the Hofburg or Stephansdom. By declaring war on the straight line and pledging to repay a debt to nature, Hundertwasser covered the facade in a chequerboard of primary colors, added onion domes and ceramic cladding, and planted lawns and trees on the rooftops.  Jewish square As the name suggests, this was the site of the city's first Jewish ghetto dating as far back as the 12th century. It remained at the heart of the Jewish community for centuries and is now, appropriately enough, the site of a Holocaust Mahnmal  Kahlenberger Dörfel A small village right outside of Vienna with 2500 years of winegrowing history. Walk in the vineyards and enjoy the view over the danube.  Kapuzinergruft Since 1633, the significant members of the Habsburg family have been buried in the so-called Kapuziner or Kaisergruft (Imperial crypt). Twelve emperors, 15 empresses and around 100 archdukes lie here, carefully guarded by Capuchin monks.  Karl-Marx-Hof When the Social Democrats came into power in Vienna at the beginning of the 1920s, they started a social project to construct more buildings in the hope of improving the bad living conditions in crowded Vienna. The Karl-Marx-Hof is an impressive example: more than 1km long, with pinnacles and thick walls for the balconies, it looks like a fortress.  Kirche am Steinhof One of the most famous art noveau churchs, located inside a sanatorium area. Built by the Otto Wagner in 1903-1907.  Klosterneuburg monastery Big catholic monastery some kilometers nort of Vienna on a hillside above the Danube. Konzerthaus A visit to the Konzerthaus is a must for all classical music fans. Opened in 1913, it has outstanding acoustics and attracts some of the world's best orchestras. Laxenburg castle Situated in the middle of a nice parkland some 17km south of Vienna, Schloss Laxenburg is a fine example of 18th century garden artistry. Full of canals, bridges and monuments. The architectural highlight is the 14th century castle which stands in the centre of the grounds. Museum of art history Designed and built at the end of the 19th century by Gottfried Semper and Karl Hasenauer, the Kunsthistorisches Museum houses the Habsburg family's art collection, widely regarded to be one of the finest in Europe.  Museumsquartier Housing several world-class museums and several art groups. Located in the former court stables it is a great place to chill out after a long sight-seeing tour. Free WLAN access.  Naschmarkt Established in 1916, this huge food market always draws enormous crowds and has a lively atmosphere. Built on a long esplanade over the river, it is a wonderful place to stroll, look, and buy an interesting array of international food. Close to the market there are some of the finest Art Nouveau buildings of Vienna Neugebäude castle The first Renaissance palace outside of Italy, build in 1570. Today only ruins are left and reconstruction is under way.  Nußdorf Once a separate municipality, now a suburb of Vienna. The historic centre has preserved a lot of its 18th-19th century charme. Hosts some Heurigen (wineries) and is a convinient starting point for a walk in Vienna forest.  Old university / Academy of sciences The labyrinth of medieval streets east of Rotenturmstraße in the 1st district is one of Vienna's most attractive areas and at the confluence of Bäckerstraße and Postgasse lies the Dr.-Ignaz-Seipl-Platz, studded with impressive buildings like the academy of sciences.  Palais Liechtenstein Owned by the sovereign of Liechtenstein it houses a museum featuring the Princely Collections. The collection has a strong focus on the Baroque era.  Parliament of Austria Situated on the south side of Rathausplatz, this edifice designed by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen, is one of the most striking examples of the Ringstrasse era's architecture. Pestäule, Graben Originally a large moat protecting the ramparts, it was filled in later to create a market area. This illustrious commercial history is continued today by an amazing array of stylish shops. There is a memorial for the victims of 1679's plague at Graben.  Peter's church Oldest Baroque church in Vienna. Compact from the outside, rich and splendid from the inside. Prater Best known for its giant Ferris wheel and amusement park, the Prater, a long stretch of woods and meadows between the Danube and its tributaries, originally served as the imperial hunting grounds. The park was opened to the public in 1766, and its giant Ferris wheel at a height of 67 meters and weighing 430 tons, was erected in 1896. Schönlatern alley Beautifull quarter dating back to the 12th cenury. Consist of a couple of narrow, cobbled streets.  Schloss Hof This beautifully renovated Baroque palace ist located some 40km from Vienna. It also features a 50 hectare baroque garden and a little zoo (nice if you come along with children).  Schwarzenberg square and Russian monument This is one of the most important squares in Vienna. It is surrounded by a couple of elegant buildings and palaces. At the upper end of the square there is a Sowjet monument commemorating the victory over fascist Germany/Austria in WW2, as well as a beautifully lit fountain and the Schwarzenberg palace.  Secession Famous Art Nouveau exhibition hall. Contains the Bethoven frieze by Gustav Klimt. Sigmund Freud museum Sigmund Freud's office and private rooms are now a museum, which contains original furniture, documents, letters and photographs, some of his personal belongings and even some pieces from his collection of antiques. Freud lived and worked in this house from 1891 to 1938, before he was forced to leave Austria because of the Nazi regime.  Spittelberg quarter Few areas in the Vorstädte (once the suburbs, but now part of the city center) have managed to preserve their original 18th- or 19th-century appearance. The exception is the Spittelberg quarter, a district consisting of half a dozen narrow, cobbled streets between Siebensterngasse and Burggasse. In decline since the late 19th century, the area was saved from demolition in the 1970s. Its baroque and Biedermeier houses were carefully restored and many of the streets pedestrianised. Now hosts a lively bar/pub scene. St Marxer cemetery This cemetery was used around 1800 and hosts the original grave of Mozart (which was later moved to Zentralfiredhof)  St. Karl's church This towering Baroque construction was built by request of the Emperor Karl the Sixth. In 1713, he resolved to commission the construction of a church, if the terrible plague epidemic should cease. Once the epidemic had been stamped out, Vienna's most magnificent baroque church was duly erected, according to the designs of architect Johann Fischer von Erlach.  Strudlhof stairs This beautiful stairway is situated opposite the baroque palace of Lichtenstein. It is certainly one of the most attractive Art Nouveau contructions in Vienna. University of ViennaUrania Vienna opera The Opernhaus am Ring, famous first and foremost for its annual high society ball, hosts productions by the likes of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the State Ballet Company and a host of famous opera singers and directors. The Opera House opened with Mozart's "Don Giovanni" in 1869, and has been going ever since.  Viennese City Park Popular park in the heart of Vienna comprising several monuments and sculptures of famous musicians and a couple of art noveau edifices. Votiv church Zentralfriedhof Vienna's largest cemetery hosting over 3 million graves, including the grave of Beethoven, many members of the Strauss family, Schoenberg and Schubert. There are some fine Art Noveau edifices at the compounds. Things to do (besides Perl...) Arena Concert hall/area in a former butchery. Two days before the YAPC, on the 26th of August, Sonic Youth will be performing here! Attendees dinner: Weingut Schilling The winery/Heurigen where the attendees dinner will take place. Beautifully located at the foot of Bisamberg-hill. Brunnenmarkt Ramble through this large open-air market. Recommended to be visited on saturdays forenoon. Café Havelka Drink a 'Kleiner Brauner' at this traditional Viennese coffee house Chelsea Have a Pint of Guinness[1] with a Talisker and listen to rock music, while watching your favorite soccer team Donauinsel Cycle, skate, swim or sail along this artificial 20km island. Early registration: Centimeter III Early registration monday 27th starting from ~7-8pm. Unfortunately has no WLAN and only a few english bills of fare (check out the website first). Take tramway line D (Venue, Schottenring, Ring, Südbahnhof) to get here. Flex Club Spend a night out in one of Vienna's and Europe's (according to Spex magazine) best clubs (subway line U4) Gänsehäufl If summer heat becomes unbearable, cool of at this traditional - 100 years old - workings mans lido. With free WLAN access. Gelateria Zanoni Enjoy Vienna's superb icecream at Gelateria Zanoni or Gelateria Hoher Markt Kellergasse Stammersdorf Enjoy a glass of wine at this beautifully located 'Heurigen' location (tavern selling young homegrown wine) Mariahilferstrasse Nice place for shopping, but very crowded on saturdays.  Naschmarkt jumble sale Find a valuable gem or just useless junk at this nice flea market. The market is taking place saturdays next to the subway station Kettenbrückengasse (U4 line) starting at 6:30. Arrive early if you are looking for a good deal.  National park Donauauen, Stopfenreuth Canoe through the meadow sidearmes of the Danube in this magnificent national park. Canoes and guided tours can be booked in the village nearby. There's also a national park museum in 'Orth an der Donau'. Rhiz Nice bar in the renovated "Stadtbahnbögen". (subway line U6) Schweizerhaus Drink a Budweiser and eat a 'Stelze' (or 'Erdäpfelpuffer' for the vegetarians amongst us) at this traditional beer garden located in the Prater Spittelberg A fine selection of cocktail bars (7even,..) and pubs (Plutzerbräu,..) in a historical quarter Sponsor: United Chocolates Chocolate store in the centre of Vienna and donor of the "Mozartkugeln" in your goodie bags. Strandbar Hermann An artificial sandy beach right in the centre of Vienna with a nice open air bar. Free WLAN. (subway line U4) Weingut am Reisenberg A Heurigen (winery) with a stunning view over Vienna. Copyright © 2003-2007 Verein 'Vienna.pm - Verein zur Förderung der Programmiersprache Perl'. To contact the organisers send an email to vienna2007@yapceurope.org Impressum |
