The province capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck, is situated in the Inn Valley, on the exit of the Wipp Valley surrounded by a beautiful alpine landscape. The city is crossed by the river Inn and separates the Upper from the Lower Inn Valley. Because of the location on the important intersection of the north-south connection of …
The Schonbrunn Palace is one of the most important cultural monuments in Austria, Katterburg as it was previously called has been in use since the early 14th century. Tenants of greatest acclaim were the Habsburgs who gained possession of the estate in 1569 and held it for 630 years. The palace and its elaborate gardens …
Vienna Christmas Market The Viennese Christmas Market is an unforgettable highlight for those eager to get into the spirit of the season. The delicious aromas are sure to lull all visitors into the seasonal joy. Inside the City Hall on the ground floor, there is an area dedicated to children, where they can learn how …
1192 Richard the Lionheart is taken captive in ##Vienna, the ransom helps build fortifications; 1198 the Golden Age of Vienna begins with economic, architectural, and artistic growth; 1237 Vienna is incorporated as a free city of the Empire by Emperor Friedrich II; 1298 the first “Christkindlmarkt”. Christmas market is held in Vienna; 1304 construction begins …
Secession The Building itself displays the symbolism of architecture with the laurel leaf playing a central decorative role. Dating from 1901, the damage inflicted by WWII has all but disappeared, revealing once again a gallery of superb creativity and character.U-Bahn: Karlsplatz ((U1, U2, U4) Secession – The Building itself displays the symbolism of architecture with …
Akademie der bildenden Kuenste the art gallery of this school contains some real treasures; BA – CA Kunstforum homage to the artists of classical modernism; Dritte Mann Museum 3mpc a tribute to Graham Green. Orson Welles, etc. Ephesos Museum a depiction of the ancient Ephesos and its culture; Esperantomuseum the world’s largest display of artificial languages; …
Art History Museum Vienna One of the most important museums worldwide with the earliest collections dating back 250 years. This palace of natural history has incorporated collections since 1889 and to this day counts over 20 million exhibits. The art History Museum stands, almost mirror-like, imposingly opposite since 1891, and unites most of the imperial …
Metro Map , Schonbrunn Map Innere Stadt ( 1st district ) The historic heart of the city exudes elegance at every corner and boasts the best boutiques, the finest hotels, and the grandest architecture. Despite its modern flair, the inner city has maintained an archaic note, a parallel evolution that has developed and maintained the center …
Altstadt – The Old Town Worth seeing is the entire complex of the Old Town with its narrow streets, old burghers houses, and arcades. Where the Herzog-Friedrich-Straße widens out into a Square is the symbol of Innsbruck, the Goldene Dachl The Golden Roof This late gothic alcove, 16 meters high, was built around 1500 and …
The Schonbrunn Palace is one of the most important cultural monuments in Austria. The palace and its elaborate gardens are an essential part of Viennese history and every visit. Vienna Schonbrunn Map
Traffic Innsbruck is a railway and road traffic junction. Trains from Vienna-Salzburg ( Western railway ), Munich-Garmisch Partenkirch ( Karwendl railway ), Zurich-Bregenz ( Arlberg railway ), and Verona-Bozen ( Brenner railway ) arrive at the main station. A local railway, the Stubaital railway ( Innsbruck-Fulpmes ), and the railway number 6 with destination Igls …
The Golden Roof This late gothic alcove, 16 meters high, was built around 1500 and is covered with 3.450 gilt copper shingles. Innsbruck Golden Roof shows in his reliefs Emperor Maximilian I and his two wives, Maria of Burgundy and Maria Bianca Sforza, furthermore Chancellor, jesters, Moreskentänzer, and various arms. Today, there are replicas of …
Vienna metro Vienna’s metro system is it one of the most modern in Europe. The Vienna metro operates daily between 5 am and 12:30. Trains depart around every 5 minutes. Timetables can be found here. For more detailed information, check out the following services: Wiener Linien journey planner The subway system consists of 5 lines …
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A Typical Taste Wiener Schnitzel – a thin veal escalope, breaded and fried. Usually served with potato salad. Fritattensuppe – a hearty clear meat broth, with thinly cut strips of pancake. Kaesekrainer – a red Bratwurst with dabs of cheese inside, eaten with bread and mustard. Gulasch – of Hungarian heritage but nonetheless a local …
Stephansdom The construction works of Vienna’s landmark lasted several centuries. You can go up the North Tower by elevator and enjoy a marvelous view of the town. Some of the outstanding parts of the church are: the Lady altar “Maria Poetsch”, the high altar ( lapidation of St. Stephen ), the pulpit by Anton Pilgram …
Hotel Sacher Founded in 1876 by Eduard Sacher, Hotel Sacher is as much a Viennese Institution as the original Sacher-Torte ( Gateau ), a delicious layered chocolate cake specialty. Hotel Sacher Vienna Hotel am Schubertring Hotel am Schubertring Vienna A charming private hotel in the heart of the city. A hotel that reflects the history …
Vienna is split into 23 districts. The majority of the top tourist attractions lie within the first district, which was formally protected by the city walls, though nowadays it is circumvented by the Ringstrasse instead. Districts two through to nine are just as rich in treasures to discover, including some magnificent boutiques, galleries, theatres, and …
Prater, Vienna International center The Greek Church – This church was built in the 19th century and completely remodeled in Byzantine style in 1858 after designs by Theophil Hansens. Postsparkassenamt – Constructed by Otto Wagner between 1904 and 1906 in the matter-of-fact style of the Secession. Urania – The “Wiener Urania” is an “Institute of …
Useful German Phrases for Travelers Yes — Ja No — Nein Hallo — Hallo Good bye — Auf Wiedersehan Good night — Gute Nacht Please — Bitte Thank you — Danke Excuse me — Entschuldigung How are you? — Wie geht es Ihnen? Do you speak English? — Sprechen Sie Englisch? How much/many — Wieviel… …
