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PRACTICAL INFORMATION €7.50. Prices may change with Student Travellers DIRECTORY
no notice. Many museums are Vienna’s main theatres sell cheap
Walking is the best way to experience on Vienna’s museums and Wien Programm, closed on Mondays and on the standing-room and unsold Embassies and
Vienna, allowing you to see and smell the a monthly listings guide, can be obtained public holidays of New Year, tickets at the box office before a Consulates
roasting chestnuts in winter and to stop free of charge from tourist offices. Except Easter, May Day (the workers’ performance. For popular shows, Australia
and sample sidewalk cafés in summer. for shopping malls in train stations, most holiday) and Christmas. you may need to queue for sev- Mattiellistrasse 2–4. Map 4 F2.
eral hours. A university ID card or
From Stephansdom (St Stephen’s Cathedral) retail businesses are closed on Sundays, and international student card also Tel 506740.
to Belvedere Palace and Gardens in the many shops also close early on Saturdays. Public Toilets entitles students to discounts on Canada
south, it is no more than a 30-minute stroll. Churches may restrict visitors, or not allow Viennese public toilets (signed some museum admission fees Laurenzerberg 2. Map 6 E2.
A useful map with up-to-date information them at all, when services are under way. as “WC”) are clean, safe and well and occasionally on rail tickets. Tel 531383000.
maintained. Most charge a Tourist offices provide a list of Ireland
nom inal fee payable by cheaper hotels as well as a list of Rotenturmstrasse 16–18.
Visas and Passports of duty-paid alcoholic drinks and machine or to an attendant in Vienna’s youth hostels (see p194). Map 6 D3. Tel 7154246.
Austria is part of the Schengen tobacco goods,as long as these small change. Many are open
common European border treaty, are intended for their own until late, especially those in Electricity New Zealand
which means those going from consumption and it can be under ground stations. Vienna’s Mattiellistrasse 2–4/3. Map 4 F2.
one Schengen country to proven that the goods are not “toilet art” is renowned, and Austria’s voltage is 220V AC/ Tel 5053021.
another are not subject to bor der intended for resale. Citizens of the beautiful Art Deco WC 50Hz and electrical sockets take United Kingdom
controls. Schengen residents the US and Canada are limited on the Graben, design ed by European round 2-pin plugs. Jaurèsgasse 12.
need only show an identity to a duty-free maximum of 200 Adolf Loos, is well worth a visit. Map 4 F2.
card when entering Austria. cigarettes or 50 cigars. Americans Other lavatorial highlights Responsible Tourism Tel 716130.
Visitors from the UK, Ireland, may bring home 1 litre (33.8 fl oz) include the Opera Toilet at the United States of America
USA, Canada, Australia or New of wine or spirits, while Canadians Karlsplatz underground station Austria is one of the world’s Boltzmanngasse 16. Map 1 C3.
Zealand will need to show a full are allowed 1.5 litres (50.7 fl oz) of and the Toilet of Modern Art leading destinations for sustain- Tel 313390.
passport. Travellers from these wine, or a total of 1.14 litres (38.5 in the Hundertwasserhaus able tourism. About 70 per cent
countries do not need visas for fl oz) of any alcoholic beverages, housing estate. of energy is generated from Travel Safety Advice
stays of up to three months. Non- or 8.5 litres (287 fl oz) of beer or non-fossil-fuel sources and
EU citizens wishing to stay in the ale. Residents of other countries about 60 per cent of all waste Australia
country longer than three should ask their customs Travellers with is recycled. Guests will notice Department of Foreign
Disabilities
months will need a visa, obtained authority for more details. that many hotels ask that Affairs and Trade
in advance from their country’s Information is included in the Tourists walking near the Hofburg Vienna is relatively easy to they reuse towels instead ∑ dfat.gov.au
Austrian embassy or consulate. free Zollinfo brochure available complex (see pp98–9) navigate as a disabled traveller. of exchanging them daily. United Kingdom
All visitors should check at the Austrian border and Most of the major museums Recycling is rigorously adhered Foreign and
requirements before travelling. allowances are listed on the Wien Xtra-Youth Info offers have entrances and ramps to but not mandatory. Commonwealth Office.
Vienna Tourist Board website. information for toddlers and designed for wheelchairs; The Österreichisches ∑ gov.uk/foreign-
The Austrian Foreign Ministry youths up to 26, organizing detailed information is avail- Umweltzeichen (Austrian Eco
Travel Safety Advice travel-advice
website also has information workshops and excursions able from the Vienna Tourist Label) is a seal of approval
Visitors can get up-to-date travel on tax-free goods. for the whole family. Office. Trams and buses are awarded to hotels and United States
safety information from the equipped with seats for dis- restaurants that meet high US Department of State.
Foreign and Commonwealth abled travellers (see p254). Most environmental and waste- ∑ travel.state.gov
Office in the UK, the State Tourist Information Admission Prices and major underground stations reduction standards. Hotel
Opening Hours
Department in the US and the For help planning your visit you have lifts unless otherwise Stadthalle, near to Customs Information
Department of Foreign Affairs can contact the Österreich All major attractions charge indicated. Travellers who need Westbahnhof station, was the Austrian Foreign Ministry
and Trade in Australia. Werbung (Austrian National admission. A number of assistance from airline or train first hotel in Vienna to be ∑ bmeia.gv.at/en
Tourist Office) and the Wiener museums allow those under 19 staff should contact the airline awarded the European Ecolabel
Tourismusverband (Vienna to enter for free, and children at least 48 hours in advance. for its green credentials. This Tourist Information
Customs Information
Tourist Board). The main Tourist under 12 generally enter for hotel uses solar panels to heat
Nationals of EU countries, Board office is located on half-price. There are also up water and collects rain water Österreich Werbung
including Britain and Ireland, may Albertinaplatz, just by the reductions for senior citizens. Senior Travellers to flush its toilets. Vordere Zollamtsstrasse 13. Tel 588
take home unlimited quantities Hofburg palace complex. The Museums grouped together, The Viennese are extremely 660. ∑ austriatourism.com
information booth at such as at Neue Burg, have respectful of older people. Wien Xtra-Youth Info
Schwechat Airport (see p246) tickets offering admission to Senior travellers in Vienna are Tel 400084100. ∑ wienxtra.at
can provide maps, brochures, multiple museums. Some multi- often given priority seating on
public transport schedules and day Wiener Linien transport public transport and many Wiener Tourismusverband
assistance with hotel bookings. tickets grant free or discounted theatres, cinemas, attractions Albertinaplatz. Map 4 D1 & 6 C4.
Tickets to musical and theatrical admission to certain attractions. and museums offer generous Tel 24555 or 211140.
performances are sold at the Popular attractions like the Art discounts to travellers with ∑ wien.info
Albertinaplatz office, including History Museum and Belvedere senior ID. There is no free travel Responsible Tourism
discounted tickets for same-day complex of palace and gardens for seniors, though they can buy
events. The Austrian National charge €15 per adult. The the Obb 50 per cent discount Hotel Stadhalle
Tourist Office can also assist Natural History Museum card for a full year for only €29, if Hackengasse 20, 1150.
Tourist Information office with planning day trips from charges €10, and a guided tour 62 or older. Some ski resorts offer Tel 9824272.
in central Vienna Vienna (see pp178–81). of the State Opera House costs free skiing for those over-80. The eco-friendly Hotel Stadthalle

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