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Vienna Transportation
and Airport Information
Getting
from the airport to town and exploring the city
All international flights to Vienna
arrive at Schwechat Airport which is roughly 20 kilometres
(12 miles) from the city centre. Buses run to the centre
of town every 30 minutes between 5:00 am to 6:30 am
and every 20 minutes from 6:50 am to 11:30 pm. Trains
run every 30 minutes. A bus service also operates from
the airport to Westbahnhof and Südbahnhof train stations.
Vienna has an excellent public-transportation system
with rbuses, train and a subwat system. You can use
one validated ticket to use all the different forms
of transportation within an hour. You can purchase tickets
from presale-ticket window (Vorverkaufsstellen) or ticket
machines (Automaten) at most U-Bahn stations, or from
a tobacconist/newsstand (Tabak-Trafik).
Vienna City Facts
Language
German is spoken
in Austria, however, there is also a Slovenian and Croatian
population therefore Croatian is also spoken as a second
language by a minority. However, it is likely that many
business people will also speak the 'international language
of business'- English.
Getting connected in Vienna
It is possible to
connect to the Internet at most hotels.
Vienna Fast Facts
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| Region
: |
Lower
Austria |
| Country
: |
Austria |
| Continent
: |
Europe |
| National
Status : |
Federal
Republic |
| National
Population : |
8,292,000
(2000 estimate, Source: United Nations Population
Division, 1996) |
| City
Population : |
2,072,000
(2000 estimate, Source: United Nations Population
Division, 1996) |
| National
Capital : |
Vienna |
| Local
Time : |
1
hour from GMT
(6 hours from Eastern Standard Time.)
(9 hours from Pacific Standard Time.) |
| Official
Language : |
German |
| Currency
: |
Austrian
Schilling (ATS) |
| Religion
: |
Roman
Catholic |
Vienna
Attractions
Picture a city filled with
row upon row of magnificent palaces and towering
steeples, where the artists and composers of yesteryear
have left their mark in a place still rich with
culture today; a city which combines all the comforts
and luxuries of the modern world with spirit of
the past - that is Vienna!
Vienna
Restaurants
Viennese cuisine tends to have southeast European
influences, and there are many traditional dishes
you can try in Vienna's restaurants, including
Wiener Schnitzel, Goulash, Kaiserschmaru and Palatschinken.
Austria is also famous for its coffee houses and
the delicious cakes and pastries they serve. Austrian
wine is widespread in Vienna, and in addition,
traditional drinks such as Schnapps, Enzian (brandy)
and Bowle (summer punch) can be enjoyed.
Vienna
Etiquette and Customs
Greeting someone in Vienna
People should
be addressed by their title, along with a handshake.
It is usual to take a small gift if you are invited
to a colleague's house, such as a bottle of wine
or box of chocolates.
Tipping advice
It is customary
to offer a tip of around 10 to 15 percent to taxi
drivers and attendants at theatres and cloakrooms.
Restaurant bills usually include a service charge
but a little extra should be given in addition.
Porters and bellboys expect around 10 ATS.
Vienna dress code
Business attire
consists of suits for both men and women. Outside
business hours, Austrians are generally casual
dressers, although a jacket and tie is usually
worn to exclusive restaurants and smart clothing
is definitely the norm for a night out to the
theatre or opera.
Local Customs
Since it was founded
45 years ago, Kammeroper has proven to play a
major role in Vienna's success as a City of Music.
The summer open-air festival "Mozart in Schönbrum"
and the annual staging at Schönbrum Schlosstheater
have always been part of it.
The International Film Festival takes place every
October.
Vienna
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