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| - | ====== See and do ====== | ||
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| - | The city of Vienna is renowned for its [[http://www.wien.gv.at/english/views/index.htm|beauty]], [[http://www.wien.gv.at/english/culture/|culture]], and high general quality of life, so do plan a longer stop if you can [[http://www.wien.gv.at/english/leisure/|take some time out]]! | ||
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| - | There will be a social programme featuring highlights such as a cocktail reception at the world-famous [[http://www.wien.gv.at/english/cityhall/|City Hall]] including live music and generous buffet dinner in the [[http://www.wien.gv.at/english/cityhall/senatechamber.htm|Senate Chamber]]. We will also organize a visit to a [[http://www.heurigenkalender.at/english/|Heuriger]] style pub. Closer in time to the conference, we will provide recommendations and further individual highlights on this web page for you to pursue during your visit. | ||
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| - | We wish you a lovely stay in Vienna and hope you can take the time to explore the city and the stunning countryside that is in easy reach! | ||
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| - | ====== Public transport / tickets ====== | ||
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| - | Vienna has an excellent public transport system, for which there is an [[http://www.vor.at/online/page.php?P=421&von=Wien&nach=Wien|online route planner]]. | ||
| - | Many hotels sell tickets at reception, else they are available from | ||
| - | machines in all tube stations and on many tram stations. These accept | ||
| - | banknotes and credit cards. You will need to get a ticket before | ||
| - | boarding a train. While you can buy tickets in trams and busses, they are more expensive than when you get a ticket before boarding. | ||
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| - | Perhaps of interest, if you are interested in sight-seeing and museums, | ||
| - | for €18.50, there is the `Vienna card´ for tourists, which entitles | ||
| - | you to 72h of unrestricted public transport and serves as a discount | ||
| - | pass to many museums, as well as several other attractions and | ||
| - | restaurants. | ||
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| - | If you are staying longer or are travelling in company, then the `8\ day-tickets´ carnet is interesting. Note that this is not an "8-day | ||
| - | ticket" but rather allows you to use up 8\ individual `day-tickets´ as | ||
| - | you go, and even share the carnet amongst people. So, if you are travelling | ||
| - | with a partner, say, you could insert two segments of the ticket into | ||
| - | the validation machine, which will entitle two people to unrestricted | ||
| - | travel for the day. It costs €27.20 and at €3.40 per day is the cheapest option as soon | ||
| - | as you make at least two trips per day (which you almost certainly | ||
| - | will). | ||
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| - | Lastly, there are 72h/48h/24h and single-trip tickets priced at | ||
| - | €13.60/€10.00/€5.70 and €1.70. | ||
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