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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]]! | 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]]! | ||
| - | 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. | + | {{ :weingarten-wienblick.jpg?x150|}} There will be a social programme featuring highlights such as |
| + | a trip to a local [[http://www.heurigenkalender.at/english/|Heuriger]] country style restaurant/pub owned by the City of Vienna in the lush vineyards just outside town ([[http://www.weingutcobenzl.at/en/home/amcobenzl/wiener-wein|Weingut Cobenzl]]). 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. | ||
| 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! | 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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| machines in all tube stations and on many tram stations. These accept | machines in all tube stations and on many tram stations. These accept | ||
| banknotes and credit cards. You will need to get a ticket before | 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. | + | boarding a train. While you can buy tickets in trams and busses, they are more expensive than when you get a ticket before boarding. Friday to Sunday the tube runs all 24h. |
| Perhaps of interest, if you are interested in sight-seeing and museums, | Perhaps of interest, if you are interested in sight-seeing and museums, | ||
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| with a partner, say, you could insert two segments of the ticket into | with a partner, say, you could insert two segments of the ticket into | ||
| the validation machine, which will entitle two people to unrestricted | 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 | + | travel for the day. It costs €28.80 and at €3.60 per day is the cheapest option as soon |
| as you make at least two trips per day (which you almost certainly | as you make at least two trips per day (which you almost certainly | ||
| will). | will). | ||
| Lastly, there are 72h/48h/24h and single-trip tickets priced at | Lastly, there are 72h/48h/24h and single-trip tickets priced at | ||
| - | €13.60/€10.00/€5.70 and €1.70. | + | €13.60/€10.00/€5.70 and €1.80. |
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| + | Note that you can request [[http://www.iscb.org/ismbeccb2011-general-info/vienna-public-transit-pass|discounted multi-day passes]] during the ISMB/ECCB [[http://www.iscb.org/ismbeccb2011-registration|registration]], they are a good deal for 5 days and up! | ||
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