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-====== See and do ======
-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]]!
-{{ :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!
-====== Public transport / tickets ======
-Vienna has an excellent public transport system, for which there is an [[http://www.wienerlinien.at/wl/ep/programView.do?programId=9106|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. Friday to Sunday the tube runs all 24h.
-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.
-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 €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
-will).
-Lastly, there are 72h/48h/24h and single-trip tickets priced at
-€13.60/€10.00/€5.70 and €1.80.