Austria Wien vs Rosenborg

Posted on August 15, 2016 by worldcityguides

Do you like a good football match? On Thursday at 19.00 Austria Wien will host a Europe League qualification match against Rosenborg from Norway on Ernst Happen Stadium.

Rosenborg is a well known team in Europe and for sure the most famous Norwegian team. They have been playing in the Champions League several times, but in the last years they haven’t really managed to reach success in Europe. Last year they qualified for the Europe League, but they ended up on the last place in their group and did not manage to win any of their matches. But, what about Austrian Wien? Can they beat the Norwegian champions?

If you want to watch the match then the stadium is located not far from Prater, the fantastic fun park in the center of Vienna. From there you can go with a little train and end up by the stadium. The stadium is a giant one, meaning that there will for sure be free tickets if you should want to watch the match between Austria Wien and Rosenborg.

While in Vienna we recommend that you visit the Museum of Fine Arts which is one of the finest museums in Vienna. For shopping we recommend that you walk around in the center near the Stephansdom. For more information on hotels, restaurants, attractions and more in Vienna, read here in our Vienna Guide!

Want to watch Euro 2016 in Vienna? These are the hottest places!

Posted on May 13, 2016May 20, 2019 by worldcityguides

Austria has qualified to a European Championship for the first time. Would you like to watch the matches while in Vienna and maybe cheer for Austria or for Germany?

Austria has been playing in a European Championship before, but that was only because they were organizing the event. This time they have actually managed to qualify for the event all by themselves and now Austrians have great expectations to their national team and hope that they will surprise the critics and get far in the tournament. But, where should you watch the Euro 2016 matches while in Vienna? These are the hottest places!

Best places to watch Euro 2016 in Vienna

The number one place to watch Euro 2016 in Vienna is without a doubt in front of the Rathaus at Rathausplatz in Vienna. This will be a fantastic place with a giant screen and visitors will be able to buy drinks and food from 26 restaurateurs at the spot. A full program can be found here.

If you want to avoid the giant crowds by the Rathausplatz, then these are places you could consider as you want to watch Euro 2016:

Flex: Donaukanal – Augartenbrücke
Summer Stage: Donaukanal, U4 Rossauer Lände
Pratersauna: Waldsteingartenstraße 135
Chelsea: Lerchenfelder Gürtel, Stadtbahnbögen 29-30
Seestadt: Ostbahn-Begleitstraße 50 / Aspern Nord

If you would rather watch the event on television or online then it is useful to know that ORF will broadcast Euro 2016 in Austria and you can watch this channel easily in your hotel room at no additional cost. In Germany it is a mixture of ARD and ZDF that will broadcast Euro 2016.

You can also watch all Euro 2016 matches online on either Austrian, German or English TV. You can read more about watching Euro 2016 online at ARD and ZDF here or you can get a full schedule of all Euro 2016 matches and more information about the event at euro2016.one.

When will Austria play during Euro 2016?

If you want to watch the matches in which Austria will play during Euro 2016 in Vienna, then here you can find the times at which the Austria team will play. We hope they will play fantastic football and qualify for the knockout stage as well, but it won’t be easy as they are in a group with Hungary, Iceland and Portugal. They will open against their eastern neighbors from Hungary, then comes Portugal and in their last group stage match they will play against Iceland. A full Euro 2016 schedule can be found here.

June 14th, 18.00 – against Hungary
June 18th, 21.00 – against Portugal
June 22nd, 18.00 – against Iceland

What else to do in Vienna?

If you are looking for other activities to enjoy while in Vienna then we will for sure recommend a visit to Schonbrunn, maybe a trip on the river Danube and if you have the time then a day excursion to Bratislava is a good idea for a nice program. If you are more into arts then there are beautiful museums in Vienna, for example the Museum of Fine Arts.

Christmas in Vienna (pictures)

Posted on December 15, 2015December 15, 2015 by worldcityguides

The Christmas markets in Vienna have been going strong for a while and most of them will be open for at least one more week and maybe even two weeks. So, if you have not yet visited the Christmas markets in Vienna you have still got the chance for some days.

We have of course been to the Christmas markets in Vienna and here you can see some pictures. There are not to many pictures available yet, but we will add some more pictures in a while, so do not forget to come back and check out this article later as well!

If you want to get in the Christmas mood at home as you watch a Christmas film on Netflix, then you can find out more about Christmas films on Netflix in this article. If you want to enjoy real Christmas then you should skip the TV or the monitor and go out into the streets of Vienna instead… that is much better!

Christmas in Vienna Pictures

This has nothing to do with Christmas, but still beautiful - The Austrian Parliament — This has nothing to do with Christmas, but still beautiful – The Austrian Parliament

Grand Opening at Rathausplatz today!

Posted on November 13, 2015January 5, 2017 by worldcityguides

It is Friday the 13th of November and today it is time for the grand opening of the Christmas Market at Rathausplatz in 2015. This is the one of the best looking and nicest Christmas Markets in all of Europe, so if you have the chance you should get over there today to taste some real gluhwein and to buy some strawberries covered in chocolate!

There is so much to do and so much to see at the Christmas Market at Rathausplatz, but the place really turns magical as the sun goes down (around 17.00), because then the amazing Christmas lights are turned on and the city hall itself turns into the most magical Disney castle you could ever imagine. In every three you can see colored lights and with Christmas music in the background it is simply stunning. And one more reason to go and check it out right away, is that the real winter temperatures have not yet arrived to Vienna, meaning that you can be lucky and be able to enjoy the Christmas Market with temperatures above 10 Celsius, which is way better than freezing like crazy in -5 Celsius. Let us assure you that the hot wine tastes good also in 10 Celsius, so you do not actually need those minus degrees to be able to enjoy the Christmas Market at Rathausplatz.

But, what should you buy at the Christmas Market? You should of course buy the hot wine, buy some sausages and taste some cakes and sweets. Except from that you can buy some Mozart chocolate around in souvenir shops in Vienna. If you want to buy something completely different for friends and family, then you could consider some tasty organic coffee, but you will not find that in Vienna at the Christmas market, but you can buy it online. There are of course coffee stores in Vienna, so look around if you are interested!

We wish you a merry Christmas and hope you will enjoy the Christmas markets in Vienna and that you will be able to enjoy it, and that you will find the Christmas presents you are looking for, be it coffee, tea, wine, chocolate or something else.

Christmas Market in Vienna 2015

Posted on October 30, 2015October 30, 2015 by worldcityguides

The annual Christmas markets are soon back to Vienna this year again. From the end of November and the beginning of December the official Christmas period starts which means that the different part of the city turns into beautiful Christmas villages and fairs with the various Christmas lights and decorations.

Like in every year this year´s Christmas fairs will offer the best hand made high quality Christmas goodies. So which are the best Christmas markets in Vienna in 2015?

Probably one of the most popular and famous fair in Vienna is the Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz, the fair will open its gates from 13th November 2015 to 26th December 2015 every day from ten in the morning until ten in the evening except on 24th December when the market is only open until 7 in the evening.

The other really popular market in Vienna is the Christmas Village / New Year´s Eve Village which will take place at the Maria Theresien Platz from 18th November to 31st December 2015. The fair is open from Sunday to Thursday from 11 in the morning until 9.30 in the evening and from Friday to Saturday from 11 in the morning until ten in the evening, on 24th December it is open until 4 in the afternoon and between the 25th and 30th it is open until 7.30 in the evening.

The market is situated between the Museum of Art History and Natural History. The last market we would like to mention is the Advent Market at Karlskirche. The Advent Market will be open from 20th November 2015 until 23rd December 2015 every day from noon to 8 in the evening. The market usually offers various children programs and workshops such as pony tracking.

And no not forget the Christmas market by Schonbrunn which will open on November 21st in 2015. It will last until December 26, but from December 27th the program will go on until January 3rd, but in this period they call it a New Years market. Have fun and enjoy!

Enjoy the Vienesse Opera in Mission Impossible 5

Posted on August 11, 2015August 11, 2015 by worldcityguides

Mission Impossible 5 has just come to the cinemas in Austria and what a beautiful surprise that it there are a whole lot of scenes from Vienna in the film, and then especially from the Opera in Vienna.

In the film you can see Tom Cruise as he travels with the metro in Vienna, as he leaves the metro at Karlsplatz only to walk towards the Opera and of course enter into the Opera. Later we get to see some really nice night shots of the Opera house and of course some stunts as they run around on the roof of the opera and so on. These things make it worth watching the film all by themselves, but as the film in fact was cute amusing and Tom Cruise played the special agent in a cool way as always, we really had a good time as we watch Mission Impossible 5 (also known as Rogue nation) in the cinema.

Want to watch it as well? It is not yet available on Amazon.com, but by the time you read this article it might be. You can find the film at Amazon.com and if you want more information about watching Amazon Instant Videos online, visit amazonprime.fromabroad.org.

Do not forget that if you have not seen the previous Mission Impossible films yet, then you can watch all of them at Amazon.com.

Can I watch the Rugby 2015 WC in Vienna?

Posted on July 16, 2015 by worldcityguides

Yes, you can! There will probably be some pubs here and there which will show the action, but the best solution is probably to follow the instructions which you can find in this article on www.watchworldcup.net.

Unfortunately (or maybe luckily) rugby is not at all a popular sport in Vienna and in Austria, so there are very few who are actually interested in this sport. Football is a much more popular sport and with the Austrian national team progressing and getting better and better, this is the sport that will attract crowds in Austria, something that can not be said about rugby. So, if you find some live broadcast from the rugby world cup in a pub or sports bar in Austria and in Vienna, please write a comment to share information about its location so that other visitors to this page and article can get hold of that information. Until then we recommend watching it online and you can find the instructions on how to watch it online in the article linked to above.

Visit Vienna – Watch Museum Hours

Posted on June 24, 2015 by worldcityguides

If you would like to see Vienna without really visiting Vienna, then you have a great chance of doing so now. The film Museum Hours has just been made available on Netflix in the United States and in the UK, so if you have a Netflix account you can easily watch Museum Hours online right away.

If you do not have a Netflix account or unable to watch Netflix because of your location in the world, read more about watching Netflix from abroad at netflix.fromabroad.org.

In Museum Hours you will meet the guard working in the Museum of Fine Arts in Vienna, and can follow him as he meets an interesting lady. The film if packed with the love of arts, so if you are an art lover you will find it interesting, and if you are not an art lover at all, you might get more interested in art after watching this film.

In addition to filming inside the Museum of Fine Arts in Vienna you can also see famous sights and attractions in Vienna, for example the most famous church in town named Stephansdom. If you want to know more about the film you can take a look at the trailer further down, and if you feel like coming to Vienna afterwards just book your flight and hotel and the city of Vienna is waiting for you. And we are quite sure that after watching Museum Hours, you will want to visit the Museum of Fine Arts as well! Enjoy!

If you want to know more about films with the story in Vienna, read the following article that we wrote earlier this year.

Hotels near Wiener Stadthalle

Posted on April 8, 2015April 8, 2015 by worldcityguides

Wiener Stadthalle is a fantastic venue in Vienna used for numerous concerts every year. If you are going to a concert there it might be useful to stay in a hotel nearby, so in this article we will present you with some hotels located near Wiener Stadthalle.

Boutique Hotel Stadthalle (Hackengasse 20, 1150 Vienna, Austria)

The first hotel that is close to the Wiener Stadthalle is the Boutique Hotel Stadthalle which is a three star hotel in Vienna. Boutique Hotel Stadthalle is not exactly located in the heart of the city but with public transport it is only a few minutes to get in to the central of Vienna. The hotel said to be very clean and comfortable and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The Boutique Hotel Stadthalle has generally good reviews and feedbacks from the visitors.

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Hotel Westbahn (Pelzgasse 1, Vienna, Austria)

The second hotel we would like to mention is a four star hotel. Hotel Westbahn is located in the centre of the city right at the main station in Vienna. The hotel has 52 comfortable single and double rooms with bathroom, TV, telephone, mini bar, heating and a safe. The hotel also had 24 hour reception and Wi-Fi in the communal areas.

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Hotel De France (Schottenring 3, 1010 Vienna, Austria)

The last hotel from our list is the Hotel De France. Hotel De France is a luxurious and stylish five star hotel located in the heart of the city really close to the major attraction in the city and the Wiener Stadthalle as well. The rooms are comfortable and large and come with free Wi-Fi. The staff and the service of the hotel are excellent.

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If you want to know more about hotels in Vienna, and maybe you want to stay at the best of the best in Vienna, then you should read this article as well!

Movies giving you a glimpse of Vienna

Posted on March 2, 2015March 2, 2015 by worldcityguides

Although Vienna is not one of the most popular cities to shot a movie there are still some really nice films that were shot in the capital city of Austria so in this article we will list some of them.

The Illusionist
The first movie from our list is The Illusionist. The Illusionist is an American drama which was released in 2006 and was written and directed by Neil Burger. The movie is based on the short story “Eisenheim the Illusionist” by Steven Millhauser. The movie is about the young illusionist Eisenheim who is a magician who uses his special abilities to win the heart of a woman. The movie takes place in the end of the 19th century in Vienna. The movie stars Edward Norton as Eisenheim the illusionist, Jessica Biel as Duchess Sophie von Teschen, Rufus Sewell as Crown Prince Leopold, Eddie Marsan as Josef Fischer and Jake Wood as Jurka.

Amadeus
The second movie from the list is the Amadeus which was completely shot in Vienna. Amadeus is an American drama which was released in 1984 and it was directed by Miloš Formand and written by Peter Shaffer. In the movie Antonio Salieri tells the story of the genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who he envies, adores and hates at the same time. The whole movie takes place in Austria, Vienna in the end of the 18th century. The movie stars F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salieri, Tom Hucle as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Elizabeth Berridge as Constanze Mozart, Roy Dotrice as Leopold Mozart and Jeffrey Jones as Emperor Joseph II. The movie was nominated to 50 awards and it won 40 including 8 Academy Awards, 4 BAFTA Awards and 4 Golden Globes Awards.

Rush
The American-German movie the Rush is the third movie from our list. The movie Rush is a biographical sports drama film which was released in 2013 and it was written by Peter Morgan and directed by Ron Howard. The movie is about the rivalry between the two race car drivers the English James Hunt and the Austrian Niki Lauda in the 1970s. Although the movie was shot in different countries there are still scenes in the movie that takes place in Vienna. The movie stars Chris Hemsworth as James Hunt, Daniel Brühl as Niki Lauda, Olivia Wild as Suzy Miller and Alexandra Maria Lara as Marlene Lauda.

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Before Sunrise
The fourth movie from our list that was mostly shot in Vienna is Before Sunrise. Before Sunrise is an American romantic drama which was released in 1995 directed by Richard Linklater and written by Linklater and Kim Krizan. The movie shows the story of the young American man Jesse and a young French woman Cèline, who meet on the train and they decide to spend the night in Vienna discovering both the city and each other. The movie stars Ethan Hawke as Jesse Wallace, Julie Delpy as Cèline, Andrea Eckert and Hanno Pöschl.

The Piano Teacher
The last movie which was also set in Vienna is the French-Austrian erotic movie The Piano Teacher (La Pianiste). The Piano Teacher was written and directed by Michael Haneke and it was released in 2001. The movie is based on the 1983 novel The Piano Teacher by Elfriede Jelinek. The movie shows the interesting relationship between the piano teacher and her young student. The movie stars Isabelle Huppert as Erika Kohut, Benoît Magimel as Walter Klemmer, Annie Girardot as the mother of Erika and Susanne Lothar as Mrs Schober.

This film can be seen on US Netflix, so with a Netflix subscription you can easily watch this. Find our more about watching Netflix from abroad in this or in this article.