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Public & Street Art

Public & Street Art

Works of art can be seen not only in Vienna’s museums and galleries. Public art can be found in many selected places across the city — from installations to sculptures. Explore The Street Art Passage around MuseumsQuartier, take a stroll along the Danube canal. Real street art lovers can take a guided walking tour to learn about the artworks’ political and social references. You'll get insider info about Vienna from a guide with a passion for urban art, as well as some valuable tips for cool local eateries and bars.
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Vienna Woods

Vienna Woods

On the western side of the capital, stretching over seven of districts, the Vienna Woods are considered the green lung of Vienna. Easily reached with public transportation and perfect for a daytime excursion, the area offers great hiking trails, old castles and monasteries, a rich fauna and plenty of picturesque vineyard villages. Whether you decide to explore the area with one of the guided tours or by yourself, make sure not to miss the exquisite regional gastronomy and the overwhelming views over the city and the last foothills of the Alps.
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Horse Carriage Ride

Horse Carriage Ride

A ride in a carriage pulled by horses is a highlight of a trip to Vienna for many tourists. Today it is hard to imagine the cityscape without the Viennese horse-drawn carriages. A tour in a horse-drawn carriage is a very atmospheric way to explore the beauty of Vienna. Carriage ranks can be found at Stephansplatz, Michaelerplatz, Heldenplatz, Albertinaplatz, Petersplatz and outside the Burgtheater. For that extra special occasion, you can book a carriage ride complete with typical specialties and delicacies paired with sparkling wine.
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Spittelberg

Spittelberg

Vienna’s Spittelberg is located right next to the MuseumsQuartier. Outside of the classic touristy beaten track, the area mainly attracts young, bohemian locals and students. Among the arts and crafts stores and independent shops, this charming neighbourhood has developed a lively entertainment scene with numerous restaurants, cafés and bars famous for their leafy courtyards and Biedermeier-style building. Spittelberg Village's Christmas market during Advent is considered one of the best in town: always busy, it's an ideal place to end an evening in an atmospheric setting.
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Freihausviertel

Freihausviertel

Lively, affordable and with a vibrant atmosphere, Freihaus is considered to be the trendiest district in Vienna by many. Stretching south of Naschmarkt and Karlsplatz, this eclectic neighbourhood is famous for its creative scene, full of entertainment and hip hang outs. Besides design shops and modern galleries, refreshments can be enjoyed in any of the exciting cafes or restaurants, while night-owls can find plenty of trendy meeting places in Freihaus. The most popular streets are Operngasse and Schleifmühlgasse.
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Austrian Film Museum

Austrian Film Museum

The Film Museum in the Albertina is a must in Vienna for every film enthusiast, serving as a cinematheque and an archive for a collection ranging from the origins of film history to the present days; make sure to check the schedule on their website to see what is currently being screened, as this isn't a "museum" in the traditional sense of the word, but more of a historic cinema. National and international films are screened all year round, with changing retrospectives and individual presentations offered to the public. The Film Museum also boasts the widest collection of film literature in the country, as well as a selection of cinema-related photos, posters and periodicals.
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Yellow Fog Lights Installation

Yellow Fog Lights Installation

In the 1st district, marvel at a breathtaking light installation by the artist Olafur Eliasson on the façade of the Verbund headquarters. The artwork can be seen on permanent display in Vienna every day at dusk, when 32 fluorescent lamps cast light on the artificial fog climbing up the side of the building and spreading over the pavement. You can visit the exhibition in the Vertical Gallery by appointment (call number below) every Wednesday at 6:30pm pm as part of a free art talk.
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