Vienna is located in the very heart of Europe and it is truly diverse. World-wide, this city is known for its long history of art, culture, science and education – attracting millions of visitors every year. Vienna is also a very green city, covered with acres of forests, grassland, parks and gardens.

Vienna‘s historic city centre ranks among the most beautiful historical areas in Europe. Numerous churches, palaces and parks contribute to the imperial flair of Vienna’s Old Town. On the other hand, Viennese Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) has also brought forth unique places of interest. This mix of old and new, tradition and modernity is what gives Vienna its extra special flair.Vienna is a paradise for art lovers. Over 120 museums and collections are open to the public, showcasing works of the highest calibre.

They include the world’s largest collection of Bruegels at the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts) as well as the MuseumsQuartier Wien, one of the largest museum complexes in the world.Vienna is also renowned as the world’s capital of music. It was home to “Waltz King” Johann Strauss, “Prince of Song” Franz Schubert, Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Schoenberg and Mahler, not to mention Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Enjoy an unrivalled selection of music – from opera and operettas to concerts and musicals – in Vienna, music is literally in the air!

Vienna’s outskirts are also especially attractive: romantic landscapes and picturesque villages complement the exquisite beauty of the city. Join us in this beautiful city, an experience of its own!

Information about Vienna as well as information on sightseeing tours and excursions will be available during the congress at the Excursion and Vienna Information Desk in the registration area.

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Viennese cuisine is the only type of cooking in the world that is named after a city. Vienna is also the only metropolis in the world that grows enough wine within city limits to be worth mentioning. The Viennese coffee house is known around the globe for its informal pleasantness, as an oasis of gemütlichkeit. No wonder that the bistro, wine tavern and cafe are the foundational pillars of Vienna’s culture of food pleasures in all its enticing variety.

The city serves up a cornucopia of different taste experiences, from hearty to organic and ethnic. Offerings that are often ideally combined with a surprising ambience.

Information on restaurants can be found on the website of the Vienna Tourist Board: www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining-dining