One of the prettiest ice rinks in Vienna is located in front of the city’s Town Hall. Which means that you don’t have to go home hungry after your sports activity.Īn ice skater’s paradise at Vienna’s Town Hall SquareĮin Beitrag geteilt von Wiener Eistraum am um 3:30 PST There is also usually a café serving coffee, cakes and classic dishes. You can simply go there without having to take or own ice skates. A unique experience for locals and visitors alike thanks to the fantastic view.Īt Engelmann it is no problem if you don’t have ice skates as you can hire them here. You can skate around above the roofs of the capital. The fact that the ice rink is located on the roof of a building is what makes Engelmann so special. It will take you less than ten minutes to reach Hernals by public transport from the city centre. And the best thing about it? The ice rink is situated almost in the middle of the city in its 17th district, Hernals. The first and oldest ice rink in Austria – as well as worldwide – is today still very popular. Most Viennese learned to ice-skate at “Engelmann”. This ticket costs around 20,00 Euro.Ein Beitrag geteilt von Barbara Wirl am um 1:14 PST You may visit all the tours listed above at a reasonable price with an all-inclusive ticket. In the Bischofsgruft you can find the urns of the Habsburger and the tomb monument for emperor Friedrichs II, which is made of red marble. Who prefers to step downstairs instead of upstairs, can also visit the catacombs in a guided tour (approx. For the south tower you have to pay only about 5,50 Euro, but you must tackle the 343 steps on foot. The elevator onto the north tower with Pummerin bell costs approx. Of course you need to pay an entrance fee for this experience. At this tour you will see numerous art historical and architectural highlights like paintings, altars and sculptures.īoth towers offer an impressive view over the city center. For the main area of the cathedral a guided tour by audio guide is available for around 6,00 Euro. The entrance to this imposing building is free, but only some areas may be visited without paying an entrance fee. The cathedral of Vienna is definitely worth a visit. But due to the engagement and the love of the citizens to the stone popular landmark already after 7 years the Stephansdom was ceremoniously reopened and due to that it is also a symbol for the reconstruction of Austria after the 2nd World War. Hard times like the Turkish Sieges, fire blasts and wars didn't really damage the Stephansdom for more than 800 years until the last 2 weeks of the 2nd World War when the cathedral was burned to the ground. In 1450 the construction of the north tower begun. There were constantly redesigns and structural extensions which were influenced by different styles like late Romanesque and Baroque. Stephan in the heart of Vienna was consecrated in the year 1147. At such special occasions and at important church festivals the Pummerin bell is ringing. Several times a day worship services are celebrated and sometimes also weddings and requiems from popular people which are even broadcasted live on television. The local people use also the name Steffel for this impressive cathedral. The Stephansdom Vienna (C3) with the famous Pummerin bell is a world wide known cultural possession and one of Vienna landmarks.
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