In May-June, every tourist to Vienna will have the opportunity to visit the largest cultural event in whole Europe - the Vienna Festival. The ceremony solemnly opens on the Town Hall Square accompanied by free performances in the open-air format. The Vienna Festival lasts for five to six weeks. Some of the events are traditionally held in one of the Vienna's oldest theaters - Theater an der Wien. The program of the …
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The high-class Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront is located on the bank of the Danube River. This resort hotel is a favorite holiday and vacation place for couples of all ages. Besides gorgeous guest rooms with king size beds, the hotel offers various beautiful places perfect for relaxation. In summer, an outdoor swimming pool works at Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront. There are also beautiful terraces with charming …
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Fans of more thrilling experiences will also not get bored in Vienna. They are always welcome to make an unforgettable excursion to Pathologisch-anatomisches Bundesmuseum Wien. Locals have a nickname for this museum – “Madmen’s tower”. The exhibition of the museum is, indeed, a good courage test. If you wish to purchase some memorable gifts, head to Getreidemarkt Street and find …
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Soon after the opening, Mark Twain enjoyed the hotel. Later, Hotel Ambassador received such guests as Romi Schneider, Marlen Dietrich, Prince Wilhelm Hohenzollern, and Theodor Roosevelt. The latest extensive restoration of Ambassador took place in 2010. The original décor and priceless artworks were as much preserved as possible. After the renovation, the iconic Vienna hotel also became one of the most …
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Adults can enjoy the bicycle and roller tracks, beach volleyball and rope parks, beach, surf school, water ski rental and much more. No less vivid impressions will remain after visiting the attractions of the Prater Park or the Schönbrunn Zoo. Picnics, forest routes for jogging and walking, sightseeing tours are all available in the Lainzer Tiergarten nature reserve, a unique natural and cultural landscape …
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3. The majority of shops and shopping centers are open until 18:00. Shops located near railway stations work until 23:00.
4. Tobacco products can be purchased in special stores and kiosks only.
5. Leaving tips in local restaurants is customary. The usual size of tips is 5 - 10% of the total bill. Leaving tips in summer cafes and small restaurants is not necessary. You can also leave a …
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Climate in Austria and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
The water in the Austrian lakes warms very quickly to 27 degrees, so the beach season is opening in mid-June. However, frequent precipitation doesn’t allow to enjoy the warm sun and crystal-clear water of lakes. On the average, not less than 650 mm of precipitation fall in the eastern part of the country, and more than 2 000 mm fall in the West. With the onset of September, the warm weather begins to recede gradually, but the air temperature remains quite comfortable to have an active rest. Sunny days are decreasing, and already in mid-October the average temperature is about 15 degrees. Often, the first snow falls in autumn; it immediately conceals the still warm earth. At night, temperature drops to 6 degrees. November in Austria is the most gray and off-road month. Clear sunny days almost never happen. The weather becomes gloomy and dank, the air temperature in the evening and at night can drop below zero. Besides that, there is a huge amount of precipitation, which often provokes floods.
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Atmosphere of Austria: politics
The head of Austria is a president elected for a period of six years. At the same time, Austrians do not have an option to elect the same candidate. Direct equal elections are held by the secret ballot. The power of the president is in some way formal and is based, for the most part, only on the representative activity. Presidential duties include appointing or dismissing various officials and deputies, making a candidature for the Chancellor, and other members of the government. If, in the common opinion of the President and the Bundesrat Assembly, the activities of the National Council are found to be illegal or ineffective, the president may completely dissolve the council. The president of the country is also the commander-in-chief of internal troops.
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