The conference venue is within walking distance of numerous hotels and many cultural landmarks. Additionally, nearby shopping streets and pedestrian areas offer a wide selection of shops and restaurants, making it a convenient and vibrant location for attendees.
All the motifs on the homepage (most of which are old postcards) are from the Wien Museum collection. The Wien Museum is an urban universal museum with a wide range of collections and exhibitions at 17 different locations in Vienna. One of these is the Wien Museum on Karlsplatz, which is 5 minutes away from the conference location and has free admission.
- Schönbrunn Palace, one of Europe’s most magnificent Baroque palace complexes, is set amidst a stunning park, featuring the Palm House, the Gloriette, and a zoo.
- Belvedere Palace, the former summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, houses the world’s largest collection of Klimt oil paintings, including his iconic masterpiece, The Kiss.
- Hofburg, which served as the official residence of the Habsburg emperors for over 600 years, now contains significant museums and state rooms.
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Austria’s most renowned Gothic structure, is home to a vast collection of artistic treasures.
- The Spanish Riding School showcases the celebrated Lipizzan ballet, with equestrian displays of the highest caliber, including pirouettes and caprioles.
- The Vienna State Opera, considered one of the world’s foremost opera houses, offers an extensive repertoire ranging from Baroque works to 20th-century masterpieces.
- The Wiener Prater is one of Vienna’s most famous recreational areas, known for its large public park and its historic amusement park. The centerpiece of the amusement park is the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel (Wiener Riesenrad), which offers stunning views of the city. In addition to the rides and attractions, the Prater features wide green spaces, tree-lined avenues, and walking paths.
However, Vienna is not easily captured in words; it’s more of a feeling, somewhere between rich history and effortless charm. It’s a place where you can experience a little bit of everything sometimes even more than you expect: