Austria's illustrious history leaves a lot of
memories behind. Uncover the delights of former glory.
Brahms
Born in Hamburg in 1833, Brahms first went to Vienna in 1862 and
discovered Mürzzuschlag in 1884; where he started work on his Symphony
No.4.
Brahms Museum:
Wienerstraße 4, Mürzzuschlag, Steiermark.
Concerts are held at the museum throughout the year.
Opening hours:
1st May to 30th September:
Daily from 10:0 -12:00 and 14:00-17:00.
1st October to 30th April:
Daily from 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00.
Around Austria
Ars Electronica Center:
(Linz)
Tagged Museum of the Future, the Ars Electronica Center is a unique project which
facilitates and implements the harmonious collaboration of art, technology and society.
Bregenzer Festspiele:
The Bregenz Festival takes place on a floating stage in Lake Constance (Bodensee). In the
last few years, the Bregenz Festival has developed into one of the most important European
cultural events. A highly sophisticated program and unique productions, combine with the
breathtaking landscape to draw around 200,000 visitors to Lake Constance annually.
Carnuntum:
The Archaeological Park Carnuntum, approximately 40 kms east of Vienna, comprises the
towns of Petronell-Carnuntum and Bad Deutsch-Altenburg and holds secrets of Roman history.
Directions
By road:
A4 and B9 from Vienna (30-45mins).
By train:
S7 from Vienna station Wien-Mitte or Wien-Nord to station Petronell-Carnuntum or Bad
Deutsch-Altenburg takes about an hour. You can rent bikes at both train stations.
Deutsch Akademie:
German language courses and accommodation in Vienna. Learn the German language rapidly
with these intensive classes and experience the Austrian culture while you're at it.
German Language School in Vienna:
ActiLingua Academy offer special packages for people who want to study language and
culture in Vienna.
Historisches
Museum der Stadt Wien:
Collection of museums of historical interest around Vienna; with pictures, commentary and
opening hours. Only in German.
Jewish Museum:
Jüdisches Museum der Stadt Wien, Dorotheergasse 11, Vienna.
Open Sunday to Friday, 1000 - 1800, Thursdays 1000 - 2000. Closed Saturdays. Site is in
German.
Kuntshalle Wien:
Exhibitions run by the City of Vienna. Its main focus is international contemporary art
and the modernist tradition.
Laxenburg:
Laxenburg was the favourite summer residence of the Habsburgs. About 17 km south of
Vienna.
Sigmund Freud Museum:
Sigmund Freud Society, Berggasse 19, Vienna.
Via
Imperlialis:
Promoting the cultural heritage of Austria; castles, palaces and monasteries.
Vienna's English Theatre:
Founded in 1963, Vienna's English Theatre is the oldest foreign language theatre in
continental Europe. Year-round productions of English and American classics, thrillers,
comedies and farces as well as guest appearances by international star performers.
Well-known stage and screen personalities to the Josefsgasse include Anthony Quinn, Linda
Gray, Larry Hagman, Leslie Nielsen and Princess Grace of Monaco.
Vienna Musicals:
What will be the sound of music when you're in the capital of Austria?
Vienna
State Opera:
What's playing at the opera.
Wiener Symphoniker:
Concert program in Vienna.
Enter Austria:
Getting to Austria, and other information for tourists.
Books
on Austrian Culture:
Browse Amazon's best-selling list of books on Austrian Culture.
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