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 VIENNA
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General Information

Vienna is the capital of the Republic of Austria and is located on the river Danube in the far east of the country. The city is only approximately 100 km away from the Hungarian border. Vienna is a historical city and a global metropolis in one, a fascinating city with many different faces.

At a glance

› Number of Inhabitants: more than 1.62 million, among them approx. 18% Non-Austrians
› Population Density: 3895 Inhabitants/km²
› Total area: 415 km²
› Green area: 206 km²
› Built-up area: 126 km²
› Traffic area: 83 km²


Main Points of Interest

› Stephansdom
› Rathaus
› Hofburg
› Burgtheater
› Natur- und Kunsthistorisches Museum
› Parlament
› Schloss Schönbrunn
› Karlskirche
› Schloss Belvedere
› Prater



Climate

› Spring April-May often changing, temperatures between 5 and 20°C
› Summer June-August drier period and hot, temperatures between 15 and 35°C
› Autumn September-October rainy, temperatures between 12 and 22°C
› Winter November-March windy and cold, often rain or snow, temperatures between -10 and 10°C

A slight breeze can be felt in Vienna nearly around the year.


Public Holidays

› 01.01. New Year
› 06.01. The Three Kings
› Variable (March/April) Easter Monday
› 01.05. Labour Day
› Variable (May) Ascension of Christ
› Variable (May/June) Corpus Christi
› Variable (May/June) Whit Monday
› 15.08. Assumption of the Virgin Mary
› 26.10. National Holiday
› 01.11. All Saints' Day
› 08.12. Immaculate Conception
› 25.12. Christmas Day
› 26.12. Boxing Day
 
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