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Congress Venue

ARCOTEL Wimberger Wien
Neubaugürtel 34-36,
1070
Vienna
Austria

Just a few minutes walk to Westbahnhof, Mariahilfer Straße and the Wiener Stadthalle
ARCOTEL Wimberger is located in the 7th district, in the heart of a young, very lively area of Vienna. Dynamic. Urban. Located in the immediate vicinity of the Stadthalle – the main location for trade shows, concerts & sports events in Vienna – and Mariahilfer Straße – Vienna’s longest shopping street. The ARCOTEL Wimberger is also located close to the vibrant culture and art district, the MuseumsQuartier Vienna and Spittelberg, with the most rustic pub scene in Vienna.

GETTING HERE BY CAR AND PARKING
Access to the hotel's own parking garage with 224 parking spaces is via the rear of the hotel building. The daily flat rate is EUR 32.00. EUR 3.90 is charged per hour. Due to the limited number of parking spaces we ask for your understanding that a reservation is unfortunately not possible. As a long-term parker, you enjoy the advantage of unlimited entrances and exits and can drive into the garage at any time with your own parking card. 

How to get to Neubaugürtel 34-36, Vienna
The ARCOTEL Wimberger Vienna is located at Neubaugürtel 34-36, 1070 Vienna, Austria. 
From the west: From the A1, exit Wien-Auhof, straight on as far as Magaretengürtel, then turn left towards Prague. Follow the road towards Westbahnhof/Stadthalle. Hotel is on the right side.
From the south: From the A2, exit city centre/Gürtel, straight on as far as Magaretengürtel, then turn left towards Prague. Follow the road towards Westbahnhof/Stadthalle. The hotel is located on the right side.
GETTING HERE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The underground U-Bahn line 6 station "Burggasse/Stadthalle" and stops for trams on line 6, 9, 18 and 49 are located directly opposite the ARCOTEL Wimberger. By foot you can reach the Westbahnhof in 5 minutes with another link to the public transport network.
From Vienna airport to the hotel
With the airport bus to Westbahnhof. Finally one stop with tram line 18 or 6 to the terminus "Burggase-Stadthalle" or 5 minutes walk toward Urban-Loritz-Platz. Alternatively, you can take the S-Bahn (commuter train) or City Airport Train (CAT) to Wien Mitte railway station and from there the underground U-Bahn line 3 towards "Ottakring" to "Westbahnhof". From there, proceed as described above.
From Vienna’s train stations to the hotel
From the central station: Take tram line 18 to the terminus "Burggasse-Stadthalle".
From Westbahnhof: The hotel is a 5 minutes walk away. Alternatively, you can take tram line 18 or underground U-Bahn line 6 to "Burggasse/Stadthalle".
Useful Links
Austrian train timetables: www.oebb.at
Wiener Linien: www.wienerlinien.at
Vienna Airport Lines:www.postbus.at
Vienna Airport: www.viennaairport.com

The City of Vienna

Vienna is the capital, most populous city, and one of nine federal states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. Its larger metropolitan area has a population of nearly 2.9 million, representing nearly one-third of the country's population. Vienna is the cultural, economic, and political center of the country, the fifth-largest city by population in the European Union, and the most-populous of the cities on the Danube river.

 

How to get there

Travelling by plane

Vienna can be reached from every European capital in less than three hours by plane

Vienna International Airport (Wien-Schwechat Airport) features a dense network of European destinations as well as long-haul flights to Asia, North America and Africa.

Vienna Airport has good connections to the public transport network and can be reached quickly by train, bus or cab. You can find an overview of the transport options on the Getting to the airport page.

Travelling by train

Travel to Vienna in comfort and in an environmentally friendly way by train. Numerous international and national train services guarantee a quick and easy way to get there from all over Europe.
Vienna's train stations are centrally located and have good connections to the public transport network. With the Vienna City Card, you'll enjoy total mobility the moment you arrive at the station, with subway, tram, and bus connections, as well as discounts for sightseeing, restaurants, and much more besides.

Moving in Vienna

Vienna's public transportation network is very well developed. You can travel quickly and reliably by subway, streetcar and bus.
Vienna's public transportation system is world class. Known collectively to locals as the “Öffis”, its buses, trams and trains take us all over the capital – safely, quickly and sustainably. They are the lifeblood of the city and a huge factor behind the capital’s outstanding quality of life. Right now and in future, too – as work to expand the subway network is already in full swing.
A valid ticket is required to travel by public transport in Vienna. The tickets are valid on all streetcars, buses and night buses, subway trains and commuter trains (S-Bahn) operated by Wiener Linien in the Vienna core zone. Each validated single ticket is valid until you reach your destination, including multiple changes.
Tickets can be purchased:

• At a multilingual ticket machine (subway stations)
• At any booking office and the Wiener Linien online store
• In most tobacconists
• Via a smartphone using the WienMobil app for iOS or Android
• Single tickets are also available on streetcars for an additional charge of €2.60 (children: €1.40). They are valid for one journey including transfers.

The Vienna City Card. The official city card.
The Vienna City Card combines the transport services of Wiener Linien with added extras for tourists.
You can find detailed information about the Vienna City Card and where to buy it at www.viennacitycard.at.

Buildings and landmarks

Vienna is a breathtaking city with some of the most famous landmarks not only in Austria but in all of Europe that you're free to explore. In this city you'll find buildings that date back centuries across a variety of different architectural styles. Numerous cultures have influenced the local vibe as well, and it's all visible through the buildings.

Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace, which directly translates to beautiful spring palace, is a historic building that once served as the summer residence of the House of Habsburg. Today, this palace is preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site that you can visit to see its remarkably well-maintained architecture and interior.

 

St Stephen's Cathedral
St Stephen's Cathedral is a massive cathedral and influential Catholic church that sports an alluring Romanesque and Gothic architectural style. This church is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna and the seat of the archbishop

Belvedere Palace
Belvedere Palace is a building complex where you'll find 2 baroque palaces, the Lower Belvedere and Upper Belvedere, that both offer stunning architecture.

Vienna State Opera
The Vienna State Opera is an incredible opera house that's massive in size and still holds regular performances despite its age. The opera house was built in 1869 and has been showcasing incredible performances ever since. To this day, it's home to its own opera company along with an orchestra and ballet company

The Hofburg
The Hofburg is an old imperial palace you can tour to see impressive architecture that has evolved and expanded over the centuries. The oldest parts of the palace date back to the 13th century, but several wings have been added in the years since, and most of it is open for tours.

Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien

Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien is one of the most acclaimed art museums in the city and the country as a whole with an impressive architectural style. Visiting this museum will put you among 19th-century Renaissance Revival design.