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The Albertina is across the street from the back corner of the Staatsoper.

The art gallery at the Albertina was established between 1801-1804 to house a prominent duke's extensive collection of watercolors and engravings. Today, the museum houses part of the original permanent collection of graphic and architectural art as well as a variety of esteemed temporary exhibits, recently including a collection of Monet watercolors. Works by Paul ...

The Schoenbrunnerbad has a pool for adults and a pool for children.

The Schoenbrunnerbad, the pool adjacent to Vienna's Schoenbrunn Palace, is the place to be seen on the swimming scene. The pool's steep admission price and its swanky location make it a hotspot for members of elite Viennese society. Famous Austrian actors, actresses, and politicians have been sighted there on occasion. However, you don't have to ...

The Eipeltauer Brewery is an oasis in a secluded part of the city.

At the Eipeltauer Brewery, the beer comes first. Fresh organic beer is brewed on-site and it is worth a trip out to the Spittelau area of Vienna. Each half-liter of Maerzen is cool, flavorful, and reasonably priced. As many as three more beer types, including a dark (Dunkel), are expected to be added in July. ...

Evening Cruise and Grand Danube River Cruise participants travel through the Danube Canal locks.

For an aquatic sightseeing tour of Vienna, consider taking a trip aboard one of the small DDSG Blue Danube ships. There are three options available for Vienna boat tours, the Danube Round Trip Cruise, Evening Cruise, and Grand Danube Cruise. The Danube Round Trip Cruise costs 12 euro per person and sights include ...

The Badeschiff offers canal scenery amid a pool atmosphere.

On Vienna's Danube Canal (Donau Kanal) between Schwedenplatz and Urania,  the Badeschiff (Swimming Ship) lies waiting for sunbathers, swimmers, and soccer fans. The ship has multiple decks equipped with lounge chairs, cocktail and snack bars, and sun umbrellas for comfortable sun enjoyment. In addition, the ship's roomy 26-meter-long pool provides a unique opportunity to swim on the Danube Canal. ...

Phil's serves a "stellar" cappuccino.

At Phil, dining patrons have the option to purchase the unique posh furniture they sat on while enjoying a divine coffee beverage or sandwich. The inventive cafe poses as a chic place to have a light meal or drink, but it doubles as a shop selling designer furniture, hip books, and music. Its eclectic nature draws a wide array of customers and provides ...

Vienna's smallest house is actually a storage space.

A block away from Vienna's Mariahilferstrasse shopping area lies one of the city's lesser known attractions, the Smallest House (Das Kleinste Haus). The house was built in 1872 on the corner of Burggasse and Breitgasse in the 7th district and comprises two floors. It has been and is currently used as part of the Friedrich Schmollgruber watch and clock shop. ...

The Vienna Fan Zone is full of jumbo screens for game-watching.

When the Euro Cup soccer tournament kicked off this past weekend, Vienna's Fan Zone was the place to be. About 250,000 visitors are reported to be in the city for the Euro Cup and close to 30,000 visited the Fan Zone areas throughout opening day. In addition to the plethora of huge TV screens displaying the day's ...

The rose arbors at Schönbrunn are perfect backdrops for memorable photos.

Rose bushes throughout Vienna are currently in bloom, and the Schönbrunn Palace is a prime place to catch a glimpse of some of the best. The right side of the palace is flanked by numerous flowering bushes, with an abundance of roses in various colors, sizes, and scents. A highlight is the two long, adjacent arbors covered ...

Lucie adds expertise and energy to every tour.

Former New York City fashion stylist Lucie Lamster-Thury has taken her designer know-how to the streets of Vienna. Through her new Shopping With Lucie tour, tour participants travel off the beaten path to the best boutiques Vienna has to offer. In addition to providing background information on the shops and designers, Lucie equips each tour-goer with a coupon card worth ...