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The Vienna Stitch n' Bitch meets at a local Starbucks on Sunday afternoons.

If you are a knitting or crochet enthusiast looking for a place to meet up with local men and women who share your hobby, look no further. Vienna is home to at least two needle arts clubs. A primarily English-speaking club, which is a part of the worldwide Stitch 'n Bitch family, meets every Sunday ...

Ambulanz's goat cheese salad showcases locally made cheese.

The Ambulanz (Ambulance) menu stands apart from the rest in its offerings. Among the first few pages, you'll find a disclaimer that states Ambulanz uses as much local organic produce and meats as possible. They also serve a few organic beers, wines, and other beverages. The quality of the ingredients is apparent in how each dish tastes. The salads are ...

The Etre Cote steak steals the show.

With its name, Stomach boldly pays homage to its No. 1 customer. While the food alone could encourage anyone to frequent the cafe, the dining atmosphere is also pleasant. Rustic country elegance dominates the decor. Dried flowers in simple glass vases and clean white linens top the quality antique wooden tables. Dark wooden beams and shelves and a ceramic woodstove also add ...

United Nations complex in Vienna

When looking for an indoor activity in Vienna, consider visiting the United Nations, one of the few buildings of its kind in the world. Similar to the construction and function of the New York, Geneva, and Nairobi United Nations complexes, the Vienna site was erected in 1979. Tours of the Vienna United Nations occur daily Monday-Friday at 11am and 2pm for a €5 ...

Concertgoers file into Flex's main entrance.

Flex may not be pretty to look at, but seeing a show there promises a kind of gritty fun that makes you feel like you're getting away with something. Sandwiched between the U4 metro line and the Danube Canal, Flex is housed in an old building that appears to boast several fire and building code violations. Rumors speculate about water from the ...

Austria's Alps offer great skiing.

The Austrian National Railway (ÖBB in German), currently sells combined transportation and ski tickets to ski areas near Vienna. The pass, called the Snow & Fun Ticket, offers appealing rates for a day of skiing at various ski areas throughout Austria. For example, a trip from Vienna's Sudbanhof or Wien Meidling train stations to ski at Zau[:ber:]g in nearby Semmering, Austria costs ...

The two ice rinks have a disco feel.

Wonderful winter fun in the form of ice skating can currently be found next to Vienna's Rathaus (City Hall). The annual skating event, called "Wiener Eistraum" (Vienna Ice Dream), started January 26 and will remain until March 9. The skating complex includes more than 4,000 square meters of ice surface. Two circular rinks that form the bulk of the skating ...

1. Visit the Stephansdom cathedral.

2. Stroll through the gardens of Schoenbrunn Palace.

3. Eat dinner at the Donau Turm.

4. Nibble on the exotic offerings at the Naschmarkt.

5. Go hiking in Vienna's National Forest (the Wienerwald).

6. Eat a slice of original Sacher ...