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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 ...

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 ...

Groups of friends gather at Swiss Beach to relax in the sun.

The Strandbar Herrmann beach bar is currently open for its 2008 season under the Eurocup-inspired name, "Swiss Beach". The bar occupies a sand-covered corner of land along Vienna's Danube Canal and combines cocktails, sun umbrellas, and lounge chairs for a relaxing beach atmosphere. Crowd-pleasing music is also a regular fixture of the stylish bar. In June, ...

Centimeter II flaunts a measurement-themed menu.

Offering beer-by-the-meter and food by the centimeter, the Centimeter pubs stand alone. Centimeter II, in particular, is a great place to have drinks and a bite to eat near Vienna's Mariahilferstrasse shopping district. Most of the food on Centimeter II's menu can be ordered in some variation of metric measurement. For example, spaghetti can be ordered by the meter and grilled dark ...

A tall pint of well-poured Guiness is sure to satisfy.

For an Irish pint and lively pub atmosphere in Vienna, head to Charlie P's. The bar/restaurant hosts live or DJ-selected music most evenings. Every month or so, Charlie P's is also home to team trivia quiz nights with large cash prizes. The pub is also an established hotspot for watching major soccer/football sporting events, like Champion's League games. Charlie P's serves ...

1516 is beer-and-burger heaven.

At 1516, the burgers are large and juicy and the beer is refreshing and flavorful. Each 1516 burger is made of quality beef and is served with a side of zesty mayonaise sauce and an ample portion of crispy thin french fries. A full bottle of Heinz ketchup sits on each table, ready for unlimited no-extra-charge use. The doneness of the burger is best ...

The tantalizing falafel steals the show on the Mixed Plate (Mix Teller, about €5).

Maschu Maschu, a stylish corner restaurant near Vienna's Mariahilferstrasse main shopping area, advertises that it has the best falafel (fried, spiced, chickpea balls) in the city. Regardless of whether it is truly the "best" in the city, the falafel certainly is one of the most popular menu items. All of Maschu Maschu's meals consist ...