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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 ...

The Neubaugasse Flea Market is advertised as "Vienna's coolest".

The Neubaugasse Flea Market returns this Friday and Saturday, May 30-31, from about 10am-6:30pm. Numerous vendors will line several kilometers of the Neubaugasse and will be hawking antiques, cheap clothing, and street festival food. The old-fashioned hand-crank coffee grinders, retro uniform pieces, craft supplies, and inexpensive Asian imports are particularly desirable finds. Many Neubaugasse shops will also have ...

The Mexicoplatz church can be seen from the Danube River.

Vienna's Long Night of Churches (Lange Nacht der Kirchen) takes place May 30th, this Friday afternoon and evening, throughout Vienna. The annual ecumenical project has been occurring since 2004 and offers a free look at many of Vienna's churches, cathedrals, and monasteries. It also presents a comprehensive program of free religious concerts, activities, and events. The Long Night ...

Eissalon Am Schwedenplatz satisfies the sweet tooth in residents and tourists alike.

The most flavorful, creamiest gelato-style ice cream in Vienna can be found at Schwedenplatz, near the Stephansdom city center. The family-run Eissalon Am Schwedenplatz there has been serving up the city's best scoops since 1886. The shop offers a variety of sumptuous regular daily flavors, including Creme Mango (Mango Cream), Pralinata (Praline), and Schoko-Banane (Chocolate Banana), ...

The SEGWAY store is conveniently located in the inner city.

Renting a Segway or signing up for a Segway tour is a fantastic low-exertion way to see Vienna. By shifting your body weight, you power the Segway in a desired direction. Meanwhile, the machine counterbalances your body weight so you remain stable. In addition to trying your hand at operating Segway's futuristic design, you'll also have ...