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The entrance to the exhibit is across the street from the KHM.

 From now until Sept. 28, 2008, the world-renowned King Tutankhamun historical exibit will be on display in Vienna. More than 140 items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other Valley of the Kings tombs will be on display as part of the exhibition, which was organized in collaboration with the National Geographic Society. Items in the ...

MODEPALAST is a hotspot for local designers.

Today marks the first day of the 2008 MODEPALAST, an event that showcases clothing, accessories, jewelry, etc. made by Austrian and international designers. The expo opens tonight in the Museums Quartier at 8pm with a free exhibit titled "11 Meter Mode" (11 Meters of Fashion), highlighting contemporary Swiss design, and will run through Sunday, April 20. A MODEPALAST party is ...

Arena comprises old graffiti-covered factory buildings.

Arena is one of Vienna's top music venues. It regularly fills its three small indoor music halls with different bands. The larger hall has recently hosted performances by Editors, Rufus Wainwright, and the Decemberists. The smaller Drei Raum (three room) bar and lounge area recently housed a performance by John Vanderslice. In the summer, bands perform on a large outdoor stage, which ...

Hand-decorated eggs fill the center of the market square.

In the final days before Easter, be sure to check out the Freyung Easter market. The market inhabits a small cobblestone plaza in the first district (near Stephansdom city center) and is authentic, cozy, and rustic in its aesthetics and offerings. The focal point of the market is the huge display area of hand-decorated eggs for sale in the ...

Unique painted eggs line the market stalls.

One of Vienna's more quaint Easter markets can be found at the Am Hof plaza in the first district near the Stephansdom cathedral. The Am Hof market specializes in art and antiques and has something for everyone. Shoppers can peruse cool retro toys, handmade folk clothing and jewelry, and antique tools, coins, and kitchen gadgets. A vast number of hand-decorated eggs ...

Hundreds of hand-decorated eggs are for sale.

Last weekend, Vienna's cherished Easter markets opened for the days leading up to Easter. One of the most impressive markets can be found at the Schönbrunn Palace, where visitors can shop for unique handmade toys, decorations and food items. Similar to the famed Schönbrunn Christmas Market but smaller in scale, the Easter market consists of several rustic market stalls selling quaint seasonal items like ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...