Both locals and guests can take a spin at the modern-day indoor skating rinks or skate against some beautiful backdrops at Vienna's outdoor ice rinks. more
Energy self-sufficient
A combined heat and power system transforms the sewage gas into energy, thus turning the sewage plant into a renewable source of energy. more
Skiing
Vienna offers the unique possibility of getting to the ski slopes by public transport from the city centre in just 35 minutes. more
Films and Cinemas in Vienna
There are a number of cinemas in Vienna showing films in English or in their original language. In the summer there are open-air screens for cinema aficionados to enjoy their favourite films. more
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Vienna in Figures
35.4 per cent is the share of Vienna's total surface area made up by protected zones (national park, nature conservation areas) in 2009. Source: City of Vienna Statistical Yearbook 2010
3,684,665 square metres was the total surface of Vienna's 1,322 sports grounds and sports facilities in 2009. Source: City of Vienna Statistical Yearbook 2010
5 per cent of the city's surface area are made up by bodies of water. Source: City of Vienna Statistical Yearbook 2010
6,126,916 square metres of vineyards were cultivated in Vienna in 2010. Source: City of Vienna Statistical Yearbook 2010
The Vienna Ice World opens on 20 January with a newly designed ice rink of more than 7,000 square metres in front of the city hall. more
Record high
2011 was the most successful year of the Vienna tourist industry so far: the number of tourist overnight stays increased to a total of 11.4 million. more
Emergency corridor
Since 1 January, all vehicles on motorways and speedways are required to form an emergency corridor in case of traffic congestion. more
New parking fees
From March 2012, prices for the resident parking permit will be reduced while fees for short-term parking and fines for parking offences are set to increase. more
Art & culture calendar
Preview of selected art and culture events for 2012: the programme is subject to change without notice. more
New Service Centre
The Transport Association for the Eastern Region is improving its customer service by launching a Service Centre at Vienna's western railway station. more
Point of Single Contact
The Point of Single Contact (PSC) Vienna now offers service providers who want to do business across Europe its services in English. more
Quality of living
As in 2010, the Austrian federal capital tops the worldwide 2011 Quality of Living ranking published by international consulting firm Mercer. more
Open Data
The City of Vienna has committed itself to the concept of Open Data and presented the first Open Data catalogue to the public. more
Energy self-sufficient
A combined heat and power system transforms the sewage gas into energy, thus turning the sewage plant into a renewable source of energy. more
