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Further Distractions Prater The Prater is a giant wooded park, fairground and the location of one of Vienna’s most famous sights – the century-old Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel). Harry Lime fought here in The Third Man (1949) and Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy fell in love here in Before Sunrise (1995). Prater Tel: (01) 969 7817. E-mail: info@wiener-prater.at Website: www.wiener-prater.at Transport: S-Bahn or U-Bahn Praterstern; trams O, 5 or 21. Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel) Prater 90 Tel: (01) 729 5430. Fax: (01) 7295 43020. E-mail: info@wienerriesenrad.com Website: www.wienerriesenrad.com Opening hours: Daily 0900–2400 (May–Sep); daily 1000–2200 (Mar-Apr and Oct); daily 1000–2000 (Nov–Feb). Admission: 7.50. KunstHausWien (Vienna Art House) KunstHausWien is the unmistakable architectural expression of Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s unique vision. Appearing like a Klimt painting as seen through a kaleidoscope, the building contains an exhibition of Hundertwasser’s artwork as well as a bright caf with a chic clientele and relaxing garden. The goulash is excellent. The nearby Hundertwasserhaus is an apartment project, which can only be viewed from the street. Untere Weissgerberstrasse 13 Tel: (01) 712 0491. Fax: (01) 712 0496. E-mail: information@kunsthauswien.com Website: www.kunsthauswien.com Transport: Trams N and O to Radetskyplatz. Opening hours: Daily 1000–1900. Admission: 8; all exhibitions half price on Monday; concessions available for large groups. Kaisergruft (Imperial Burial Vault) The Imperial Burial Vault in the Kapuzinerkirche (Capuchin Church), which was build between 1622 and 1632, is well worth a visit. The vault became the burial place of the Hapsburgs and the highlight is the double casket of Maria-Theresa and Franz I. Neuer Markt 1 Tel: (01) 5126 85316. Website: www.kaisergruft.at Transport: U-Bahn Stephansplatz or Karlsplatz. Opening hours: Daily 0930–1530. Admission: 3.60. Haus der Musik (House of Music) The Haus der Musik is a major new addition to Vienna’s museum scene, offering a link between technology and art. The ground floor has concert spaces and a wine bar, while the first floor houses the museum of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, where visitors are given the opportunity to view the last New Year’s Day Concert. The second floor is the Sonosphere, where many aspects of sound are presented, using hands-on computer technology and giant instruments. The third floor is dedicated to historic displays of great Viennese composers, from Haydn to Berg. One room features the Virtual Conductor, where visitors can use virtual technology to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The fourth floor includes the Brain Opera, an interactive musical environment with unique ultramodern musical instruments. The fifth floor includes concert rooms and an excellent caf with superb views over St Stephen’s Cathedral. All exhibitions are presented in both German and English and anyone can happily spend hours here, whether musically inclined or not. Seilersttte 30 Tel: (01) 516 4851. Fax: (01) 516 4848. E-mail: info@haus-der-musik-wien.at Website: www.hdm.at Transport: U-Bahn Stephansplatz, Karlsplatz or Schwarzenbergplatz. Opening hours: Daily 1000–2200. Admission: 8.50 (Haus der Musik); 5 (Vienna Philharmonic Museum); 10 (combination ticket). |