Vienna City Guide

Balls Numerous balls take place in Vienna, mostly in January and February each year, with the legendary Wiener Opernball (Vienna Opera Ball) as the most famous of its kind. A list of balls can be found on the following websites: + www.wien.info/en/music-stage-shows/dance/ball-season + www.ballkalender.com/ballkalender/ballkalender-vorschau.php3?ilang=e Sports and Recreation Vienna offers a selection of organized sports and clubs. The best way to look for a club is to research via Vienna’s official website, where the Municipal Sports Authority provides information in English about the city’s sports facilities: + www.wien.gv.at/english/environment-leisure/sports/ + www.wien.gv.at/english/leisure/bath/ Via www.herold.at, the local classified directory, you can research most of the addresses of private fitness clubs. You can also access a full list of Vienna’s numerous parks and green areas via the city’s website: www.wien.gv.at/english/environment/parks/. Among the parks and areas for recreation are for example the Prater, Japanese gardens, the Donaupark on an island in between the Danube and the Old Danube with the Danube Tower that offers a view all over the city, and Vienna’s first public park, the Stadtpark. Alcohol and Smoking You have to be over the age of 16 to be allowed to purchase and consume alcohol and tobaccos. In general, smoking is not allowed in restaurants, pubs, bars etc. However, in some locations there might be a separated smoking area in a restaurant. In public buildings or areas, such as hospitals, authorities’ offices etc., smoking is generally not allowed. This also applies to subways and railway stations and any means of public transportation. Please watch out for special smoking signs. Tipping In Austria, a tip is already included in the invoice. Nevertheless, giving a tip is common and expected. Usually, in restaurants and in taxis approximately 10% of the invoice amount is given, even after only purchasing a drink or a short ride, and also expected by the staff.

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