The University of Vienna (Universität Wien) was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world. With its long and rich history, the University of Vienna has developed into one of the biggest universities in Europe, and also one of the most renowned, especially in the Humanities. It is associated with 15 Nobel prize winners and has been the academic home of a large number of figures both of historical and academic importance. This year The University of Vienna celebrates its 650th Anniversary, marked with a variety of events throughout the year.

As the university is open to public, you can enter and visit the library, the beautiful Arkadenhof or even listen to a lecture.

Heuriger is the name given to Eastern Austrian wine taverns in which specially licensed local winemakers serve their most recent year's wines for short periods following the growing season. They are renown for their legendary comfortable atmosphere and for enjoying young wine, simple food, and traditional music. The real Viennese Heurige, in which only Viennese wines are served, are identified by a bunch of pine branches and by the word “Ausg’steckt” written on a board, which simultaneously shows when the tavern is open.

Nussdorf, the final stop of tram line D, has a village-like character and is a nice place to start your adventure through vineyards and over green hills. On Kahlenbergerstrasse you can stop at the Heurigen “Mayer am Nussberg” or at “Sirbu” to get a taste of Viennese wines.

A bit more touristy but still worth a visit is Grinzing (a part of Döbling, the 19th district of Vienna; the final stop of tram line 38) where you can also find numerous Heurigen.

The up-and-coming Karmeliter district in Vienna’s 2nd district, is not even ten minute’s walk from the Old Town center. Interesting food and contemporary art are transforming the area around the Karmelitermarkt district market into one of Vienna’s most exciting neighborhoods. The heart of the area is the Karmelitermarkt, where you cannot only buy loads of foodstuff, but will also find great places for food and drink.

The Schöne Perle restaurant has made a name for itself as something of a culinary pioneer. The kitchen in Leopoldsgasse in the former Jewish quarter has been putting a new spin on traditional Viennese cuisine since 2002. Nowadays, the Schöne Perle is a successful example of the new bistros, with elegant interior furnishings and good food.

Another hot tip in the immediate vicinity is Skopik & Lohn, which attracts with its friendly yet modest interior, a garden for guests and Viennese cuisine with an international twist.

The Old Danube is a centrally located recreational paradise and a calm body of water that has something to offer for every taste. It is only seven subway stations away from Stephansplatz and just a short walk from Austria Center Vienna, the venue of the IBA 2015.
The contrast between the neighbouring city landscape and the idyllic atmosphere around the former branch of the Danube River is particularly charming.
Row boats, electric and paddle boats, as well as sailing boats are awaiting Viennese and vacationers from around the world. No matter which type of boat you prefer, after your trip about forty restaurants - most located directly on the water - ensure carefree hours from April to October.
If you prefer to stay on the boat with your darling: During full moon, the boat rental companies are extending opening hours so that visitors can explore the romanticism of the Old Danube by moonlight with a bottle of Prosecco.

Designed by star architect Gustav Peichl, the entry portal from the house on the Freyung 8 (1010 Vienna) is a work of art in itself. Inside the building leading museums present their works as well as private collectors. Whether van Gogh or Miró, Kandinsky or Chagall, Warhol or Lichtenstein, the great names of art are united here. The Bank Austria's collection includes more than 9000 works. The highlights include works by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka, Maria Lassnig, Christian Ludwig Attersee, Arnulf Rainer, Franz West, Herbert Brandl and Erwin Wurm.

Bank Austria Kunstforum is the first port of call for classic modernism and post-war avant-garde.