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Wiener Neustadt
Wiener Neustadt is a city in Lower Austria, Austria.
Understand
The city was nearly completely destroyed in World War II, therefore there are not many historic buildings left. Traditionally Wiener Neustadt is an industrial town. It's also a commercial center for the surrounding area. There are many schools, among them the primary military academy of Austria. For travellers the city might be a starting point to explore the region: to the west there are the foothills of the alps, to the east Neusiedler See and Hungary are not far away, and to the north Vienna is just 30 minutes by train.
Get in
From Vienna you can easily connect Wiener Neustadt within half an hour. Each train stops in Wiener Neustadt and therefore more times in one hour.
With car: Sudautobahn, within 40 minutes from Vienna or 2 hrs from Graz. From Hungary 30 minutes.
Eat
Good and reasonable prices:
Hartig's Heuriger zum Dom/ Domplatz 2
Sleep
Hotel Corvinus, Beatrix Damm GmbH. A-2700 Wiener Neustadt, Bahngasse 29-33. Tel +43 26 22 / 24 134. www.hotel-corvinus.at
Wiener Neustadt (Hungarian: Bécsújhely) is a town located south of Vienna, in the state of Lower Austria. It is a self-governed city and the seat of the district administration of Wiener Neustadt-Land.
History
The city was founded by the Babenberger Duke Leopold V in 1194, who financed the construction of the city with the ransom paid for the English king Richard the Lionheart, who had previously been held as a hostage in Austria at Dürnstein. Wiener Neustadt, meaning more or less New Vienna, first served as a fortress to defend against nearby Hungary. Important privileges were given to the city in order to enable it to prosper. In the 15th century, Wiener Neustadt experienced a population boom, when Emperor Friedrick III took up his residence here and in Graz. The Wappenwand (coat of arms wall) at the local castle displays the coats of arms of his possessions in the middle. His son Maximilian I maintained his court in Wiener Neustadt and is buried there in the St. George's Cathedral.
King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary conquered the city in August of 1487 after having laid siege to it for two years. He dedicated the Corvinus Cup to the inhabitants. Maximilian I managed to reconquer his native city in 1490. During the 16th Century, Wiener Neustadt lost its status as imperial residence and much of its importance. However, it still fulfilled its function as bulwark against the Turks and the Kuruc. In 1751 it received greater attention when Empress Maria Theresa of Austria decided to dedicate the First Military Academy worldwide inside the imperial castle. In 1752, the Theresian Military Academy took up its operations, which have continued to this day with only a few interruptions. In 1768, Wiener Neustadt was destroyed by an earthquake. The castle, which had suffered strongly, was rebuilt using plans made by the architect Nicolò Pacassi. In 1785, Emperor Joseph II transferred the diocese of Wiener Neustadt to St. Pölten.
In the 19th century the city became an...
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Hotels in Wiener Neustadt
 | Hotel Turmhof  |
Score 9.6 from 5 reviews | | Josef Schöffel Straße 9 |  |
| Bright and furnished with countless individual details, as well as large beds and baths, the rooms in Turmhof are equipped with all modern technical conveniences. There are also all the expected facilities, including slippers and non-allergy materials.
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 | Hotel Maria Elisabeth  |
Score 7.875 from 110 reviews | | Weinbergweg 19-21 | |
| The hotel offers 20 rooms, to choose between twin or double rooms, extendable up to 4-bedded rooms.
Two-thirds of the rooms are non-smoking rooms and over a view either over the city center or over the surrounding fields.
On the first floor we offer our guests a kitchen with a refrigerator, a cooker, a microwave and a coffee mashine.
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 | Amadeus Pension |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Albrechtsgasse 28 | |
| The Amadeus Pension enjoys a favourable and quiet location on the outskirts of the popular spa town of Baden, only 24 km south of Vienna.
The Thermalstrandbad (Thermal Beach Baths) and the Rosarium are just as easily reachable as the hiking routes in the Helenental Valley, making this B&B an ideal choice for cyclists and hikers (bicycles and Nordic walking sticks can be rented). You will enjoy a beautiful view of the city of Baden and the surrounding vineyards and forests. There is a big garden with chairs and deck chair, a cosy lounge and a breakfast buffet. A city bus stop is located in front of the door. We also speak English, French, Polish and Russian. ... more | | |
 | Grand Hotel Sauerhof |
Score 7.4 from 38 reviews | | Weilburgstraße 11 | |
| The Sauerhof's springs provide the base for a wide range of health and beauty programmes. Traditional spa treatments include: mineral, herbal and massage baths; Kneipp therapy; mud wraps, a steam bath, a sauna, and massage.
Fitness trainers oversee a busy schedule of activities in the gym, while the beauty farm aims at weight loss, skin rejuvenation and detailed aesthetic improvement.
If you simply wish to swim in the indoor pool, go cycling, fish, or even go up in a hot air balloon, the Sauerhof is right for you. ... more | | |
 | Hotel Restaurant Florianihof |
Score 5.775 from 9 reviews | | Wiener Straße 1 | |
| All our comfortable rooms are equiped with shower/WC, SAT TV, partly with balcony and connecting door.
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As you travel from Graz, you will notice a gradual change in the scenery. Something in the curve of the hills starts to take on a more southern flavor - and flavor is what this tour is all about. Journey to the breathtaking scenery of the South Styrian vineyards where there is a certain rustic understatement in the local terminology. The excellent wines are referred to as simply a "good drop" . Here you will also be served a snack of bread with local specialties.. Visit a Buschenschank and winery along the South Styrian Wine Road called Eory in Leutschach. Here you will have a wine tasting and pumpkin seed oil tasting as you learn about the Austrian's wine making process. The winery is also home to the biggest grape in Europe made of glass.
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| Welcome to Vienna - Vienna Card, Hop on Hop off Tour, Morning Tea and Lunch or Dinner |
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This Welcome to Vienna package is certainly the best way to make the most of a short stay in the city.
The package features special attractions which are typical for visitors to Vienna. Included in the package is a shuttle transfer from the airport upon arrival, the Vienna Card which is valid for 72 hours and includes free use of public transport and special discounts in museums, shops, restaurants.
Also included is a two day "Hop On Hop Off" sightseeing tour, allowing you to spend as much time as you want at Vienna's most attractive sights with stops throughout the city. Coffee and cake in the traditional Cafe Schwarzenberg, and a typical lunch or dinner in the popular restaurant Fuhrich will round off your stay in Vienna.
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| Art and Culture - Vienna Museum, Dinner and Schonbrunn Palace Concert |
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Choose from entrance to one of the following:
The Austrian Gallery Belvedere: the former summer residence of general Prince Eugene, houses the world's largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt including the famous paintings "The Kiss" and "Judith" as well as masterworks by Schiele and Kokoschka, on display in the spectacular exhibit "Vienna around 1900".
Albertina Art Museum: a former Habsburg residence, houses one of the largest and most valuable collections of graphics in the world, featuring Albrecht Duuer's "Young Hare", touching children's portraits by Rubens and masterpieces by Picasso.
Mozarthaus Vienna (Mozart House): provides unusual insight into the life of the world-famous musician and composer. This center dedicated to Mozart focuses on his "Viennese Years" - the height of his career.
The House of Music: a sophisticated hands-on museum focusing on sound and music, provides fun insight into the world of music.
Enjoy an elegant 3 course dinner at the Restaurant Residenz, located only a few steps from the main entrance of The Orangerie Schonbrunn. During Summer, dinner is served outside in the garden terrace of the restaurant.
Enjoy a concert in The Orangerie Schonbrunn, located high above the grounds of the Hapsburg Summer residence. Sit back and relax as you are taken back to a time one can now only dream of.
The orchestra is accompanied by two opera singers, a soprano and a baritone, as well as two ballet dancers in authentic costumes.
The package includes two one-way tickets for easy and convenient public transport in Vienna. Each ticket is valid for one journey in Vienna in one direction.
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