Centre Travel

Short-term parking zone In the Old City (1st district) Monday to Friday  9 am - 7 pm max permitted parking period 1 1/2 hours Districts 4 to 9 Monday to Friday  9 am - 8 pm max permitted parking 2 hours. Short -term parking permits to be filled in and placed behind the windscreen can be obtained at most tobacconists, some banks, at rail stations and Vienna Transport Authority. A permit for half an  hour 's parking costs ATS 6. There is unrestricted parking for handicapped drivers in the short-term parking zones, (place I D card behind windscreen) Ask about the parking card ("Parkkarte") at your hotel this costs ATS 50, and enables you to park for a day at the short-term parking zone

The Vienna Christmas World opens on City Hall Square on 12 November. As well as enjoying the traditional Christmas market with its 150 market stalls, this year, for the first time, visitors will have the chance to ice-skate.  Two large ice rinks and a variety of skating pathways through the romantically-lit City Hall Park encircle the Christmas market where you can buy Christmas gifts, tree decorations, arts and crafts, culinary delicacies, confectionary and hot drinks . There's also a chance to try your hand at curling. The entrance to City Hall Square is decorated with a tall archway bearing candles, with a new candle added every day through to 24 December.  The trees in the surrounding City Hall Park will be sporting a new lighting design, their resplendent decorations festively illuminating the Ringstrasse, with wonderful installations in the park illustrating Christmas fairy tales for children.  Young visitors are invited to come to the City Hall for the ch...

The Vienna Christmas World opens on City Hall Square on 12 November. As well as enjoying the traditional Christmas market with its 150 market stalls, this year, for the first time, visitors will have the chance to ice-skate.  Two large ice-rinks and a variety of skating pathways through the romantically-lit City Hall Park encircle the Christmas market where you can buy Christmas gifts, tree decorations, arts and crafts, culinary delicacies, confectionary and hot drinks.  There's also a chance to try your hand at curling. The entrance to City Hall Square is decorated with a tall archway bearing candles, with a new candle added every day through to 24 December. The trees in the surrounding City Hall Park will be sporting a new lighting design, their resplendent decorations festively illuminating the Ringstrasse, with wonderful installations in the park illustrating Christmas fairy tales for children.  Young visitors are invited to come to City Hall for the chance to deco...