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Inhalt Content Shopping A guided tour 4 | Precious jewellery and watches 24 Exclusiv women’s fashion 37 | Fashion and Accessories 47

Sightseeing Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sisi 16 | Der Stephansdom • St. Stephen’s Cathedral 34 | Die Wiener Oper • The Vienna Opera 42 | Die Wiener Hofburg • The Hofburg in Vienna 46 | Spanish Riding School 49 | Museen • Museums 54 | Treffpunkt Musik • A place for music 62 | The Viennese in the Coffee house 64 | Schönbrunn Palace 68

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Vienna from Above: Am Graben

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Zwischen Oper und Stephansplatz liegt die längste Strasse der ­Wiener Innenstadt: die Kärntner Strasse. Wo man heute von einem eleganten Schaufenster zum anderen flaniert, wurde einst vor allem transportiert.

Der Handel mit Südeuropa, vor allem mit dem Hafen von Venedig, war von größter Bedeutung. Durch das Kärntnertor in der mächtigen Stadtmauer brachten Fuhrleute mit Ross und Wagen die kostbaren Waren des Südens nach Wien. Die Fracht kam über Kärnten und alte Berichte erzählen von rauen Fuhrleuten, die mit ihren Pferdekarren ein- und auszogen. Das mittelalterliche Leben hat jedoch kaum Spuren hinterlassen.

Es sind die grandiosen Gebäude der Gründerzeit und die eleganten Geschäfte, die das Bild der Kärntner Strasse prägen, wie etwa das prächtige Equitable Palais, wo sich heute das Geschäft von Juwelier Bucherer befindet. Für Kinder vom Babyalter bis zur Jugend, von Kinderwagen bis Bekleidung – bei Kindermoden Dohnal auf der Kärntner Strasse 12 taucht man in die Welt des Kindes ein. Von den verzierten Barockhäusern ist nur ein einziges erhalten geblieben: Palais Esterhazy. Hier bietet Juwelier Wempe Meisterwerke der Uhrmacherkunst.Eines der traditionsreichsten Geschäfte befindet sich in Kärntner Strasse 26: Lobmeyr, Spezialist für feine Glaswaren. Auf Kärntner Strasse 32 steht ein anderer Name für Tradition und Exklusivität: Juwelier Wagner. Auch die legendären Österreichischen Werkstätten haben hier ein stilvolles Geschäft.

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Damenschuhe mit dem gewissen Extra und elegante rahmengenähte Herrenschuhe präsentiert man in den Schaufenstern von ZAK. Mit der Verbindung von Leica Store und Leica Galerie gibt die Traditions-Marke Leica ihre Visitenkarte Ecke Kärntnerstrasse/Walfischgasse ab. Innovative Schmuckstücke mit einer Aura von Exclusivität erwarten Sie bei Mazbani in der Führichgasse 4.

Wo die Kärntner Strasse in den Stephansplatz mündet, fällt der Blick des Betrachters nicht nur auf den gotischen Dom, sondern auch auf ein Meisterwerk der modernen Architektur: das Haas-Haus, erbaut von Österreichs Stararchitekt Hans Hollein.

Fisher´s in Fashion in der Goldschmiedgasse lockt mit super Labels und bei Phlipp Plein am Bauernmarkt findet man das ganze Portfolio dieser trendigen Marke. By Lilu befindet sich im historischen Wiener Viertel, der Wiener Judengasse. Exclusive Jagd- und und Sportmode sowie Optikartikel sind in der Coburgbastei bei Waffen Springer angesiedelt.

Dem Graben kommt die zentrale Stelle als elegante Einkaufsmeile zu. Zur Zeit der Römer befand sich hier ein Befestigungsgraben, später gab es einen Kraut- und Mehlmarkt, bis der Graben in der Barockzeit schließlich zu einer Art Entertainment-Zentrum wurde: Possenreisser, Zauberer 6 | Shopping

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und Damen des ältesten Gewerbes bestimmten das Bild. Am Graben, Ecke Tuchlauben findet man ein weiteres Geschäft von Nobeljuwelier Wagner, und hier, im Herzen der Wiener Altstadt, die zum Weltkulturerbe der Unesco zählt, in einem der ältesten Bereiche der Stadt überhaupt, befindet sich das „Goldenes Quartier“. Stilvoll, wienerisch, exclusiv und kosmopolitisch präsentiert es sich mit zeitgemäßer Architektur im denkmalgeschützten Ambiente.

1679 wurde Wien von einer Pestepidemie heimgesucht, die diesem bunten Treiben vorübergehend ein Ende bereitete. Nach Abklingen der Seu che stiftete Kaiser Leopold I aus Dankbarkeit die sogenannte Pestsäule.

Knize ist ein Begriff, da die Ausstattung vom berühmten Ar­chitekten Adolf Loos stammt. Gegenüber findet sich Wiens bestes Fachgeschäft für edle Schreibgeräte: Weidler am Graben 26. Der wohlhabende Hofbuchdrucker Thomas Edler von Trattner erbaute sich am Graben ein Palais, den sogenannten Trattnerhof. Für einige Zeit lebte hier auch W. A. Mozart. Der Spaziergang über den Kohlmarkt selbst ist kurz, braucht jedoch seine Zeit. Denn der Kohlmarkt ist Wiens Fashion-Zentrum: neben den Boutiquen der großen internationalen Designer gibt es hier auch viele andere Modegeschäfte. Für besonderen Glanz sorgt die Wiener Boutique der Genfer Nobelmarke ­Chopard, weltweit bekannt durch ihre „Happy 8 | Shopping

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Diamonds“-Kollektionen. Das berühmteste Geschäft am Kohlmarkt ist jedoch zweifellos die 1786 begründete Hofzuckerbäckerei Demel. Ihr Ruhm begründet sich nicht nur auf die süßen Spezialitäten des Hauses, sondern auf die Aura ihrer fin de siècle Eleganz und die originellen Auslagen. Am Ende des Kohlmarkts gibt es noch zwei historische Gebäude zu betrachten: das barocke Michaelerhaus, in dessen Dachkammern einst der junge Joseph Haydn ein kümmerliches Dasein fristete und, genau gegenüber, das Loos-Haus. Dieses heute noch streng anmutende Gebäude ist ein Werk des Wiener Architekten und Mitbegründer der Moderne, Adolf Loos.

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The longest street in Vienna’s old town lies between the Opera and St Stephen’s Cathedral: Kärntner Strasse. Where today the main activity is strolling from one shop window to the next, it was once busy with the transport of goods. Trade with southern Europe, and above all with the port of Venice, was of the greatest importance. Wagoners brought the precious goods of the south into Vienna through the Kärntner Tor (Carinthian Gate) in the massive city walls. Their loads came via Carinthia and old reports tell of rough wagoners going in and out with their horses and carts. But medieval life has left hardly a trace behind. Kärntner Strasse now is marked by the grandiose buildings of Emperor Franz Joseph’s time and by elegant shops – for instance the splendid Equitable Life building where the premises of Bucherer the Jeweller are to be found now. For very young fashion-shoppers and kids from 0-16 Dohnal is the right address. Located on Kärntner Strasse 12. Of the ornate baroque buildings just one has been preserved: Palais Esterhazy. Here, the jeweller Wempe shows his passion for extraordinary timepieces. One of the most traditional businesses is at 26 Kärntner Strasse: Lobmeyr, the specialists in fine glassware. Another name standing for tradition and exclusivity is at 32 Kärntner Strasse: Wagner the Jeweller.

And the legendary Österreichische Werkstätten have a stylish shop here too.

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And Ladies’ shoes with that certain something and elegant hand-stitched men’s shoes are displayed in ZAK’s windows. At the end of Kärntner Strasse, near the opera, you enter the Ringstrassen-Galerien, a shopping mall with typical Viennese flair. Innovative jewellery with an aura of exclusivity and refined taste is awaiting you at Mazbani in Vienna´s old town, Führichgasse 4.

The combination of Leica Store and Leica Gallery gives the traditional Leica brand a new business card at the corner Kärntner Strasse/Walfischgasse.

Where Kärntner Strasse joins Stephans Platz the eye is caught not only by the gothic cathedral but also by a masterpiece of modern architecture: the Haas House, designed by Austria’s star architect Hans Hollein. Fisher´s in Fashion – a boutique with a lot of labels in the Goldschmiedgasse. Sonia Rykiel “The Queen of knitwear” you can find at Goldschmiedgasse 5 in the very center of Vienna, a few steps from Stephansdom. In former times Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart played piano in these rooms, now the intercoiffeur Ossig celebrates beauty on two floors from top to toe for men and women at Stephansplatz 4. In the historic quarter of Vienna in Judengasse, Lilu presents Napapijri, a Brand originally founded in Italy in the Aostatal. Springer located in Weihburggasse offers a wide range of hunting products.

Graben is above all an elegant shopping street. In the days of the Romans there was a defensive ditch here and later on markets for herbs and flour, but in the baroque period it became a sort of entertainment centre: clowns, conjurors and ladies of the oldest profession set the scene. In 1679 Vienna suffered an epidemic of plague which temporarily put a stop to this lively activity. After the outbreak had died out Emperor Leopold I in gratitude 12 | Shopping

erected a monument to the Trinity, known as the Pest Säule (plague pillar). The elegant menswear shop of Knize with it’s original interior fittings designed by the famous architect Adolf Loos are to be found here too. Fine writing instruments are also to be had in a traditional speciality shop on the other side: Weidler at 26 Graben. Jeweller Von Köck - Highest quality in fine jewellery and watches is awaiting you at Graben 22. And vis-à-vis at Graben 17 is the worldfamous The whole Portfolio of Montblanc ia available in the Montblanc Boutique Wien at Graben 17. Wagner, the jeweller and Amici´s at Graben/Corner Tuchlauben and the „Goldenes Quartier“.

The prosperous court book printer Thomas Edler von Trattner built himself a town house on Graben known as Trattnerhof. Mozart lived here for a while and so did not have to go far in order to give detested but well paid piano lessons to Fräulein Maria Theresia von Trattner. In the side street, which is still called Trattnerhof, young ladies are attracted now to the fashionable compositions in the Versace Boutique. The walk along Kohlmarkt is short but it takes its time. For Kohlmarkt is Vienna’s fashion centre: alongside the boutiques of the great international designers such as Armani, Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana there are many other fashion shops here too. The prestigious Geneva brand Chopard, known world-wide for its “Happy Diamonds” collection, radiates a special lustre here. However, the most famous shop in Kohlmarkt is without doubt Demel, the court confectioner founded in 1786.

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Their fame is based not only on their sweet specialities but also on the aura of their fin de siècle elegance and their original window displays. At the end of Kohlmarkt there are two ­historical buildings to look at: the baroque Michaelerhaus in which the young Joseph Haydn once spent a difficult time and exactly opposite the building known as the Loos Haus. This building, which still has a severe look, is a work by the Viennese architect and one of the pioneers of the modern movement.

On our walk through Habsburgergasse, a few steps from Graben, you should not miss Danilin and LB-Dessous, the nicest dessous-shops of Vienna with the slogan: Let me be your underwear…. The showroom of piano manufacturer Bösendorfer close to Schwarzenbergplatz is a must for all lovers of the grand pianos and the Viennese sound.

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Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sissi

Two Important Figures in Austria’s History It’s worth taking a moment to reflect in front of the venerable building of the Hofburg, before visiting the different museums. These extensive castle buildings were the political centre of the Habsburg monarchy from the 13th century until 1918. This is where Emperor Joseph II once designed the revolutionary reform process, where the Congress danced and where Europe’s longest-reigning monarch granted audiences and conducted a war up to an advanced age. Now, today’s Federal President, the Chancellery Minister and the State Secretaries of the 2nd Republic reside here.

Empress Elisabethof Austria in Courtly Gala Dress with Diamond Stars (by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, 1865)

Franz Joseph I (1830-1916) from the House of Habsburg–Lothringen ascended to the throne as Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia and Apostolic King of Hungary when he was only 18 years old. His titles were manifold, and the “Danube Monarchy” presented itself with corresponding variety at this time. After all, more than 51 million people lived in this Empire, in 18 kingdoms and countries, with 11 languages and 6 religions. A brief look at a central government of such dimensions, when telephone Sisi | 17

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Dining room

Napkin with the "Imperial Fold"

The silver tableware of the Viennese Court

and telegraph technology was still in its infancy, makes the communication difficulties at this time very clear. Franz Joseph’s reign was marked by internal unrest, conflicts with the liberal bourgeoisie, a development from an absolutist to a constitutional monarchy, the beginning of the Industrial Age and the steadily increasing nationality conflicts of a multinational state … all this in the face of a ruler who could barely grasp the change from a “God’s Mercy State” to a modern world.

In 1853, when he was 23, the monarch met Elisabeth (Sissi) in the Ischl Summer Residence. She was only 15 at the time. A year later, they were married in the Augustinerkirche in Vienna. Two children were born in quick succession. Both daughters caught a fever while they were travelling, and while the younger daughter soon recovered, the first-born died in Sissi’s arms. Soon thereafter, Elisabeth gave birth to the Crown Prince Rudolf Franz Karl Joseph. She still suffered from the loss of her daughter and had to leave her children to be raised by her mother-in-law.

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Bedroom of Emperor Franz Joseph

Replica of the Hungarian coronation gown

Elisabeth gave birth to her fourth child in Hungary in 1868. The Empress looked after Marie Valerie Mathilde Amalie very closely. Years later, her son Rudolf took his own life, together with his young lover. The loss of her second child had such an impact on Elisabeth that she only wore black from this time on. Not many good things have been said about the marriage of Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Franz Joseph. Sissi tried to avoid the ceremonies of the Viennese court, using her lung disease as justification, and she started to travel. Franz Joseph soon got used to his wife’s absence. His friendship with the actress Katharina Schratt staved off his loneliness during this time.

When Elisabeth returned to the Viennese court after a long absence, little remained of the shy, pale young woman. She had transformed into a self-confident monarch who presented herself gracefully in public and who made demands. It is during this time that the best-known painting, showing Elisabeth in a gala dress with diamond stars in her hair, was created. The men and women of her time spoke of Sissi’s beauty in equal Sisi | 21

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Large Salon of Empress Elisabeth

Soup tureen from the service of the Thun Porcelain Manufactory, Klösterle (Bohemia) 1851

measure. Elisabeth was well aware of this and did everything she could to maintain her appearance. Her various pieces of sports equipment can be seen in the premises of the Wiener Hofburg.

Apart from her appearance, however, her grace, charisma and mysterious aura also attracted others to her. Her interests were also varied. She was an excellent equestrienne in every discipline, and she had a passion for writing. She processed her many emotions in her diary as well as in numerous poems. When the Empress went to visit a spa in Geneva in 1898, it turned out to be her last trip: due to a misunderstanding, she was stabbed in the heart with a pointy file by the anarchist Luigi Lucheni. She died shortly thereafter. The reaction of the Emperor to this tragic news has been passed down to us. He dropped on his chair, leaned his head in his hands and said: “Am I to be spared nothing?”

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The most famous Brands and watches Juwelier Bucherer Bucherer – a world renowned name 1010 Wien, Kärntner Str. 2 +43 1 512 67 30 www.bucherer.at Juwelier Wagner Home of Diamonds & Time 1010 Wien, Kärntner Str. 32 Tuchlauben 2 • +43 1 512 0 512 www.juwelier-wagner.at Juwelier Wempe Exquisite Timepieces & Jewellery 1010 Wien, Kärntnerstr. 41 +43 1 512 33 32 www.wempe.at Juwelier Schullin Contemporary & distinguished jewellery 1010 Wien, Kohlmarkt 7 +43 1 5339007 www.schullin.com Juwelier Hübner Fine watches & exquisite jewellery since 1914 1010 Wien, Graben 28 +43 1 535 05 78 www.zeit.at Juwelier Köck Outstanding jewellery & watches 1010 Wien, Graben 22 +43 1 532 08 88 www.vonkoeck.at 24 | Shopping

Juwelier Wempe

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Viennese traditional Jewellers A.E. Köchert Juweliere Founded 1814, Elisabeth’s stars 1010 Wien, Neuer Markt 15 +43 1 512 58 28 www.koechert.com Juwelier Heldwein Jeweller since 1902 1010 Wien, Graben 13 +43 1 512 57 81 www.heldwein.at Juwelen Hammerl Handmade Jewellery 1010 Wien, Augustinerstrasse 9 +43 1 535 97 69 www.juwelen-hammerl.at

Mit seiner fast 135-jährigen Firmengeschichte zählt Wempe zu den ältesten Familienunternehmen Deutschlands und zu den größten und umsatzstärksten Uhren und Juwelen-Händler Europas.

Immer wieder aufs Neue faszinieren die eigene Schmuckmarke (BY KIM) und die eigenen Uhrenlinien (Wempe Chronometerwerke Glashütte i/SA und Wempe Zeitmeister Glashütte i/SA). Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs: Solidität, Exklusivität und Kontinuität.

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Wempe the Jeweller With a company history that goes back almost 135 years, Wempe is one of Germany‘s oldest family businesses and one of Europe’s largest and highest-earning watch and jewellery companies. The company‘s own jewellery brand (BY KIM) and the line of watches (Wempe Chronometerwerke Glashütte i/SA and Wempe Zeitmeister Glashütte i/SA) continue to fascinate customers. The secret of Wempe‘s success: solidity, exclusivity and continuity.

Rozet & Fischmeister finest Tablewear, established 1770 1010 Wien, Kohlmarkt 11 +43 1 533 80 61 www.rozet-fischmeister.com Juwelier Ellert 1010 Wien, Stephansplatz 9 +43 1 512 67 30 www.ellert.at Juwel Diamonds and precious stones 1010 Wien, Kohlmarkt 1 + 43 1 533 60 21 www.juwel-schmuckhandel.at

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Most famous Watch boutiques Jaeger Le Coultre 1010 Wien, Am Graben 28 +43 1 533 48 47 www.jaeger-lecoultre.com

Hublot 1010 Wien, Kohlmarkt 10 coming soon www.hublot.com

IWC Boutique IWC Watches founded 1868 1010 Wien, Graben +43 1 533 90 07 www.iwc.com Breitling Boutique Breitling Flagship-Store 1010 Wien, Kohlmarkt 3

Omega Watches and Accessories 1010 Wien, Stock im Eisen-Platz 3 +43 1 512 09 60 www.omegawatches.com Montblanc Boutique Vienna Luxury Watches, Writing Instruments, Jewelry & Leather 1010 Wien, Graben 15 +43 1 5323330 www.montblanc.com 28 | Shopping

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Most famous Watch boutiques Cartier Cartier’s Creations 1010 Wien, Kohlmarkt 1 +43 1 533 22 460 www.cartier.com Boutique Chopard Swiss Luxury Watches & Jewellery 1010 Wien, Kohlmarkt 16 +43 1 533 719 719 www.chopard.at Tiffany The World of Tiffany 1010 Wien, Kohlmarkt 8-10 +43 1 535 39 50 www.tiffany.at Juwelier Corso 1010 Wien, Ringstraßen Galerien Kärntner Ring 9-13 +43 1 512 12 81 www.juweliercorso.com Pomellato Young since 1967, This Label 1010 Wien, Graben 13 + 43 1 512 57 81 www.heldwein.at Wellendorf The findest German Jewellery since 1893 1010 Wien, Graben 14-15 + 43 1 532 12 44 www.wellendorff.at 30 | Shopping

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Extraordinary Jewellry Juwelen Garbo Elegant jewellery 1010 Wien, Neuer Markt 8a Tel + 43 1 5181118 www.garbo.cc Mazbani Fine Jewellery High Jewellery Collection F체hrichgasse 4 Tel. +43 1 5131327 www.mazbani.com Juwelier Almaz Elegant watches, jewellery & luxury goods 1010 Wien, Stephansplatz 12 (HAAS HAUS) +43 1 533 69 79 Skrein, die Schmuckwerkstatt 1010 Wien, Spiegelgasse 5 +43 1 513 2121 www.skrein.at

Juwelier Kunz Platinum & More 1010 Wien, Neuer Markt 13 Tel + 43 1 512 11 66 Oliver Heemeyer 1010 Wien, Br채unerstrasse 10 +43 1 235 05 50 www.oliverheemeyer.com

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St. Stephen’s Cathedral Steffl is the name that the Viennese affectionately give to the cathedral in the heart of their city. ­his massive cathedral dedicated to St Stephen is one of the most important gothic buildings in Austria. From the top of the south tower you can enjoy a splendid view over the town. After the towers, it is the roof that is particularly striking: 110 m long and covered with 230,000 tiles. In the interior of the building, which has a nave and two aisles, it is above all the early baroque high altar and the pulpit, a masterpiece of late gothic carving, that should be noted. In the lower part of its staircase is the self-portrait statue of an unknown master of the Cathedral’s building school called the Fenstergucker (the peeper).

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Most famous fashion Boutiques Dior Haute Couture 1010 Wien, Kohlmarkt 6 + 43 1 535 06 06 www.dior.com Hermès French manufacturer of quality goods established in 1837 1010 Wien, Graben 22 +43 1 532 56 56 www.hermes.com Armani International Italian fashion house founded by Giorgio Armani 1010 Wien, Kohlmarkt 3 +43 1 535 24 70 www.armani.at Dolce & Gabbana Italian luxury industry fashion house 1010 Wien, Kohlmarkt 8-10 +43 1 532 30 00 www.dolcegabbana.com Versace International fashion house, founded by Gianni Versace 1010 Wien, Trattnerhof 1 +43 1 533 25 31 www.versace.com Missoni Italian fashion house, known for its colourful knitwear designs 1010 Wien, Rauhensteingasse 4 +43 1 513 55 56 www.missoni.at Shopping | 37

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Golden Quarter Fashion Prada Famous Italian Label 1010 Wien, Weihburggasse 9 +43 1 513 61 650 www.prada.com Chanel The ultimate luxury brand for Haute Couture collections 1010 Wien, Kohlmarkt 5 +43 1 532 44 93 www.chanel.com Louis Vuitton The World of Louis Vuitton 1010 Wien, Tuchlauben 3-7 + 43 1 533 61 51 www.louisvuitton.de Emporio Armani Modern Lifestyle 1010 Wien, Tuchlauben 7a + 43 1 532 12 40 www.emporioarmani.com Etro World of Etro 1010 Wien, Tuchlauben 5 + 43 1 532 10 86 www.etro.com Miu Miu 1010 Wien, Tuchlauben 7 www.miumiu.com

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Multibrands Popp & Kretschmer Luxury for Ladies 1010 Wien, Kärntner Straße 51 +43 1 512 78 01 www.popp-kretschmer.at Zak Wellknown brands & handmade shoes 1010 Wien, Kärntner Straße 36 +43 1 512 72 57 www.zakschuhe.at Cachil Fashion for Ladies 1010 Wien, Marc Aurel Strasse 5 Kärntner Ring 11-13, Seilergasse 14 +43 1 533 71 77 www.cachil.at

Springer’s Sporting Club A new hotspot for lovers of rural life recently opened on Hoher Markt.

Johann Springer’s is a mecca for everything to do with hunting and leisure, from accessoires, elegant clothes to silverware. There is sporting leisure wear, leather, watches, silver jewellery and bronze figures and accessories. Springer’s Sporting Club is not only a traditional hunting outfitter but also a lifestyle boutique with high-quality country-style apparel.

Springer’s Sporting Club Hoher Markt 8-9 1010 Vienna Tel. + 43 1 9049090 www.springersportingclub.at 40 | Shopping

Amicis The luxury multi-brand boutiques 1010 Wien, Tuchlauben 14, Brandstätte 8 +43 1 513 26 36 www.amicis.at Fisher’s in Fashion Style up your life with Fisher’s 1010 Wien, Goldschmiedgasse 2 +43 1 533 25 14 www.fishers.at Genio del Tempo Fashion for Ladies 1010 Wien, Schubertring 2 +43 1 512 21 42 www.geniodeltempo.com

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The Vienna Opera The Vienna State Opera serves as a natural centre for Vienna as a city of music. Indeed, optically too the building on the Ring Boulevard, opened in 1869, is a symbol of a brilliant operatic life. The architects made borrowings precisely where opera as an art form has its roots: above all in classical Greece and in the Renaissance. And in the interior the visitor is confronted by symbols, like Moritz von Schwind’s frescos with allegorical references to opera and ballet. The rooms on the Ring side of the building still look as they did 130 years ago. The big interval rooms – the Marble Hall and the Tapestry Hall – on the other hand are works from the years after 1945. In the last days of the Second World War an air raid reduced parts of the State Opera to rubble. It was not until 1955 that opera could be played here again. But from then on ­director/conductors, such as Karl Böhm, Herbert von Karajan and Lorin Maazel, and director/administra-

tors such as Egon Seefehlner and the present director Ioan Holender have maintained the highest standards. Once again, as in the times when great personalities such as Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss guided the Opera’s destiny, in Vienna one can rely on the operatic performances being of top quality.

It is now a matter of course for all great conductors to work here and also the new stars – such as Anna Netrebko, Roberto Alagna, Rolando ­Villazón, Neil Shicoff – all, every one of them, are to be heard here r­ egularly.

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This is the mens world Sir Anthony Men’s first address 1010 Wien, Kärntner Strasse 21-23 +43 1 512 54 79 www.sir-anthony.com Höllwarth Men’s Fashion 1010 Wien, Tegetthoffstraße 6 +43 1 513 38 08 www.hoellwarth-moden.at Grandits Exclusive Men’s Fashion 1010 Wien, Rotenturmstrasse 10 + 43 1 512 63 89 www.grandits.at Linnerth Exclusive Men’s Fashion 1010 Wien, Am Lugeck 1-2/Top 1 + 43 1 513 83 18 www.linnerth.at Springer Hunting & country fashion store 1010 Wien, Weihburggasse 27 Hoher Markt 8-9 +43 1 512 77 32 www.springer-vienna.com Paul & Shark Men and Cadets 1010 Wien, Graben 11 +43 1 512 51 29 www.brieftaube.at

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Fashion, Beauty, Accessoires Napapijri Outdoor wear 1010 Wien, Petersplatz 4 + 43 1 532 28 40 www.napapijri.com Ittner Exclusive Underwear & Swimwear 1010 Wien, Spiegelgasse 2 + 43 1 512 33 39 www.ittner.at

Art Nouveau “To the Age its Art – to Art, its Freedom.“ This is inscribed above the portal of the Secession, one of the most famous art nouveau buildings dating from around 1900. Inspired by this motto, eminent painters, architects and designers created fascinating art which is admired all over the world to this day. Visit the historical sites where Klimt and Schiele worked ...

Sporting Club Exclusive Country Lifestyle 1010 Wien, Hoher Markt 8-9 + 43 1 904 90 90 www.springer-vienna.com Danilin Outstanding Underwear & Swimwear 1010 Wien, Habsburgergasse 6-8 +43 1 533 66 86 www.danilin.at Parfumerie Petri Cosmetics & Parfum 1010 Wien, Parkring 12 a, im Hotel Marriott +43 1 320 94 79 Ossig Intercoiffeur 1010 Wien, Stephansplatz 4 +43 1 512 43 67 www.ossig.at

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Spanish Riding School The Spanish Riding School in Vienna with its famous Lipizzan ballet can be experienced live in the baroque ambiance of the Imperial Palace. Admire riding skills of the highest order – from pirouettes to caprioles.

Morning training with music gives a good impression into the training program of the White Stallions.

The Spanish Riding School is the only institution in the world that has been maintaining and cultivating classical equestrian skills in the tradition of the Renaissance “High School” for more than 430 years.

It is the aim of the morning exercise to train the horses and to strengthen their various muscles around the neck and shoulder, the back, the croup and the hindquarters. During morning exercise, the horses are made supple, their muscles are loosened and all lessons right up to the “High School” are being taught, exercised, refreshed and perfected.

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While attending the morning exercise, visitors may observe and study the basic principles of training according to the rules of classical equestrianism. The horses’ natural movements are encouraged and the Lipizzans’ various talents are promoted depending on the specific lessons.

These training sessions underlie the perfection and magnificence that you can witness during the gala performances. In the course of gala performances, visitors experience unique presentations of the Lipizzans in the most beautiful riding hall in the world.

The Lipizzans are the oldest horses bred for representative purposes in Europe. The physique and forceful grace of these intelligent and lively horses bred from Spanish, Italian and Arab blood is particularly suited for the representative equestrian art of the “High School”.

During the gala performances you can experience the spectacular perfection of the various “High School” lessons including the pas de deux, the work in hand and on the long reigns, the schools above ground and the “great school quadrille” which requires 8 stallions.

The airs above ground are performed in the classical style of the levade, the courbette and the capriole, and are one of the highlights of the shows.

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AA very very special special cultural cultural complex complex

The The Hofburg Hofburg in in Vienna Vienna Until 1918 the Hofburg was the centre from which the Habsburg emperors administered their enormous empire. Today you will find here world-class museums as well as cafés, restaurants and beautiful quadrangles. The Hofburg – now edged by Josefs Platz, Michaeler Platz and the Burg Ring – was the seat of Austria’s rulers from 1279.

Here too was the traditional seat of the court orchestra, and today the Burgkapelle is still a magnet for music lovers. The Swiss Wing, named after the Swiss guard that was on duty here, was given its definitive form in the late Renaissance: the splendid Swiss Gate was built in 1552. It was around this time that the Stallburg was built for Maximilian II and a late Renaissance building for Rudolf II. The inner quadrangle was used for jousts; today it is dominated by the statue

of Emperor Franz I. In the Leopold Wing on the southwest side are the expensively furnished rooms that were occupied by Emperor Franz I and Empress Maria Theresa. In 1723 Lukas von Hildebrandt delivered the plans for building the Imperial Chancellery which forms the northeast side of the inner quadrangle. Here are the imperial apartments that are open to the public, furnished with paintings and furniture from 1820 to 1900, including the audience rooms and living quarters of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth, as well the court collection of porcelain and silver. Artistically the most important building in the area of the palace is the Court Library which J. E. Fischer von Erlach completed for Emperor Karl VI in 1735.

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Kunsthistorisches Museum, Wien • Maria Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna Die prachtvolle Architektur bildet den würdigen Rahmen für die von den Habsburgern über Jahrhunderte gesammelten Kunstschätze.

Im Haus am Theresienplatz befinden sich die Gemäldegalerie, die Ägyptisch-Orientalische Sammlung, die Antikensammlung und das Münzkabinett.

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Jüdisches Museum Wien • Dorotheergasse 11, 1010 Vienna

Museen Albertina Museum Wien • Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna Die Albertina, deren Gründung und Namensgebung auf den passionierten Kunstliebhaber und Sammler Herzog Albert von Sachsen-Teschen (1738-1822) zurückgeht, birgt eine der größten und wertvollsten grafischen Sammlungen der Welt. Der Bogen herausragender Werke spannt sich von Leonardo, Michelangelo und Raffael über Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt und Rubens zu Lorrain, Delacroix, Manet, Cézanne, Schiele, Klimt und Kokoschka bis zu Warhol, Rauschenberg und Baselitz.

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The magnificent architecture creates a fitting setting for the treasures assembled by the Habsburgs.

The Museum consists of five sections: Picture Gallery, Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Egyptian Collection, Greek and Roman Antiquities and Coin Cabinet.

The Albertina was founded by the passionate art lover and collector Duke Albert of Sachsen-Teschen (1738-1822) and it is named after him. It houses one of the biggest and most valuable collections in the world, with outstanding works spanning the range from Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael, on to Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt and Rubens, then Claude Lorraine, Delacroix, Manet, Cézanne, Schiele, Klimt and Kokoschka and right up to Warhol, Rauschenberg and Baselitz.

Erinnerung ist ein Schlüssel zur jüdischen Kultur und prägt das Museum sowohl im Gesamtkonzept als auch im Detail. Das Museum ist ein Ort der Begegnung, Kommunikation und Diskussion.

Außer der permanenten Schau werden jährlich Wechselausstellungen zu Geschichte, Religion und Kultur geboten.

Remembrance is a key to Jewish culture and this marks the Jewish Museum as a whole and also in detail. The Museum is a place of encounter, communication and discussion. In addition to the permanent display, numerous temporary exhibitions are provided on Jewish history, religion and culture.

Sammlungen des KHM in der Neuen Burg • Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna In dem als „Neue Burg“ bekannten Teil der Hofburg befinden sich Sammlungen des Kunsthistorischen Museums: Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer, Sammlung alter Musikinstrumente und Ephesos Museum

The part of the Hofburg known as ‘Neue Burg’ houses various collections of the Kunsthistorisches Museum: the Collection of Arms and Armour; the Collection of Ancient Musical Instruments; and the Ephesos Museum.

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Belvedere • Prinz Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Vienna Das Belvedere beherbergt die bedeutendste Sammlung österreichischer Kunst, die vom Mittel­alter bis zur Gegenwart reicht. Die weltweit größte Gustav Klimt-Gemäldesammlung bildet das Herzstück der im Oberen Belvedere präsentierten Kunst um 1900. Glanzvolle Höhepunkte sind Klimts goldene Bilder „Der Kuss“ und „Judith I“ sowie Meisterwerke von Schiele und Kokoschka.

The Belvedere houses the most important collection of Austrian art, extending from the Middle Ages right up to the present day.

Art around 1900 is presented in the Upper Belvedere, where centre stage is taken by the biggest collection of Klimt paintings in the world. Brilliant highlights are Klimt’s golden pictures The Kiss and Judith I as well as masterworks by Schiele and Kokoschka.

Schatzkammer Hofburg • Schweizerhof, 1010 Vienna

Gemäldegalerie der Akademie der Bildenden Künste Schillerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna Die Gemäldegalerie der Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien ist räumlich wie organisatorisch in die Kunstuniversität integriert.

Die rund 180 Bilder umfassende Schausammlung präsentiert Werke alter Meister vom 15. bis ins 19. Jahrhundert.

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The Gemäldegalerie at the Aka­ demie der bildenden Künste is integrated into Vienna University in terms both of accommodation and organisation. The collection on show comprises some 180 pictures by old masters from the 15th to the 19th century.

Hier entdecken Sie die kostbaren Pretiosen und Insignien aus tausend Jahren abendländischer Geschichte: Die Krone des Heiligen Römischen Reiches, den Schatz des Ordens vom Goldenen Vlies, sowie Kostbarkeiten aus dem Besitz der Habsburger.

Visit the treasury and experience invaluable jewels and insignia from a thousand years of European history: The crown of the Holy Roman Empire, the treasure of the Order of the Holy Fleece and the legendary items from the Habsburg collection.

Lipizzaner Museum • Stallburg, Reitschulgasse 2, 1010 Vienna Levade, Piaffe, Spanischer Schritt – wer mehr über die Spanische Hofreitschule und die Künste der weißen Pferde erfahren möchte, sollte sich das Lipizzaner Museum nicht entgehen lassen.

Anybody who wants to know more about the equestrian art of the famous white horses at the Spanish Riding School should not miss the Lipizzaner Museum.

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Museum für Völkerkunde, Wien Neue Burg, Entrance Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna Die berühmte Sammlung umfaßt ca. 200.000 Objekte und repräsentiert den Kulturbesitz außereuropäischer Völker aus Afrika, Amerika, Asien und AustralienOzeanien.

Museum of Ethnology in Vienna contains over 200,000 objects, and documents the cultural heritage of Africa, America, Asia and Australia/ Oceania.

MAK – Museum für Angewandte Kunst Wien • Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna Das Wiener Museum für Angewan­ dte Kunst, 1864 zur Verbesserung der handwerklichen und ästhetischen Qualität von Gebrauchsgütern begründet, fördert auch heute noch das Verständnis für neue Formen und guten Geschmack.

Vienna’s Museum of Applied Art, founded in 1864 with the aim of improving the craftmanship and aesthetic quality of useful objects, today is still promoting understanding for new forms and advanced taste.

MQ Museums Quartier • Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna Das Museums Quartier Wien ist eines der zehn größten Kulturareale der Welt. Es vereinigt barocke Gebäude und neue Archi­tektur, kulturelle Einrichtungen aller Grössen­ ordnungen, verschiedene Kunst­­ sparten und Nah­erholungseinrichtungen zu einem spektakulären Ganzen.

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The MuseumsQuartier Wien is one of the ten largest cultural complexes in the world. The Museums Quartier unites baroque buil­dings, new architecture, cultural institutions of all sizes, various disciplines of art, and recreational facilities in a single spectacular location.

Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, Prunksaal • Josefsplatz 1, 1010 Vienna Der barocke Prunksaal zählt zu den schönsten historischen Bibliotheken der Welt. Erbaut wurde der Prunksaal nach Plänen des Hofarchitekten Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach von dessen Sohn Joseph Emanuel.

One of the finest historical libraries in the world. It was designed by the court architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and constructed by his son Joseph Emanuel.

Naturhistorisches Museum • Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna Ein prächtiger Palast der Naturwissenschaft beherbergt seit 1889 seine ständig wachsenden Sammlungen. Das Zusammenspiel von Gebäude, Mobiliar und kostbaren Ausstellungsstücken ist weitgehend im Originalzustand erhalten und macht so das Museum zu einer seltenen kulturhistorischen Kostbarkeit

A splendid palace of natural history has, since 1889, housed a constantly growing collection. The interplay of buildings, decorative paintings and sculpture, furniture and precious exhibits has been preserved largely in its original state and thus makes the Museum a precious rarity in the history of culture.

Österreichisches Theatermuseum Palais Lobkowitz, Lobkowitzplatz 2, 1010 Vienna Erleben Sie einen Streifzug durch die Welt des Theaters. Aus den 1,7 Millionen Objekten wurden für Sie die interessantesten zusammengestellt: von Commedia dell’Arte bis zur russischen Theateravantgarde der 20er Jahre.

Take a tour through the world of the theatre. On display are the most interesting items from a collection of over 1.7 million objects: From Commedia dell’Arte to the avant-garde Russian theatre.

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Sigmund Freud Museum Wien • Berggasse 19, 1090 Vienna In den ehemaligen Wohn- und Praxisräumen Sigmund Freuds findet sich eine Dokumentation zu Leben und Werk des Begründers der Psychoanalyse. In diesem Haus lebte und arbeitete Freud von 1891 bis 1938.

In his one-time consulting rooms and living quarters, the Sigmund Freud Museum presents a documentation about life and work of the founder of psycho-analysis.

Freud lived and worked here from 1891 until 1938.

Wagenburg im Schloss Schönbrunn Schönbrunner Schlossstrasse 13, 1130 Vienna Die weltberühmte Sammlung kaiserlicher Fahrzeuge und Pferdegeschirre zeigt über 60 Kutschen, Sänften und Schlitten vom Zeitalter des Barock bis 1918. Sie bietet auch einen Einblick in die Entwicklung des Wagenbaus bis hin zum Automobil des 20. Jahrhunderts.

On display at the world-famous collection of imperial vehicles and harness are more than 60 carriages, sedan-chairs and sleighs from the Baroque period up to 1918. The collection also documents the development of coach-building up to the early 20th-century automobile.

WestLicht. Schauplatz für Fotografie • Westbahnstraße 40, 1070 Vienna 2001 öffnete die Fotogalerie ihre Pforten. Seither ist sie zu einem der wesentlichsten Schauplätze für Fotografie in Österreich geworden.

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In 2001 the Photo Gallery opened its doors. Since then it has become one of the most important exhibition spaces for photography in Austria.

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Das Klangmuseum

Haus der Musik Im Haus der Musik unternehmen Sie eine vielseitige Zeitreise zu Wiens großen Komponisten – Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, ­Johann Strauß, Gustav Mahler und Arnold Schönberg, denen umfassende Ausstellungsbereiche gewidmet sind. Erweitert wird diese musikalische Zeitreise durch eine Vielzahl von interaktiven und multimedialen Highlights wie dem virtuellen Dirigenten (dirigieren Sie die Wiener Philharmoniker) oder dem Walzer-Würfel-Spiel (komponieren Sie Ihren eigenen Walzer) sowie einer stündlichen Aufführung des Neujahrskonzertes im eigens dafür geschaffenen Konzertsaal auf Großbildleinwand.

In the House of Music you can travel through time and meet Vienna’s great composers – Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Johann Strauss, Gustav Mahler and Arnold Schoenberg – to whom comprehensive exhibition spaces are devoted. This musical time travel is augmented with a host of interactive and multi-media highlights such as the virtual conductor (you can conduct the Vienna Philharmonic) or the waltz-dice game (compose your own waltz) as well as an hourly performance of the New Year’s concert on a big screen in the specially constructed concert hall.

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A Home from Home

The Viennese in the Coffee House The Viennese love tradition. They certainly want to move with the times but they reserve the right to shed a few tears over the past. ­Their imagination likes to spread its wings over nostalgic memories of a golden age that unfortunately came to an end just a little while ago. It is the Viennese coffee house that is the best place for pursuing such thoughts.For them the cup of coffee is not an end in itself but the means, the entrance ticket to a space in which they reckon to spend an appropriate part of the day. Here they are at home but not in their homes, alone but not lonely, known but not disturbed, and above all not out in the open. They may daydream, read newspapers, write letters or novels, conduct business or play cards. In short, one’s mental well-being, which at home can so easily be upset, can relax in peaceful harmony in the coffee house. Of course, this is true only in the right coffee house, that is, your coffee house. This can be seen from the fact that the Viennese generally call their coffee houses by their family names – they go to Frauenhuber, to Landtmann or to Prückel, and in this way most Viennese coffee houses bear the names of long-dead proprietors.

Visit the traditional famous Viennese coffee houses in the city-center: Café Central, Café Griensteidl, Café Museum, Hawelka, Bräunerhof, Tirolerhof, Café Korb, Café Sperl, Drechsler.Typical Viennese pastry-shops: Demel, Sacher, Heindl, Gerstner.

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„Sleep is a symptom of caffeine deprivation.“ Quote by unknown author

Alt Wien Kaffee coffee roasters tempt their customers with traditional roasting Origin and traceability have become increasingly important in coffee business. Alt Wien Kaffee coffee roasters in Vienna’s 4th district roast a selection of 35 different coffees from all over the world in a slow, traditional process and sell them fresh directly at their shop in Schleifmühlgasse 23. This selection includes blends, single origin certified coffees and rare gourmet coffees. Of these, 15 are organic, 11 organic and FAIRTRADE and three coffees are biodynamic, DEMETER certified.

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coffee shop before taking over the business in 2000. “I just could not find any coffee in Vienna that came close to Alt Wien’s and when former owner Mr. Alfon retired I decided to continue in his footsteps, purely out of selfishness.”, he explains. After relocating the roastery to its present location near Naschmarkt and expanding the product range, Oliver Goetz joined the company as partner in 2008. Together, Schrödl and Goetz are on a mission to inspire people to drink excellent coffee. At their shop’s tasting bar, customers can sample for themselves what a wide range of aromas well-prepared coffee can have.

ALT WIEN KAFFEE Schleifmühlgasse 23 A-1040 Wien T +43 (0) 1 50 50 800 F +43 (0) 1 50 37 533 office@altwien.at www.altwien.at

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Schönbrunn Palace Schönbrunn Palace is one of Austria’s most important cultural treasures. The splendid baroque building and the extensive park are one of the most visited sights in the town. The baroque setting attracts visitors with a magical park, a palm house, a gloriette and a zoo. And a tour of the grandiose rooms that are on show provides a look into the world of the Austrian imperial

house. For most of the year the Habsburgs lived in the countless rooms which an extended imperial family needed alongside the grand rooms. It was here that Franz Joseph, who married the enchanting Sisi and ruled 1848-1916, was born. Today the Palace is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.