Ernst Happel Stadium Overview

Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium will hold several important matches as a host venue for the UEFA EURO 2008 football tournament. The stadium will host all of the Austrian national team's first round Group matches and the EURO 2008 final match on 29 June, 2008.

The new VIP club that fits 900 people is available in time for EURO 2008. Almost 37 million euro has been invested by the City of Vienna and the Austrian federal government to renovate and improve Ernst Happel Stadion.

Ernst Happel Stadium's seating capacity has been increased to 51,000 especially for the UEFA EURO. The field has been fitted with special lawn heating, and two complete, hi-tech video walls have been installed. The stadium now includes a huge media center for press, TV and radio located under the stands.

Ernst Happel Stadium is the home stadium of the Austrian national team and is also used for important club matches.

Stadium History

Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna was named after the legendary player and coach Ernst Happel. Happel led Feyenoord to win the European Champions Cup. Located in Vienna's Prater park, it's one of Europe's most modern football grounds. It hosted the 1995 UEFA Champions League final between Ajax and AC Milan.

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Ernst Happel Stadium Seating Chart

Getting There

A - 1020 Vienna, Meiereistraße 7 Vienna, Austria

Take Subway U2, or bus 11A, 77A, 84A, 80B

Map

Diagram of stadium entry and exit for EURO 2008

City Information

Vienna is one of the most amazing cities in Austria, just bursting with culture. Whether you are interested in art museums, classical music or opera, Vienna has something for every kind of traveller. When visiting Ringstrasse Blvd, in the centre of Vienna, you will find the historic Opera House, the Hofburg, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The Hofburg, formerly the Imperial Palace has housed some of the most powerful people in Austria and is the current residence of the president of Austria, Heinz Fischer.

St. Stephen’s Cathedral is the main catholic church in Vienna and dates back to the 11th century. Its ancient Roman towers and amazing architectural design are the most beautiful features, which have be seen in person, in order to truly experience the significance of the Cathedral in relationship to the city. It’s a symbol of where the city has been and the layers of change it has gone through.

In June 2008, Vienna will be one of the host cities for the EURO 2008. Ernst-Happel Stadion, which has been recognized by UEFA as a five star venue, will host 6 matches for the Euro, including a semi final and the final.

Sights

Prater
The Prater is Vienna's most popular and visited fair. Attendants can enjoy a great view of Vienna from the giant Ferris wheel, or do some sports and relax in an expansive area of parks, forest land and fields.

Vienna Opera House
is situated in the Frist District of Vienna at the southern end of the Kärntnerstrasse. The State Opera House was built from 1861 to 1869 by August von Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll.

St. Stephen's Cathedral
Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral - Stephansdom, is one of Vienna’s most visited tourist attractions. St. Stephen's Cathedral accentuates the city center and has been the heart of Vienna for centuries. It was considered as the highest building in Europe for a long time measuring almost 137 m.

Area Pubs

Beer Pubs:

• Fischer Bräu Billrothstrasse 17, 1190 Vienna
• Gösser Bierklinik Steindlgasse 4, 1010 Vienna
• Plutzer Bräu Schrankgasse 2, 1070 Wien
• Salm Bräu Rennweg 8, 1030 Vienna
• Universitäts Bräu Altes AKH, 1. Hof, Alserstrasse 4, 1090 Vienna
• Wieden Bräu Waaggasse 5, 1040 Vienna

International Cuisine:
American

• Frank's, Laurenzerberg 2, A-1010 Vienna
• TGI Friday's, Schubertring 13, 1010 Vienna

Asian

• East to West, Seilerstätte 14, 1010 Vienna
• Akakiko,Heidenschuß 3, A-1010 Vienna
• Goldene Zeiten, Dr Karl Lueger Platz 5, 1010 Vienna

Fish

• Nordsee, Kärtnerstraße 25, A-1010 Vienna
• Fischrestaurant Dalmatia, Riemergasse 12, 1010 Vienna

Indian

• Taj Mahal, Nußdorfer Straße 33, A-1090 Vienna
• Indian Pavillion,Naschmarkt 74-75, A-1040 Vienna

International

• Harry's T!me, Dr Karl Lueger Platz 5, 1010 Vienna
• Do&Co, Haas Haus, Stephansplatz 12, 1010 Vienna

Turkish/Mediterranean

• Levante, Wallnerstraße 2, A-1010 Vienna
• Irodion, Landstrasser Huptstrasse 71, 1030 Vienna

Vegetarian

• Art of Life, Stubenring 14, 1010 Vienna
• Gesundes,Lilienbrunngasse 3, 1020 Vienna

• Viennese Cuisine - Restaurants
• Seidl Ungargasse 63 , 1030 Vienna
• Grünauer Herrmanngasse 32 , 1070 Vienna
• Schweizerhaus Prater, Strasse des 1.Mai 116, 1020 Vienna
• Meixner Buchengasse 64, 1100 Vienna
• Göttweiger Stiftskeller Spiegelgasse 9, 1010 Vienna
• Zum Alten Fassl Ziegelofengasse 37, 1050 Vienna

Wine Taverns:

• Hengel-Haselbrunner Iglaseegasse 10, 1190 Vienna
• Kierlinger Kahlenberger Str. 20, 1190 Vienna
• Mayer am Pfarrplatz Pfarrplatz 2, 1190 Vienna
• Reinprecht Cobenzlgasse 22, 1190 Vienna
• Zimmermann Mitterwurzergasse 20, 1190 Vienna
• Wieninger Stammersdorfer Str. 78 , 1210 Vienna

Nightlife: (bars and pubs)

• Atrium Schwarzenbergpl. 10, 1040 Viensna
• Meierei im Stadtpark Am Heumarkt 2a, 1030 Vienna
• Passage Burgring Ecke Babenbergerstrasse, 1010 Vienna
• Take Five Annagasse 3a, 1030 Vienna
• U4 Schönbrunnerstrasse 222, 1120 Vienna
• Volksgarten Disco Burgring 1, 1010 Vienna
• Flex Donaukanalufer bei der Augartenbrücke, 1010 Vienna
• Blue Box Richtergasse 8, 1070 Vienna
• Loop Lerchenfelder Gürtel / Stadtbahnbögen 26/27, 1080 Vienna
• Chelsea Lerchenfelder Gürtel / Stadtbahnbögen 29/30, 1080 Vienna
• B72 Hernalser Gürtel / Stadtbahnbögen 72, 1080 Vienna
• rhiz Lerchenfelder Gürtel / Stadtbahnbogen 37-38, 1080 Vienna
• Porgy & Bess Riemergasse 11, 1010 Vienna
• Jazzland Franz-Josefs-Kai 29, 1010 Vienna
• Cabaret Renz Zirkusgasse 50, 1020 Vienna
• Fluc Praterstern, 1020 Vienna
• Szene Wien Hauffgasse 26, 1110 Vienna
• WUK Währinger Straße 59, 1090 Vienna
• Roxy Operngasse 24 / Ecke Faulmanngasse, 1040 Vienna

Accommodation

At PROOMSprivate landlords offer available rooms and apartments, or even a simple couch for the night! Football Fans who cannot find a suitable hotel, or would rather stay in a private room, can quickly find the right place to spend the night, close to any of the Euro 2008 venues in both Austria and Switzerland.

Travel Tips

Airports:
Vienna Schwechat is Austria's main airport. In addition to that travelers can also fly to Linz, Salzburg, Klagenfurt or Graz. Austrian Airlines (AUA), is a holding company that includes Lauda Air and Tyrolean Airlines as well, flies to numerous international destinations.

Public Transportation:

Rail:
The Austrian Federal Railway network connects all major national and international cities.

Motorail Trains:
Motorail trains operate daily between Vienna - Salzburg, Villach, Innsbruck, Feldkirch Graz – Feldkirch Feldkirch – Villach Vienna - Berlin Vienna - Hamburg Vienna – Düsseldorf

Bus:
The public bus transportation system in Austria has more than 2,800 scheduled routes. Almost all popular tourist destinations can be reached by bus. Central Bus Information, phone 1/711 01

Taxi:
The taxis in the larger cities are provided with an officially controlled meter (basic fee in Vienna is € 2.-/daytime and € 2.1/night). The rate is calculated according to kilometers driven, as well as time. In Vienna, no additional fee is charged for luggage. For taxi rides from Vienna to the airport (please indicate 'taxi to airport' when ordering) the sum of about € 10.- is added to the fare to cover the return journey.

Airport-Taxis are taxis specially designated for transport only to and from the airport. They must be reserved in advance and charge a fixed price (incl. luggage) without a surcharge for the empty journey.

Important Links

• ÖFB
• Vienna Tourism
• Ernst-Happel-Stadion
• City of Vienna
• Vienna International Airport
• Vienna Public Transport
• Budget Rooms For Football Fans

References

• Austria Info
• Vienna City Tourism