Ernst Happel Stadion

Stadium Overview

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

8 June: Austriav Croatia 12 June: Austria v Poland 16 June: Austria v Germany 20 June: Euro Quarter-Final 22 June: Euro Quarter-Final 26 June: Euro Semi-Final 29 June: UEFA Euro Final

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

Stadium History

This Vienna stadium was named after the famous player and coach Ernst Happel. Ernst Happel led Feyenoord to win the European Champions cup. The stadium is located in Vienna's Prater park. It's one of Europe's most modern football grounds and it hosted the 1995 UEFA Champions League final between Ajaxand AC Milan.

Seating Chart

Getting There

Map

City Information

Vienna is an amazing city bursting with culture. Whether you are interested in art museums, classical music or opera, Vienna has something for you. Travel to the Ringstrasse Blvd, in the center of this capital city and 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, currently the president lives there.

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 simply breathtaking and must be seen in person 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 fun fair. Enjoy a great view over 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. August von Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll built the State Opera House from 1861 to 1869.

St. Stephen's Cathedral
Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral - Stephansdom, one of Vienna’s most famous sights. St. Stephen's Cathedral defines the city centre and has been the heart of Vienna for centuries. It is one of the most famous Viennese sights and was built in 1147 AD. For a long time it was uncontested as highest building in Europe 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

Travel Tips

Airports:

Vienna Schwechat is Austria's main airport, but you 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 has a length of about 5,700 km and 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 network in Austria includes more than 2,800 scheduled routes. Almost all places relevant to tourism 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 kilometres 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

References