Conference Venue
The Aula der Wissenschaften is located in the historic center of Vienna, only a few minutes’ walk away from St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
It is thus in direct neighbourhood to a great variety of restaurants, bars, underground carparks, cultural institutions and shopping areas. In addition the “Stadtpark”invites the visitor to spend some time in a relaxing atmosphere.
Address:
Wollzeile 27a
A-1010 Vienna
The Aula der Wissenschaften is within easy and comfortable reach by public transport:
- underground line U1: Stations Stephansplatz or Schwedenplatz
- underground line U3: Stations Stephansplatz or Stubentor
- underground line U4: Stations Landstraße/Wien Mitte or Schwedenplatz
Source: www.aula-wien.at
Conference trailer
About Vienna
Vienna, situated in the heart of Europe, is a traditional as well as vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a pluralistic society. Vienna is a city with a very high quality of life, a feature that is highly appreciated by the many visitors who come to the Austrian capital. But nowadays Vienna is also known as a modern art center. The old town of Vienna belongs to the UNESCO world cultural heritage. Vienna boasts 50 theaters, including three opera houses and two theaters staging musicals, 100 museums.
Arrival
Vienna is easily accessible by multiple modes of transportation. The city is served by Vienna International Airport (VIE), located just 18 kilometers from the city center, with frequent train connections via the City Airport Train or S-Bahn, as well as bus and taxi services. For those traveling from other European cities, Vienna’s central location makes it a major railway hub with excellent high-speed train connections, including direct routes from cities like Munich, Budapest, Prague, and Zurich. The city is also well-connected by road, with several major highways providing convenient access for those arriving by car or bus. Once in Vienna, the comprehensive public transportation network of metro, tram, and bus lines makes it easy to reach any destination within the city, and for people wanting other options, rent a car services can be booked only in advance.
Accommodation
All listed hotels are centrally located and can easily be reached by public transport (underground, express train). You can get to the conference venue, the Hall of Sciences, within 10 to 20 minutes (a short walk already included).
Please make a reservation in the hotel of your choice. We have pre-reserved rooms for the participants of the ECHA Conference. When you book your room by using the booking code “ECHA 2016”, you will be charged the reduced room price.
