Travelling
Visas
If you are not from the European Union, please check with your local consulate if you need a visa to enter Austria. Those who need visas should begin the application process ASAP.
See this page for visa information:
http://www.bmeia.gv.at/aussenministerium/buergerservice/pass-und-visum/visainformation-englisch.html
By train
Vienna is well connected to the international rail network. International trains arrive either at Wien Westbahnhof or Wien Meidling. From there you can take the underground, buses and/or trams | Train schedule
By plane
Austrian Airlines is the official carrier of the 15th Anniversary Conference of the Work Group Medical Anthropology of the German Anthropological Association e.V. and offers participants a discount on online bookings.
Book your flights to the 15th Anniversary Conference of the Work Group Medical Anthropology of the German Anthropological Association e.V. online at www.aua.com and save 15 % on all applicable fares!
To do so, simply enter the following code in the Voucher/Gutschein field on the Austrian Airlines website:
Code: ACWG12
Conditions:
• Booking period: now until December 01st, 2012
• Valid for flights to Vienna and return as of November 22nd, 2012 until December 08th, 2012 (final date for return flight) on OS flight numbers.
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Moving around in Vienna
Vienna has an efficient public transportation system.
You can easily purchase tickets at the ticket machines in Vienna or online.
The 72-h Vienna ticket (EURO 13.60) is an economic way of moving around in Vienna.
For those who plan to do some sightseeing while they are in Vienna, the Vienna Card (EURO 18.50) might be the right choice. It is also valid for 72 hours and entitles you to reduced rates when visiting museums, exhibitions, etc. You can buy the Vienna Card at the airport, in most hotels or order it online.
For general information on public transport and the different kinds of tickets please see Wiener Linien.
Other useful links:
• Map of Vienna
• Route planner