Wiener Neustadt

Understand

The city was nearly completely destroyed in World War II, therefore there are not many historic buildings left. Traditionally Wiener Neustadt is an industrial suburban town. It's also a commercial center for the surrounding area. There are many schools, among them the primary military academy of Austria.

1 Stadtmarketing und Tourismus Wiener Neustadt, Hauptplatz 1-3 (next to City Hall), ☏ +43 2622 373-311, fax: +43 2622 373-314, [email protected]. M-F 09:00-13:00, 13:30-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00. Can offer assistance with accommodation and bookings. (updated Jun 2016)

Getting there

By rail 1 Wiener Neustadt Trainstation (Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof), Bahnhofplatz 1, ☏ +43 5-1717, [email protected]. Ticket counters: M-Sa 05:15-21:00, Su and holidays 06:15-21:00; ticket automats 24 hr. Frequent suburban trains run from Wien Mitte station in central Vienna on the S6 (via Ebenfurth) and S9 (via Baden) routes, reaching Wiener Neustadt in 75-80 min. Storage lockers available.

By car On the Südautobahn, Wiener Neustadt is within 40 minutes from Vienna or 2 hr from Graz. From Hungary it's 30 minutes.

Getting around

Bus and bicycle City bus (Stadtbus WNSKS), ☏ +43 2622 373-530, fax: +43 2622 26043, [email protected]. The city offers bus service on ten routes labelled A-L; schedules for each route can be downloaded directly from the website. Most routes begin/terminate at either the train station (Bahnhof), or at the main square (Hauptplatz, near the tourist information office). Single trip: €2 (adults), €1.20 (concessions), €1 (children); day ticket: €4; week ticket: €11.60; month ticket: €36. Nextbike (bicycle rental), ☏ +43 2742 22 99 01 (hotline). After registration (online or by mobile), pick up a bicycle at any Nextbike location, and drop the same bicycle off at the same or any other Nextbike spot. A map of pickup and drop-off points can be found here; a brochure with map is available for download. €1/hr, €10/day; free for the first ½ hr. (updated Jan 2017)

Taxi Taxi Zausnigg, ☏ +43 2622-20111. Speedys Taxi Service, ☏ +43 2622-88802. Funktaxi, ☏ +43 2622-22000.

See

1 Castle (Burg), Burgplatz 1. Built in the 13th century and later enlarged, this is the home of the Theresian Military Academy, established in 1752 and the first military academy in Europe. During World War II it was a German military academy, with Rommel as commandant. The building sustained heavy damage during the war and was subsequently rebuilt; today it is used once more as the Austrian officers' academy. 2 St George's Church (Georgskapelle/St. Georgskathedrale), ☏ +43 2622 3812030. Tours daily 08:00-16:00. Located in the only corner of the castle to survive World War II, the 15th-century chapel was largely rebuilt. Of special note are three medieval stained glass windows. On the outside courtyard wall is the Heraldic Wall (Wappenwand), with 14 real and 93 imaginary Habsburg coats-of-arms. 3 Spinnerin am Kreuz (literally: "Spinner at the Cross"), Wiener Straße. A 21-m-high stone Gothic column, designed by the Master Michael Knab and erected between 1382-1384; a sister column is located in the Favoriten district in Vienna. According to medieval legend the column was erected in thanks for the safe return of a husband from the crusades. Free. 4 City Museum of Wiener Neustadt (Stadtmuseum Wiener Neustadt), Petersgasse 2a, ☏ +43 2622 373 951, fax: +43 2622 89 104. W 10:00-16:00, Th 10:00-20:00, F-Su and holidays 10:00-16:00. Housed in a former Dominican monastery, this museum has historic artifacts relating to the history of the city and wider region, and hosts regular special exhibitions. €4 (adults), €1.50 (concessions). 5 Aviaticum Flight Museum (Flugmuseum Aviaticum), Ferdinand-Graf-von-Zeppelin-Straße 1, ☏ +43 2622 88630, [email protected]. Tu-Su 10:00-20:00. Wiener Neustadt was the cradle of Austrian aviation, and this museum is dedicated to its history. One of the highlights on display is the only surviving and still operable Etrich Taube monoplane from 1912. €5.50 (adults), €2.50 (children 6-14). 6 Jewish Cemetery (Jüdischer Friedhof), Wiener Straße 9

Do

Friday or Saturday night go to Herrengasse close to the city centre. There are many bars and sometimes fun nightlife.

1 Aqua Nova, Ferdinand-Graf-von-Zeppelin-Straße 12, ☏ +43 26 22 89 000, [email protected]. Swimming pool: daily 09:00-22:00; segregated sauna: W 09:00-16:00; co-ed sauna: M Tu 09:00-22:00, W 16:00-22:00, Th-Su and holidays 09:00-22:00. Public swimming pool, with segregated and co-ed saunas. 2 hrs: €4.90 (adults), €4.40 (concessions); 3 hrs: €6.70 (adults), €5.50 (concessions); 4 hrs: €8.50 (adults), €7.50 (concessions); 1 day: €12 (adults), €9.50 (concessions). (updated Jun 2016) 2 Paintball.at, Lichtenwörther Strasse 3, ☏ +43 664-3013771, [email protected]. Open year-round. Play Paintball on the outskirts of the city. The paintball field is one of the most modern in all Austria. €10-45. 3 Schifferlfahren, Rechte Kanalzeile 69, ☏ +43 664 142 9736 (reservations accepted), fax: +43 2622 29270, [email protected]. May-Jun, Sep-Oct: M-Th 16:00-, F Sa 14:00-, Su and holidays 10:00-; Jun-Aug: daily 10:00-; closed during bad weather. Rents out river kayaks for paddling on the Wiener Neustadt Kanal. €4 (½ hr), €7 (1 hr), €3 (ea additional ½ hr). (updated Jun 2016)

Buy

1 Einkaufszentrum Fischapark, Zehnergürtel 12-24, ☏ +43 2622 25101, [email protected]. Mall: M-Th 09:00-19:00, F 09:00-20:00, Sa 09:00-18:00; Interspar: M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa 08:00-18:00. The second largest mall in Lower Austria, with an Interspar grocery store. (updated Jun 2016) 2 Special flea market (Spezial-Flohmarkt), Hauptplatz, ☏ +43 2622 373-511, [email protected]. 3rd Sa of the month 08:00-16:00. Items on offer include books, stamps, coins, cameras, etc. (updated Jun 2016) 3 Weekly flea market (Flohmarkt), Herzog Leopold-Straße (between Karolinengasse and Adlergasse), ☏ +43 2622 373-511, [email protected]. S 07:00-13:00. Items for sale include handmade arts and crafts, handmade pots, wood carvings, and antiques, as well as textiles and secondhand clothes. (updated Jun 2016) Daily and weekly markets (Tages- und Wochenmarkt), Hauptplatz, ☏ +43 2622 373-511, [email protected]. M-F 07:00-18:00, Sa 08:00-14:00 Uhr. A traditional farmers market with plenty of fresh local produce, sausages, and flowers. (updated Jun 2016)

Eat

The Wiener Neustadt Tourist Office (see listing above in 'Understand') has a helpful PDF listing all restaurants located in the city.

1 Hartig's Heurigen, Domplatz 2, ☏ +43 2622 22258, [email protected]. Daily 11:30-24:00; kitchen M-Sa 11:30-22:00, Su and holidays 11:30-21:00. Good and reasonable prices. (updated Jun 2016)

Sleep

The Wiener Neustadt Tourist Office has a helpful PDF for download listing all accommodation options.

1 Youth Hostel Europahaus (Jugendherberge Europahaus), Promenade 1, ☏ +43 2622 29695, +43 664 8738633, fax: +43 2622 29695, [email protected]. €16.50+ including breakfast. 2 Hotel