SOCIAL PROGRAM

Reception
Location: Orangerie Schloss Schönbrunn
Date: September 9, 2018
Time: 17:00

Note: Tours of the Palace Schönbrunn during the reception can be booked. See sightseeing information below.

Opening Ceremony
Location: Großer Saal des Konzerthauses
Date: September 10, 2018
Time: 9:00 - 13:00

Conference Dinner
Location: Festsaal des Rathauses
Date: September 12, 2018
Time: 19:30

Sightseeing
Several sightseeing tours (individual and group) can be booked during the registration process. Here are some examples. 
Guided Tour Palace Schönbrunn
Sunday Evening, September 09, 2018 (duration: 1 h 30)
The guided tour through Palace Schönbrunn will take place during the Welcome Reception. Please choose the suitable time frame for you! The minimum number of persons is 25, with a typical group size of 30 persons. Schönbrunn Palace is a former imperial summer residence located in Vienna, Austria. The 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historical monuments in the country. Take part in the guided sightseeing tour, where you will see the state rooms and private apartments of the Imperial couple and also the precious 18th-century interiors from the time of Maria Theresia.
City Walk
Monday, September 10, 2018 at 15:30 (duration: 1 h)
On this guided walking tour through the city center the tour guide not only introduce you to the most popular tourist attractions such as St. Stephan’s Cathedral, the Spanish Riding School and Hotel Sacher, but also tell you many background stories about Vienna.
Danube Panorama
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 14:00 (duration: 3,5 h)
This tour combines unforgettable panoramic views of Vienna with a relaxing boat trip on the Danube. At first, we drive by bus through Vienna, passing many tourist attractions (such as the Hundertwasser House, the Giant Ferris Wheel and the Danube Tower). We then continue up to the hilly vineyards. Enjoy a unique view form Cobenzl Hill onto the city, before we proceed on a relaxing boat ride on the Danube. Along the Danube river and the Danube canal, you will see the historical side of Vienna.

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