Vienna Archives - The International

Hotel Bristol to Close for Major Renovation Until 2027

The historic hotel on the Ringstrasse, next to the State Opera, first opened its doors in 1892 and will now be modernised.

The most common topics during consultations included microchipping, registration, and muzzle and leash requirements.

The event draws nearly 800,000 visitors annually and spans eight key locations in the city center.

With winds of up to 87 km/h, the closures include the Augarten, Burggarten and a section of Schönbrunn Palace park.

The street forms part of the “South Cycling Highway,” which connects the outskirts of the city to the centre via the Hauptbahnhof.

The blackout lasted for about an hour, leaving visitors stranded on rides and prompting emergency services to step in.

The drop in Vienna’s ranking in 2024 is mainly due to a reduction in the availability of suitable rental housing.

Once ranked last for friendliness, the Austrian capital now sits third from the bottom, ahead of Berlin and Munich.

The title was awarded by the non-profit European Capital of Democracy initiative, with Vienna emerging victorious over seven competing cities.

The average Viennese household receives 112 parcels a year, contributing to a total of 133 million parcels delivered across the city annually.