The DK Symposium Cognition and Communication will take place at the University of Vienna Biology Building (UBB) and the Natural History Museum Vienna.

Location Map

1. University of Vienna Biology Building (UBB)

2. Natural History Museum Vienna



Getting around in Vienna

10 tips for a sustainable stay in Vienna

Vienna has been repeatedly ranked the most liveable city in the world and offers visitors many opportunities to enjoy a sustainable stay. The Vienna Convention Bureau (VCB) has compiled 10 tips for all participants.

Public Transport 

Vienna has an efficient public transportation system.

You can easily purchase tickets at the ticket machines in Vienna, located at larger stops and stations across Vienna or online.

The 24/48/72 hours Vienna ticket is an economic way of moving around in Vienna.

You can use the WienMobil map to plan your route (also available as app).

For those who plan to do some sightseeing while they are in Vienna, the Vienna Card (EUR 29.00) might be the right choice. It is 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 more information please visit the website of Wiener Linien.

By bike

Vienna offers a wide range of bicycle paths. 

As most of the sights of Vienna are in the city center and they are close to the venue, it is also recommended to explore the city by foot.

In addition to various bike rental companies, there is the WienMobil Rad. Rental stations are distributed throughout the city. For more information about the city bikes click here.

Green Taxi

Taxi 40100: "Green" on the road, without a surcharge.

Austria's leading cab dispatch center takes its responsibility not only towards its customers, partners and employees, but also towards the environment very seriously.

Please find more information here (German).

Electric Carsharing

Car sharing is an essential part of today's smart mobility.

Sharetoo is an innovative e-car sharing concept from Porsche Bank. The aim is to combine sustainable mobility with state-of-the-art technology. With around 200 vehicles in around 30 cities and municipalities, sharetoo Carsharing is one of the largest e-car sharing providers in Austria. Porsche Bank AG" is the first car sharing provider to be awarded the eco-label. 

P Parking in Vienna

Almost the entire city of Vienna is a short-stay parking zone (Monday - Friday, 9am - 10pm, excluding public holidays). You need a parking ticket called 'Parkschein' (EUR 1.30 per half hour) to park your vehicle in public parking spaces. You can buy them in paper form or via app ('HANDYPARKEN'). The maximum parking duration is two hours. The parking zones are marked on this map of Vienna. 

You can find more information on the webiste wien.info.


HANDYPARKEN

With HANDYPARKEN you can book an electronic parking ticket quickly and easily. Payment is possible regardless of sales outlets and opening hours. 

You can also book a free parking ticket for a maximum parking time of 15 minutes via HANDYPARKEN.

  • Duration of 15 minutes: for free 
  • 30 minutes: EUR 1,30 
  • 60 minutes: EUR 2,60 
  • 90 minutes: EUR 3,90 
  • 120 minutes: EUR 5,20 

         valid since 01.01.2025

 ALWAYS CHECK PRICES AS PRICES MAY CHANGE

You can find more information on the website of City of Vienna.

Parking with these tickets is limited to a maximum of 2 hours. If you want to park for longer, you must use one of the parking garages. The closest one is the WIPARK Votivpark-Garage in Universitätsstraße (open 24 hours, EUR 4.30 per hour).The cheapest way to park in Vienna is to use the Park & Ride stations for EUR 4.10 per day (it is recommended to be there at 6am to get a parking space). 

You can find more information on the website wien.info.









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