Flakturm Augarten
Buildings & Monuments, City Parks & Gardens
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Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Flakturm Augarten
Flakturm
Vienna's history
| Address: | Phone: |
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Obere Augartenstraße Vienna, Vienna A-1020 |
+43 1 216 1300 Fax: +43 1 216 1300 / +43 1 216 1100 |
Description
A huge, steel and concrete building stands in the middle of the Augarten. It was constructed during World War II and served as a concrete air-raid shelter as Vienna did not have enough of them. At this time, many people tried to defend the city by firing rifles from its roof at the aircraft overhead. This building is constructed in a way as to make it virtually indestructible, like the other flak-towers to be seen in Vienna. Today, one of them is used as an aquarium, Haus des Meeres. The Augarten is a nice park and in summer there is an open-air cinema. It is also the home of a porcelain manufacturer.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 8a-4:30p M-Th, 8a-3p F (office)Visit Time: 30min-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Gaußplatz (31)
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bus
Taxi
Notes: Take the tram (31).
Parking Availability: No
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