On this site, you can find useful information about the 54th ECG Environmental & Social Practitioners’ Meeting.
In case of any questions
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our hospitality desk on site:
- Julia Pohl: julia.pohl@oekb.at, +43 1 53127-2336
- Barbara Schirer: barbara.schirer@oekb.at, +43 1 53127-2586
Arrival from the airport
Please note: Travel between Vienna International Airport and Vienna city center is currently affected by partial rail service restrictions due to ongoing track construction works. More information
- CAT (City Airport Train) - temporarily replaced by premium buses
- VAB (Vienna Airport Bus) - to Karlsplatz or Praterstern
- Railjets of ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways)
- Taxis - can be ordered from the cab dispatch centers by phone, app or online
- Taxi 40 100: +43 1 40 100, www.taxi40100.at
- Taxi 31 300: +43 1 40 100, www.taxi31300.at
Getting Around Vienna
To plan your journey within Vienna, we recommend using the official journey planner for public transportation (also available as an App): WienMobil
The meeting will take place in OeKB's “Reitersaal” at
Strauchgasse 3
1010 Vienna
Visit this website for more information on how to get there: Where to find us
The meeting will start at 10 a.m. in OeKB's Reitersaal.
Evening programme
The traditional Practitioners’ dinner, hosted by OeKB, will be held at the restaurant Heuriger Gigerl, located in the heart of Vienna.The restaurant is within walking distance of the conference venue.
Meeting Point
Heuriger Gigerl
Rauhensteingasse 3
1010 Vienna
Dinner starts at 7.30 p.m.
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. in OeKB's Reitersaal.
Lunch
Please note: Lunch will not be provided on Tuesday. To help you find something nearby, we have put together a list of shops, bakeries and restaurants offering lunch options.
Download List of Bakeries and Restaurants nearby
Side programme
Private tour of the Winter Palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy, now housing the Ministry of Finance.
Meeting Point
Johannesgasse 5
1010 Vienna
The tour will start at 5.30 p.m.
Guided tour through the Botanical Garden
On Wednesday, there will be a guided tour of the Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna with the director, Krissa Skogen, and her biodiversity experts.
Meeting Point
Mechelgasse 2
1030 Vienna
You will need to make your own way there from the hotel, either by public transport (tram lines O or 71, or the S-Bahn, stop “Rennweg”) or by taxi. The garden is around 2 km from the city center, making for a pleasant walk if you like.
Start: One group will start the tour at 9:30 a.m. and the other one at 11:00 a.m. (You selected your preferred group during the registration process)
The official programme will end after the tour of the Botanical Garden.
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Belvedere
The Botanical Garden has a direct entrance to the beautiful grounds of the Belvedere. Following the end of the official programme, you can visit the Belvedere at your leisure, enjoy the great view of Vienna or go to a café.
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Alternative programme - in case of strong wind or rain
In case of strong wind or rain, the Botanical Garden tour will be cancelled and replaced by a visit to the Albertina Museum. The guided tour will start at 10 a.m.
Important Phone Numbers
| European Emergency Number | 112 |
| Fire Brigade | 122 |
| Police | 133 |
| Ambulance | 144 |
| Health Advice Hotline | 1450 |
Pharmacies (Apotheke) nearby
- Apotheke zu unserer lieben Frau bei den Schotten
Freyung 7
1010 Vienna
+43 1 5332457
- Apotheke zum weißen Engel
Bognergasse 9
1010 Vienna
+43 1 533 44 81
Health facilities
- Medical Center Health Consult
Freyung 6, 1010 Vienna
+43 1 79580 8000
Website of Health Consult
- AKH - Vienna General Hospital
Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna
+43 1 404 00-0
Website of AKH
- University Dental Clinic
Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Wien
+43 1 40070
Website of Dental Clinic