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local wines and knock-
out apricot schnapps.
AFTER DARK
LOW KEY
Das
Moebel
(10Burggasse,
tel: 01 5249497) Look
closely and you’ll spot
that this laidback local
doubles as a show
roomfor budding
designers.Attracts an
arty crowd, and snacks
are available.Dogs are
alsowarmlywelcomed.
LATE & LIVELY
Passage
(Corner of
Babenbergasse, tel:
01 961 8800)The
aptly named Passage
is located in a former
pedestrian underpass
beneath the sweeping
Ringstrasse.Not
exactly a cutting-edge
mecca for clubbing
afiocionados but a
central spot for late
night revelry.
THIS MONTH
GO
We’re not sure
how impressive you’ll
be after a few glasses
of gluhwein, but
throughout February,
skating enthusiasts
can take to the ice
at a specially-
constructed rink in
front of theTown Hall.
NOWAY!
The imperial Natural
History Museumhas a
preserved great white
shark.When fished
out the water over a
century ago, it turned
out that the shark had
once swallowed the
shoe of amember of
theAustrian Navy.
Nick Hodge/
vienna-life.com
Vienna
Austria
DIALLING CODE
+43
CURRENCY
€
FLY FROM
London (LGW)
FROM THE
AIRPORT
Pre-bookyour taxi
at easyJet.com.
A local taxi costs €30.
The CAT trains to
the centre leave
every 30minutes.
Tickets: €9 single.
Visit the Europcar
desk for special
easyJet rates.
BON APPETIT
UP TO €30
Zum
Schwarzen Kameel
(5 Bognergasse, tel: 01
533 8125) Beethoven
is among those to
have supped at the
Black Camel.With a
400-year pedigree, it
remains a rather high-
brow spot to enjoy
a snack. Drop by for
tasty open sandwiches
and a glass of wine.
Asit-down restaurant
adjoins themain room.
EXCLUSIVE
Walter Bauer
(17
Sonnenfelsgasse, tel:
01 5129871)Walter
Bauer dishes up
delectableAustrian
cuisinewith a dashof
OldWorld charm.The
maitre d’can also guide
you towards excellent
TAXI
Zürich
Switzerland
AFTER DARK
LOW KEY
D-Vino
(12 Schatzengasse,
tel: 044 403 4860)
This casual wine-bar
stocks more than
100 wines from
around Europe as
well as from overseas.
More than 20 of
them are sold by
the glass.With the
wine they sell tapas,
salads, soups
and pasta.
LATE & LIVELY
Supermarket
(17
Geroldstrasse) The
Supermarket has
been at it for no less
than 13 years. House
and techno is what
the shelves are full
of. Party with a young
and wild crowd and
rest assured that the
large disco ball will
not be the only
stunning thing here.
THIS MONTH
GO
On a sunny
winter’s day, take
the train to Zürich’s
own little mountain,
Uetliberg, for
stunning views and
a walk in the snow. Or
rent a sledge at the
top station and race
down the sledge
run towards the city.
NOWAY!
Over 500 trams and
buses of Zürich’s
public transport
system run more
than 30 million
kilometres per
year. That’s around
760 times around
the globe.
Lukas Füglister/zurich.
inyourpocket.com
DIALLING CODE
+41
CURRENCY
CHF
FLY FROM
London (LGW,
LTN), Manchester
FROM THE
AIRPORT
Pre-bookyour taxi
at easyJet.com.
Alocal taxi costs60CHF
Trains leave
the airport
every 10minutes.
Tickets: 6.40CHF.
Visit theEuropcar
desk for special
easyJet rates.
BON APPETIT
UP TO €30
Bierfalken
(16
Lowenstrasse, tel: 044
211 6823) Solid Swiss
dishes like
schnitzel
or
rösti
in a rustic
atmosphere: that’s the
deal at Bierfalken.The
place is popular with
businessmen.
EXCLUSIVE
Kindli
(1 Pfalzgasse, tel: 043
888 7678) In a stately,
Old-Town house the
Kindli does everything
with a little extra:
the Zürich classic
geschnetzeltes
(veal
in bite-sized pieces),
for example, aremade
with fillet of veal here.
There are also fish
and beef specialities
on themenu.
Zagreb
Croatia
(4Masarykova) This
popular café serves
up perhaps the best
coffee in the city.
When the sun shines,
wrap up warm
and brave the
outside seating.
LATE & LIVELY
KSET
(3 Unska,
tel: 01 612 9758)
One of Croatia’s
best clubs, KSET
stages everything
fromchilled nights
with local DJs to
massive events
with international
superstars on stage.
THIS MONTH
GO
Everyone comes
to Kaptol to see the
cathedral, but check
out the OldTown walls
and the relaxed cafés
and restaurants, too.
NOWAY!
The Museumof
Broken Relationships
houses a collection
dedicated to the
world’s broken hearts.
robinmckelvie.com
DIALLING CODE
+385
CURRENCY
Kuna (HRK)
FLY FROM
Dortmund,
London (LGW),
Paris (CDG)
FROM THE
AIRPORT
Pre-bookyour taxi
at easyJet.com.
A local taxi costs
about 250HRK.
The Pleso
Prijevoz buses
run to the city centre
Tickets: 30HRK.
BON APPETIT
UP TO €30
Mlinarica
(36
Jandriceva, tel: 01 467
3607) Just outside
the centre is this local
favourite, boasting
few frills but offering
brilliant value.Tuck into
heartymeat dishes.
EXCLUSIVE
Rene
Bakalovic Vinski
Klub
(7Tkalciceva,
tel: 01 481 9535)The
eponymousTVchef
is at the helmof this
fantastic eatery.The
idea is simple –market
produce cooked
expertly.The excellent
wine is reason enough
to visit on its own.
AFTER DARK
LOW KEY
Slasticarna Zagreb
TAXI
TAXI
Opened in 1925,
Zagreb’s most
iconic hotel
combines stunning
art deco glamour
withmodern luxury.
From€186, book at
hotels.easyJet.com.
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★★★★★
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