Directions for March 9
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A SPECIAL LOCATION
If you have ever driven along the Danube upstream toward Klosterneuburg, you will probably remember the impressive pair of bronze lions standing even higher than the highway flyover (viaduct) as you drive beyond Nord Brucke. You may have also noticed an elegant white building beyond the lions; and the room on its roof with lots of large windows may have caught your eye. That is where we will meet. Please see the attached photo.
Unfortunately, getting to this outstanding location is not simple. For example, if you find yourself on the flyover with the wonderful view of the lions and the white building, you’ve missed your turn! Be warned, most city street maps are of no value in this ‘can of worms’ and the exits are NOT well marked. So please, carefully study the maps which can be accessed above BEFORE starting on your way.
(1) Referring to the map, the easiest approach is up Handelskai. As you approach Nordbrücke, bear right in the direction of ‘Klosterneuburg’, and then take your FIRST RIGHT (there are no advanced signs, but at the turn there is a small green sign that says “Lagerplatz MA-28”). At the end of that short road, turn right toward the railroad tracks and the rest is easy.
(2) The next easiest approach is crossing over Nordbrücke. Do NOT take the Klosterneuburg exit. Take the NEXT exit in the direction of ‘Handelskai’ and while still on the curving off-ramp take the FIRST LEFT (there are no signs whatsoever, but at the turn on the right side there is a small white sign that says “Wien”). The rest is easy.
(3) The third approach is from the 19th District or from Klosterneuburg. If you are coming from the 19th District get on Heilgenstadterstrasse heading toward Nussdorf. If you are coming from Klosterneuburg, you need to get off at the Nussdorf exit BEFORE the flyover; this automatically puts you on Heilgenstadterstrasse heading south. Whichever direction you are driving on Heilgenstadterstrasse, when you get to Sickenberggasse turn EAST toward the Danube (there is a Plachutta restaurant on the southwest corner). Continue straight under the railroad tracks and bear left under the flyover; the rest is easy.
(4) The fourth approach is up the canal on Brigittenauer Lande. DO NOT take it! Unless you are prepared to make an illegal and dangerous maneuver, you will end up in Klosterneuburg, or at least Kahlenbergerdorf (where you can turn around and use the third approach above).
If you study the relevant map, take it with you, and follow these instructions, everything should go smoothly.
Why such an out of the way venue? Fair question. I thought that if we want to think a little “outside the box” then it might be good to get outside the VIC box. And when else would you ever visit this extraordinary site? One of VIA Donau officials is willing to give us a quick tour after the meeting.
A SPECIAL LOCATION
If you have ever driven along the Danube upstream toward Klosterneuburg, you will probably remember the impressive pair of bronze lions standing even higher than the highway flyover (viaduct) as you drive beyond Nord Brucke. You may have also noticed an elegant white building beyond the lions; and the room on its roof with lots of large windows may have caught your eye. That is where we will meet. Please see the attached photo.
Unfortunately, getting to this outstanding location is not simple. For example, if you find yourself on the flyover with the wonderful view of the lions and the white building, you’ve missed your turn! Be warned, most city street maps are of no value in this ‘can of worms’ and the exits are NOT well marked. So please, carefully study the maps which can be accessed above BEFORE starting on your way.
(1) Referring to the map, the easiest approach is up Handelskai. As you approach Nordbrücke, bear right in the direction of ‘Klosterneuburg’, and then take your FIRST RIGHT (there are no advanced signs, but at the turn there is a small green sign that says “Lagerplatz MA-28”). At the end of that short road, turn right toward the railroad tracks and the rest is easy.
(2) The next easiest approach is crossing over Nordbrücke. Do NOT take the Klosterneuburg exit. Take the NEXT exit in the direction of ‘Handelskai’ and while still on the curving off-ramp take the FIRST LEFT (there are no signs whatsoever, but at the turn on the right side there is a small white sign that says “Wien”). The rest is easy.
(3) The third approach is from the 19th District or from Klosterneuburg. If you are coming from the 19th District get on Heilgenstadterstrasse heading toward Nussdorf. If you are coming from Klosterneuburg, you need to get off at the Nussdorf exit BEFORE the flyover; this automatically puts you on Heilgenstadterstrasse heading south. Whichever direction you are driving on Heilgenstadterstrasse, when you get to Sickenberggasse turn EAST toward the Danube (there is a Plachutta restaurant on the southwest corner). Continue straight under the railroad tracks and bear left under the flyover; the rest is easy.
(4) The fourth approach is up the canal on Brigittenauer Lande. DO NOT take it! Unless you are prepared to make an illegal and dangerous maneuver, you will end up in Klosterneuburg, or at least Kahlenbergerdorf (where you can turn around and use the third approach above).
If you study the relevant map, take it with you, and follow these instructions, everything should go smoothly.
Why such an out of the way venue? Fair question. I thought that if we want to think a little “outside the box” then it might be good to get outside the VIC box. And when else would you ever visit this extraordinary site? One of VIA Donau officials is willing to give us a quick tour after the meeting.
