Tech Gate, Vienna

Tech Gate, Vienna

Tech Gate is a science and technology hub located in Vienna, specifically in the Donaustadt district, which falls under the 22nd administrative area. The construction of this facility took place between 1999 and 2005, based on the architectural designs of Wilhelm Holzbauer and Sepp Frank. It is part of an urban zone known as Donau City.

Tech Gate Vienna comprises two primary buildings. The first structure, completed in 2001, stands at a height of 26 meters and spans 7 floors, offering a total floor space of 36,000 square meters. The second building, constructed between 2004 and 2005, is considerably taller, soaring to 75 meters in height and encompassing 19 floors with a floor area of 18,000 square meters.

In addition to hosting numerous companies and start-ups, Tech Gate Vienna houses various technology laboratories. These include notable institutions such as the Austrian Institute of Technology, the Telecommunications Research Center Vienna (FTW), and the VRVis Research Center. Furthermore, the facility features four appealing stages that are employed for hosting a diverse range of technology-oriented events.

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Sight Name: Tech Gate
Sight Location: Vienna, Austria (See walking tours in Vienna)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Vienna, Austria

Create Your Own Walk in Vienna

Create Your Own Walk in Vienna

Creating your own self-guided walk in Vienna is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Mozart Walking Tour

Mozart Walking Tour

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart spent a significant portion of his life in Vienna. Here, he achieved recognition, and the city holds enormous historical and cultural significance for his legacy. Mozart first visited Vienna as a child prodigy in 1762, and in 1781 came here to stay.

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Vienna Introduction Walking Tour I

Vienna Introduction Walking Tour I

A city of green parks, opulent architecture, elegant shopping, crowded theaters, and boulevards for leisurely sauntering — Austria's capital Vienna is rightfully regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The origin of its name is subject to a debate in which, some say, it came from vedunia ("forest stream"), which subsequently produced the New High German “wien”...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Old Town Chocolate Stores

Old Town Chocolate Stores

Vienna is famous for its love for sweet indulgence. And when it comes to chocolate, it stands tall among other locally-made mouth-watering confections.

Vienna's chocolate scene is deeply rooted in a rich culinary tradition. It has been sustained by several historic chocolate houses, located in the Old Town, that have been serving decadent treats for generations.

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Old Town Churches Walking Tour

Old Town Churches Walking Tour

"Vienna is the city of miracles and music" – Whoever said that must have emphasized Vienna's close association with the Christian faith. The intertwining of Christian heritage and artistry in the Austrian capital finds expression primarily in its magnificent churches.

Sitting at "the crossroads of Christian traditions", Vienna is home to various Christian...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Vienna's Art Nouveau Architecture Tour II

Vienna's Art Nouveau Architecture Tour II

Characterized by ornamental and organic designs, flowing lines, and harmonious integration of various artistic elements, Vienna's Art Nouveau architecture was aimed at breaking away from historical styles and embracing a more modern, decorative approach. The city's architects of that era sought to create an absolute work of art (Gesamtkunstwerk), where all aspects of a building's...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Vienna's Historical Music Venues

Vienna's Historical Music Venues

Austria is synonymous with classical music almost to the point of obsession, and to call Vienna the "Musical Capital of the World" would be hardly an exaggeration. Indeed, over the past centuries, the city served as the home and workplace for many great musicians like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Strauss, Joseph Haydn, Franz Schubert, and others.

Among the...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles

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