On Wednesday, September 2, we shall visit one of the Vienna's most iconic destinations: the Central Cemetery. We meet at the Gate 2 (Zentralfriedhof 2. Tor) at 3.15 p.m. The tour starts at 3.30 p.m.

One option is to take U3 (Underground Line 3, orange) from Stephansplatz, direction Simmering, and go to the last stop. Then change for tram 11 or 71, direktion Kaiserebersdorf/Zinnergasse and go to Gate 2.

Note that this trip may take up to 45 minutes.

The cemetery is one of the most magical places in Vienna. Waiting to be discovered here are graves of honor, fantastic Art Nouveau architecture as well as abundant lush greenery that makes the cemetery a popular local recreation area. The Central Cemetery, which opened in 1874, is much more than just a last resting place. More than two square kilometers in area, it is the second largest cemetery in Europe. Accordingly, you can find a parallel world here that could scarcely offer more in the way of variety. The graves – among them many graves of honor of world-famous musicians such as Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, Ludwig van Beethoven, as well as Falco and Udo Jürgens – are not the only impressive features here. The cemetery church of St. Karl Borromäus is one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau churches in Vienna. Arcade tombs, mausoleums, and bizarre-looking monuments create a unique atmosphere that also ensures a certain amount of creepiness.