[TOSprint] Vienna Code Sprint 2014 - Status update 5

[Stephan Meißl]

Hi sprinters,

things are progressing nicely and we started working on the general
schedule including social activities. We will be visiting the venue
again on Thursday to clarify last details. Please let me know any points
you want us to address there.

In the evening of the first day of the sprint we will invite all
sprinters to a big welcome party. More details shall not be revealed yet
but we try to make it a memorable event.

On Wednesday evening we invite interested participants to a guided
evening walk - "The City of Vienna at a glance". An on-site registration
will be needed due to a limit number of 25 places.

The downtown tour introduces the imperial city, Vienna´s great history,
its unique architecture, and todays life-style.

Meeting in front of St. Stephen´s Cathedral, Vienna’s main 900 years old
landmark, we will stroll along Graben and Kohlmarkt, passing former
court confectionary Demel and the most exclusive shops in Vienna.
Crossing the courtyards of the Imperial Palace "Hofburg" you will hear
about the great times of former Austrian monarchy, see where Empress
Elizabeth (Sisi) married Emperor Franz Joseph, where the Vienna Boys’
Choir sings mass on Sunday, and where the famous white Lipizzaner
stallions of the Spanish Riding School perform. You will enjoy the great
view from Heroes Square to some of the magnificent buildings of the
famous Ringstraße. We will continue walking towards State Opera and the
legendary hotel Sacher and will end the tour at Albertinaplatz.

As always don't hesitate to contact me in case of any questions.

cu
Stephan