Summer holidays start today in Vienna. They also start in Lower Austria. They also start in Burgenland. 520.000 children are now free. The break lasts for 9 weeks. Other states start later. Schools open again on September 7. Politicians want earlier holidays. It is often too hot in class rooms.
Road work starts in Vienna now. The U-Bahn line U4 is closed. This is between Schweden-Platz and Land-Strasse. Trains do not drive on the main line from Saturday. The city uses more buses instead. You need more time for your trip. Cars often stand in traffic jams.
The Danube Island Festival starts today. It lasts for 3 days. The festival is free. There are 14 stages with music. Please do not take your car. Parking is hard to find. Use the U-Bahn at night. The trains drive more often.