A series of events in Vienna

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Jedi students (Padawan), Geblergasse pilot project and electric stretcher on Heldenplatz

(Bild: Christian Black, Lisi Zeilinger, Klemens Groh)

This week continues with great festivities in Vienna - architectural gems open their doors, the latest e-cars can be tested and the Jedi Knights are on their way.

Once again, September proves to be a month of festivals, events and happenings in Vienna. After the busy weekend, the action continues right away:

• Open House: 55 buildings - from fascinating new architectural projects to rare Art Nouveau jewels - are waiting to be discovered from September 14 to 15. This time, the focus is on wooden buildings, open spaces and the re-use of former business premises. The Kipferlhaus behind St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Boku water laboratory on Brigittenauer Sporn, Vienna's tallest wooden high-rise in Seestadt Aspern, Adolf Loos' bridge club in the city center, the Waldorf School in Mauer and much more await visitors. Free admission. 180 volunteers will guide you through the buildings. All information: openhouse-wien.at

• If you are considering buying an electric car or electric two-wheeler, Heldenplatz is the place to be from September 11 to 15. Get in, test drive, check out the charging options: With free admission, the Electric Days focus on the mobility revolution. Information at: wiener-elektrotage.at

• "Star Wars" in the Bohemian Prater in Favoriten: The costume clubs 501st Legion Austrian Garrison and Rebel Legion Alpine Base Austria invite you to a lightsaber fight, parade, face painting for children and photo opportunities with your favorite characters from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is free, but donations are requested. The money collected will be donated to the St. Anna Children's Hospital.

We wish you lots of fun.