Category: Austria
Colds and flu: What to do and say if you get sick ...
It’s that time of year again when many of us will be coughing and blowing our noses. If you're feeling a bit under the weather, he...
Explore Austria: Mauer, a charming wine-hiking spo...
Catch the very tail-end of the wine season and autumn foliage in one of the lesser-explored corners of the Austrian capital: Mauer...
Wiener Weinwandertag: Everything you need to know ...
After a two-year pandemic break, one of Vienna's beloved autumn traditions is back. Here's all the info you need to take part in i...
EXPLAINED: What to keep in mind if you leave Austr...
Few people are surprised about moving to Austria coming with its own bureaucracy. But there are also some things to keep in mind i...
What kind of insurance do I need to have in Austri...
Like its German-speaking cousins, Austria is known to be a country where you can get insurance for almost anything. Some are even ...
Growing number of Austrians see immigration negati...
Over half of Austrians now view immigration in a negative light, a new poll reveals, as migration pushes the country’s population ...
How to greet people like a local in Austria
There are several ways to greet people in Austria – all with different meanings. So stop saying “Hallo” and learn how to sound lik...
German word of the day: Grüß Gott
This is a phrase you're likely to hear a lot around Austria, especially in rural bits. Expect it too if you're headed north into G...
Austrians top European league table for public tra...
The average Austrian resident rides the train, metro, and tram about twice as much as the EU average.
Word of the Day: Salonfähig
From an 18th Century tradition to a 21st Century adjective, here's a short history of the word salonfähig.
Vignette: What you need to know about Austria’s ne...
People driving on autobahns and freeways in Austria have had to purchase a toll vignette since 1997 – and starting in January, the...
Artwork stolen by Nazis to be returned to heirs of...
New York authorities have announced the return of $9 million worth of art by Austrian artist Egon Schiele stolen by the Nazi regim...
Banking: How to open a blocked account in Austria
A blocked account is often required for non-EU citizens looking to study or in some cases even work in Austria. How do you go abou...
How to find a job in winter sports in Austria
Working in winter sports in Austria is a dream for many people. Here's what you need to know about finding a job in the winter spo...
How to keep safe and avoid problems when hiking in...
The Austrian mountains offer beautiful scenery and some the best treks in the world, but they can also be a place of danger. Here'...
15 German words that come from other languages
The German language is riddled with so-called ‘loan words’ and has seen influence from several nations throughout history.
Where to find the cheapest fuel for your car in Au...
It’s no secret that life in Austria is expensive, especially when it comes to essential resources like petrol and diesel - and it'...
German Word of the Day: Das Fernweh
We’ve all heard of homesickness, or Heimweh. But German speakers have an excellent antonym: Fernweh.
Housing: Vienna sees sharp drop in property sales
After years of record sales and price increases, the Vienna housing market is seeing a clear trend reversal.
Sharp drop in Vienna property sales
After years of record sales and price increases, the Vienna housing market is seeing a clear trend reversal.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on ...
Austria’s hundreds of kilometres of closed train tracks, Vienna’s record pool season and other news from around Austria this Wedne...
Where to find the cheapest fuel for your car in Au...
It’s no secret that life in Austria is expensive, especially when it comes to essential resources like petrol and diesel - and it'...
Fuel prices spike in Austria amid stubbornly high ...
The prices of petrol and diesel have jumped around 20 percent in Austria since May, as Statistics Austria says inflation hit 7.4 p...
Four common mistakes English speakers make when le...
German is a notoriously challenging language - and for English speakers in Austria, there are a few classic pitfalls that trip peo...
Brexit: What Brits in Austria need to know if they...
Most people accept that moving to Austria is tricky and involves a lot of paperwork, but for Brits deciding to go back to the UK i...
'To completely integrate in Austrian life you need...
Knowing German can help you integrate in Austria, but to what extent depends on where you want to live in the country and what you...
One dead and 20 injured after Flixbus travelling f...
A woman was killed and 20 people were injured on Tuesday after a coach travelling from the German capital Berlin to Trieste in Ita...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on ...
Social Democrats prepare no confidence motion, fuel prices spike, and other news from around Austria this Tuesday.
Sturm: Why you should try Austria's traditional au...
Wine harvesting season is underway in Austria, and that means the time window is open to try the sweet and semi-fermented alcohol...
EXPLAINED: How to start a Verein in Austria
Whether it's sport, culture or crafts many people in Austria choose to join or start their own Verein, roughly translated as assoc...
