3 Ways to Swear Like a Real Wiener
Entire books have been written about the ingenious ways the Viennese swear, rant, yammer and nag. And we know how to help you get acquainted with the high art of Viennese swearing.
The Spirit of Spontaneity
’Tis the season yet again – Christmas markets are in full swing, the smell of Maroniis in the air and Glühwein is consumed by the bucket. And, of course, there’s the obligatory toast on Silvester
The Coronavirus | First Incidents in Austria, Few Fears
While some make dystopic jokes, others are buying the last face masks on the Internet. How Austria Is Dealing with COVID-19.
The Burgtheater’s (im)Perfect Crib
Real time surtitles in German and English now make it possible for non-German speakers and the hard of hearing to enjoy Vienna’s greatest stage. But maybe you don’t need them.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Empress Elisabeth “Sissi” of Austria
Better known by her nickname “Sissi,” she has captured the hearts of the public ever since she was immortalized by actress Romy Schneider in a trilogy of 1950s romantic comedies.
Donald Tusk’s Clear Voice
Welcoming to Scotland, the perennial European is not about to leave the political stage.
3 Ways to Swear Like a Real Wiener
Entire books have been written about the ingenious ways the Viennese swear, rant, yammer and nag. And we know how to help you get acquainted with the high art of Viennese swearing.
The Burgtheater’s (im)Perfect Crib
Real time surtitles in German and English now make it possible for non-German speakers and the hard of hearing to enjoy Vienna’s greatest stage. But maybe you don’t need them.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Empress Elisabeth “Sissi” of Austria
Better known by her nickname “Sissi,” she has captured the hearts of the public ever since she was immortalized by actress Romy Schneider in a trilogy of 1950s romantic comedies.
Donald Tusk’s Clear Voice
Welcoming to Scotland, the perennial European is not about to leave the political stage.
Home Is Where the Housing Is
Vienna's population is growing fast, but the city's commitment to social housing means people in all parts of society can still afford to live here.
“Mein Fall” | Austrian Writer Tells of Sexual Abuse
As a choirboy at the Zwettl Monastery in the 1960s, novelist Josef Haslinger was regularly assaulted by his superiors. Now he wrote about it.
Passing the Baton
The Vienna Theatre Project meditates on MLK’s last night on earth in Katori Hall’s “The Mountaintop.”
5 Anti-Valentine’s Day Movies | It’s Difficult to Love
If the most saccharine of holidays is starting to get to you, here are five sobering – some would say more realistic – portrayals of human emotion.
Keeping It Together
Ken Loach takes on the human cost of the gig economy in his latest film, "Sorry We Missed You".
Doskozil’s Big Win For the SPÖ in Burgenland
After a disappointing year, the Social Democrats won a whopping 50% of the vote in last week’s state elections.
Opinion | The Ugly Truth
If you’ve been following the American election, this has been a very tumultuous month for women. The release of a ten-year-old tape showing ...
2019 Was a Record-Breaking Year in Vienna Tourism
Visitors are pleased with Vienna as a travel destination, with 9 out of 10 stating they would recommend it to others.
16 Viennese Idioms That Make No Sense Whatsoever
The Viennese sometimes have their own special way of using the German language, especially when they lapse into dialect. It is often a mixture of gleeful malice, eloquence, flattery and charm.
A Slice of Napoli at Via Toledo
The new Neapolitan-style pizzeria Via Toledo entices with a Valoriani oven and lots of southern cordialityVienna has its fair share of...
Cozy Cuisine
By Antonia Kögl & Benedikt SteinleFew places in Vienna emanate the warmth of Kommod – a wonderful architectural gem,...
Our Pick for the Best Beer in Vienna
Intensive Care: The Delirium Café brings a bit of Belgian cheer to Vienna’s lager-battered heart.No matter the month or temperature, i...
Scents and Sensibility at Die Parfümerie
Follow your nose to aromatic cocktails at Die Parfümerie BarFinding Die Parfümerie can be a challenge. The new permanent home of a tri...
Viennese Humor | Tour de Schmäh
Forget Sissi, Schönbrunn and Apfelstrudel: According to the Viennese, their humor is the city’s most remarkable accomplishment.
Long Read
Business & Career: Beyond the White Cube
How young, savvy art producers bring new talent directly to the public by exploiting new spaces, technology and social media, thereby s...
Alpine Boardwalk | Our Guide to Wörthersee
From jet setters to families, Carinthia's Wörthersee is the waterfront escape Austrians keep coming back to.
Science: Physics Showdown in Russia
A group of gifted high schoolers will defend Austria’s “physical” fitness at the International Young Physicists’ Tournament in early July
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Scenes of Vienna: For the Love of the Game
The American football faithful congregate for high mass at the Vienna Viking’s Superbowl partyWith the Superbowl looming, I can barely...
City Guide
Esterhazypark – In the Shadow of History
Just a block below Mariahilfer Straße, commerce gives way to side streets full of trendy bars, galleries, clubs and restaurants, anchored by a park with a large playground, old trees and a soccer/bask...
Bermudadreieck | History and Hard Drinking
Ominously named after the mysterious navigational hazard that allegedly claims countless vessels in the Caribbean, Vienna’s Bermudadreieck (Bermuda Triangle) is an adventure, particularly on w...
Pioneers Festival 2017 | Where to Hang Around the Hofburg
Between the talks and networking, try these lunch spots, museums and sights you should visit while attending the Pioneers Festival 2017.First mentioned in 1279, the Hofburg was originally a castle...
Servitenviertel | Saints and Sinners in the Neighborhood
The Servitenviertel is almost hidden, with countless side streets and cobblestones walks inviting you to a leisurely stroll. It’s almost impossible to rush anywhere here. Just off the R...
Oberdöbling | The Noble Nineteenth’s Bourgeois Ghetto
Vienna’s hilly north side may be cozy but not sleepyThe 19th district, Döbling, is one of Vienna’s “noble” districts: along with Hietzing (13th) or Währing (18th), among the most desired. Its n...
Exploring Vienna’s St. Ulrich Neighborhood in the Hipster 7th Di...
St. Ulrich: Cradle of CoolOut of all the neighborhoods of the hip 7th district, St. Ulrich stands apart. A hub of local and expat intellectuals, creatives, and young entrepreneurs, the area wedg...
Food & Drink
Tastes Like Victory – Gasthaus zum Sieg
For savory Gulasch, Gasthaus zum Sieg is the real dealGasthaus zum Sieg is a real-life Beisl (bistro), not an “Original Vienna Kitchen” (in six languages), nor cutely restyled for hipsters seeki...
The Road Most Travelled | An Austrian Cider Guide
A tour around Lower Austria’s cider region, the Mostviertel, blends tradition with innovation.I have vivid memories of my first encounter with Most, the fermented drink that gave the Mostviertel...
Vienna’s Best Ice Cream
With legions of purveyors of frozen treats, Vienna has ice cream for any given sundae.
