Word of the Week: Brillenschlange [ˈbʁɪlənˌʃlaŋə]
In Vienna, this the unflattering expression for someone who wears corrective lenses; the German equivalent of “four-eyes.”
Word of the Week: Seelenklempner [ˈzeːlənˌklɛmpnɐ]
In Vienna, this the dialect term for a psychiatrist or psychotherapist, or any mental health professional, referencing the complexity of their work.
Metropole’s Ten Films to Watch at the Viennale 2021
Out of over 200 international films presented at Viennale 2021, Metropole has selected the top ten to share with you.
War and Peas
Seeking to seed a culinary revolution, Tolstoy’s all-vegan, healthy casual dining shows promise, but the menu needs work.
H. C. Strache Convicted of Bribery
The former vice-chancellor received a 15-month suspended sentence, but has vowed to appeal.
Portrait of the Director as a Young Journalist
A collection of Billy Wilder’s work as a reporter in Vienna and Berlin reveals his early influences and the verve of the roaring ’20s.
Meet the New U.S. Ambassador to Austria
The Office of the Federal President has approved Victoria Kennedy as successor to Trevor D. Traina.
Austria Introduces Its Own Homegrown Vaccine – Schnaps
DATELINE Vienna, April 1, 2021: Inländerrum, Obstler, Marillenbrand and Zirbenschnaps supposedly found just as effective as AstraZeneca – and so much tastier!
Mochi Ramen Bar Serves to Vienna’s Foodies
Hip and relaxed, the Mochi Ramen Bar is a great hangout – but the secret’s in the soup
Metropole’s 10 Films to Watch At the Viennale 2020
Austria’s premier film festival enters the pandemic age with extra screens and a great selection of world cinema.
Donauinsel | Vienna’s Leisure Island
Regardless of how many livability surveys Vienna tops, our beloved city has one glaring deficiency that it will never fix: The nearest ocean beach is hundreds of kilometers away.
Altes AKH |Forever a Student at the Vienna Commons
Wandering around the diverse and historic campus of Austria’s largest and best-known academic institution is compelling even if you are no longer a student
The Long Hall, Vienna’s Newest Irish Pub, Brings a Modern Take on Pub Culture to the City
Modern gastropub with a well-considered drink selection and delectable food
Sissi Facts, Part II | 5 More Things You Didn’t Know About Empress Elisabeth of Austria
In this second and final installment, you find five more things you may not have known about Austria’s penultimate empress, looking at her later life, political influence and her handling of a life haunted by tragedy.
7 Contagious Movies to Watch During Self-Quarantine
Global contagion has long inspired cinema, making it second only to nuclear Armageddon as a premise for post-apocalyptic dystopias! As you grumble about toilet paper shortages at your local Billa, take comfort that at the very least, things aren’t quite so bad as these silver screen nightmares.
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.
Karlsplatz | Vienna’s Beating Heart
Vienna’s historic and spiritual city center may be Stephansplatz, but its actual pulsating heart is Karlsplatz.
The Last Word | Transdanubien
Noun. Lit. Transdanubia, a popular nickname for the two Viennese districts beyond the Danube, the 21st (Floridsdorf) and 22nd (Donaustadt). Generally only applied to areas within the city and its immediate surroundings, never to places further afield that are technically …
Last Word | Jause
Noun. A snack, or a (usually cold) meal served in between the standard breakfast, lunch and dinner, although coffee and cake also qualifies. Orig. from the Slovenian júžina (lunch, midday meal). The term “snack” can be some-what misleading, however, as …
Drink Like a Bandido at this Hidden-away Mexican Cocktail Bar
More Havana than Gatsby, Clandestino appeals far beyond its niche.
Ever Wondered How a Film Score Is Composed? This Documentary Is for You
The documentary Score gives a rundown on the history, impact and craft of composing film music.
Metropole Bedtime Stories | The Steffl’s North Tower and Hans Puchsbaum’s Pact with the Devil
Vienna’s origins date back to Roman times (perhaps longer) and over the centuries, the city has accumulated plenty of legends. They deal with classic themes like jealousy, revenge, intrigue, lust, and – as is the case with the story of …
Here’s our Guide to Vienna’s Vintage Movie Theatres
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Vienna’s vintage movie theatres endure and thrive with niche programming.
The Documentary About Photographer Robert Frank, Don’t Blink Will be at the Gartenbaukino
Don’t Blink is an insightful gaze into the life and mind of iconoclastic photographer Robert Frank
Join Christoph Waltz at the Viennale 2017
The Viennale promises two weeks of movie magic, marred by the passing of director Hans Hurch
Last Word | September 2017 | Schiach
To be truly integrated in Vienna there are certain terms no dictionary or Deutschkurs will properly explain. But you’re no stranger, so here’s this month’s cheat sheet.
The 90’s Alternative Rock Band, Dinosaur Jr. Will be Playing in Vienna on July 20th
The American alternative rock band legends crash into Vienna supporting their latest album
Last Word | July/August 2017 | Hatschen
To be truly integrated in Vienna there are certain terms no dictionary or Deutschkurs will properly explain. But you’re no stranger, so here’s this month’s cheat sheet.
Last Word | June 2017 | Gspusi
To be truly integrated in Vienna there are certain terms no dictionary or Deutschkurs will properly explain. But you’re no stranger, so here’s this month’s cheat sheet
Naschmarkt Vienna – The Legendary Open-Air Market
Even in staunchly nostalgic Vienna, neighborhoods change. The Naschmarkt Vienna is a prime example: Wedged between the left and right Wienzeiles between Kettenbrückengasse and Getreidemarkt, It is officially the city’s largest open-air market. Since the early 2000s, about half of …
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Last Word | May 2017 | Nervenkitzel
To be truly integrated in Vienna there are certain terms no dictionary or Deutschkurs will properly explain.
August Diehl Impresses as The Young Karl Marx
The Young Karl Marx takes the earliest days of the labor movement out of the textbooks
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/basketball cage.
Piaristenviertel | Best of Both Worlds
Students and professors, officials and artists all feel at home in this venerable neighborhood If location is everything, the Piaristenviertel in Vienna’s 8th district has it all: Within walking distance of the university, City Hall and the government district, it …
City Life: The Prater – Vienna’s Playground
Open to the public for 250 years, the Prater is the city’s ever-evolving leisure center
