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General

Word of the Week: Hatschen [ˈhaːʧn̩]

Verb. To march arduously, to slog, plod or trudge; can also mean to limp and, by extension, to strut (comparable to “pimp walk”).

Metropole - December 31, 2020

Coronavirus

Where to Get a COVID-19 Test in Vienna

There are many possibilities to get tested for the coronavirus in Vienna. The city offers free rapid antigen and PCR tests, pharmacies and labs offer paid tests.

Metropole - December 19, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Pragmatisierung [pʀaɡmatiˈziːʀʊŋ]

A practice commonly associated with Austrian government employees denoting that a civil servant is legally unfireable.

Metropole - December 17, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Proporz [pʀoˈpɔʁʦ]

The proportional division of public offices along party lines.

Metropole - December 10, 2020

Winter 2020

Winter 2020 | Coffeehouse Culture

In our 41st issue we explore Vienna's coffeehouse culture, depict the true Kaffeehaus (coffeehouse) experience and all the mix of people and topics t...

Metropole - December 6, 2020

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Metropole - December 3, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Nervenkitzel [ˈnɛʁfn̩ˌkɪtsl̩]

Lit. “nerve tickle”; an informal German expression denoting the thrill and rush of adrenaline-inducing activities.

Metropole - December 3, 2020

Online

Fucking, Austria, Wants Now to Be Called Fugging

The Upper Austrian village has had people steal their name sign and Pornhub giving them premium access due to its peculiar name. Now, the city council voted to change it once and for all.

Metropole - November 27, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Blad [blaːt]

Adjective. Fat, overweight, obese. Orig. from gebläht (bloated).

Metropole - November 26, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Leiwand [ˈlaɪ̯vant]

Awesome, cool, excellent. Sometimes emphasized as urleiwand or voi leiwand (totally awesome).

Metropole - November 19, 2020

Coronavirus

Front-Line Reports From Austrian Hospitals

Corinna Milborn, managing editor for news and moderator at Austrian TV channel Puls 24, has asked doctors, nurses and caregivers at Austrian hospitals to report what they are experiencing every day.

Metropole - November 13, 2020

General

Word of the Week: E-Card Urlaub [iːkɑːd ˈuːɐ̯ˌlaʊ̯p]

Lit. “e-card vacation;” colloquial Viennese slang for going on (paid) sick leave.

Metropole - November 12, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Hackln [ˈhakln]

Verb. To work, especially hard, physical labor.

Metropole - November 5, 2020

Online

Eyewitness Reports of Vienna’s November 2 Terrorist Attack

We collect the voices of Viennese who experienced last night’s events in the inner city.

Metropole - November 3, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Pfuschen [ˈpfʊʃn̩]

Verb. 1. To do a slipshod, haphazard, unprofessional or poor-quality job.

Metropole - October 29, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Aufpudln [ˈaʊ ̯ fˌpuːdl n]

Verb. To get worked up; to make a mountain out of a molehill.

Metropole - October 22, 2020

Explore Vienna

New Openings and Hotspots in Vienna This Winter

Explore our curated selection of the hottest boutiques, eateries, and spots around town this season, hand-picked by the Metropole Team.

Metropole - October 20, 2020

Herz Print Issues

The Taste of Hungary in Vienna

Here are the Viennese food spots that make the Hungarian community feel at home.

Metropole - October 19, 2020

General

Word of the Week: transdanubien [tʀansˈdaˈnubiən]̯

Noun. Lit. Transdanubia, a popular nickname for the two Viennese districts beyond the Danube.

Metropole - October 15, 2020

12 Days of Metropole

Day 6: Robo Wunderkind Explore Prime

Coming soon

Metropole - October 13, 2020

12 Days of Metropole

Day 10: Qwstion Halfday Tote Bag

Coming soon

Metropole - October 13, 2020

12 Days of Metropole

Day 1: Faber Castell Hexo Pen Set

Coming soon

Metropole - October 13, 2020

12 Days of Metropole

Day 3: Zero Face Masks

Coming soon

Metropole - October 13, 2020

12 Days of Metropole

Day 12: One Night at The Student Hotel Vienna

Coming soon

Metropole - October 13, 2020

12 Days of Metropole

Day 5: Webandits €50 gift coupon & a pair of Christmas socks

Coming soon

Metropole - October 13, 2020

12 Days of Metropole

Day 7: La Biosthétique Protective Lipid Capsules

Coming soon

Metropole - October 13, 2020

12 Days of Metropole

Day 2: Sand & Sky Australian Skin Care Set

Coming soon

Metropole - October 13, 2020

12 Days of Metropole

Day 9: Ace & Tate €98 gift voucher

Coming soon

Metropole - October 13, 2020

12 Days of Metropole

Day 4: Colmar Ski Jacket and a cozy Eisbär bobble hat

Coming soon

Metropole - October 13, 2020

12 Days of Metropole

Day 11: Sveta product gift set

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Metropole - October 13, 2020

12 Days of Metropole

Day 8: Brotkost Brunchbox for Two

Coming soon

Metropole - October 13, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Terrisch [ˈtɛʁɪʃ]

Deaf, hard of hearing to the point of exasperation.

Metropole - October 8, 2020

Film

5 Movies and Series to Stream in Austria This Winter

As fall rolls in, the days get shorter and temperatures drop, new shows beckon us back to our couch, with an edgy drama, a journey to the edge of sanity, a teenage sleuth, an expedition to the red planet and the visual coronation of a queen coming to a WiFi router near you!

Metropole - October 6, 2020

Herz Print Issues

Hungarian Fashion & Culture in Vienna

Check out the best of Hungarian fashion and culture in Vienna.

Metropole - October 5, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Gspusi [ˈkʃpuːzi̩]

Coll. Viennese for a casual, informal liaison.

Metropole - October 1, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Bummerl [ˈbʊmɐɺl]

Noun. A loss, originally in the central European card game, Schnapsen.

Metropole - September 24, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Bassena [ba’se:na]

Noun. Orig. either French basin or Italian bacino, both meaning basin.

Metropole - September 17, 2020

Fall 2020

Fall 2020 | Fashion

In our 40th issue we delve into Vienna's fashion scene, see how it has evolved over time, ask the question of how the city will "dress for it" in the...

Metropole - September 10, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Karambolage [kaʀamboˈlaːʒə]

Noun. A car crash, particularly multivehicle pileups.

Metropole - September 10, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Fetzen [ˈfɛt͡sn̩]

Noun. In use since at least the 14th century, this highly versatile word has multiple meanings.

Metropole - September 3, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Schlawiner [ʃlaˈviːnɐ]

Noun. A loveable rogue; someone who is untrustworthy, but charming.

Metropole - August 27, 2020

Culture

Our Top 5 Picks to Stream This Summer

A search for self in lost memories, crafting a more inclusive historic Hollywood, the final triumph of the greatest basketball team ever and a send-up of American interstellar militarism all vie for your attention.

Metropole - August 26, 2020

Summer 2020

HERSTORY – Metropole x Women of Vienna

In this series, incredible women from the Women of Vienna (WoV) community tell their stories. Aiming to bridge communities and celebrate diversity, Metropole has partnered up with Women of Vienna to bring you a slice of Herstory.

Metropole - August 25, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Schiach [ʃiːɐ̯ç]

adjective. Ugly, unattractive, aesthetically displeasing.

Metropole - August 20, 2020

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Metropole - August 20, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Wappler [ˈvaplɐ]

Noun. An incapable, clumsy and generally incompetent person.

Metropole - August 13, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Servus [ˈseɐ̯vus]

Greeting. Often contracted in conversation as Servas!, Sers! or Seas! Also used to say goodbye.

Metropole - August 6, 2020

Online

The Coolest Spots in, Around and Under Vienna

Half way through the summer, a half-dozen tips for chilling out in the hot town.

Metropole - July 30, 2020

General

Word of the Week: i-tüpferl-Reiter [i:-dYpfəl-raɪtʰə]

Noun.Lit. “i-dot-rider;” A pedantic person; a stickler; someone who insists on dotting all “i’s” and crossing all “t’s.”

Metropole - July 30, 2020

Explore Vienna

Vienna’s Best Ice Cream Spots | 2020

Discover Metropole’s guide to Vienna's most delicious ice cream spots to cool off this summer!

Metropole - July 29, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Gründerzeit [ˈɡʁʏndɐˌt͡saɪ̯t]

Noun. Lit. Founder’s Era. A time during the second half of the 19th century where Austria (Austria-Hungary after 1867) became industrialized and under went unprecedented modernization and growth.

Metropole - July 22, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Jause [‘jaʊ̯zə]

Noun. A snack, or a (usually cold) meal served in between the standard breakfast, lunch and dinner, although coffee and cake also qualifies. Orig...

Metropole - July 15, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Bagage [baˈɡaːʃ]

Noun. Riffraff, reprobates, a group of people you generally hold a low opinion of. A loanword from French that made it into the Viennese ...

Metropole - July 9, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Blitzgneisser

Noun. A very smart person. Lit. a "lightning comprehender," someone who gets things in a flash. A compound word consisting of...

Metropole - June 25, 2020

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Metropole - June 15, 2020

General

Summer 2020 | Family Life

In our 39th issue we delve into Austria’s response to the coronavirus, explore how the next generation keeps companies in Vienna going strong, take a...

Metropole - June 1, 2020

General

Word of the Week: Bürgerschreck

Noun. Lit. "Terrorizer of the Bourgeoisie;" A person who deliberately tries to shock and offend the conservative middle classes with prov...

Metropole - May 22, 2020

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AMADEUS International School Vienna would like to give something back to the world in this crazy situation, and is now offering two full scholarships to highly talented musicians and strong academics who are entering Grade 10 or 11.

Metropole - May 16, 2020

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Metropole - April 10, 2020

Business & Career

How to Shape Your CV to Land Your Next Dream Job in Vienna

Although the current situation is everything but easy on the labor market, things will certainly change again. Prepare now with the tips of our expert in recruiting.

Metropole - April 9, 2020

Expat's Voice

HERSTORY – Metropole x Women of Vienna

Zilla Boyer a political scientist, campaigner and pod-cast creator who joined WoV in search of adventure when she relocated here almost three years ago.

Metropole - April 6, 2020

Food & Drink

Small and Cozy, Eating at Patrick Sowa’s Seidengasse 31 Is Like Having Dinner in Your Living Room

Small and cozy, eating at Patrick Sowa’s Seidengasse 31 is like having dinner in your living room.

Metropole - April 2, 2020

Books

Yale Historian Frank Snowden on Epidemics and Society

Yale professor of medical history Frank Snowden’s sweeping analysis of pandemics over the centuries, concludes that while science advances, people do not. An unsettling but gripping read.

Metropole - March 30, 2020

Science & Technology

Inside the U.S. Pentagon’s Funding for Foundational Research in Austria – and the Fight to End It

The U.S. Pentagon funds critical studies in medicine and quantum physics in Austria. Does this threaten the country’s neutrality or academic freedom?

Metropole - March 29, 2020

Coronavirus

Coronavirus | Rescuing Culture

A total government support package of €38 billion will help businesses ride out the Coronavirus crisis. How much will go to cultural organizations and artists is still a matter of tricky negotiations.

Metropole - March 21, 2020

Online

Five “Begegnungszonen” in Vienna That Work

In several Vienna neighborhoods, streets have been transformed into spaces for joint use. Largely successful, they are now models for further projects.

Metropole - March 4, 2020

Spring, 2020

Spring 2020 | Minds of Vienna

The Importance Of Research And Innovation Flip through the digital version

Metropole - March 1, 2020

Event

Salon: Palentine’s Day!

METROPOLE kicked off the 2020 event season with its first Salon where we held the ultimate meet-and-greet soirée: speed networking on "Palentine's Day...

Metropole - February 12, 2020

Music

Froth and Finesse

The longest-running piece of musical theater of all time, Die Fledermaus captures an era, and (perhaps) the way Austrians like to see themselves.

Metropole - January 9, 2020

Op-Ed

HERSTORY – Metropole x Women of Vienna

In this series, METROPOLE partners up with the Women of Vienna network to bridge communities and celebrate diversity, introducing some of their incredible members and bringing you a slice of Herstory.

Metropole - December 16, 2019

Cover Stories

The City and Land of Music

Vienna made music ... and music made Vienna. As told by “Metropole” writers – a libretto for life in the Austrian capital. With an overture by our Editor in Chief Dardis McNamee.

Metropole - December 11, 2019

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Metropole - November 29, 2019

General

Fall 2019 | City Planning Masterpiece

The issue City Planning Masterpiece uncovers “the secrects of a city that works” and what Viennese architects, politicians and urban planners do to make this city smart.

Metropole - November 18, 2019

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Metropole - November 17, 2019

Winter 2019

Winter 2019 | Music

In our winter issue, we listen into the groove that makes this city move – Vienna, capital of music through the ages. Flip through the digit...

Metropole - November 6, 2019

Event

Special Event: A Livable City

The METROPOLE Community was to our Special Event A Livable City on October 3 to celebrate both the publication of METROPOLE's latest issue, Livable Ci...

Metropole - October 31, 2019

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Nine Tips for Buying Property in Vienna

Buying real estate can be a daunting task – especially if you’ve just relocated from another country. Not only is it a major financial commitment, it will affect your and your family’s quality of life for years to come.

Metropole - October 21, 2019

Fall 2019

Herzig | An Affair of the Heart

Sören Herzig’s newly opened restaurant in the Dorotheum’s former warehouse serves a memorable menu mit Herz.

Metropole - October 7, 2019

Event

Salon: A Livable Wonderland

On October 3, 2019, METROPOLE held a salon in celebration of the publication of our Fall Edition City Planning Masterpiece. This issue showcases the c...

Metropole - October 3, 2019

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Metropole - September 27, 2019

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Feldenkrais | Stay in Good Health, Learn Something New

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Metropole - September 16, 2019

Fall 2019

Fall 2019 | City Planning Masterpiece

The issue City Planning Masterpiece uncovers “the secrects of a city that works” and what Viennese architects, politicians and urban planners do to m...

Metropole - September 5, 2019

General

Fall 2019 | City Planning Masterpiece

Metropole - August 27, 2019

Event

Salon: Games, Gaming and Gambling

The June edition of METROPOLE Salons revolved around Vienna's history of games and its contemporary culture of gaming and gambling. Metropolitans, wri...

Metropole - June 24, 2019

Summer 2019

Summer 2019 | High Stakes

Our summer issue revolves around games, gaming and gambling – all that has to do with fun (and high stakes) Flip through the digital version

Metropole - June 4, 2019

Event

Special Event: Hidden Champions

Metropolitans gathered in May 2019 celebrate one of Austria’s unique assets: nurturing companies that are market leaders in their sectors. These enter...

Metropole - May 27, 2019

Spring 2019

Spring 2019 | Growth

Hothouse Vienna where people and ideas flourishour spring issue is all about growth in Vienna and Austria – personal, economical, entrepreneurial. ...

Metropole - February 20, 2019

Event

Book Presentation: From Empire to Republic

Stories from Central Europe, 100 Years after the End of the Habsburg Monarchy It’s been one hundred years since the Austrian Habsburg Empire disinte...

Metropole - February 13, 2019

Event

Salon: Holiday Salon 2018

On the night of Thursday, December 13th, 2018 - we offered the unique opportunity to our subscribers to meet with our editors, contributors and other ...

Metropole - December 13, 2018

December/January 2018/2019

Stats | Being Austrian

Metropole - December 6, 2018

December/January 2018/2019

What It Means to Be Austrian

Cultural heritage is not just monuments, artworks, and great literature — it is, above all, who we are. To a newcomer, Austria may not seem like a...

Metropole - December 5, 2018

December/January 2018/2019

Dec 2018/Jan 2019 | Being Austrian

How tradition endures and our cultural heritage defines usdiscover Austria’s traditions and heritage: the local culture is more than just Mozart, Sch...

Metropole - December 1, 2018

Explore Vienna

Stats That Matter | Schmäh

Metropole - November 7, 2018

Ideas

Quotable Quotes | Schmäh

Metropole - November 7, 2018

November 2018

November 2018 | Heast Oida!

Viennese Schmäh and how it makes life in the world's most liveable city just about bearable. Flip through the digital version

Metropole - November 1, 2018

October, 2018

October 2018 | Hidden Champions

How Austrian industry powers the global economy Flip through the digital version

Metropole - October 1, 2018

September 2018

September 2018 | Architecture

Can Vienna still shape the future of urban design? Flip through the digital version

Metropole - September 1, 2018

General

10 Things We Love Right Now

Here are ten of our favourite products to guide your next shopping spree. ORAL B GENIUS 9000 This ingenious toothbrush uses facial recognition tec...

Metropole - August 24, 2018

July/August 2018

July/August 2018 | Animal Instincts

Austria's bond with pets, livestock and wildlife Flip through the digital version

Metropole - July 1, 2018