Verena Mayer

After falling in love with the city on an Interrail trip over 10 years ago, Verena is finally living in Vienna. She’s an editorial intern at Metropole and about to finish her master's degree in journalism at Deutsche Journalistenschule in Munich. Her favorite topics include food, culture & people.

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How Viennese Hotels Hold On During the Pandemic

After years of seemingly endless growth, the pandemic plunged the tourism sector into deep crisis. Vacillating between hope and despair, Vienna’s hoteliers summon resilience and creativity

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Verena Mayer - January 13, 2021

Online

Nikolo & Krampus – the Tradition Lives in Austrian Families

On December 6th, Austrian children are traditionally visited by St. Nicholas, who brings presents and words of kindness. What lies behind this custom?

Verena Mayer - December 4, 2020

Books

Alice Urbach’s Stolen Cookbook

The bestseller by a society caterer and celebrity chef in interwar Vienna was aryanized, her name erased from history. Now, a century later, her granddaughter reveals her story.

Verena Mayer - November 17, 2020

Online

Multilingualism: Treasure or Burden? Probably Both.

Conflict over remedial German classes in schools continues, as politicians, experts and teachers debate how best to support children with poor language skills.

Verena Mayer - November 1, 2020

Coronavirus

The Ischgl Report – Misjudgment, Misconduct and Misinformation

An independent review of the outbreak response to one of Europe’s first COVID-19 clusters blames federal and state officials for their slow reactions and poor communication.

Verena Mayer - October 26, 2020

Online

Enforcement of Mask Rules by U-Bahn Security Triggers Accusations of Racism

A routine intervention by Wiener Linien staff escalated into alleged use of excessive force; feelings run high while body-cam evidence may prove critical.

Verena Mayer - October 24, 2020

Online

Facing the Closed-Door Topic of Migrants and Sexual Assault

While most crime is down, alarming increases in violence against women, often by recent migrants, increases the pressure on efforts to support successful integration.

Verena Mayer - October 19, 2020

Coronavirus

(Anti)Social Distancing at the Universities

The start of the winter semester places Vienna’s students – including thousands of freshmen – firmly under the shadow of the pandemic

Verena Mayer - October 4, 2020

Explore Vienna

Hometown Explorers

As travel restrictions eviscerate Vienna’s hospitality sector, the city’s tour guides show locals the oddities, hidden spots and secrets of the city they call home.

Verena Mayer - September 25, 2020

Art

How to Enjoy an Art Fair

You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy the wide world of contemporary art – but enthusiasm and courteousness helps.

Verena Mayer - September 16, 2020

Verena Mayer

How Viennese Hotels Hold On During the Pandemic

Nikolo & Krampus – the Tradition Lives in Austrian Families

Alice Urbach’s Stolen Cookbook

Multilingualism: Treasure or Burden? Probably Both.

The Ischgl Report – Misjudgment, Misconduct and Misinformation

Enforcement of Mask Rules by U-Bahn Security Triggers Accusations of Racism

Facing the Closed-Door Topic of Migrants and Sexual Assault

(Anti)Social Distancing at the Universities

Hometown Explorers

How to Enjoy an Art Fair

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