City Life
5 Must-Try Christmas Markets in Vienna and Their COVID Rules
After a two-year hiatus, Christmas markets in Vienna are reopening this Friday with extensive new COVID-19 rules in place.
City Life
Guide to Shopping on Sundays in Vienna
While Austrian law requires most stores in Vienna to lock their doors on Sundays and holidays, there are a few exceptions allowed.
City Life
What to Do on Austrian National Day
On Austrian National Day, October 26th, the country celebrates itself, its institutions and especially its place in the world.
City Life
Austria to Introduce a National SMS Emergency System
In future, people in Austria will receive catastrophe warnings delivered to their cell phones via an SMS emergency system
City Life
Guide to Vienna’s Beaches and Swimming Pools
It will be a summer like no other. This year due to Corona, many Viennese will opt to spend a good part of their holiday in the city. Lucky for us, there are few better places for relaxing in the shade and swimming in pools or rivers than Vienna.
City Life
Learning German in a Multicultural Environment
Vienna’s 'Sprachencafés' teach through social interaction, knowing full well that the key to learning any language is speaking it.
City Life
Capital Offense
When it comes to the supposed inferiority of Austria’s provinces, the Viennese don’t mince words – but being a provincial in the big city also has its advantages.
City Life
5 New Vienna Hot Spots to Track Down Post-Lockdown
From a giant whale at the MQ to a stairway to heaven in Stephansdom, several surprising attractions await those re-entering city life.
Bulgarian in Vienna
How Wittgenstein Became Bulgarian
Vienna’s Wittgenstein house has become a focal point of Bulgarian culture and arts – and much more.
City Life
Preservation and the Platanus x acerifolia
In which Tree Number 1001 leaves the Café Eiles for the Justizpalast.
City Life
Vienna’s Floral Extravaganza – a Selection of Fine Florists and Plant Shops
While spring is still only a yearning, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And in Vienna florists and plant shops in every neighborhood are ready to help you “Say it with flowers”!
City Life
Franziskanerviertel | Historic Downtown Treasures
The streets have stayed essentially untouched since the Middle Ages – narrow and winding with many a hidden courtyard branching off in unexpected places.
City Life
How Vienna’s Secessionists Left Their Mark on the Coffeehouse
Between 1890 and 1920, Vienna was a world leader in design. An unlikely mix of imperial decree and cultural revolution drove the Wiener Ästhetik and left its mark on the city even today.
City Life
The Ongoing Battle to Uphold Coffeehouse Cultural Heritage in Vienna
Vienna’s coffeehouses are a cherished pillar of the city’s cultural life – but that may not be enough to keep them alive.
City Life
5 Austrian Christmas Traditions Add Charm to the Holiday Season
From 'Advent' to 'Stille Nacht,' here are the most important customs that Austrians practice during the holidays.
City Life
5 Places to Go for a Walk During Lockdown
Walls closing in? These places offer blessed respite and relaxation.
City Life
How the Viennese Reacted to a Night of Terror – with Solidarity, Resilience and Wit
It was a night of grief and terror. But in their unique way, the Viennese showed heroism, resilience and wit.
City Life
Hut ab! Vienna Leads the Return of the Hat
Out of style for decades, the hat is making a gradual comeback, aided by local manufacturers who kept the custom alive.
City Life
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.
Bars and Nightlife
Will Vienna’s Clubs Survive the Coronavirus Lockdown?
COVID-19 has brought Vienna’s nightlife to a screeching halt, with clubs unsure of when they can reopen - and how to survive until then.
City Life
Having a Tough Time With German? You’re Not Alone
Although few argue with the importance of mastering German, the
system needs to change – children of
immigrants in Austria rarely receive the support they need.
City Life
How Red Vienna Revolutionized Urban Living
Red Vienna revolutionized urban living for the working class. Here’s how they did it.
City Life
On Rathausplatz | Opera and Ballet Are Still Larger Than Life
In the 2020 summer of Covid-19, the famed Film Festival continues with cautionary measures for anxiety-free evenings of memorable performances and international cuisine.
City Life
Vienna’s Best Ice Cream Spots
Discover Metropole’s guide to Vienna's most delicious ice cream spots to cool off this summer!
City Life
Swimming Across Town | The Danube Canal (Re)opens to the Public
A cooperation between the Kunsthaus and the urban design project Schimmverein Donaukanal hopes to persuade the public of the pleasures on their doorstep.
City Life
New Openings and Hotspots in Vienna
Explore our curated selection of the hottest boutiques, eateries, and spots around town this season, hand-picked by the Metropole Team.
City Life
In the 250th Year of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Birth, Here’s How to Find Him
For the 250th anniversary of the great composer’s birth, Vienna has pulled out all the stops; join us in tracing his footsteps.
City Life
The Sounds from Afar and Around
You’ve probably been to “Tschuschistan” and you didn’t even know it. There is no border and you don’t need a passport.
But if you’ve eve...
City Life
City Life: Solutions for the Age of Adaptation
At a Vienna Design Week-sponsored event earlier this year, panelists discussed “the direction in which toilet trends will flush us and how w...
City Life
Vienna’s Climate Protection Zones
Local government announces plans for climate-friendly construction hoping to curb the devastating effects of climate change.
City Life
5 Unusal Places to Visit in Vienna
Vienna is beautiful, no questions asked. But it is also unpredictable, leaving plenty of spots to visit for insiders to discover.
City Life
The Vienna Majors Volleyball Tournament Returns to the Donauinsel
Some of the best players in the world to compete for $600,000 in prize money.
Bars and Nightlife
Luftschloss Cobenzl | A Pop-up Party in Paradise
Luftschloss Cobenzl is a magnificent venue with an amazing view – but patience is mandatory.
City Life
What’s Your U-Bahn Type?
Fifty years ago, construction started on Vienna’s subway network. The Wiener Linien celebrate the joyous occasion with perfumed wagons, a refurbished ...
City Life
How to… Enjoy the Danube!
From sports on its shores to a Hugo on the canal, the Danube is much more than Vienna’s Riviera.
City Life
Make the Most of Vienna During the Dog Days of Summer
As the natives flee town for their vacation, why not make the city your oyster?
City Life
Böhmischer Prater | The Fairytale Road
A whistle blares unmistakably through the bushes and shrubs. The little train is ready to depart. “Einsteigen bitte!” (All aboard!) says an au...
City Life
Making a Big Splash at Vienna’s Pools
Vienna’s pools are more than just a place to cool off, they are an arena for the city’s social life
Cafés and Restaurants
Schützenhaus | A Lock on Tradition
Dedicated to the cuisine of imperial times, to Otto Wagner Schützenhaus is steeped in history.
The legendary architect Otto Wagner shaped modern Vi...
City Life
Expatriate Games
The Austrian Football League has long been a European powerhouse, with little help needed from across the pond.
Building a broad fan base for a non...
City Life
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Vienna in 2019
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in more places around the world than is any other national festival. Vienna is no exception!
Whether or not you hai...
City Life
Vienna’s Public Gardens | Legacy In Green
Austria’s Bundesgärten celebrate a century in bloom
City Life
Westbahnstraße | West Side Story
Vienna may not be quite as hip as Berlin – though not from lack of trying, as anyone who’s been to Westbahnstraße in the 7th district can attest.
Cafés and Restaurants
Es Gibt Reis | A Holiday on Rice
David Zoklits and André Spitzinger bring Southeast Asian flair to Josefstadt while paying homage to a German comedy legend.
For a few years now, th...
Cafés and Restaurants
Skopik & Lohn | The Golden Middle
Combining elegance and tradition with eclectic elements from world cuisine, Skopik & Lohn brings a casual, cosmopolitan vibe to fine dining.
City Life
6 places to go Horseback Riding in and near Vienna
Vienna is a city that revels in its past. Over the centuries, the clatter of Fiaker plying their trade in the 1st district has never stopped and every...
Cafés and Restaurants
Yori | Korean Debuts & Homecomings
In Yori authentic Korean cuisine takes the stage in Vienna as a veteran proudly looks on.
One of my earliest memories as a child is making specia...
City Life
9 things to Do on Valentine’s Day in Vienna
Puns intended: Spot the six cheesy puns in the article!
Whether you are single or in a relationship, Valentine’s day can be stressful – unless you'...
City Life
Dorotheerviertel | Imperial Backstreets
Particularly during the holidays, it’s impossible to avoid the hustle and bustle of the 1st district – from Schottentor to Stubentor, you’re...
Cafés and Restaurants
Meissl & Schadn | Let Them Eat Schnitzel
Channeling imperial indulgence, the riding dinners at Meissl & Schadn are all about good taste – in both senses.
Bars and Nightlife
Night at the Museum
The Mystery Makers challenge you to experience the KHM in a different light.
Behind the ornate facade of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM), a...
Cafés and Restaurants
Say Grace! Casual Fine Dining
The Anglo-Austrian couple of Oliver and Petra Lucas offers seasonal casual fine dining.
“When Grace is open, I’m in the house,” said UK-born chef/o...
City Life
Honu Tiki Bowls | Light & Bright
Honu Tiki Bowls serves fresh, healthy Hawaiian-inspired bowls with regional ingredients.
Only open since June, Vienna’s first Hawaiian bistro, Honu...
City Life
Vienna’s Sparkling Wine | The Best Bars for Bubbly
Other winemakers may follow the méthode champenoise, but the aristocrats of bubbly still define the market. Procedures can be copied; the magic is m...
City Life
Secret Vienna | December 2018
Vienna is a city full of stories, secrets and hidden treasures. Like an open-air museum, the city is full of endless attractions one ...
Cafés and Restaurants
Taubenkobel | Doves & Decoys
The award-winning restaurant Taubenkobel lures you to its Vienna popup – and with good reason
Despite its off-the-beaten-track location in Schützen...
City Life
Jokes Aside | Vienna’s International Comedy Scene
Austria’s comedy scene gets some international flair as English language stand-up grows in Vienna
Downstairs, the room is cozy but packed, the bare b...
City Life
Industry Next Door
Like the trams and trains produced by Siemens, manufacturing is still part of Vienna.
Glowing sparks arc through the air as massive cranes transport ...
City Life
This Map Shows Everything You Need to Know About Ukraine
This month's Empire to Republic is about Ukraine. Check out the map with everything you need to now about the country.
City Life
Stats That Matter | Who Built Vienna
Throughout the ages, Vienna has been shaped by many architectural styles. We selected some of the most influential ones and the monuments they h...
City Life
Thermenradweg | Where to Cycle in the Fall
Lower Austria's Thermenradweg bike path is an impressionist dream just south of Vienna
Waterways tell stories that have touched generations. Someti...
City Life
Austria’s Underappreciated Wines | Which to Taste Now
Lower Austria's Thermenregion is home to several signature varieties, as remarkable as they are rare.
In a wine world dominated by a limited numb...
City Life
Wrenkh | Ready for Prime Time
The brothers Wrenkh build on family and history.
Practically growing up in the kitchen of their parents’ pioneering vegetarian restaurant in the 198...
Cafés and Restaurants
Turnhalle Café | Hidden Cornucopia
In a crowded brunch landscape, Turnhalle im brick5 offers exceptional organic fare in a relaxed environment.
When the doors to Turnhalle im brick5 o...
How To
How To Find the Perfect Home in Vienna
Whether you want to chill like a hipster or enjoy the green, there’s a place for you.
City Life
Renting Riddles
Housing in Vienna is relatively affordable, but figuring out what rent you actually ought to pay is surprisingly complicated.
Property in Vienna ...
City Life
Affordable Luxury
For nearly a century, Vienna’s Gemeindebauten have gotten municipal housing projects right.
Picture the clusters of typical multistoried apartmen...
City Life
A Tale of Two Sisters
Follow big and little sister on a break-in! The destination: Artist Hannes Mlenik’s Arch in the Vienna Prater Ateliers. Once inside, the sisters con...
City Life
Call of the Wild | Urban Wildlife in Vienna
Despite urbanization, Viennese wildlife is thriving
Vienna may be best known for its grand imperial architecture and cosmopolitan center, but i...
City Life
Hullo, English Lovers! Routes Lets You Explore Three Countries in One Day!
I’m not in Ireland; I’m still in Austria, at a stop on Vienna’s annual citywide, city-sponsored walking tour called Routes.
But for a moment before...
City Life
The Rocky Road to Copa Cagrana
After winning a lengthy lawsuit, the city is finally revamping the infamous Copa Cagrana
Vienna’s relationship with the Danube is an ongoing love...
Vienna by District
Cottageviertel| Imperial Suburbia
by Anastasia Gromontova & Binu Starnegg
The lure of suburbia, with its promise of the tranquility of country life within city limits, is a strong...
City Life
Vienna’s Third Wave Coffee Shops Make a Splash
Vienna Kaffeehauskultur shifts to third-wave coffee shops
There is so much more to coffee than just caffeine,” Philip Feyer sighed while we enjoyed ...
City Life
A Student’s Guide to Discounts and Deals in Vienna
Studying in Vienna? Put That Student ID to Good Use!
With this many student deals and discounts available in Vienna, it’s perhaps no surprise tha...
City Life
From Hub to ‘Hood | How the Hauptbahnhof Transforms Vienna
Vienna's Hauptbahnhof has spawned a whole new neighborhood.
Even in a metropolis as staunchly traditional as Vienna, change is the only constant....
Art
Vienna Transport Museum | A Love Letter to the Tram
A love letter to the Straßenbahn, Vienna’s Transport Museum offers insight into commuter habits.
Vienna has an ongoing love affair with its Straßen...
City Life
Here’s How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Vienna in 2018
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in more places around the world than is any other national festival. Vienna is no exception!
Whether or not you hai...
City Life
How the Akademie der Bildenen Künste has Turned Generations of Students Into Masters of the Visual A...
The Akademie der bildenden Künste has helped turn generations of students from all over the world into masters of the visual arts.
Behind the h...
Vienna by District
Stadtpark | Central Perk
For all the rolling Prater meadows and vineyards in the Vienna Woods, green space in the city center is in short supply – were it not for the St...
Sports
Vienna’s Indoor Swimming Pools
Vienna’s many indoor swimming pools are the ideal place to stay fit during the winter.
City Life
How to use the Library System in Vienna
With countless books and manuscripts collected over centuries, Vienna has a lot to offer bookworms.
There can be magic in a library: illuminate...
City Life
5 High Points of Vienna’s Ball Season
I moved to Vienna from warm, sunny Italy for many different reasons, but the most charming by far is ball season.
There are few things as magical as...
City Life
Want to add a Vintage Touch to Your Home? Check out These Local Finds!
For this issue, we chose two shops that will give your home some nostalgic air, and if you haven’t settled yet, there’s a new place called Oliver ...
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Brunching like its 1847: Enjoy the Finest Foods in the Historic Palais Todesco
In the ornate Palais Todesco, right across from the Vienna State Opera, Gerstner hosts a Viennese Sunday brunch that will wow visitors and locals alik...
Vienna by District
Bermudadreieck | History and Hard Drinking
Ominously named after the mysterious navigational hazard that allegedly claims countless vessels in the Caribbean, Vienna’s Bermudadreieck (Bermud...
City Life
Leonard Bernstein and Vienna: A Complicated Relationship
Leonard Bernstein’s nephew explores the icon’s love for the city of Beethoven, Brahms and Mahler and how it helped him overcome Austria’s Na...
How To
How to Learn to Dance in Vienna
This year, the dance floor can be yours. With these tips, you’ll have all the moves to wow the ball season crowd.
City Life
UNWG Bazaar 2017: Around the World in Seven Hours
Many of us mark the date on our calendar every year, thinking: It is again time to taste delicious Argentinian steaks; buy natural South African Prote...
City Life
Discover the City’s art World at Vienna Art Week
This year’s Vienna Art Week motto will focus on the relationships between art and technology in locations all over Vienna
Like every year, most o...
City Life
Get Ready for Wiener Schmucktage!
We took five minutes with Wiener Schmucktage co-creator Christina Werner to discuss the six-day event which celebrates and promotes Austrian and inter...
Vienna by District
Alt-Hietzing | Suburban Imperialism
On a warm Sunday morning in Alt-Hietzing, an elderly lady pushes her walker along the old wooden parquet terrace of Café Dommayer, a coffeehouse...
Shopping for Jewellery and Gems in Vienna
This November, we look into baubles and embellishments, from precious gems to contemporary textile and metal hybrids
ANNA INS...
Your Guide to All Saints’ Day in Vienna
With National Day barely over, it’s already time for the next two Austrian holidays
On November 1st, Austrians celebrate Allerheiligen (All Saint...
City Life
Feel the Yugo Wherever you go
The city's seizable ex-Yugoslavian community looks to the past for unity and identity
In Central Europe, the truth is often hidden behind a joke....
City Life
What to do on Austrian National Day
This Thursday, October 26, Austria celebrates its 62nd year of independence and the birth of the Second Republic. Though it’s an official bank holiday...
Get Ready for TEDx On The Edge!
TEDx On The Edge will feature talks on solving pressing global issues and stories of living on the edge. They have invited a variety of speakers from ...
Vienna’s Rents are Some of the Most Affordable in the EU
A recent study shows how much space $1,500 per month will get you in the world’s best cities
In a recent study, the online renting platform Rent ...
City Life
Channel your Inner Country Bumpkin in the Vienna Woods
Vienna’s famed forest brings the pleasures of the wild within reach
“Blimey!” exclaimed Iain, a seasoned hill runner fr...