Print Editions

The Science of Coffee Roasting

The world is waking up and (really) smelling the coffee – in all its glory, scope and complexity.

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Janima Nam - January 20, 2021

Food & Drink

Alma Gastrothèque Serves to Vienna’s Vegetarian Gourmets

Alma Gastrothèque serves soulful vegetables and natural wines with esprit.

Antonia Kögl - January 18, 2021

Business & Career

Meet Lisa Biasillo, the New Director of the Vienna International School

How the new director of the Vienna International School left her small town for distant places and turned her passion for learning into a mission to educate for change.

Austin Childs - January 18, 2021

Cover Stories

The Lore and Legend Behind the Viennese Kaffeehaus

A myth, a tradition, but most of all a very real place that many in the Austrian capital cannot imagine life without.

Dardis McNamee - January 15, 2021

Business & Career

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

Verena Mayer - January 13, 2021

People

Meet Christina Meinl, the Great-Granddaughter of Austria’s Coffee Roasting Pioneer

“I wish global politics were more like the global coffee community: We have no borders and we work together to make coffee better.”

Janima Nam - January 11, 2021

Op-Ed

What Europe Can Learn From Joe Biden’s Victory

There are lessons we can draw from Biden's election that can help the European Union better deal with far-right populism.

Ruth Wodak - December 20, 2020

Print Editions

Behind the COVID Vaccine – The Austrian Key to the BioNTech Breakthrough

As the world awaits a vaccine, Polymun, a small high-tech company provides essential ingredients for the first candidate to reach the EU Market.

Mahnoor Jalal - December 16, 2020

Health

Axon Neuroscience to Launch the First Independent COVID-19 Vaccine

Independent biotech firm Axon Neuroscience – in neighboring Slovakia – is developing a vaccine for COVID-19 with a uniquely targeted approach.

Mahnoor Jalal - December 16, 2020

Print Editions

Smile and Stay Safe With the Zero Face Mask, Made in Vienna

Designed in Austria and produced in Germany, this ingenious face mask brings back non-verbal communication in times of corona.

Philipp Rossmann - December 9, 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

Books

Anna Goldenberg’s “Belonging to Vienna” – a Touching Family Memoir

Close-knit ties triumph over trauma in Anna Goldenberg’s moving family memoir of torture, exile and ultimate homecoming.

Jennifer Cornick - November 26, 2020

Fall 2020

To Beat Climate Change, Austrian Winemakers Turn Biodynamic

Biodynamic winemaking offers a holistic, more natural approach for a post-pandemic world.

Andrew Standen-Raz - November 24, 2020

Fall 2020

Meet Mato Johannik, the Fashion Photographer Who Chose Vienna Over Hollywood

“I’ve consciously chosen to continue my career in Vienna. I could have stayed in Hollywood, but as Caesar once said: ‘I would rather be first in this little village than second in Rome.’”

Janima Nam - November 22, 2020

Books

Martin Rady’s “The Habsburgs” Recounts The Family’s Rise and Fall

Martyn Rady’s new history of the Habsburgs argues that their empire was undone by the very things that once made it mighty.

Liam Hoare - November 15, 2020

Fall 2020

What “Rule of Law” Means Since the EU Budget Summit

On the surface, the EU budget summit smoothed over the friction between Brussels and the bloc’s problem children. Deeper down, the rift may be growing.

Martin Ehl - November 13, 2020

Culture

Wienerland – Guns, Motorcycles, and Magic Made in Austria

An independent fantasy western made in Austria, Wienerland has international festivals buzzing.

Binu Starnegg - November 10, 2020

Business & Career

Inside FABB – the Impact Hub’s Fashion Accelerator for Better Business

Alexis Eremia and Karin Granner have marshaled the Impact Hubs in Vienna and Amsterdam to focus on local, sustainable fashion brands.

Vanessa Iula - November 5, 2020

Coronavirus

How Austrian Scientists Are Fighting COVID-19

As nations around the world follow every twist and turn of the developing science to combat the coronavirus, Austrian researchers and companies could play a key role.

Alexandra Abaza - November 2, 2020

Cover Stories

Death in Vienna

Some Viennese may play down any special relationship with death. But, then again, it’s probably better not to take any chances...

Dardis McNamee - November 1, 2020

Fall 2020

The Newest Food and Drink Spots in Vienna This Winter

The foodie couple of Antonia Kögl and Benedikt Steinle know Vienna’s gastronomy scene like the back of their hands and turn mesmerizing food projects into reality with their agency, YAY creative.

Antonia Kögl - November 1, 2020

Fall 2020

Roland Huber’s Parisian Bistronomy Esslokal Serves Up a Storm in Hadersdorf

The award-winning chef’s new restaurant in the Kamptal is refined, yet unpretentious.

Antonia Kögl - November 1, 2020

Fall 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Trademarking in Design

What’s in a name? It is not sleeve, nor pant leg, nor button... How brands distinguish quality and set fashion makers apart. Designers beware, make sure to take trademarking seriously.

Daniel Söllner - October 29, 2020

Art

The Newly Opened Albertina Modern Boasts Austrian Art From Fantastic Realism to Viennese Actionism

After delays and controversy, Albertina Modern opens with an extensive review of Austrian art from 1945-1980.

Katharina Groeblinger - October 28, 2020

Books

Is Liberalism Dying? A Look at What Went Wrong After 1989

“The Light that Failed: A Reckoning” by IWM fellow Ivan Krastev and NYU professor Stephen Holmes explains what went wrong with Western liberalism.

Simon Ballam - October 28, 2020

Fall 2020

Should Fashion Seek Diversity?

“Inclusive sizing” and “disabled-friendly” clothing have joined the buzzwords of conscious consumerism. Does this make sense for an industry built on the allure of unattainability? What is beauty anyway?

Magdalena Schwarz - October 25, 2020

Fall 2020

How Austrian Designer Carolin Holzhuber is Sculpting the Future of Footwear

The shoe designer is blending the line between fashion and art with sculptural footwear.

Philipp Rossmann - October 22, 2020

Fall 2020

Meet Praline Le Moult, a Parisian Fashion Designer Who Launched Her Brand in Vienna

“Beauty, like a butterfly, is fleeting. Like a spectacular sunset, it’s there for a moment – and then it’s gone.”

Janima Nam - October 18, 2020

Diplomacy

Vienna’s IAEA Is in a Dangerous Standoff to Defend the Iran Nuclear Deal

During an adventurous raid, Israel stole vital intelligence information in Iran that now could help the US build the case for terminating the Iran nuclear deal once and for all.

Stephanie Liechtenstein - October 15, 2020

Business & Career

Austrian Giants Like Swarovski and Wolford Promise Eco-Friendly Quality Over Fast Fashion

Superior craftsmanship and the willingness to pivot have ensured the longevity of Austrian fashion luxury brands like Swarovski and Wolford.

Jusztina Barna - October 11, 2020

Fall 2020

Neubaugasse | Vienna’s Millenial Mile and the 7th District’s Beating Heart

Recently transformed into a 'Begegnunszone,' the street is about to embark on a new chapter.

Sophie Spiegelberger - October 8, 2020

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.

Amina Frassl - October 4, 2020

Fall 2020

Meet Simon Winkelmüller, a Fashion Stylist With Something to Say

“I would never write some kind of trend column stating what’s ‘in’ or ‘out.’ For me, that’s somehow so 2000.”

Janima Nam - October 1, 2020

Art

Is Vienna a Fashion Capital ? Not Yet.

Once a burgeoning capital of fashion, Vienna lost its design industry with the Jews who supported it and has struggled in the decades since. But the next chapter may be different.

Philipp Rossmann - September 29, 2020

Fall 2020

Historian Philipp Blom – “The Machine Can Be Stopped.”

On the Enlightenment’s mixed legacy, European solidarity and lessons of the pandemic.

Dardis McNamee - September 27, 2020

Fall 2020

Kitzbühel in Summer Is For Gourmets Who Hike

A picturesque medieval town, regional gourmet cuisine, hiking and idyllic scenery make Kitzbühel the perfect getaway.

Amina Frassl - September 27, 2020

Fall 2020

Star Designer Thomas Kirchgrabner Spills the Secrets of His and Lena Hoschek’s Success

The head of Lena Hoschek’s couture atelier, designer Thomas Kirchgrabner describes demanding clientele, recounts his rise in Austria’s fashion scene and how he met his boss.

Margaret Childs - September 24, 2020

City Life

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.

Florian Bayer - September 22, 2020

Fall 2020

How Disease Detectives Help Us Beat COVID-19 By Tracking Superspreaders

The crucial role of public health and contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Michelle Epstein - September 20, 2020

Fall 2020

Clothes Make the Metropolitan

Our publisher Margaret Childs introduces our fall issue, which is all about fashion in Vienna.

Margaret Childs - September 18, 2020

Fall 2020

How To … Make Your Own Clothes

Vienna is full of sewing shops and DIY stores. We checked out some of them – and ended up printing 100 T-shirts.

Caitlin Elston-Weidinger - September 13, 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

People

Sisters and Business Partners

At the Viennese label Kids of the Diaspora, founders Leni Charles and Cherrellone do everything together – even motherhood – creating a space where everyone belongs.

Philipp Rossmann - 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

Summer 2020

How COVID-19 Affects Rent, Memberships & Data Protection

COVID-19 poses a major challenge to all, raising questions about rent payments, the assessment of (unfulfillable) supply contracts, lower franchise fees and why data protection should not be neglected even during a pandemic.

Hubertus Thum - August 24, 2020

Cover Stories

Families – Dreaming of Life After Corona

So there she was, on a Tuesday morning of what we now call the Corona Era, gazing at the walls of the little “water closet” decorated in Viennese style.

Naomi Hunt - August 23, 2020

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.

Jusztina Barna - August 21, 2020

Culture

Letters from the Anschluss in Elisabeth Åsbrink’s New Book

A history and a memoir, the Swedish journalist's And in the Vienna Woods the Trees Remain is the story of a family, reconciling the past, and the power of friendship over politics.

Liam Hoare - August 21, 2020

Business & Career

Post-COVID Work Will Be Flexible, Agile & Adaptive

The coronavirus lockdown has taught us a lot and may herald a new era of organizational flexibility, agility and adaptability.

Ranya Nehmeh - August 20, 2020

Business & Career

From Jewelers to Wineries, Family Businesses Often Thrive in Vienna

Businesses that span generations are known for consistency, stability and tradition. Keeping these values alive is a continuous labor of love.

Janima Nam - August 19, 2020

People

Meet Hedwig Wölfl, Director the Child Protection Agency “Die Möwe”

Families come in many shapes and sizes, but they share challenges. These Viennese are here to guide and inspire.

Janima Nam - August 18, 2020

City Life

How Red Vienna Revolutionized Urban Living

Red Vienna revolutionized urban living for the working class. Here’s how they did it.

Kaja Seruga - August 17, 2020

Culture

Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt Is a Portrait of Vienna’s Jewish Life

Lush and ultimately shattering, Leopoldstadt is a loving portrait of Jewish life in early 20th century Vienna, and a heartfelt embrace of Stoppard’s own immigrant story.

Dardis McNamee - August 16, 2020

International

In This Land of Immigrants, Tales of International Families

Having relatives all around the planet makes for exciting family stories, but keeping in touch with your loved ones is also a constant challenge.

Benjamin Wolf - August 14, 2020

Books

The Viennese Ida Pfeiffer Circumnavigated the Globe Alone Twice

Wife, mother, traveler – humble but headstrong Ida Pfeiffer took the world by storm by circumnavigating the globe her way.

Janima Nam - August 13, 2020

Op-Ed

Who Protects Women from Domestic Violence?

Under COVID-19 lockdown, domestic violence has predictably gone up. Intervention helps.

Dardis McNamee - August 12, 2020

People

Meet Walter Hermann, Family Psychotherapist in Vienna

Families come in many shapes and sizes, but they share challenges. These Viennese are here to guide and inspire.

Janima Nam - August 11, 2020

Food & Drink

The Virus Won’t Stop Vienna’s Wines From Flowing

Corona affects everybody, but wine growers remain resilient in the face of unrecoverable losses, weather and labor problems.

Simon Ballam - August 10, 2020

Op-Ed

During the Corona Crisis, a Fiat Can Become a Critical Food Pipeline

COVID-induced creative charity or how the boot of a Fiat became a critical food pipeline.

Andrew Standen-Raz - August 7, 2020

Travel

The Neusiedlersee Beckons with Ponds, Forests, Vineyards & Kite Surfing

The border region around Neusiedlersee beckons with ponds, forests, vineyards, storks, kite surfing – and some excellent restaurants.

Robert Buchacher - August 6, 2020

Bars and Cafés

The Vinnitski’s Matiki Bar Brings a Tropical Feel to Spittelberg

Brothers Matty and Arik Vinnitski’s Matiki Bar brings a tropical summer feel to Spittelberg – or your home.

Antonia Kögl - August 5, 2020

Food & Drink

Park Life – Classic Cocktails and Wiener Modern

This summer, amid varnished wood and polished brass, the tree-sheltered Kleinod Stadtgarten behind the Kursalon could be the ideal place to see and be seen.

Binu Starnegg - July 29, 2020

Gemischter Satz

Ewald Nowotny on the EU Post-Pandemic

The pandemic could be the making of the EU, says the former ÖNB governor. On coronabonds,” the “frugal four” and the clever Mrs. Merkel.

Dardis McNamee - July 23, 2020

Coronavirus

Central Europe Beat COVID-19 – Will Their Democracies Survive?

Like other “black swan” events in the past, COVID-19 has challenged our democracies and changed the way we live.

András Zágoni-Bogsch - July 22, 2020

Publisher's Letter

Rediscovering the Village

Who’s to say what would have happened had Austria’s government not taken swift action in March and isolated the country? As the world grapples with a...

Margaret Childs - July 15, 2020

December/January 2018/2019

A War Childhood Museum for Bosnia

“I often spoke to my friends about our wartime memories. I felt that it was something people had an urge to talk about.” 25 years after the massacre of Srebrenica, remembering is more important than ever.

Mirza Ajnadžić - July 11, 2020

People

Meet Anna Spindler, Preschool Teacher in Vienna

“Understanding each child is like a puzzle that I piece together.”

Janima Nam - July 8, 2020

Culture

Hit Hard by the Lockdown, Austria’s Cultural Sector Sees Itself at Existential Risk

As Austria’s art sector is taken hostage by COVID-19, the government’s response struggled to find form.

Katharina Groeblinger - July 7, 2020

Bars and Cafés

Rejoining Café Society | Vienna Reopens Post-Quarantine

Vienna’s bars and eateries reopened to uncertainty and distancing measures.

Binu Starnegg - July 7, 2020

Diplomacy

Family Unification & Custody Cases Are Slower & Harder

Bringing relatives back together accounts for a third of all migration into the European Union. In Austria, the process is becoming ever more restrictive.

Liam Hoare - July 7, 2020

Books

The Coronavirus Ushered Into A New Age of Hubris

Yale professor Frank Snowden’s sweeping analysis of pandemics over the centuries concludes that while science advances, people do not.

Simon Ballam - July 7, 2020

People

Meet Nabila Irshaid, Artist & Single Mother of Five

“Being a single mom is intimidating; there are no safety nets. You could even say it’s existentially life-threatening.”

Janima Nam - July 3, 2020

Grätzl

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.

Binu Starnegg - July 2, 2020

Science & Technology

How Freud, Adler & Moreno Pioneered Modern Family Therapy in Vienna

Alfred Adler and Jacob L. Moreno developed the theoretical foundations for family therapy in Vienna, building on the work of Sigmund Freud.

Margarita Randl - June 24, 2020

Summer 2020

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

Spring, 2020

ÖBB Nightjet Takes You to 28 Destinations in Europe While you Sleep

Flight Shame getting to you? The ÖBB Nightjet offers low-impact alternative routes to several major European cities – or did so before the corona lockdown. A nightly trip to Milan on the eve of the coronavirus crises.

Julia Seidl - May 31, 2020

Restaurants

Spoon in Vienna Serves Feel-Good Food at Great Value

Spoon offers feel-good food, great value and brisk service, but speed is a double-edged sword.

Bart de Vries - May 26, 2020

People

Ruth Wodak on How the Far-Right Deceives the Public and Undermines Democracy

How the far-right deceives the public and undermines democracy. A conversation with linguist Ruth Wodak.

Dardis McNamee - May 25, 2020

Science & Technology

IST Research in Klosterneuburg – Ranked 3rd in the World – Joins Forces with Startups to Make Ideas ...

Inventing something new is one thing. Turning it into a product is quite another. Here's how founders and researchers take ideas to market

Jusztina Barna - May 21, 2020

Books

A New Metternich Biography Rounds Out the Portrait of One of History’s Greatest Political Strategist...

Wolfgang Siemann draws on newly discovered notes and letters to paint a more nuanced portrait of diplomat and statesman Klemens von Metternich.

Simon Ballam - May 20, 2020

Culture

The Truth About the Vienna-born Bluetooth Bombshell Hedi Lamarr

The Jewish Museum and a recently published book re-evaluate the myths surrounding Hedy Lamarr

Kaja Seruga - May 19, 2020

Grätzl

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

Binu Starnegg - May 16, 2020

Restaurants

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

Binu Starnegg - May 15, 2020

Spring, 2020

Donald Tusk, Former President of the European Council, Takes Stock

Hoping to the last to soften Brexit, while welcoming Scotland, the perennial European faces an even greater challenge: to strengthen the continent’s vision of itself.

Dardis McNamee - May 12, 2020

Business & Career

How Circle17 Aims for Impact with Businesses Following the SDGs

Can startups help reach the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals? In Vienna, Circle17 started an Impacthon to find out.

Richard Asher - May 10, 2020

Books

Finding Purpose with Robert Musil

Robert Musil’s epic Austrian classic gets cut down to size to explore love and identity across the boundaries of self.

Janima Nam - May 9, 2020

Food & Drink

Meet Willi Klinger, Wine Seller & Head of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board

After guiding the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (ÖWM) through 15 successful years, Willi Klinger has returned to selling wines from all over at up-market retailer Wein & Co

Simon Ballam - May 7, 2020

Special Report

A New Way to Do Good Promises to Provide the Data to Make the Biggest Impact – Effective Altruism

There is a new way to do good that promises to provide the tools to have the most impact – Effective Altruism.

Yaël Ossowski - May 1, 2020

Culture

This Year’s Wiener Festwochen Exposes 21st Century Ills, But Offers Solutions, Too

Canceled or moved online in the age of Corona, the program of this year’s Wiener Festwochen seemed surprisingly prescient.

Andrew Standen-Raz - April 29, 2020

Diplomacy

From Schrödinger’s Cat to Eisenhower’s “Atoms for Peace,” Vienna’s IAEA is At the Center of Global N...

Even without a single nuclear reactor, Austria plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Sophie Spiegelberger - April 28, 2020

Spring, 2020

Vital to Startups and Innovators, Here’s How European Patent Law Works

If you are an innovator in Europe, it pays to know how to protect your inventions.

Thomas In der Maur - April 28, 2020

Empire to Republic

Austria, the Making of a Republic

On April 27, 1945, the Austrian Proclamation of Independence was signed and promulgated in the liberated city of Vienna. Today, Austrians celebrate 75 years of their Republic, a free, democratic and open country in the middle of Europe.

Dardis McNamee - April 27, 2020

How To

“Where There’s a Will…”

Getting our affairs in order in time of a crisis can be a huge relief for all parties, while protecting those you love.

Benjamin Wolf - April 21, 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

Cover Stories

How Vienna Became the Petri Dish for Geniuses Like Schrödinger, Gödel & Freud

From saving mothers to preventing blood clots and unraveling the secrets of our physical universe, Vienna’s scientists have advanced humanity through the ages.

Lanay Griessner - April 7, 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

People

Meet Elisabeth Mertl, the Viennese Chemist Who Saved Mice From Animal Experiments

“I like wearing the white coat. I always pictured them on mad scientists in laboratories – that’s what I wanted to do.”

Janima Nam - April 3, 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

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