The Stadtpark – Vienna’s Living Room
As the weather improves but ‘Kaffeehäuser’ stay shuttered, the Viennese learn to love park life.
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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”!
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
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.
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?
5 Places to Go for a Walk During Lockdown
Walls closing in? These places offer blessed respite and relaxation.
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.
Transylvania | Over the River and Through the Woods
With a total area of over 100,000 km2, modern day Transylvania is the largest region of Romania, and, by itself, larger than Austria.
More Current Than Ever, “Nina Simone – Four Women” Brings Down the House at Theater Drachengasse
A stellar cast and memorable songs transports the Civil Rights movement to the #BlackLivesMatter era
Kitzbühel in Summer Is For Gourmets Who Hike
A picturesque medieval town, regional gourmet cuisine, hiking and idyllic scenery make Kitzbühel the perfect getaway.
Salon 2020 – This Year’s Best Austrian Wines
The annual Wine Salon in Palais Coburg presented a tough jury’s selection of the best of the current year. The setting was magnificent, the wines too.
Before Sunrise: Celebrating 25 Years of Vienna’s Iconic Film
Shot in just 25 days in the summer of 1994, Richard Linklater’ s disarming look at flirtation, friendship and conversation opened the 1995 Sundance Film Festival, leading to two sequels and a creative partnership.
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.
The Coolest Spots in, Around and Under Vienna
Half way through the summer, a half-dozen tips for chilling out in the hot town.
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.
Vienna’s Best Ice Cream Spots
Discover Metropole’s guide to Vienna’s most delicious ice cream spots to cool off this summer!
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.
Taste of India | Keep Calm and Curry On
Nestled in the 3rd district, The Taste of India’s second location serves authentic North Indian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, balancing food and feeling.
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.
7 Restaurants to Have Iftar This Ramadan
Today marks the beginning of Eid al-Fitr or Festival of Breaking the Fast, concluding a month of fasting for Muslims keeping the Ramadan. We’ve compiled a list of sweet spots in the city for you to celebrate the Sugar Feast.
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
Cinema and the City | 5 Films Set in Vienna
From the dark sewers of 1949 to 21st century drone shots, Vienna has shown many faces on the silver screen.
Knocking on Heaven’s Door | These Austrian Churches Are for Sale
By Margarita Randl and Dardis McNamee While they may be consecrated ground and centuries old, to the Archdiocese, houses of worship are, in the end, bricks and mortar – in short, real estate. So when the congregations and ceremonies for …
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Passing the Baton
The Vienna Theatre Project meditates on MLK’s last night on earth in Katori Hall’s “The Mountaintop.”
5 Anti-Valentine’s Day Movies | It’s Difficult to Love
If the most saccharine of holidays is starting to get to you, here are five sobering – some would say more realistic – portrayals of human emotion.
Keeping It Together
Ken Loach takes on the human cost of the gig economy in his latest film, “Sorry We Missed You”.
Silvia Frieser & New York’s Viennese Opera Ball
Silvia Frieser and the Viennese Opera Ball in New York
The Best Day Trips from Vienna in 2022 (train-friendly)
The Austrian capital has become the best-connected city by rail in Europe
5 Ways to Enjoy Vienna this December – Besides Punch and Cookies
There are tons of great activities you can enjoy alone or with friends, even after the holidays end. Need some ideas? Metropole’s got you covered.
Karlsplatz | Vienna’s Beating Heart
Vienna’s historic and spiritual city center may be Stephansplatz, but its actual pulsating heart is Karlsplatz.
English Cinema Vienna | Our Top 5 Picks
English Cinema Vienna | Getting tired of wanting to go to the movies, only to discover that you still don’t speak German? We got you covered.
9 Places to Go Skiing near Vienna
Skiing near Vienna. Thankfully, in Austria, powdered slopes are never far away! All the resorts mentioned are within two driving hours outside of town, making them perfect for skiing near Vienna. Some are relatively big and even include fun parks, …
Toilets of Vienna | A Flush of Relief
Where else can you answer the call of nature in facilities under Denkmalschütz (historic preservation protection)?
Martinigansl | Geese go to Eleven at Gasthaus Wild
At Gasthaus Wild, the Austrian custom of roast goose for St. Martin’s is a veritable feast.
Wien Modern III | Anything That Moves
I guess human beings will always pay attention to anything that moves. Or makes noise. In fact, I paid attention to people doing both for more than an hour at last Tuesday’s Wien Modern offering: the ensemble PHACE playing FACE …
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.
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.
The 7 Best Shisha Bars to Visit … While You Still Can
A sample of top hubbly bubbly bars to visit before the new smoking ban takes effect in November.
Luftschloss Cobenzl | A Pop-up Party in Paradise
Luftschloss Cobenzl is a magnificent venue with an amazing view – but patience is mandatory.
Alpine Boardwalk | Our Guide to Wörthersee
From jet setters to families, Carinthia’s Wörthersee is the waterfront escape Austrians keep coming back to.
Vienna’s Best Ice Cream
With legions of purveyors of frozen treats, Vienna has ice cream for any given sundae.
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!
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 Viennese knows how charming Empress Sissi looked riding sidesaddle through Laxenburg. With …
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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 special excursions to New York City with my parents, my nose pressed against the …
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’ve acquired an impressive zen of indifference towards it. Either way, I do not like …
