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People

Meet Johanna Weichselberger, Founder of the Vienna School of Coffee

“I’m not sure I know what fourth wave coffee culture is – but I know I’m the tsunami!”

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Janima Nam - January 25, 2021

Culture & Language

The Serbians Making Vienna’s Music Scene

From the Vienna Boys Choir to the University of Music and Performing Arts, Serbian musicians bring a unique soulfulness to the Austrian musical tradition.

Bogdan Brkić - January 23, 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

On Display

Patrick Leigh Fermor’s Vienna

In his youth, the legendary travel writer embarked on a walk from London to Constantinople. Along the way, for three extraordinary weeks in February 1934, he discovered Vienna in the throes of political upheaval, to which it seemed to give a collective shrug.

Bruce A. Lohof - January 9, 2021

Coronavirus

CoV on Dec. 28 – Jan. 3 | 6,000 People in Austria Vaccinated

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria this week – updated regularly.

Amina Frassl - December 29, 2020

General

The Vienna-Based Fashion Label Published By Is Going Global

A young Austrian label is taking the world by storm, writing a metropolitan success story for the ages.

Philipp Rossmann - December 27, 2020

Food & Drink

Wilde Ehe Offers an Eclectic Dining Experience in Vienna’s 18th District

Wilde Ehe marries chill savoir-faire with thoughtful quality – just don’t ask about the name.

Janima Nam - December 27, 2020

Coronavirus

CoV on Dec. 21-27 | Day 1 of the Vaccine Rollout

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria this week – updated regularly.

Amina Frassl - December 25, 2020

General

How Wienwein Is Revitalizing Vienna’s Wine Scene

Rising costs and real estate speculators have been a real threat to Viennese wine, but a gang of six have been pushing back.

Simon Ballam - December 22, 2020

Food & Drink

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

Binu Starnegg - December 21, 2020

Coronavirus

CoV on December 20 | Government Bans Flights From the United Kingdom

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 20, 2020 – updated regularly.

Amina Frassl - December 20, 2020

On Display

Listening to Vienna

Trapped in London during the pandemic, a musicologist is reminded of the films and stories, the tastes and sounds, from Schubert to Billy Joel, that embody a unique sense of time and the pleasures of a laid-back life.

Mark Seow - December 19, 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

Coronavirus

CoV on December 18 | Hard Lockdown From Dec. 26 – Jan. 17

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 18, 2020 – updated regularly.

Benjamin Wolf - December 18, 2020

Coronavirus

CoV on December 17 | Contact Tracing Rebounds in Austria

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 17, 2020 – updated regularly.

Daniel Jacob El-Sabeh - December 17, 2020

Culture

Happy Birthday, Ludwig van Beethoven!

This year we celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday. This brand-new video series takes you on a musical pilgrimage through Beethoven’s Vienna.

Majd Nassan - December 16, 2020

Coronavirus

CoV on December 16 | Austria to Receive 900,000 Pfizer/Biontech Vaccine Doses in Q1, Kurz Says

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 16, 2020 – updated regularly.

Benjamin Wolf - December 16, 2020

Coronavirus

CoV on December 15 | Holiday & Travel Rules, Vaccine Approval on Dec. 21

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 15, 2020 – updated regularly.

Benjamin Wolf - December 15, 2020

Herz Print Issues

Our Local Serbian Heroes

From health and security providers to scientists and civil servants, these Serbians have become a key part of Austrian society.

Mirjana Alatić - December 15, 2020

Coronavirus

CoV on December 14 | 2 Million Went to Mass Tests

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria – updated regularly.

Benjamin Wolf - December 14, 2020

Coronavirus

CoV on December 13 | Germany to Enter “Hard” Lockdown on Wednesday

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 13, 2020 – updated regularly.

Daniel Jacob El-Sabeh - December 13, 2020

Coronavirus

CoV on December 12 | Tyrol Makes Free Antigen Testing Permanent

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 12, 2020 – updated regularly.

Benjamin Wolf - December 12, 2020

Herz Print Issues

Serbian Families Living in Vienna

A story of two couples and their children through the generations, with different histories and reasons for moving to and staying in Vienna.

Marija Ilić - December 12, 2020

General

Grande Dame Susanne Widl Explains Coffeehouse Culture and the View of Vienna through Café Korb

Viennese legend Susanne Widl discusses her Café Korb upbringing, her illustrious past and the future of how we spend time together – inside the 'Kaffeehaus' and out.

Margaret Childs - December 11, 2020

Coronavirus

CoV on December 11 | Mass Tests in Salzburg, Upper Austria, Carinthia

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 11, 2020 – updated regularly.

Benjamin Wolf - December 11, 2020

Coronavirus Daily Updates

CoV on December 10 | Tussle Over Police Powers

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 10, 2020 – updated regularly.

Daniel Jacob El-Sabeh - December 10, 2020

Coronavirus

CoV on December 9 | Only 4 Out of 22 Tested Disinfectants Effective

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 9, 2020 – updated regularly.

Benjamin Wolf - December 9, 2020

Coronavirus Daily Updates

CoV on December 8 | Vaccine Approval Ahead

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 8, 2020 – updated regularly.

Daniel Jacob El-Sabeh - December 8, 2020

Herz Print Issues

Austria’s Notable Serbs

Here are some of the most important Serbs that spent time in Austria.

Vesna Špirić - December 8, 2020

Coronavirus Daily Updates

CoV on December 7 | Mass Testing Proceeds

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 7, 2020 – updated regularly.

Benjamin Wolf - December 7, 2020

Online

The Ramifications of Terror

One month after, Austrian society is still reeling from the terrorist attack on November 2.

Bogdan Brkić - December 7, 2020

Coronavirus Daily Updates

CoV on December 6 | Last Day of Second Lockdown

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 6, 2020 – updated regularly.

Amina Frassl - December 6, 2020

Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Early December | Entry Restrictions May Be Extended

COVID-19 is shaping our daily lives. Here’s all you need to know about current measures, including where to get help, information and tips – updated regularly.

Benjamin Wolf - December 5, 2020

Coronavirus

How Vienna Plans to Mass Test the Population for COVID-19

The city plans to test 1.2 million people from December 4-13 with rapid antigen tests. Here’s how it is supposed to work

Benjamin Wolf - December 4, 2020

Coronavirus

How Austria Plans to Reopen After the Second Lockdown

Just in time for the holidays, Austria will ease restrictions on Dec. 7. Here is a complete overview of the next steps.

Amina Frassl - December 3, 2020

General

How to Find Your ‘Stammcafé’ in Vienna

In Vienna, you need to prove yourself worthy of your café of choice in what can be a lengthy application process.

Andreas Rainer - December 2, 2020

General

4 Serbian Idioms Taken Literally

A “boy throwing an eye on a girl,” or someone “cutting his ears to patch his ass” these are very common expressions in Serbian. In these illustrations, you can see the literal meaning of some of the most popular phrases in Serbian.

Aleksandra Mikić - December 1, 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

Herz Print Issues

Poles in Vienna Keep Their Language Alive in Uni Courses and Bi-lingual School Programs

Culture, attitudes and habits of thought are shaped by our mother tongue: Polish, a Slavic language, thrives in Vienna with the help of several institutions.

Magdalena Elisabeth Korecka - November 25, 2020

Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | What Happened in November

The coronavirus has arrived in Austria. Here’s what happened in November 2020.

Benjamin Wolf - November 20, 2020

Online

“Social, Brave, Humane, Sustainable” – Red-Pink Make Its Debut in Vienna

Following three weeks of intense negotiations, the Vienna’s SPÖ and NEOS have presented a 212-page coalition program for their administration. Here are the most important takeaways.

Amina Frassl - November 19, 2020

Online

The Ugly Truth Behind Vienna’s Terrorist Attack – Blind Bureaucracy and Clumsy Management

Investigations surrounding the Jihadist attack in Vienna’s inner city have revealed hiccups in the Austrian secret service and shed new light on the country’s large extremist scene.

Amina Frassl - November 13, 2020

Herz Print Issues

Meet Vienna’s Polish Women

Far from cliché of being cleaning ladies, over 20,000 these women start businesses, organize protests and defend minorities – making the city their home abroad.

Joanna Erbslöh - November 5, 2020

Coronavirus

In Vienna, Demand for Virus Testing Spurs Innovation

After a rocky start and complaints about long waiting times, the City Council had to completely overhaul its initial program. Since then great strides have been made towards more accessible testing all around town, by bus, tram or bicycle.

Bogdan Brkić - November 5, 2020

Herz Print Issues

Why Poles Choose Austria

Why do Poles come here and why do they stay? An exploration in five parts.

Anna Huemer - November 4, 2020

Online

“Long live freedom! Long live our common, peaceful Europe!”

After the tragic events of November 2, Austria’s President Alexander Van der Bellen held a speech addressed to all people living in Austria. We translated it for our readers.

Benjamin Wolf - November 3, 2020

Online

“We will never forget the victims of yesterday evening and together we will resolutely defend our ba...

Following the tragic events of November 2, Austria’s chancellor held a speech addressed to all people living in Austria. We translated it for our readers.

Benjamin Wolf - November 3, 2020

Online

Jihadist Terror Attack in Vienna’s First District

On Monday evening, at least one ISIS “sympathizer” attacked diners sitting outside in the inner city. Four civilians and one gunman were killed, and 22 others injured, some severely. Police are still looking for possible accomplices. This is a developing story.

Amina Frassl - November 3, 2020

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.

Benjamin Wolf - November 3, 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

General

Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | More Than 1,000 People in Austria Have Died From COVID-19 – A...

The coronavirus has arrived in Austria. Here’s all you need to know about current measures, including where to get help, information and tips – updated regularly.

Benjamin Wolf - October 27, 2020

Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | What Happened in October

The coronavirus has arrived in Austria. Here’s all you need to know about current measures, including where to get help, information and tips – updated regularly.

Benjamin Wolf - October 27, 2020

Herz Print Issues

Commuting Between Vienna and Budapest

It’s Friday afternoon at Praterstern. Eight strangers pile into a small van that commutes between Vienna and Budapest at least twice a day ‐ even during COVID, when regulations allow. It’s much more than hitching a ride.

Borbála Csete - October 27, 2020

Culture & Language

Meet the Hungarian Voices on Viennese Stages

Founded in 1741, the Burgtheater always had a strong link between language and national identity, but today it stages an international ensemble of artists. Just like the Volkstheater, Vienna’s stages are opening up to Europe and beyond.

Borbála Csete - 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

Culture & Language

Hungarian Musicians Are Taking Over Vienna’s Art Scene

Since the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Hungarian musicians have adored Vienna’s art scene. The tradition of displaying their talents in Vienna continues to this day.

Dóra Wohner - October 23, 2020

Academia

The Central European University Put Down Roots in Vienna

The university's move from Budapest to Vienna last year meant not only re-establishing itself in a new host city, but also moving hundreds of Budapest-based staff here. Three Hungarian faculty members tell us what it has been like to be “replanted” to Vienna.

Borbála Csete - October 21, 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

Online

Black Voices – ‘Writing History’ in Austria

Following the popular Black Lives Matter protest in Vienna, young activists launched a Citizens’ Initiative demanding a national action plan against racism.

Amina Frassl - October 17, 2020

Herz Print Issues

Hungarians Living in Vienna

More than 25,000 Hungarians live in Vienna. We talked to some of them to learn why they moved here and what makes them feel at home.

Attila Méreg - October 16, 2020

Online

Vienna Election – The Greens Call for Unity as the SPÖ Weighs its Options

The mayor’s delegation will meet with all the parties before formal coalition negotiations begin on October 26.

Bogdan Brkić - October 16, 2020

Online

Vienna Has Voted – The Final Results in Detail

Viennese voters have handed the ruling SPÖ of Mayor Michael Ludwig a decisive victory. All other parties win a higher vote share. Only the far-right-wing FPÖ implodes, losing more than three quarters of its voters.

Benjamin Wolf - October 12, 2020

Herz Print Issues

Tracing Hungary’s Footsteps in Vienna

Everything in Vienna is connected to Hungary – or written record in the Salzburg diocese of 881 so Hungarians would have you believe. The first mentions “Wenia” falling to Hungarian nomads. Here is a short walking tour of the city’s Hungarian landmarks.

Borbála Csete - October 7, 2020

Herz Print Issues

Hungarian Fashion & Culture in Vienna

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

Metropole - October 5, 2020

Herz Print Issues

Hungarians and Vienna – a Match Made in Heaven That Has Endured for Centuries

Vienna has been the closest and most accessible heaven on earth for Hungarians for centuries.

Borbála Csete - October 1, 2020

Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | What Happened in September

The coronavirus has arrived in Austria. Here’s what happened in September, 2020.

Benjamin Wolf - September 30, 2020

Online

Five Secrets to Safe Cycling in Vienna

How to get started on two wheels.

Elifnaz Kabalci - September 30, 2020

Online

Election Fever in Vienna

As the city prepares to go to the polls, the streets are plastered with party propaganda posters. Michael Ludwig will almost certainly remain mayor, but his potential partners are pitching for a piece of power.

Simon Ballam - September 28, 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

Online

How Austria Has – and Hasn’t – Changed

The British Ambassador to Austria, Leigh Turner, takes stock of how Vienna has and hasn’t changed since his first posting to the city in the 1980s.

Leigh Turner - September 10, 2020

Opinion

I’m Viennese and I can’t vote here

Our publisher and CEO has been living in Vienna for 24 years but she can’t vote in the city she calls home. Time to change that.

Margaret Childs - September 7, 2020

Online

Vienna Offers to Take in Refugee Children From the Greek Islands

The City Council voted to take in 100 minors from the overcrowded refugee camp – principally from the Moria camp on Lesbos.

Benjamin Wolf - September 2, 2020

Herz Print Issues

At Home in Vienna, Romanian at Heart

We kick off our new reportage series “Home is where the Herz is” with a heartfelt essay about Romanian Vienna.

Florin Avram - September 1, 2020

Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | What Happened in August

Here’s all you need to know about current measures and developments, including trusted sources and tips – regularly updated.

Benjamin Wolf - August 31, 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

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

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

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

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

Coronavirus

The Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | What Happened in July

After the lockdown, here is how Austria is dealing with the “new normality” of the coronavirus.

Benjamin Wolf - July 31, 2020

Culture

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.

Vanessa Iula - July 30, 2020

Explore Vienna

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.

Dardis McNamee - July 18, 2020

Coronavirus

The Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | What Happened in June

With summer approaching, new challenges await Austria in dealing with the coronavirus.Here’s all you need to know about current measures and developments, including trusted sources and tips – regularly updated.

Benjamin Wolf - June 30, 2020

Online

Chain Store Massacre: Vienna’s Struggle to Keep Its Character

Ubiquitous multinational retailers have flattened the quirky individuality of the world's great cities. Stadt Wien is pushing back. A little anyway.

Simon Ballam - June 23, 2020

Online

The End for Cars in the Inner City

The Greens have long pushed for a car ban in Vienna’s first district. Now, this is becoming a reality.

Amina Frassl - June 18, 2020

Online

Simon Inou About the #BlackLivesMatter Movement and Racism in Austria

"I wrote so much and nobody listened. I no longer believed," says the journalist and media critic in his first public interview in four years.

Julia Seidl - June 4, 2020

General

The End of the City Bikes?

The all-purpose workhorses of the inner city are the last remaining rental bikes in public spaces. But they could disappear soon, says sponsor Gewista. The reason is a dispute over financing.

Julia Seidl - June 1, 2020

Coronavirus

The Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | What Happened in May

Austria has successfully flattened the curve, for now. Here’s all you need to know about current measures, including available resources, trusted sources and tips – regularly updated.

Benjamin Wolf - May 31, 2020

Coronavirus

Top 5 Viennese Musicians in Quarantine

Many performers have taken to the internet where they teach, play and release fresh content, keeping our spirits alive during the crisis. Here are some of Metropole’s favorites!

Dóra Wohner - May 18, 2020

Online

The Enemy Within | Rendi-Wagner Faces Down Her Critics

The SPÖ Party leader risked everything on a vote of confidence – and won. Then the sniping began.

Simon Ballam - May 16, 2020

Coronavirus

Vienna Night Prowl in the Time of Corona

A photographer takes us on a walk through Vienna by night in the time of corona.

Danny LoCascio - April 30, 2020

Coronavirus

The Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | What Happened in April

Austria has successfully flattened the curved. Here’s all you need to know about what happened in April 2020 in Vienna and beyond.

Benjamin Wolf - April 30, 2020

Coronavirus

An Easter Sunday in the Prater

This spring is different. A report from a Styrian in Vienna, as we all stay together apart.

Benjamin Wolf - April 13, 2020

Coronavirus

Living Through the Pandemic in the World’s Most Livable City

A public international lawyer with 25 years at the UN recounts her experience of living through the pandemic in Vienna.

Mona Ali Khalil - April 11, 2020

Coronavirus

Tourism Is the Industry Most Affected by Coronavirus

The once-flourishing Austrian tourism is suffering, as government and banks intervene to safeguard existing jobs.

Jusztina Barna - April 8, 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

Coronavirus

The Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | What Happened in March

The coronavirus has arrived in Austria. Here’s all you need to know about what happened in March 2020 in Vienna and beyond.

Benjamin Wolf - March 31, 2020

Coronavirus

Coronavirus | Everything You Need to Know About Food Delivery in Vienna

Some restaurants have switched to take-out, while large delivery chains have found new ways to safely bring your lunch or dinner.

Julia Seidl - March 29, 2020

Coronavirus

How the Coronavirus Will Affect Your Business in Austria

Over the mid-March weekend, the Austrian government put together a €4 billion relief package for companies and the self-employed, who have suffered massive losses due to the coronavirus.

Margaret Childs - March 17, 2020

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