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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.
Coronavirus
The Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | No Masks in Schools, Active Infections Under 500
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.
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!
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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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus
An Easter Sunday in the Prater
This spring is different. A report from a Styrian in Vienna, as we all stay together apart.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus
The MA 35 & Vienna’s City Administration in the Time of Corona
The MA 35 still operates, but remotely. And Vienna’s Mayor issued an urgent plea to the Viennese to not overwhelm the city’s administration at exactly this time.
Explore Vienna
A Vienna Guide to Shopping on Sundays
While Austrian law requires most stores in Vienna to lock their doors on Sundays and holidays, there are a few exceptions allowed.
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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.
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Five “Begegnungszonen” in Vienna That Work
In several Vienna neighborhoods, streets have been transformed into spaces for joint use. Largely successful, they are now models for further projects.
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4 Museums in Vienna You Can Go to for Free
Austria takes pride in its museums. While some only open their doors “gratis” on certain days, others even go so far as never charging.
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The Burgtheater’s (im)Perfect Crib
Real time surtitles in German and English now make it possible for non-German speakers and the hard of hearing to enjoy Vienna’s greatest stage. But maybe you don’t need them.
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Red Vienna | Looking After Its Own
Jobs continue to bleed at the Opel plant in Aspern, but the City's political and economic clout may help to ease the pain.
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Opel | Motor Stalled
The Opel factory on the edge of Vienna has been fading for years. It now looks like the end is in sight for the remaining employees.
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Kinodämmerung Bellaria | Twilight of the Movie Houses
Vienna’s temple of movie nostalgia, the legendary Bellaria cinema, has gone dark. Energetic rescue attempts are going on behind the screen, but a happy end is not yet in sight.
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Finding Beethoven Part I | 4 Ways to Start the Anniversary Year
Beethoven was a “Wahlwiener,” a Viennese by choice. During this 250th anniversary year of his birth, his adopted city has pulled out all the stops on this great organ of musical life, to bring him alive in sounds, sights and special events.
Music
Froth and Finesse
The longest-running piece of musical theater of all time, Die Fledermaus captures an era, and (perhaps) the way Austrians like to see themselves.
Online
Apprenticed Asylum Seekers Can Stay
A new law ends the practice of deporting asylum seekers in formal training for jobs in Austria
Online
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.
Opinion
Should the Viennese Really Take that Much Pride in Being Unfriendly?
No one can say Vienna is a sore loser. After Austrian media picked up the Expat Insider study’s City Index ranking Vienna the second least friendly city for expats, the “news” spread like wildfire.
General
Karlsplatz | Vienna’s Beating Heart
Vienna’s historic and spiritual city center may be Stephansplatz, but its actual pulsating heart is Karlsplatz.
Winter 2019
Book Review | The Painted Face
Love and Desire, War and Human Suffering in Ingeborg Bachmann’s Malina.
Online
Strache Loyalists Found New Party
Three FPÖ members of the Viennese municipal council announced today that they’d form a new political club – The Alliance for Austria (DAÖ). Former FPÖ chief H.C. Strache is expected to head the new party in due time.
People
Profiles | Antonia Matschnig
Matschnig’s approach to DJing has been called everything from “experimental,” “post-club,” “hybrid,” to “deconstructed.”
Cover Stories
The City and Land of Music
Vienna made music ... and music made Vienna. As told by “Metropole” writers – a libretto for life in the Austrian capital. With an overture by our Editor in Chief Dardis McNamee.
International
The Long Road Home
A century after the end of the Habsburg Empire, and 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Vienna has finally resumed its role as the hub of Central and Eastern Europe
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Ikea Is Coming to Town
The furniture retailer is opening its first location near Vienna’s center.
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ÖBB Launched Night Train Service to Brussels, Starting at €29
The new night train connection from Vienna to Brussels will be launched on January 19, 2020. And the ÖBB are already working on more nocturnal rail connections.
Special Report
Home Is Where the Housing Is
Vienna's population is growing fast, but the city's commitment to social housing means people in all parts of society can still afford to live here.
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Toilets of Vienna | A Flush of Relief
Where else can you answer the call of nature in facilities under Denkmalschütz (historic preservation protection)?
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Central European University (CEU) – U.S. Degree in Vienna
Austria's newest premier university, Central European University (CEU) is already an integral part of Vienna's academic community, settling in nicely ...
Fall 2019
Michael Ignatieff | Academic Freedom Fighter
The Central European University finds a safe-haven in Vienna. Amid the optimism of the move its rector warns of the dangers of complacency
Online
Wien Modern V | Closing the Gap
Listening to new music is not rocket science – it is simply a blend of memories, expectations and discovery.
Online
Diversity in Parliament
Austria’s newly elected National Assembly is the most female and diverse in its history – but imbalances remain.
Cover Stories
The Secrets of a City That Works
Vienna continues to grow, blending into the new millennium while keeping its Old World charm. The how and the why.
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Nine Tips for Buying Property in Vienna
Buying real estate can be a daunting task – especially if you’ve just relocated from another country. Not only is it a major financial commitment, it will affect your and your family’s quality of life for years to come.
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Austria’s Next Vice-Chancellor | Coalition Carousel Part II
Red, blue, green and pink: Each party has its color, each its own leader. Here, the second two of four mini portraits.
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Austria’s Next Vice-Chancellor | Coalition Carousel Part I
Red, blue, green and pink: Each party has its color, each its own leader. Here, the first two of four mini portraits.
Fall 2019
Grooner on the Other Side
“Austrian wines, sir? Certainly ...” Store manager Allyson showed me to a shelf of Yellowtail Chardonnays and Sauvignons. No, I reply, no ka...
Opinion
Maria Theresia Is to Blame
In September, over 220,000 Viennese students went back to school. Some go willingly, some have to be dragged, but Austrian parents have a stock response to unwilling schoolgoers: Blame Maria Theresa
Culture
New Perspectives
It’s easy to be a film buff in Vienna: With not one but two film museums and numerous cinemas specializing in original-language fare, offbeat, indepen...
Culture
Opening the Castle Gates
With high culture such an integral part of the Austrian identity, there are few positions as coveted and prestigious as director of Vienna’s B...
Art
Cultural Whale or Fish out of Water?
You couldn’t miss it if you tried. After the vast vineyards, golden sunflower fields, apricot trees heavy with fruit and century-old farmhouse...
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Party Manifestos | What the People’s Party (ÖVP) Wants for Austria
The basic tenets of the program are and remain, according to Kurz: no new debt, a lower tax burden and the fight against illegal immigration.
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Party Manifestos | What the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) Wants for Austria
The 46-page SPÖ manifesto focuses on health, work, education, infrastructure and protecting the climate – but also contains some bold policy proposals.
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Party Manifestos | What the Freedom Party (FPÖ) Wants for Austria
The FPÖ’s manifesto is thus a mix of praising the measures taken over the last two years and promises to go further.
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Party Manifestos | What the Liberal Party (NEOS) Wants for Austria
the party’s 80-pages manifesto focuses on protecting the climate and sustainability, alongside long-term NEOS topics such as education, a pension reform and more transparency for parties and state authorities.
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Party Manifestos | What the Green Party Wants for Austria
Led into the 2019 elections by long-time politician Werner Kogler, the fight against climate change and for sustainability takes center stage in the Green party manifesto.
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Party Manifestos | What the Liste JETZT Wants for Austria
The list led by former Green MP Peter Pilz seems unlikely to make it into parliament this time. The central idea of the Liste JETZT is better control of the government.
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Party Manifestos | What the Small Parties Want for Austria
Seven smaller parties are also running in the 2019 parliamentary elections, but only two – Wandel and the KPÖ – made it onto the national ballot.
Online
The FPÖ Considers Expelling Strache
Shortly before National Assembly elections, news about the former head’s expense reports are causing a stir.
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...
Fall 2019
The Art of Vandalism
Recent exhibits show that graffiti and street art have found a place in Viennese culture – well, maybe
Fall 2019
Someone’s Gotta Do It
Bins full of sorted junk, sewage, waste - and all that trash...For all cities, garbage is a fact of life that must be managed - but for Vienna, waste ...
Business & Career
What Makes a City “Smart”?
Digital, green, innovative – what's the real deal behind the buzzwords?
Opinion
Opinion | Brigitte Bierlein – Cleaning up After the Men
Come the hour, come the woman. Leading the interim government was going to be a tough gig, but she was ready.
People
Profiles | Wolfgang Zerobin
“All components of public service – water, sewage, trash, energy – must remain in communal hands. Our public utilities belong 100% to the city. This is – and must – be important.”
People
Profiles | Stefanie Lamp
“It’s really necessary to bring all the people together and talk as often as possible. Of course, you can’t make everyone happy because people want different things – but you can try.”
People
Profiles | Daniel Pratl
“When people look at traffic lights, they see only red, yellow, and green. They have no idea about what lies beyond those colors."
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Party Manifestos | What the Liberal Party (NEOS) Wants for Austria
the party’s 80-pages manifesto focuses on protecting the climate and sustainability, alongside long-term NEOS topics such as education, a pension reform and more transparency for parties and state authorities.
Online
Measles Keeps Rearing Its Ugly Head
Nearly twice as many cases were reported by mid-August as in all of 2019 – a quarter of which have resulted in hospitalization.
Online
Austrians Support Flexible Working Hours
The global trends of flextime and home offices please employees and employers alike – but there’s still a need to build trust.
Online
North Vienna Gets Its First Daytime Shelter for the Homeless
Nord_light in Vienna’s 22nd District will provide shelter, beds, food, laundry and showers – the first such offer north of the Donau.
Online
Heinz-Christian Strache’s House Searched
The far-right FPÖ is accused of having secured a top position at Casinos Austria by making political promises to Novomatic.
Online
The Liberals Ask for Bigger Prisons
NEOS party head urges new prisons to be built because of overcrowded jail cells.
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Electric Car Sharing Eco-friendly and Cost-Effective
Emissions-free cars hit the streets, as Viennese rethink mobility and its effects on the environment.
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Vienna’s Climate Protection Zones
Local government announces plans for climate-friendly construction hoping to curb the devastating effects of climate change.
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Taking the Train
Taking the train for the summer holidays is becoming trendy again – and Austrian cities are again serving as international hubs, just as in times gone by.
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City-Wide Parking Permits Possible in Vienna
Talks are under way to unify the current district parking permits across all Vienna.
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Brew-haha! Owner of Brickmakers and Charlie P’s Out of Money
Two popular Viennese venues are on the verge of bankruptcy, losing customers to “hot summers” and a misreading of the market.
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Austrian Employment at Record High As Growth Chugs Along
The Austrian economy is a job-creation machine for the entire region and remains unruffled by slowing global growth.
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Hofer’s Menstrual Cup Causes Online Firestorm
The company’s social media team triumphs over a wave of angry male-user comments
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The Return of Wolves and Bears in Austria
The reappearance of apex predators in the alps have some calling for a cull; but environmentalists decry the “scaremongering” and call for more electric fences.
Explore Vienna
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.
Explore Vienna
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.
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Guess Who’s Back – Uber!
After being shut down for five days, ride-sharing service Uber is now back on the streets of Vienna.
Online
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.
Online
#Schreddergate – Kurz‘ Social Media Manager Secretly Destroys Hard Drives
Shortly after the Ibiza video was published, an employee of the former Kurz-cabinet shredded several hard disks under a false name at a digital security firm.
Online
Austrian Railways Set New Records
Train passenger numbers in Austria have hit new records, making the country the No. 1 railroad nation in the EU. That builds on a long legacy.
Explore Vienna
Luftschloss Cobenzl | A Pop-up Party in Paradise
Luftschloss Cobenzl is a magnificent venue with an amazing view – but patience is mandatory.
Online
7 Words That’ll Win You the Heart of a Wiener
No matter how well you speak German, these words will impress any Viennese.
Explore Vienna
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?
Online
E-Scooter Troubles
Electric scooters offer a fast and affordable means to zip around town – but as with other new tech, there are growing pains.
Online
Bomb Threat Leads to Shootout Near Innsbruck
A caller’s threat to the Altstadt in Innsbruck on Wednesday led to a wide-ranging evacuation and shootout between the alleged caller and police.
Melange
For Love of the Game
At a gaming café outside Vienna, Monika Racek, the CEO of the Admiral Casinos and Entertainment AG talks addiction, legislation and why old ladies pla...
Food & Drink
Vienna’s Best Ice Cream
With legions of purveyors of frozen treats, Vienna has ice cream for any given sundae.
Culture
Around the Town in 23 Days
The Wir sind Wien festival brings theater, music and local culture to each of Vienna’s districts – one day at a time and free of charge.
Diplomacy
Celebrating 40 Years of the UN in Vienna
A symbol for peace that needs to work on its visibility. More support from the Austrian government would also be a help.
News
News Monitor – Summer 2019
Vienna’s New Logo
Stadt Wien recently spent nearly €600,000 on a new logo. The opposition denounced it as a scandalous waste of public money, while t...
News
News Monitor – Summer 2019
Brutal Training at the Balletakademie
With accusations of physical punishment, insults and humiliation, lack of psychological support or counseling, ...
Online
Kurz No Longer Chancellor, Government Dismissed
+++ Breaking News, May 27, 16:20 +++The vote of no confidence went through. Sebastian Kurz is no longer Chancellor of Austria. Th...
