Vienna in winter is pure cozy chaos – lights twinkling on every corner, strangers smiling into their punch cups, and snowflakes landing dramatically like they’re auditioning for a film. From early November, the city transforms into a glittering maze of stalls, cinnamon, and questionable Christmas sweaters. If you’re studying here, working remotely, or simply trying […]

Vienna isn’t the kind of city you expect to lose its composure – but once a year, it absolutely does. By late October, the capital turns cheeky: the fog feels thicker, the laughter louder, and the chandeliers share the spotlight with cobwebs. The Danube glows under a pale moon, the Prater bursts into orange light, […]

Let’s be honest: summer in Vienna gets all the attention — rooftop bars, riverside swims, never-ending festivals. But when autumn shows up? The city quietly steals the spotlight back. The air smells like roasted chestnuts, the tram windows fog up, and suddenly every park looks like a Klimt painting. Locals trade Aperol for Sturm (young […]

First things first: You just moved here. Maybe your suitcase still smells like airport. Maybe you don’t know how to pronounce Mariahilf yet (don’t worry, no one does). And maybe you’ve just learned that Vienna’s districts are arranged like a giant spiral – like a cinnamon roll with Baroque frosting. The 1st district is the […]

Vienna wears its grandeur like a silk cape – but lift the hem and you’ll find ivy-wrapped cemeteries, hulking WWII towers no one quite knows what to do with, and a wild park growing on old train lines. If your vibe is “curious, a tad goth, mildly sassy,” this is your map. You’re not breaking […]

Somewhere out there, those real summer days are waiting – the kind that make Vienna hum slowly in the heat, when the air feels thick and every step needs purpose. So far, the season has been playing it cool. But once the temperatures finally rise, it’s time to pack a tote, grab a towel, and […]

Vienna knows how to dress up und in summer, it undoes a few buttons. The museums stay open, sure—but the real stories unfold outside: in courtyards, on rooftops, and in quiet corners where a projector flickers to life and the city exhales.   Listen to our Podcast   This isn’t a tourist brochure moment. It’s […]

Vienna is famous for its imperial charm, world-class museums, and coffeehouse culture that borders on sacred. But there’s something else quietly brewing between the cobblestones and concert halls: a new wave of restaurants, cafés, and bars that are shaking things up in the best possible way.   Listen to our Podcast   This isn’t just […]

June in Vienna means one thing: full-on Pride season. The streets glow in rainbow colors, the vibes are electric, and the entire city turns into a celebration of love, visibility, and freedom. If you think you’ve seen everything Vienna has to offer – think again. Pride Week here is a mix of party, protest, poetry, […]

Who says cocktails are only for the evening? In Vienna, daytime is the new prime time – and we know exactly where to raise your glass. The sun is out, the city is buzzing, and suddenly your afternoon to-do list seems a little … negotiable. Because in Vienna, when the light hits just right and […]

Let’s face it – being a student in Vienna often means juggling espresso shots, exam stress, and your last clean hoodie. In the middle of that chaos, Mother’s Day suddenly appears on the calendar as it does again on May 11th.   Listen to our Podcast No budget, no plan – but still a chance […]