The moment the temperatures drop, our collective personality becomes simple: we want warm rooms, soft robes, low lighting and someone professionally dealing with the emotional—and very physical—damage caused by our inboxes. Grey skies can be charming from a café window; they are considerably less charming when your shoulders have spent three days trying to become […]

Vienna in autumn is made for treasure hunting: crisp air, oversized scarves, and that one weird lamp you definitely do not need—but suddenly cannot live without. From year-round classics to lively neighbourhood pop-ups, flea markets are where the city’s vintage soul comes out to play. Listen to our Podcast What’s this all about? Vienna in […]

Vienna does not slow down when summer ends — it simply swaps open-air sunsets for stadium sing-alongs, dark club nights, legendary voices and one very big rap finale. Meet your flatmates for a quick drink that definitely turns into two, squeeze onto the U-Bahn and let the city surprise you with a new favourite song. […]

Moving to Vienna is exciting – until you realise that choosing where to live can feel like picking a personality. Do you want early-morning coffee walks, spontaneous nights out, a quiet street with actual birdsong, or a direct U-Bahn connection that saves your life every Monday morning? The good news: Vienna has a district for […]

Vienna in summer is basically one long city-wide ice cream date, with the whole town playing main character. One minute you’re pretending to revise for exams, the next you’ve “accidentally” joined a twenty-minute queue for pistachio, strawberry and something experimental you can’t pronounce. By the time you finally get your cone, you’ve forgotten your deadlines, […]

Vienna is at its best when you can finish a Zoom call, grab a towel and be in the water half an hour later. You don’t always need a day ticket for a crowded pool – the city has plenty of spots where you can swim for free, with U‑Bahn access and very local vibes. […]

Arriving in Vienna, it’s easy to get lost in coffee houses, bars and bill-paying – and forget that you’re literally living in one of Europe’s culture capitals. This guide is for everyone who likes art and history, but hates feeling trapped in a boring museum tour. Think of it as your shortlist of museums that […]

The Wiener Festwochen is an annual arts and culture festival in Vienna that is traditionally held for five weeks in May and June. The festival was first held in 1951 and has since developed into one of the most important international art festivals. From 15 May to 21 June 2026, Vienna turns into a huge […]

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 – this year on May 10th. No budget, no plan, but still a chance to make it special. Whether your mom […]

Vienna can be elegant. Vienna can be classical. But Vienna can also surprise you – especially on a warm spring or early summer night, when the city feels just a little less predictable. The sun sets late, the air stays warm, and suddenly no one seems in a hurry to go home. People gather outside […]

Ooops, we did it. Again. Vienna is hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. And no, the city is not going to stay calm about it! For a few weeks, Vienna trades its coffeehouse elegance for something louder. Brighter. Slightly chaotic. And honestly? Much more fun. If you’re here for a longer stay, studying, or just passing […]

Austria’s capital knows how to celebrate the seasons – and nowhere is that clearer than in spring, when Vienna’s Easter markets turn the city into a place where tradition, colour and local life meet in open air. From historical courtyards to baroque palaces, the Easter markets offer something for everyone: hand-painted eggs, regional treats, artisanal […]