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Top 10 secret learning paradises in Vienna you should know

Important exams are coming up and you need time, room and silence to focus on your study. If you escape to the park, your hands will freeze from the cold on the specialist literature. Before you buy expensive headphones with a noise-cancelling function or go to church to study out of sheer desperation, you should take a look at Vienna’s learning paradises.

Classic learning paradise in Vienna: Libraries that tempt you to learn

Juridicum

Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna

While everyone else is in the hustle and bustle of the main library, we know an alternative: Not far from the main university, in the library of the Juridicum, people who are eager to learn regularly immerse themselves in their books. The advantage is that you don’t need an ID. The disadvantage is the lack of space. It’s fair to say the early bird gets the best place in one of these learning paradises in Vienna.

Academy of Fine Arts

Augasse 2-6, 1090 Vienna

The library in the Academy of Fine Arts is traditional and cosy. Here you can let your inner nerd hang out undisturbed and forget about time and space in the subdued atmosphere. Another special feature: four-legged friends are also welcome here!

Chamber of Labour

Prinz Eugen Strasse 20-22, 1040 Vienna

In the fourth district lies a small, hidden treasure for conscientious students. The Chamber of Labour library is a secret of people “in the know” and they want it to stay that way. But we don’t want you to lose out. A big plus for warmer days: the garden in the inner courtyard is ideal for breathing in some fresh air so that you don’t turn into a deathly-white vampire.

MAK

Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna

OK, so the reading room at the MAK is not our best insider tip, but it has one very rare feature: daylight! Its glazed ceiling lets the light flood in. You need to get here early so that you can study in the sunshine. One disadvantage: you need a permit and have to leave the hall to eat and drink. An advantage: it’s also open on weekends!

Cafés: Vienna’s learning paradise, where you can combine the pleasure of coffee with productivity

student sits on table while reading a book and drinking coffee

7Stern

Siebensterngasse 31, 1070 Vienna

Whether it’s the morning after the night before, or if you’re a fan of a plant-based diet or have a sweet tooth: The breakfast in the 7Stern sets you up for the day. Here you can learn in a lively atmosphere, sip on your refreshing lemonade or bite into a fresh croissant.

World cafe

Schwarzspanierstrasse 15, 1090 Vienna

The world café is all about fair trade. All products come from organic farming and the mood is just as relaxed. In addition to the classic coffee options, you can recharge your batteries with a falafel sandwich, enjoy a risotto or have a hearty breakfast.

Café Sperl

Gumpendorfer Strasse 11, 1060 Vienna

Among our learning paradises, the Cafè Sperl is a popular meeting point for having a chat, relaxing and of course learning. This is the place where a young clientele meets a classic coffee house atmosphere. Even if it can get quite loud here: The plum cake and the large selection of newspapers invite you to linger.

Café Caspar

Grillparzerstraße 6, 1010 Vienna

Are you near the main university right now? Then you’re not far from the Café Caspar! Just a stone’s throw away you will find yourself in a modern living room atmosphere and after an authentic Italian espresso you can dive into your lecture notes. If you need an energy boost before you get started, you can opt for one of the healthy lunches at a bargain price!

Alternative learning paradises for alternative students

AKH reading room

Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1097 Vienna

WARNING: concentration at its highest. The AKH reading room policy is strict. It is not particularly cosy, but you are guaranteed not to be distracted by any decoration or attention to detail. Here smoking brains do battle with exam material. You will also learn how to turn pages very quietly or how to close the door without making a sound. And you will also see from the opening times that only the tough get into the garden.

CoLivi helps you finding your own private learning paradise!

Cocoquadrat

Wiedner Hauptstrasse 65, 1040 Vienna

Tired of dusty shelves, dark libraries and hipster cafés? Then you will feel much more at ease in Cocoquadrat . Those who meet here learn in a modern atmosphere and ideally together. The new coworking spaces are very popular and are definitely worth the price.

Life for a student in Vienna

Of course, as a student in vienna, you should also be able to study within your own four walls. So let’s start with finding the right apartment for your stay in Vienna! You do not have to worry since there are fully furnished apartments for rent in Vienna. The apartments are affordable and comfortable for students and offer students the opportunity to co-live and enjoy their study duration.

Colivi has cheap apartments for rent where each tenant gets a private bedroom and has access to a shared kitchen and living room furnished for their comfort. Vienna apartments for rent have all utilities provided, including free WIFI. Students need not worry about making purchases before moving in. Coliving Vienna has helped students surmount the challenges that come with moving to a new environment.

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