Living in Austria
Exploring the Central Districts of Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria, is divided into 23 districts. Districts 1 through 9 make up the center of the city. Most of these central districts are densely populated, and each contain unique cultural sites or institutions. The 1st District, called Innere Stadt, is the center of the city, with the rest of the districts built around it. The 1st District [...]
Navigating the Major Cities of Austria: Vienna, Graz and Linz
Vienna Rich in cultural history, Vienna is the capital and primary city of Austria. Austrians call their city “Wien.” Vienna is also the economic and political center of the country, with a population of about 1.7 million. About a quarter of the country lives around Vienna's metropolitan area. It is host to the United Nations and OPEC, two [...]
Art Museums in Vienna, Austria
Leopold Museum The Leopold is located in the Museumsplatz, a court of many other museums. It holds the world's most extensive collection of works by Egon Schiele, one of the most famous Austrian/Expressionist artists. Its permanent exhibit also contains many works by Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka and others. Its rotating exhibits come from all [...]
Eating and Drinking Customs in Austria
Like Germans, Austrians generally have a light breakfast, then a large lunch, and a light dinner. Snacks are common in Austria, because the period between meals is often a few hours. Sausages are a common snack. Many of us are probably familiar with “Weiner Würstel,” which simply translates as “Vienna Sausages.” This is why sausages are [...]
