Living in Austria
Learning the Business Customs of Austria
When doing business in Austria, people prefer to have third-party introductions, but this is not necessary. Austrian business people will be impressed with how long your company has been doing business successfully, as well as any high educational degrees you may hold. When you introduce yourself, make sure to dress very nicely and conservatively, [...]
Exploring the Lakes of Austria
Lake Constance Lake Constance is situated between Germany, Switzerland and Austria at the northern foot of the Alps. The Rhine River also flows into this lake in its southern region, around the Austria and Switzerland border. It is a very famous lake that is one of the largest in Central Europe. Lots of visitors frequent Lake Constance for water [...]
Learning the Social Customs of Austria
In Austria, German is the official language. About 98% of the population know German as their mother tongue. Nevertheless, Austrian German sounds a lot different than German in most parts of Germany, and many regional differences within Austria exist as well. Austrian homes are known to be kept very neat, as they take great pride in their [...]
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 [...]
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City-Penthouse near Opera with 2 terraces
