Visas and residence permits for Vienna (and Austria)
Visas and residence permits are important parts of your visit to Vienna (and Austria), or for moving and settling down over here. Here is some guidance about this topic. Austria is a member of Schengen countries and Schengen visas of Type C issued to enter Austria are valid for other…
Vienna Attractions – top 21 places to see
Vienna attractions include a diverse variety of historic landmarks, museums, monuments, and palaces. Vienna’s rich history has left a cultural heritage for generations to come and it brings millions of visitors every year. We will dedicate separate posts for each attraction with the most useful information such as the year…
15 amazing things to do in Vienna
What to do in Vienna when you visit? There are many things to do in Vienna and one simple article like this cannot possibly cover it all, but here is a selection of 15 suggestions to do in Vienna. More activities will come soon. 1. Stroll around the city This…
Vienna Events
Vienna is packed with events throughout the year. We will list here the most important (annual) Vienna events by the month and will dedicate each event to a separate post in the future. We will also try and present any important one-time events as they are being announced. Here are…
Vienna weather
Knowing about Vienna weather is important, especially if you are planning some outdoor activities. Vienna and Austria fall under the oceanic type of climate (Cfb classification on the Köppen scale). This climate is characterized by warm, sometimes hot summers and cold, relatively dry winters. Vienna seats on the banks of…
Cost of living in Vienna
The cost of living in Vienna means different things for visitors and people who already live in the city, but it has many things in common. The price of a pack of cigarettes, pint of beer, or dinner for two is definitely applicable for both weekend visitors and city locals,…
Hello, I am Jan, a travel writer based in the Czech Republic. I specialize in discovering and writing about my homeland—medieval towns, mountain hikes, the local pub scene, and off-the-tourist-radar destinations.
I also write about life as an expat in Czechia—just what it is like to live here, and not just visit. That means the little victories, the cultural surprises, and the daily realities of establishing life in this side of the world. I have also spent some time in Vienna (Austria), and I wrote several useful articles for expats there.