I had a conversation recently with someone who had moved to Vienna, Austria just a few…
Author: Michelle Topham
I'm a journalist, and the founder of Oh My Vienna. I have been living in Vienna since 2016 as an immigrant, because 'expat' is just a fancy word that means exactly that.
The Albertina Museum’s Picasso: 50th Anniversary of His Death exhibition now open
The Albertina Museum in Vienna is currently commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of Picasso,…
Female Perspectives on Vermeer exhibition at the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna 21st March to 25th June
One of the things I bought every year during the first few years I lived in…
Why is the FPÖ gaining support in Austria? Hell, I know, and I’d vote for them too
In an article on The Local AT’s website, a writer recently asked “Why is support for…
How to find a pharmacy in Vienna, Austria near you? It is easier than you might think
One of the many things I like about living in Vienna, Austria is how organized the…
How to find a veterinarian in Vienna, Austria near you? Follow these simple instructions
Whether you are on a trip to Vienna with a pet, or you have just moved…
What is Austria’s net migration rate in 2023? Is it lower or higher than previous years?
In another in my series ‘Short Questions and Answers About Austria‘ here is one I thought…
Where is the world’s oldest Ferris wheel located? Vienna, Austria of course
If you are into Ferris wheels, or Big Wheels as we used to call them in…
Chinese, German and New Zealander skiiers killed in Austria – 8 deaths in Austrian avalanches and accidents this weekend
While Austrian authorities say there were more than 30 avalanches in the Tyrol area of the…
Vienna immigrants vital for city’s service industries says AMS boss Johannes Kopf – without them they would collapse
As an immigrant living in Austria for the last almost seven years myself, I am always…
Dutch hacker stole GIS data from everyone in Austria – culprit caught in successful sting operation
According to Die Presse, a Dutch hacker was able to steal GIS data from nine million…
Why the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna’s Annual Ticket is the best deal in town
If you like a good deal, do I have a superb one for you. That would…
Is Austrian customer service good or bad? It would be difficult to find a country that has worse
While there are many, many things I love about living in Vienna, Austrian customer service, or…
Draft beer will be more expensive in Austria in 2023 – almost a 10% increase over 2022
As the rising cost of almost everything in Austria is causing businesses everywhere to pass their…
How powerful is an Austrian passport in 2023? – Short questions and answers about Austria
As most people who travel internationally know, some passports are more powerful than others. By “powerful’,…
How long can a British person spend in Austria after Brexit if they are not a resident? – Short questions and answers
In the last few weeks, I have had a couple of British friends ask me the…
What is current inflation rate in Austria in January, 2023? — Latest figures available – Short questions and answers
With inflation being on many people’s minds as prices of many things in Austria continue to…
How much debt per capita does Austria have in 2023? – Short questions and answers about Austria
Another in our series of ‘Short Questions and Answers About Austria“ While Austria is generally considered…
Why non-EU citizens living in the EU should not use EES scanners when arriving/leaving EU from May
Note: January 18th, 2023 — The EU has just announced the EES planned implementation of May,…
Electricity price cap in Austria for all of 2023 and into 2024 – same limit for single and multi-person households
With the cost of electricity in Austria continuing to rise (up more than 5% this month…
Austria’s Provisions fee ends July 1st, 2023 – renters no longer need to pay expensive fee just to get an apartment
One of the things I hated when I arrived in Vienna, Austria and began to look…
What is the unemployment rate in Austria as of January 1st, 2023? – Short Questions and Answers About Austria
Oh My Vienna is starting the new year with a new series of articles called ‘Short…
Mask mandates on Vienna public transport in 2023 continue – Thanks, I’ll walk until the stupidity ends
People riding Vienna public transport must still wear FFP2 masks I am one of a number…