If you walk around Vienna, Austria on any given day, you will usually see many people…
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.
Is Vienna a quiet city? What are Vienna noise ordinance laws like?
Is Vienna, Austria a quiet city? With Vienna’s noise ordinance laws being quiet strict (see Vienna’s…
Can you get a ticket for jaywalking in Vienna, Austria?
Jaywalking in Vienna is taken seriously Now, until I moved to the United States decades ago,…
Where to buy baking powder in Vienna, Austria and how to ask for it in German?
If you are baking a cake in Vienna, you will need to know where to buy…
Vienna’s has weakest housing market in 2023 among all major European cities
According to news from Bloomberg a few days ago, Vienna, Austria has Europe’s weakest housing market…
Where to buy gelatin in Vienna, Austria? It’s affordable and easy to find
Finding gelatin in Vienna shouldn’t take more than a few minutes If you have just moved…
What is open on Sundays in Vienna, Austria when many places are closed?
Not everything is closed on Sundays in Vienna, Austria One of the things I thought I…
Can you smoke cigarettes in bars, clubs and restaurants in Vienna, Austria?
Another in my Short Questions and Answers About Austria series is the answer to the question,…
Can you still buy tickets for Muse concert in Austria’s Stadion Wiener Neustadt in June?
Muse back in concert in Austria for first time in seven years Iconic English rock band…
What is the inflation rate in Austria in May, 2023? Much higher than most of the EU
If you are planning to move to Vienna, or even just to visit, you may want…
Where to buy tickets for Suzi Quatro & Band – The Devil In Me in Vienna, May 16th, 2023?
American singer songwriter and bass player Suzi Quatro is in the midst of a European tour…
What are phone numbers for emergency services in Austria? Police, fire, ambulance – Short questions and answers
Another in my series of Short Questions and Answers About Austria is the question “What are…
Bringing prescription medication to Austria – What can you bring and how much?
One of the things you may worry about when planning a trip to Vienna is figuring…
How to find out what Vienna district you are in — it’s so easy I can’t believe I missed it
Vienna has 23 districts – how do you know which one you are in? When I…
What is open in Vienna, Austria on Easter Monday April 10th, 2023? Shops? Supermarkets? Museums?
For those like me who don’t always keep an eye on Austrian national public holidays, it…
New e-scooter rules in Vienna in effect May 1st include prohibited zones and new parking areas
After many people in the city have complained about the reckless behavior of a substantial number…
Do you have to allow a chimney sweep into your home in Vienna, Austria?
I had a conversation recently with someone who had moved to Vienna, Austria just a few…
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…