A German motorcyclist had a lucky escape on Friday when the rider miscalculated a bend in…
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.
What are Top 10 most-watched TV shows on Netflix in Austria in September, 2023?
The Top 10 most-watched TV series in Austria for September 18th to September 24th look like…
What time is it in Austria compared to the United States? The time difference in 7 American time zones
In my series ‘Short questions and answers about Austria‘, one question that comes up a lot…
When does Daylight Savings Time happen in Austria? ie: when are clocks turned forward?
At the moment, while the European Union (EU) keeps threatening to end Daylight Savings Time, all…
What languages are spoken in Vienna, Austria besides German? Quick questions and answers
While the vast majority of people living in Vienna, Austria speak German — well, it is…
Can you use dollars in Vienna, Austria? – Short questions and answers
Dollars are not accepted local currency in Vienna, Austria Unlike some countries in Asia and South…
Does Austria have a high birth rate or a low birth rate in 2023?
Short questions and answers about Austria — “Does Austria have a high or low birth rate?“…
What percentage of Austrians smoke in 2023 even after smoking ban in bars and restaurants?
One of the few things you may dislike about living in or traveling to Austria is…
Austrian public-housing rental price increases to be capped at 5% for next 3 years
OPINION Austria’s public-housing rental price increases great for those living in them, but those in privately-owned…
Armed robbery in Vienna supermarket in Floridsdorf – police release description of the robber
While there is very little violent crime in Vienna, the city has had several armed robberies…
4 reasons NOT to visit Vienna, Austria in the summer – July and August are worst months in the city
Vienna is wonderful for 10 months of the year — it’s the place I escape from…
Barbecue ban in Vienna, Austria until it rains, except in these areas…
The City of Vienna’s Forestry Department (MA49) has announced barbecues are banned in Vienna until further…
Vienna’s U4 line from Schwedenplatz and Schottenring not running in July, 2023
This is just a quick heads up for those of you who, like me, do not…
How many countries border Austria? How many neighbors does the Alpine country have?
One of the things I find fascinating about living in Austria is just how many neighbors…
How many airports are in Austria, where are they and how many passengers do they serve?
Short Questions and Answers series — Austrian airports While Austria is a very small country with…
Autrian manufacturing contracted sharply in June, 2023 – Is anyone surprised?
OPINION With the European Union now struggling with one of the weakest performing economies in the…
How to buy tickets for Harry Styles: Love on Tour concert in Vienna, Austria on July 8th
Harry Styles: Love on Tour concert in Vienna still has tickets available for various prices In…
What is Austria’s life expectancy in 2023? Better or worse than the previous year?
Is Austria’s life expectancy in 2023 better or worse than previous years? One of the things…
Are tickets still available for Paolo Nutini at Gasometer, Vienna on June 26th?
Paolo Nutini hits Vienna on June 26th as part of his Last Night in the Bittersweet…
Vintage Austrian Photos from Naschmarkt’s flea market — Photo of the Day
Quick explanation before my comment about Vintage Austrian photos A couple of weeks ago, after 8…
What is better about living in Vienna, Austria than in the United States?
Living in Vienna, Austria is better than living in the U.S. — it just is As…
Austria inflation rate on June 1st, 2023 down to 8.8 percent but still one of highest in Europe
Austria’s inflation falls to *8.8 percent but still too high *Edit: Official figures are now in…
In Love with Laura – A Mystery in Marble exhibition at Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna opens June 20th
In Love with Laura – A Mystery in Marble – an exhibition centering around one Renaissance…