Bomb in a Vienna disco turns out to be a flashing red light seen by a drunk guy
According to a Vienna police spokesman, and via a press release from LPD Wien, a 24-year-old man made a call […]
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.
No, you can’t eat on subway trains (U-bahn) in Vienna, Austria and here’s what may happen if you do
A recent article in the Austrian newspaper Heute reminded me about an article I had planned on writing for a […]
Fake police and bank scam in Vienna, Austria targets two more elderly people this month
Bank scams in Vienna, Austria have been ongoing for many years In the last few years, there have been various […]
Wien police give tips for how to stay safe at night in Vienna, Austria during darker months
Practicing common sense when arriving home in the dark could save your life Vienna police (LPD Wien) have issued a […]
3 men break into Donaustadt Vienna supermarket warehouse, tie up employee – police asking for tips
Vienna supermarket warehouse break in occured early on Sunday morning According to Vienna police (LPD Wien), three masked men broke […]
Austrian pharmacies to get longer opening hours when new Pharmacy Act passes
Pharmacy opening hours in Austria will increase from 48 to a maximum of 72 While Austria is known for being […]
All Lidl stores in Austria will be closed on December 8th – Here’s why
Lidl stores in Austria to be closed on Immaculate Conception Day If you are planning on shopping at a Lidl […]
Austria stops Palestinian aid while attempt to rescue Austrians from Israel experiences problems
Austria’s aid to Palestinian projects is now on ice After the horrendous Hamas attack on Israel last weekend, Austrian Foreign […]
German motorcyclist survives FALL into Austrian ravine — 45-METER mountain drop – Austria News Tidbits
A German motorcyclist had a lucky escape on Friday when the rider miscalculated a bend in a mountain road and […]
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 this As an entertainment […]
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 from Americans I know […]
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 of the EU still […]
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 the country’s official language […]
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 America, where you can […]
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?“ One of the problems […]
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 the number of Austrians […]
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 housing will see no […]
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 of supermarkets over the […]
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 in July and August […]
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 notice in all public […]
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 always follow the news […]
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 the tiny Alpine country […]