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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.
June 7, 2022News

Electricity blackout in Vienna causes Austria vs Denmark game to be delayed

There was a major electricity blackout in Vienna last night. A blackout that caused the Austria vs Denmark football […]

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022News

You must still wear an FFP2 mask in Vienna, Austria in June, 2022 and beyond – at least in these 3 places

NOTE: I will start this article by telling you upfront — the title is slightly sensationalistic but… it got […]

May 26, 2022May 28, 2022News

Austrian Eurovision 2022 audience lowest in almost a decade – 90,000 lower than 2021

I will start this by admitting, as a resident of Austria and as a music journalist, I did not […]

May 24, 2022Just Vienna

How many passengers take Vienna’s trams every year? Wiener Linien statistics are astounding

If you visit Vienna, you will see quickly how popular Vienna’s trams are for both the Viennese and for […]

May 24, 2022May 11, 2023Culture

Is it mandatory to carry an ID in Austria? You may be surprised at the answer

A question I actually did not know the answer to was asked by an American friend last week and […]

May 22, 2022June 28, 2022News

Inflation in Austria in April, 2022 increases to 7.2% – almost all products and services see large increase in price

Inflation in Austria in April, 2022 increased to 7.2% — the largest increase in prices since October, 1981. As […]

May 21, 2022September 15, 2023Just Vienna

How many passengers use Vienna’s U-bahn (underground railway) every year? Sh*t tons, apparently!

If you ever take Vienna’s U-bahn system (ie: Vienna’s underground railway), especially at rush hour when trains are packed, […]

May 16, 2022Culture

Should you tip in Vienna, Austria and, if so, how much?

One thing you will probably notice if you spend any time in Vienna, Austria, or anywhere else in the […]

May 16, 2022September 12, 2022Culture

FFP2 masks still mandated on all Austrian Airlines flights in May, 2022 and beyond?)

Updated: As of June 1st — Mask mandates have finally been lifted on most Austrian Airlines flights, unless the […]

May 16, 2022News

Visitors to Austria no longer need vaccine, test or proof of recovery – all 3G entry rules dropped

Travelers to Austria do not need to show proof of vaccine, negative test or proof of recovery from May […]

May 8, 2022May 11, 2022Culture

Is abortion legal in Austria? Is it legal in the first, second or third trimester?

As the abortion debate continues to rage in the United States now that it seems likely the U.S. Supreme […]

April 30, 2022May 4, 2022Culture

What does Porto zahlt Empfänger mean in German? Does the envelope need a stamp?

I periodically get letters through the mail in Austria that require some type of form completing and returning. Usually […]

March 17, 2022January 16, 2023Culture

Do Austrians watch The Sound of Music? Many haven’t even heard of it

Growing up in the United Kingdom, the 1965 movie The Sound of Music was one of my favorite films. […]

March 16, 2022March 17, 2022Culture

What is the average height in Austria for men and women?

In the seemingly ‘useless’ posts I will likely make over the next few months about anything and everything related […]

March 11, 2022April 24, 2023News

Current entry rules for Austria from March, 2022 – avoid Vienna if you’re not vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19

Update – May 16th, 2022 — All 3G rules have now been dropped for travelers flying to Austria. That […]

February 23, 2022February 26, 2022Speed Walking in Vienna

‘Yuri on Ice’ by Taro Umebayashi – Speed walking through Vienna – Music to listen to

Speed walking through Vienna — Music that sets the mood, Part I — ‘Yuri on Ice’ by Taro Umebayashi […]

February 7, 2022April 24, 2023Just Vienna

Drones in Vienna — Vienna from above is how this gorgeous city should be seen

Drones in Vienna allow you to see the city the way it should be seen One of the things […]

January 25, 2022January 26, 2022News

Austria more corrupt in 2021 than 2020 according to Corruption Perceptions Index

Corruption in Austria increased in 2021 according to CPI If you have lived in Austria over the last year, […]

January 13, 2022May 24, 2023Culture

Where to buy baking soda in Vienna, Austria and what it’s called in German

The German word for baking soda is… Living in or visiting Vienna, Austria and not speaking fluent German will […]

January 11, 2022July 1, 2022Opinion

Austrian household income plummeted in 2021 as a result of Covid policies

OPINION Austrian household income in 2021 down almost 6% While many journalists throughout the world insist on blaming the […]

January 10, 2022January 12, 2022Culture

What is the main religion in Austria? Is the country Catholic, Protestant or what?

I was talking to my father about religion in Austria last week, and he was surprised to learn about […]

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    Where to buy vitamins in Vienna, Austria and the cost compared to U.S. and UK

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    When are pharmacies open in Vienna, Austria? What about emergency pharmacies on evenings, Sundays and holidays??

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