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 […]
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.
How many foreigners live in Vienna, Austria? More than you might think
One of the things that surprised me the most when I moved to Austria’s capital city was how many […]
How many people live in Vienna, Austria? Is the city crowded?
In my attempt to have Oh My Vienna cover everything you could ever possibly want to know about Vienna, […]
Where is Vienna located? Sure, it’s in Austria, but where?
As a follow up to my article yesterday on ‘Where is Austria located?‘, today we have ‘Where is Vienna […]
Where is Austria? No really, where is the country located?
While the title of this post may sound a little strange, I will guarantee you most of the people […]
Ottakringer beer vans and Ottakringer Brewery, Vienna — Photo of the Day
Special Note: I am in the process of moving all my Vienna photos from Instagram to Oh My Vienna, […]
Austrians speak English better than almost any other non-native speaking country and here’s proof
Back in October, I wrote an article asking the question “Do Austrians in Vienna speak English?” and ended it […]
Use Wise to send money from U.S. to Austria, get higher exchange rates and faster speeds
The first couple of times I sent money from the United States to Austria, I used WorldRemit. After attempting […]
Red Bull fugitive Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya in Austria? Royal Thai Police think he may be
Vice chairman of the Thai House committee on police affairs, Sanya Nilsupan, has claimed the Royal Thai Police (RTP) […]
Erste Bank Christmas advert loses its magic with climate change taking the place of the holidays in its woke message — Watch
Vienna-based Erste Bank seems to be intent on becoming as famous for its Christmas ads as the British company […]
Why is DM Drogerie Markt (drugstore) one of the best shops in Vienna, Austria?
DM Drogerie Markt in Vienna is one of my favorite shops Anyone that knows me and knows anything about […]
Does it snow in Vienna, Austria in winter? How much snow could there be?
Since I wrote an article about the weather in Vienna in the winter, I have had a couple of […]
Wiener Würstelstande and a Mural in Vienna at Pfeilgasse and Strozzigasse — Photo of the Day
One of the wonderful things about living in Vienna, Austria are the murals that pop up in the city […]
How and when to give gifts in Vienna, Austria so you don’t offend
If you have spent any time overseas you may already know that, even in countries with cultures relatively similar […]
Punctuality in Vienna, Austria — Be on time if you want to be respected and liked
Punctuality in Vienna is the norm One of the things I have loved about Vienna, Austria since I moved […]
Best taxis from Vienna Airport to city and back? I’m a fan of wien-airport-transfer.com
How I started using wien-airport-transfer.com for my Vienna airport taxi needs For the first three years I lived in […]
Which hotels are close to Mariahilfer Strasse in Vienna, Austria? These are convenient and affordable
If you are planning a trip to Vienna, Austria and want to stay in a hotel close to Mariahilfer […]
Is Vienna expensive compared to the U.S? What things should you bring with you?
One of the things Americans worry about when moving to Vienna, or even when planning on spending several weeks […]
What is the cost of groceries in Vienna, Austria compared to the United States?
(See updated note at the end of this article for 2023) Having recently arrived back in Austria after several […]
Is public transportation in Vienna, Austria affordable? Ridiculously so…
It always makes me laugh when people who haven’t been to Austria ask me “Is public transportation in Vienna […]
When does Austria turn clocks back in 2021? Standard Time returns tomorrow — set your clocks
While Daylight Savings Time (DST) in Austria is something outdated and unnecessary, and something the EU is trying to […]