What’s the weather like in winter in Vienna, Austria?
Only a week or two away from what I would classify as winter in Vienna, Austria, and I already […]
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.
Inflation in Austria for October 2021 at 10-year high — possible 3.6% increase vs same month in 2020
According to a preliminary estimate by Statistics Austria, the inflation rate in Austria for October 2021 could be as […]
Can you use credit cards in Vienna, Austria? Or is cash king?
Having lived in the U.S. for decades, and in Asia for almost as long, I am one of those […]
Austrian Airlines gets 12 more Premium Economy Class seats on every Boeing 767
Anyone that knows me knows I am a big fan of Austrian Airlines. One of the best airlines I […]
What is Austrian National Day and when was it first celebrated?
As someone who moved to Austria a few years ago, there are still many things I do not know […]
When are stores in Vienna, Austria open, when do they close? What are Vienna’s shopping hours?
Having lived in Bangkok, Thailand for 15 years, a city where every store is even open on Christmas Day, […]
Is Vienna a safe city? How safe is it for women?
Whether you are planning a trip to Vienna, Austria or considering moving here, one of the things many people […]
Do Austrians in Vienna speak English? Can you live in Vienna without speaking German?
While the answer to the questions ‘Do Austrians in Vienna speak English?‘ and ‘Can you live in Vienna without […]
The ‘Modigliani. The Primitivist Revolution’ exhibition soundtrack may help you look differently at the artist and his work
As a music journalist, sometimes I find the best music playlists in the strangest of places. Places you might […]
‘Modigliani The Primitivist Revolution’ exhibition at Vienna’s Albertina Museum until January 9, 2022
The Albertina Museum, Vienna When it comes to museums in Vienna, Austria, you really will be spoiled for choice, […]
‘Titian’s Vision of Women’ exhibition at Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, October to January, 2022
One of my favorite things to do in Vienna, Austria is to visit the city’s world-famous Kunsthistorisches Museum (aka the […]
A Fiaker in Vienna — Photo of the Day
Photo of the Day — “Old and New” — A Viennese Fiaker heads home at the end of another […]
Penny Markt Vienna — cheap, high-quality food, cool specialty products and friendly (for Vienna) staff
I am one of those annoying food shoppers who rarely shops anywhere but the cheap supermarkets in Vienna. I […]
Vienna’s Jesuitenkirche one of the city’s lovely secret churches — Photo of the Day
Vienna’s Jesuitenkirche is an unexpected but beautiful surprise — Photo of the Day One of the things I enjoy […]
Higher gas prices in Vienna and rest of Austria in winter, 2021 and beyond
Gas prices in Vienna, and Austria as a whole, are set to rise in coming months with the shocking […]
Vienna’s Narrenturm, The Fool’s Tower and its strange history — Photo of the Day
Vienna’s Narrenturm — Photo of the Day I take walks around Vienna, Austria almost every day. They are a […]
Microsoft Flight Simulator adds Austria, Germany and Switzerland’s spectacular scenery
As someone who currently lives in the country, I have been wanting to see Microsoft Flight Simulator add Austria […]
Austria’s Anna Kiesenhofer won her Olympic gold medal because she is different than other cyclists
When you think about Austrians that have won something no other Austrian has won for decades, my mind immediately […]
Flood waters reach Hallein, Austria with torrents of water rushing through medieval town (video)
The flooding that has plagued parts of southern and eastern Germany this week has moved to some areas of […]
What are requirements for Americans traveling to Austria in July, 2021 and beyond?
With things constantly changing when it comes to traveling to Austria during Covid-19 restrictions, many people will be pleased […]
Austria is in trouble when the FPÖ makes more sense about Covid lockdowns than the ruling government
OPINION You know Austria is in trouble with its Covid-19 regulations when the people making the most sense about […]