Traditional Clothing in Austria
The joyous tones of an accordion, happy chatter, a sea of colourful clothes: Whether public festivals, fairs or weddings, Austrian traditional clothing, better known as “Tracht”, is an integral part of Austrian culture – and a lot more than just a simple piece of clothing. With more than 800 different types of Tracht worn across […]
Heurigen vs. Buschenschank: What’s what?
Your guide to Austria’s much-loved wine taverns The irresistible smell of fresh bread, a glass of crisp white wine in your hand, animated conversations under chestnut trees – a visit to Austria’s wine taverns is not just your regular lunch or dinner, but a visit steeped in tradition. So what exactly makes Heurigen and Buschenschank […]
From Gröstl to Gugelhupf: A guide to Austrian cuisine
Enjoyment from Lake Constance to Lake Neusiedl Nine federal states, countless traditional dishes: Austrians know a thing or two about great food. While classics such as Wiener Schnitze and Kaiserschmarrn are arguably the best-known specialities, each province also boasts its very own unique delicacies. Here is an overview of the most important ones: What is […]
From Melange to Einspänner: Austrian coffee at a glance
Melange, Einspänner, Fiaker and Franziskaner: If you browse through the menus of Austrian coffee shops, you’ll come across numerous coffee specialities – Vienna in particular is known for its coffee house culture. But what exactly are all these creative names all about, and where did this variety come from in the first place? Here’s an […]
From Vorarlberg to Vienna: Austrian dialect explained
From “Griaß di” to “Baba”: if you want to communicate in Austria, you’ll often need a lot more language prowess than just the basic vocabulary from your last German lesson. Although the country is small, there’s an astonishing variety of dialects with fluid transitions in the border regions of the different federal states. From Lower […]
Customs & traditions in Austria: A guide to popular festivities all year round
Austria may be a small country, but mighty big when it comes to customs and traditions – which play a central role in Austrian culture, both on public holidays and on other festive occasions throughout the year. From the traditional Almabtrieb to the convivial Kirtag and the traditional Sunday morning pint, there’s a whole range […]
The best tips for learning German
Fast & efficient learning success Sure, German can be a tricky language to learn. However, with the right strategy and motivation, learning German is a lot easier than you might think – whether for university, work or simply for your next trip abroad. Here we’ve put together our best tips and tricks to help you […]
Welcome to Austria! Work where others go on holidays!
We are starting a new series of free webinars on working and living in Austria – together with the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF)! If you are a professional who would like to work in Austria, join us! The webinars will last 60 minutes and will be held in English. Please register for each webinar individually […]
From past to present: 10 famous Austrian writers you need to know
Home you are great authors When thinking of Austrian culture, you’ll inevitably think about internationally renowned institutions such as the Salzburg Festival, the Opera Ball or historical sites such as Schönbrunn Palace. However, the country has much more to offer – for example a whole host of world-famous authors whose works have been published, translated […]
Music festivals in Austria: from Mozart to metal
A tour through the Austrian festival summer Austria is known for its many theaters, operas and performance stages. So when temperatures start climbing and evenings get longer during the warm season, it’s only natural that open air venues are taking centre stage. From Lake Neusiedl to Lake Constance, there are plenty of music festivals across […]
