The ins and outs of the Austrian school system: What you need to know
Primary school, secondary modern school, grammar school, commercial academy, technical college and more: anyone familiarising themselves with the Austrian school system will encounter a multitude of educational pathways. Here, you’ll find an overview over what types of schools there are, how long it takes until graduation, and what kind of leaving certificates you get depending […]
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 […]
Hiking in Austria: The nation’s favourite sport at a glance
Hiking is one of the most popular leisure activities in Austria. Around two-thirds of the population regularly hit the trails – with almost half citing hiking as their main activity during their holidays. The numbers reflect this sentiment in impressive style: With around 726,000 members, the Österrichischer Alpenverein (Austrian Alpine Club) is the country’s largest […]
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 […]
Free online German class: book your online trial unit!
Would you like to attend an online German course and get a first impression of how our online group courses work? Take part in a free online trial unit and get to know our innovative teaching methods – from level A1 to C1! Upcoming dates: Level A1: 08.12.2025 from 18:00 – 18:45 (CET) Level A2: […]
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 […]