Living

From greetings and conversation points to gender roles and fashion, we explain what to expect when it comes to Austrian etiquette.

From registering for healthcare and setting up utilities to navigating local transport and more, we have your first week in Austria covered.

From healthcare and the cost of living to dating and raising kids, we answer the more common questions about being an expat in Austria.

From movie theaters and comedy clubs to TV channels and newspapers, here are the various English-language entertainment offerings in Austria.

From healthcare and education to cultural activities and the general cost of living, we review the positives and negatives of living in Austria.

From family values and parenting styles to schooling, childcare, and more, we offer insight into family life in Austria.

From toy museums and fairy tale forests to crystal wonderlands and underground salt mines, we explore Austria’s best attractions for kids.

We outline the basics of the Austria spouse visa, including application requirements, timelines, and arrival tips.

From daycare and preschools to nannies and child benefits, we explain everything you need to know about accessing childcare in Austria.

We explain the rules and processes you need to follow in order to safely and comfortably import your pet into Austria when relocating abroad.

Planning a day out? Here’s an overview of public holidays in Austria, as well as other dates to mark in your calendar in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Who is Christian Stocker and what’s an FPÖ? And are you allowed to vote as an expat? Find out in this article on the Austrian government.

This complete guide to civil and human rights in Austria offers a political, social, and cultural overview for expats looking to move there.

From unemployment benefits and pensions to childcare allowance and more, we explain all you need to know about social security in Austria.

From reporting a crime to understanding your rights as an expat, here is all you need to know about the legal system and crime in Austria.

We outline every emergency number and service you need to know about should you need help while living in Austria.

Stay up to date with coronavirus in Austria with our guide to COVID-19 restrictions, testing, vaccination schedules, and more.

From same-sex marriage and parenting rights to societal attitudes and media representation, we explore LGBT+ rights in Austria.

From gender equality and political and economic rights to family and divorce law, we review all there is to know about women’s rights in Austria.

From the most popular global dramas to local sports and comedies, find out with our guide to TV and radio in Austria.

Getting a SIM card in Austria? Learn how to choose a mobile plan, avoid common pitfalls, and get your phone up and running fast.

Moving into a new Austrian home? Check out our guide to setting up utilities in Austria, including electricity, gas, and water.

Transform your house in Austria into your new home with our expert guide to setting up internet, home phone, and TV in Austria.

Protect your home from all eventualities with our guide to home insurance in Austria, including contents, building, and liability cover.

Discover the most reliable German and English-language news sources to stay up to date with current events in Austria and around the world.

Explore the local food scene and discover where to buy all your favorite foods with our guide to supermarkets and grocery stores in Austria.

Discover how you can make your Austrian life greener with our simple guide to 10 everyday ways to live sustainably in Austria.

Make your new life abroad just that little bit easier with our guide to the top 10 must-have apps to download in Austria.

With one of the highest recycling rates in the world, Austrians certainly take sorting seriously. We explain all you need to know.

From sending your belongings overseas to finding your nearest post box, we explain all you need to know about the Austrian postal service.

If you plan on getting married in Austria, we explain all you need to know including legal requirements, paperwork, and more.

Austria may look like the setting of a romantic fairy tale, but what’s the dating scene really like? Here’s what to expect when looking for love.

We outline everything you need to know about getting a divorce in Austria, including the legal grounds, process, costs, and more.

From laws and attitudes to tying the knot and registering a partnership, we explain what you need to know about same-sex marriage in Austria.

Clean, fast, reliable, and cheap – public transport in Austria is among the best in Europe. Find out the best ways to get from A to B.

Looking to buy a car, get a driver’s license, or learn the local road rules? We explain everything you need to know about driving in Austria.

Whether you’re moving to Austria with a car or looking to buy a new set of wheels, here’s all you need to know about car insurance in Austria.

Want to drive in Austria? Here’s what you need to know about buying a car in Austria, from the where and how to the costs and paperwork.

If you are looking to hit the road when you move to Austria, here is everything you need to know about getting your Austrian driving license.