Metropole was launched as a print and online magazine back in October 2015, appearing 10 times a year (monthly with a double issue at year-end and in the summer), determined to serve the best of Vienna and Austria to English-speaking expats and internationals. The aim is to allow readers to draw on everything Vienna has…
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Vienna Expats Christmas Quiz
We’ve put together a fun Vienna-based quiz. Something to stave off the Christmas boredom if you don’t want to watch re-runs of Margaret Rutherford as Miss Marple and similar… Vienna Expats Christmas Quiz 2017
New on-street parking rates in Vienna from 1 January 2017
Vienna city council has increased on-street parking rates effective from 1 January 2017, with new new Parkscheine on sale from the end of November. Current prices have been raised by a flat 5 percent (for all length of parking vouchers). Parking vouchers that have the valid pricing until 31 December 2016 will no longer be…
Introducing One Player Down
One of the challenges of moving to a new city is how to keep up with the sports you enjoy playing. Granted nowadays it is a lot easier to find where sports are practised and where teams are based, but sometimes the very formal training times don’t work out if your job is demanding in…
We live in funny times – English-speaking comedy in Vienna
The song that British comic duo Morecambe & Wise were best known for was a song called “Bring me sunshine” – and the opening lines went “Bring me sunshine / in your smile / bring me laughter / all a while” and recently there has been a surge in comedy shows in English in Vienna….
Joel’s Guide to watching NFL in Vienna
Watching the NFL in Vienna has never been easier. With the “early” game times (for US sports), one can catch most American Football games and still get a full night’s sleep each week. Of course, the easiest way is to catch it on local TV, as both Puls4 (in German) and Sky Sports US (in…
11 October – Seminar on How to become an Austrian Citizen
Robin Lumsden, Founding Partner of Lumsden & Partners will be holding a free seminar on 11 October about becoming an Austrian citizen – advanced registration is required. Further information: http://www.vienna-expats.at/events/11-october-how-to-become-an-austrian-citizen/
Middle Earth to Middle Europe Tour – Live Music – Sept/Oct 2016
Solid Cream – a group of New Zealanders from Christchurch, are going to be touring Austria and playing a number of dates in and around Vienna in late September and the first half of October. They’ll be playing with Austria’s Edi Fenzl Band and the High Street Blues Collective. Details about their shows and ticketing will…
German & Coffee at Cafe Connection – Wednesday evenings 7-9pm
There is a weekly German and Coffee course starting soon intended to help expats learn German. The classes are held at Cafe Connection on Garnisongasse (close to the Nationalbank and the Further information can be found on our forums here. Location info: The Connection
11 October – Patrick Lamb’s Comedy Night
11 October – Patrick Lamb’s Comedy Night
Pickpickerl area extends to 18th from 5 September 2016
Just a reminder for those of you who live in the 18th district and drive a vehicle – as of the 5 September 2016 you will need a resident’s parking permit to park on the street. General info on parking permits, the specific areas where it applies and the application process etc. is also available…
4 September – Penultimate VE Barbecue of 2016
Further information at: 4 September – Penultimate VE Barbecue of 2016