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Welcome to Virtual Vienna

Whether you are an Expat, Flexpat, Spouse, Partner, Tourist or Austrian and whether you are here for a few days, a few months, a few years or have chosen Austria as your permanent home, we heartily welcome you and hope you will often visit us.
Our English-language Guide, Resource Directory and Community is here for you. Take advantage of the services we offer and the opportunity to ask questions, share information and get to know other Expats in Vienna and Austria.

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In Mercer's Quality of Living Ranking Vienna was voted as the best city to live in the 10th year in a row! London, Paris or New York did not even make it to the top 20. Affordable cost of living, great position in the middle of Europe, a huge range of cultural activities and friendly expat community. All that makes Vienna a great place to live.


  • Summer without AC in Vienna
    Vienna is famous for cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cosy Heurigen and all the beautiful baroque buildings that give the city its charm. On summer days, however, all these things can often hardly be enjoyed. Anybody who has ever visited Vienna in summer knows that an extreme heat can occur at this time of year. Temperatures up to 35° C (95 °F) and more are not rare in Vienna in June, July and August.
  • Five museums to explore in Vienna
    Vienna is a great city if you are into museums, with its history-rich background and its tradition as a cultural melting pot in the heart of Europe, there are museums to explore and things to learn for every taste imaginable. Here are a few of Vienna’s best museums, but remember to allow yourself enough time to browse through the exhibitions while you’re there.
  • Finding the right Apartment in Vienna
    In a million-city like Vienna numerous apartments are offered for rent. But what if you don’t have the time or are just not interested in searching, visiting, choosing, making deals and taking care of the legal bases? There might be an easier way: Your own apartment, fully furnished and cleaned regularly. Many people prefer the…

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