About Vienna - Your City Travel Guide
About Vienna - Your City Travel Guide
About Vienna - Your City Travel Guide

Living in Vienna


Austria's dos and don'ts

There are many clichés about Austrians, some are contradictory: they are said to be laid back ('gemuetlich') and also a bit grumpy and both at the same time. As a rule, people will tell you when you slip up: So if you cross the street when a traffic light is red, those who disapprove will make their disapproval clearly noticable.
Generally, Austrians are very approachable and glad to help.

Generally, people will be understanding if you make a mistake. Don't worry, they have been abroad themselves.
However, if you are in Austria to do business it might pay to do some extra research.