Quality of life in Vienna
The quality of life is generally very high in Vienna. With a
thriving economy, a stable political system, Austria's beautiful
countryside (not only the Austrian Alps bewitch with their majestic
beauty) and it's cultural diversity, all contribute to a high-quality
lifestyle for locals and tourists alike.
Austria's capital Vienna ranks as one of the most attractive
cities world wide. The subjective feeling of well-being attested
to by locals and tourists alike has been repeatedly attested
to by leading international studies and city rankings.
Vienna - 4th place in an international quality
of life survey
The aim of international city rankings is to provide objective,
consistent and comprehensive data of comparison.
Subjective expectations, of course, can vary but certain attributes
are objectively relevant: political stability, personal safety
and freedom, medical and health considerations, educational
situation, public services and transports, recreational options,
availability of consumer goods, housing and environmental situation.
The internationally acclaimed ranking by Mercer's overall
quality of life survey 2006 evaluates 250 cities world
wide.
Zurich (Switzerland) ranks first, closely followed
by Geneva (Switzerland), with Vancouver (Canada)
third and Vienna (Austria) in fourth place
Within EU capital city rankings Vienna (Austria)
is the unchallenged first.
There are many reasons why Vienna fares so well in such objective
and subjective evaluations. Therefore, the following list
is not exhaustive.
- Vienna - city of culture: numerous activities in the area
of theatre, music, art exhibitions, public readings, museums
and operas that cater to all tastes!
- Imperial Vienna: Imperial buildings like Hofburg, Schönbrunn
Palace, Belvedere Palace, the splendid buildings of the
Ring Boulevard, the medieval narrow streets and the baroque
squares that shape the city's image.
- A safe city with an excellent public transport network
of underground trains, trams and buses
- Well-organised public services, a clean environment and
excellent transport options
- Educational facilities are efficient and available to
all
- Good price level: excellent value for money
- Moderate and mild climate. Average summer temperatures
20°C to 30°C, average winter tempera-tures around
0°C.
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