Power Outage Strikes Vienna’s Prater Amusement Park
The blackout lasted for about an hour, leaving visitors stranded on rides and prompting emergency services to step in.
Vienna Loses Top Spot in Global Liveability Ranking
The drop in Vienna’s ranking in 2024 is mainly due to a reduction in the availability of suitable rental housing.
Vienna No Longer ‘the Unfriendliest City’
Once ranked last for friendliness, the Austrian capital now sits third from the bottom, ahead of Berlin and Munich.
Vienna Named European Capital of Democracy
The title was awarded by the non-profit European Capital of Democracy initiative, with Vienna emerging victorious over seven competing cities.
More Than Half a Million Parcels Delivered Every Day in Vienna
The average Viennese household receives 112 parcels a year, contributing to a total of 133 million parcels delivered across the city annually.
Schönbrunn Zoo Welcomes New Giraffe
The calf arrived in the early hours of Thursday, with zoo officials describing the birth as “picture-perfect.”
Huge Demand as Pop-Up Shop in Vienna Sells Lost Parcels
Mobile phones and even a gold bar are said to be among the items, with prices starting at €2 per 100 grams.
Vienna’s 2024 Christmas Markets: Locations And Opening Hours
As Vienna’s festive season begins, here’s a look at when each Christmas market opens and what’s on offer this year.
Vienna Tobacconists Worried About New Container Return Rules
From 2025, people in Austria will pay a 25-cent deposit per container, refunded upon return, with tobacconists also required to accept returns.
Vienna’s First Christmas Market of 2024 to Open on November 7
Vienna’s first Christmas market of the season will open at Franz-Jonas-Platz in the 21st district, Floridsdorf.
