Whether you’re commuting across Austria or planning weekend getaways, the ÖBB Vorteilscard could help you cut your train travel costs in half. Here's what you need to know.
Austria's healthcare system is comprehensive but also confusing, and it can be tricky figuring out what falls in the public system and what you need to pay privately.
The rental deposit, or die Kaution, is one of the biggest upfront costs when renting in Austria. Here’s how much landlords usually ask for, when a higher amount may be questionable, and how to protect yourself before moving in.
Although Spain or Italy might have beaches and sun, Austria has plenty to offer someone looking for a place to spend their Golden Years. And while it's not the easiest place to retire to, it's still well within reach for many.
If you are a citizen of an EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, you have the right to live in Austria. But if you're staying for more than three months, you need to apply for a registration certificate within four months of arrival.
Maybe you're returning home, moving for work, or seeking new adventures. Regardless of the reason, if the time comes when you choose to leave Austria, don't forget to tick these last bureaucratic checkboxes.
Depending on where you’re from and what you are doing in Austria, there are different requirements in order to obtain Austrian citizenship. This includes how long you need to have been resident in the country.
Americans in Austria often need to file two sets of tax declarations: one in the US and one in Austria. They may also have to declare their foreign bank accounts.
Travellers flying from Austria will have fewer Ryanair routes to choose from this winter. Ryanair has announced a new round of route cancellations, affecting Vienna and two other airports in the country.
If you are a non-EU national with a valid residence permit in Austria – or indeed Austrian yourself – your partner, children, and some other family members depending on circumstances, can join you. We explain the hurdles they will have to clear.
Almost all of Austria's emergency sirens worked as planned during the annual civil protection test, although more failures were recorded than last year. The country's AT-Alert mobile warning system was also put to the test.
At Vienna's Oktoberfest, the Wiener Kaiser Wiesn, you can experience Austrian culture, food, customs, music and plenty of beer. Here is what you need to know.
Austria has a wide selection of quality supermarkets but there are some key regional differences to be aware of, as well as Sunday trading laws to get used to.
Need to register your address in Austria or been asked for a Meldezettel? Here’s what the term means and how Austria’s compulsory address-registration system works.
Losing a job can be a shock at the best of times, but it can be even more stressful if your residence permit is tied to employment. Here’s what you need to know about your rights in Austria.
Travellers will have more options to Mediterranean destinations during Austria’s late-October school break, and the airline is also increasing several long-haul services for the winter season.
