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What Germans think of the Austrians

What Germans think of the Austrians

How Germans view their neighbours across the border in Austria.

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“I find Austrians very formal and a bit conservative,” said Lena Müller, who went to Vienna once for a week-long visit. “I like their funny language.”Photo: Daniel Boltinsky
Aravinda Kuppusamg, who’s lived in Germany for ten years and wants to visit Vienna, said his boss comes to mind when he thinks of Austrians. “I find it interesting how they pronounce German - it’s fascinating to hear. It doesn’t necessarily sound nice, but it’s not difficult. I’ve also found them to be warm people.” He said a trip to Austria is definitely on his family’s agenda. Photo: Daniel Boltinsky
“There are a lot of farmers and skiers, and a lot of times they aren’t very friendly,” said Michael Hobijhoust, who’s worked with Austrians before. “I’ve done some business with them in the past and they were very difficult to deal with. They do have very fine architecture and woodcarvers, though.”Photo: Daniel Boltinsky
Florian Sehrer has a more positive impression after doing business with Austrians. “I have a business parter from there. He’s very nice and very reliable.” He hasn’t visited Austria yet, but says he wants to.  Photo: Daniel Boltinsky
“The Austrians are a little bit more laid-back than here,” said Sabine Kamerzén, who lived in Vienna one semester while studying.
Photo: Daniel Boltinsky
Dagmar Faller-Cybulla visits her daughter in Vienna occasionally. Her favourite things about Austria are Heurigen and Thomas Bernhard. A Heuriger is somewhat like a beer-garden for wine - guests drink the tavern’s own selection and can hear live music. Thomas Bernhard was Austria’s most significant post-War writer, and abhorred Vienna. “They’re morbid, a little bit crazy, and charming,” said Faller-Cybulla. “And they like their official titles.” Photo: Daniel Boltinsky
For Marco Safjan, Austria is the Canada of Europe. Like Canada, it “has mountains, a lot of rivers, and it’s probably a bit cold. The Austrians are also very open-minded.” He said he wants to visit Austria one day, probably when he’s old. Photo: Daniel Boltinsky
“I’m not really sure, but I’ll tell you a nickname we have for them - Schluchtscheiß. Likewise, the Austrians have a nickname for Germans - Piefke,” said Christian Krause, who’s passed through Austria on the way to Hungary.Photo: Daniel Boltinsky
“What’s there to say about them... I think Austrians like nature, mountains, and nice architecture,” said Jana Müller.Photo: Daniel Boltinsky
Fabian Kühn’s impression of Austrians is mostly second-hand. “I’ve passed through the place, maybe. I know they have good cheese and alcohol. And they have a funny accent.” Photo: Daniel Boltinsky
Moritz Baur said he isn’t very familiar with Austria, and doesn’t have plans to ever visit. “They’re snobbish, they have Mozart and Kaiserschmarrn, and Vienna is the only city I know,” he said. Kaiserschmarrn is a popular dessert which looks like scrambled pancakes, first served - so the story goes - to Kaiser Franz Joseph I, who took a liking to the dish.Photo: Daniel Boltinsky


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