Quality of life in Vienna
With a thriving economy, a stable political system, Austria's beauty (not only the Austrian Alps bewitch with their majestic beauty) and cultural diversity all contribute to a high-quality of lifestyle for locals and tourists alike.
This impression of supreme wellbeing has now been affirmed by an international quality of life survey:
Vienna, also described as Europe's cultural capital, is a metropolis with unique charm and flair. It boasts outstanding infrastructure, is clean and safe, and has all the inspiration you could wish for on a language course.
Vienna is the capital of Austria with 2 million inhabitants and is situated on the banks of the Danube. The influx of visitors from all over the world has made Vienna the most popular urban tourist destination in Austria.
Austria's climate is generally moderate and mild. Average summer temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C, the average winter temperatures are around 0°.
Vienna - a romantically imperial city: Vienna is a dream city for anyone with a romantic streak or an interest in history. Wander along narrow, medieval alleyways or across imperial squares, view Schönbrunn Palace or the Imperial Palace (Hofburg) in the footsteps of Empress Sissi and Emperor Franz Josef, and marvel at the majestic architecture along the Ring boulevard. Be inspired by an atmospheric city steeped in history - which also boasts the comforts and infrastructure of a modern metropolis!
Vienna - city of culture: Vienna possesses a lively and vast array of cultural attractions. Whether classical or experimental theatre, film or dance festivals, opera or operetta, or exhibitions and concerts - no matter when you come and how long you stay for, there is bound to be something exciting for you to discover. Or if your tastes are not quite so culturally refined, then visit one of Vienna's famous coffee houses or traditional wine taverns ("Heurige") and work your way through famous culinary specialities. Wet your appetite!
Vienna - city of music: Vienna has been synonymous with music for centuries, and was home to Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Johann Strauss. This outstanding musical heritage has been preserved up to the present day. The Wiener Philharmoniker is one of the world's top orchestras, the Vienna Boys' Choir is triumphantly successful wherever it tours, and the Vienna Conservatorium has produced innumerable international award-winners in all musical disciplines. Yet Vienna also boasts a lively scene for young people - if you love music, you are sure to benefit from being in Vienna.
Vienna - City of art: Through the centuries, Vienna has produced and nurtured world-famous artists. The collecting passion of art-loving rulers and monarchs has made Vienna a treasure house par excellence. The Museum of Fine Arts, for instance, is one of the world's largest and most distinguished museums, housing priceless works of art. Art accompanies you wherever you go in Vienna - even some of its underground stations are listed properties (on account of their elegant, ornamental Jugendstil style designed by Otto Wagner)! And Vienna is also extremely successful as far as its literature is concerned. After all, where else in the world will you find a city with its own "coffee house literature"?
In all of these attributes Vienna was judged to be well above average, guaranteeing a secure, fun and immensely agreeable stay for locals and visitors alike. Come and find out for yourself!
