InterNations - A Place for Canadians in Vienna

Hello to all of our Canadians in Vienna! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Canadian expats in Vienna? Are you looking for advice from other Canadians, e.g. which bars in Vienna will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for maple pancakes?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Vienna. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Canadian expats, coming from Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal and all regions of Canada.

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Fernando Achutegui

Fernando Achutegui

InterNations events and forums have provided me with an extensive network of business and personal contacts in Vienna.

Jayanti Malhotra

Jayanti Malhotra

The group of InterNations expats in Vienna is so open and friendly that it was very easy to make friends.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Vienna

46,340
members in Vienna
484
Canadian members
84
monthly events
72
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Why Canadian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Canadian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Canadians abroad

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What Canadians expats have to say about living in Vienna

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in Vienna from Canadians expats, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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What I like about Vienna is the high standard of living and the fact that the government supports it's people in most aspects of life.
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I really enjoy Vienna is I like that Austria has a lot of greenery and alps that can be explored for hiking and other activities.
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What I enjoy most about Vienna is there is something for everyone. The weather is also great and plenty of options for leisurely activities! It is genuinely a great place to live.
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One thing I really appreciate about Vienna is the healthy environment, traffic is not a problem, there is good healthcare, a good choice of restaurants and bars.
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from Canadians expats in Vienna.

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What I dislike about Vienna is that the taxes are quite high but that's part of the reason the infrastructure and social welfare is go great....therefore can't complain!
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Personally, I dislike that Vienna is that pretty much impossible to make friends with local people, unless you work with them.
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What I dislike about Vienna is I do not feel I can live here without speaking german fluently, each step toward fluency seems to make things easier.
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What makes life in Vienna harder for me is some of the ways are old fashion and not up to modern levels.
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Personally, I dislike that Vienna is that pretty much impossible to make friends with local people, unless you work with them.
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Meet fellow Canadians at our events in Vienna

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Canadians in Vienna.

Border Hopping to Znojmo
Border Hopping to Znojmo
Hi guys, I would like to invite to this nice cross border walk/hike to the beautiful Czech Town of Znojmo! Details: We will meet at Praterstern train station at08:40 in order to catch the train at 09:01 Unterretzbach. We will arrive over there at 10:22 and from there we will walk towards Znojmo. App
Hi guys, I would like to invite to this nice cross border walk/hike to the beautiful Czech Town of Znojmo! Details: We will meet at Praterstern train station at08:40 in order to catch the train at 09:01 Unterretzbach. We will arrive over there at 10:22 and from there we will walk towards Znojmo. App
Enjoy a Beautiful Garden
Enjoy a Beautiful Garden
Dear All! (...) Protected content (...) One of my favorite places, its beautiful palace garden invites us to relax with great music and international cuisine. Guests can look forward to a curated mix of international cuisine – from sushi, barbecue, and Lebanese street food to Austrian and Itali
Dear All! (...) Protected content (...) One of my favorite places, its beautiful palace garden invites us to relax with great music and international cuisine. Guests can look forward to a curated mix of international cuisine – from sushi, barbecue, and Lebanese street food to Austrian and Itali
InterNations Vienna Garden Party @Joe's Bar Arcotel Wimberger
Join us for an exclusive Party in the garden of Joe’s Bar in Arcotel Wimberger. Mix and mingle, enjoy delicious drinks and good conversations, connecting global minds and making friends. If the weather is not so fine we can also use the Bar inside the hotel. PLEASE NOTICE: ENTRANCE FEE FOR BASIC
Join us for an exclusive Party in the garden of Joe’s Bar in Arcotel Wimberger. Mix and mingle, enjoy delicious drinks and good conversations, connecting global minds and making friends. If the weather is not so fine we can also use the Bar inside the hotel. PLEASE NOTICE: ENTRANCE FEE FOR BASIC
InterNations Vienna Garden Soirée @ Imperial Riding School
Join us for a delightful evening at the iconic Imperial Riding School Hotel in Vienna! Set against the stunning backdrop of the beautifully landscaped garden, this InterNations event promises an elegant blend of networking and relaxation. Enjoy the fresh air while mingling with fellow expatriates a
Join us for a delightful evening at the iconic Imperial Riding School Hotel in Vienna! Set against the stunning backdrop of the beautifully landscaped garden, this InterNations event promises an elegant blend of networking and relaxation. Enjoy the fresh air while mingling with fellow expatriates a

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Fun Bites & More Group
Fun Bites & More Group
Cultural Exchange Group
Cultural Exchange Group
Arts and Culture Group
Arts and Culture Group
Dance Group
Dance Group

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Canadian Expats in Vienna Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Canadian expats in Vienna exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The historical capital, that grew from the tiny Roman settlement of Vindobona, can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Vienna’s Canadian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Canadian expats in Vienna.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Vienna to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Canadians in Vienna at Our Events

Our community in Vienna is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Vienna’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Canadian expats to explore the Neusiedler See, in the rural Burgenland district. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Canada in your local community as well as Canadians in Austria nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Canadians living in Vienna!

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