Your Expat Community in Vienna

What Can You Expect from Expat Life in Vienna?

With stunning architecture around every corner, a high quality of life and a legacy of beauty left behind by the many artistic minds that have called this vibrant city home, moving to Vienna may be one of the best choices you'll ever make. Across the 23 boroughs (Bezirke), migrants from a range of countries have chosen to settle in Vienna and the borough you choose may depend on your workplace; just look at our guides for more detailed information. Common employment opportunities for expats include the service industry, tertiary sector, agricultural industry, media industry and of course a busy tourist industry. To make job hunting easier, Vienna is even equipped with a center for expats to offer advice. You'll have plenty of culture to enjoy at the Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace and museum, the prestigious Viennese Opera house, the Naturhistorisches Museum and the MuseumsQuartier; host to numerous art museums and annual arts event in the summer. Don't forget to indulge in the local cuisine too, especially the cinnamon and apple flavored strudels, which are particularly good during those chilly Austrian winters.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Riyadh or Hong Kong, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Enjoy the InterNations Network

We want to help as you adapt to a new culture and build an enjoyable lifestyle in Vienna by connecting you to like-minded expats. We host regular InterNations Official Events as well as a range of groups based on such interests as arts and culture, classical performance, the outdoors, board games, entrepreneurs, and even diving. Whatever your new life holds, you are part of a safe, secure and knowledgeable community with InterNations.