https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Ahead of the third and final season of Netflix's German-language biopic on Empress Elizabeth of Austria in November, we've rounded up some other very watchable Austrian TV series that showcase Austrian dialects. https://www.thelocal.at/20220819/8-austrian-tv-series-to-watch-to-improve-your-austrian-german Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:57:13 +0200 8-austrian-tv-series-to-watch-to-improve-your-austrian-german Everyone knows Vienna’s iconic Sachertorte, but there’s far more to Austria’s sweet tooth than chocolate and apricot jam. Here are 10 delicious alternatives worth seeking out. https://www.thelocal.at/20250729/the-austrian-cakes-you-need-to-try-besides-sachertorte Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:19:45 +0200 the-austrian-cakes-you-need-to-try-besides-sachertorte It’s one of Austria’s biggest cultural events - spanning all nine provinces. The “Long Night of the Museums” takes place this Saturday, and you can still get tickets. https://www.thelocal.at/20251002/what-you-need-to-know-about-austrias-long-night-of-the-museums Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:04:28 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-austrias-long-night-of-the-museums Austrian writer Stefan Zweig, who fled his homeland as Nazi leader Adolf Hitler began his rise to power, has been honoured with a blue plaque at his former London home. https://www.thelocal.at/20260807/austrian-writer-stefan-zweig-who-fled-nazis-honoured-with-london-plaque Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:35:56 +0200 austrian-writer-stefan-zweig-who-fled-nazis-honoured-with-london-plaque Vienna’s outdoor pools are a summer institution: equal parts relaxation and passive-aggressive towel placement. Whether you’re new or just fed up with losing the best spot, here’s your survival guide. https://www.thelocal.at/20250430/from-sunbed-wars-to-schnitzel-how-to-master-viennas-outdoor-pools Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:22:50 +0200 from-sunbed-wars-to-schnitzel-how-to-master-viennas-outdoor-pools If you live in Vienna, you can enjoy unlimited access to many establishments - or services - with a yearly pass. Here we list the city's best passes. https://www.thelocal.at/20240702/jahreskarte-the-best-seasonal-tickets-to-have-if-you-live-in-vienna Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:11:51 +0200 jahreskarte-the-best-seasonal-tickets-to-have-if-you-live-in-vienna If you're in Vienna, look up. You could see a giant pink rabbit. Here's the story behind it – and a great offer for free entry into the Albertina museum this weekend. https://www.thelocal.at/20260703/in-photos-why-you-might-see-a-giant-pink-rabbit-in-the-vienna-skyline Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:59:30 +0200 in-photos-why-you-might-see-a-giant-pink-rabbit-in-the-vienna-skyline The men’s World Cup is already under way - and while Austria have started with a win, fans watching from Austria will still face some awkward kick-off times. https://www.thelocal.at/20260521/how-to-watch-the-2026-mens-football-world-cup-in-austria Thu, 21 May 2026 10:17:25 +0200 how-to-watch-the-2026-mens-football-world-cup-in-austria The weather in Vienna can sometimes be a bit rainy. Luckily though, the capital has a lot to offer also when the weather is bad. Here is what you should not miss out on during a rainy day. https://www.thelocal.at/20241031/the-best-indoor-activities-to-enjoy-vienna-even-when-it-rains Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:56:22 +0100 the-best-indoor-activities-to-enjoy-vienna-even-when-it-rains Whether you're up for a forest hike, lakeside ferry ride or garden stroll, these spring escapes in and around Vienna are ideal for sunny days. https://www.thelocal.at/20250417/four-perfect-spring-day-trips-in-and-around-vienna Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:46:13 +0200 four-perfect-spring-day-trips-in-and-around-vienna Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event and pushing into second place Israel, whose participation had triggered a major boycott. https://www.thelocal.at/20260517/bulgarias-bangaranga-wins-eurovision-with-israel-second Sun, 17 May 2026 12:44:45 +0200 bulgarias-bangaranga-wins-eurovision-with-israel-second Provocative performance artist, filmmaker and feminist Valie Export, arguably one of Austria's best known living artist, died on Thursday in Vienna just three days before her 86th birthday. https://www.thelocal.at/20260515/austrian-feminist-artist-valie-export-dies-aged-85 Fri, 15 May 2026 09:27:31 +0200 austrian-feminist-artist-valie-export-dies-aged-85 The night Ludwig van Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony rang out in a Vienna concert hall for the first time almost exactly two centuries ago, the great German composer was anxious for all to go well. https://www.thelocal.at/20240506/ode-to-joy-how-austria-shaped-beethovens-ninth Mon, 06 May 2024 09:58:08 +0200 ode-to-joy-how-austria-shaped-beethovens-ninth The Eurovision Song Contest is famous for celebrating everything from cross-dressing ballad singers to heavy metal bands in monster masks, but geopolitics is threatening its 70th anniversary edition. https://www.thelocal.at/20260426/geopolitics-threatens-70th-anniversary-of-eurovision Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:03:11 +0200 geopolitics-threatens-70th-anniversary-of-eurovision The German word 'Wanderlust' means "the desire to travel" and is used even in other languages. Here are some of the other words commonly used in Germany, Austria and Switzerland to describe aspects of travel. https://www.thelocal.at/20220506/language-six-german-expressions-to-entice-your-wanderlust Fri, 06 May 2022 16:01:30 +0200 language-six-german-expressions-to-entice-your-wanderlust Austria has been the first choice for the setting of multiple internationally famous movies. The country’s beautiful mountainous landscape, numerous lakes, and historical cities have captured some unforgettable movie moments. https://www.thelocal.at/20240226/from-classics-to-thrillers-seven-movies-set-in-austria Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:54:44 +0100 from-classics-to-thrillers-seven-movies-set-in-austria Whether you want a palace setting in Vienna, a family-focused outing in Burgenland or a slower browse through crafts and food in Lower Austria, these are some of the best options in each province. https://www.thelocal.at/20260318/nine-unmissable-easter-markets-in-austria-in-2026 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:42:32 +0100 nine-unmissable-easter-markets-in-austria-in-2026 Watching German-language movies and series can be one of the most fun and entertaining ways to improve your language skills. Here are a few to check out. https://www.thelocal.at/20230503/10-must-see-films-and-series-to-help-you-improve-your-german Wed, 03 May 2023 17:14:12 +0200 10-must-see-films-and-series-to-help-you-improve-your-german Practical, punctual and fond of preparation, Austrians are also surprisingly superstitious. Here are eight strange superstitions foreigners should know about. https://www.thelocal.at/20210716/aberglaube-eight-strange-austrian-superstitions-foreigners-should-know-about Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:29:45 +0200 aberglaube-eight-strange-austrian-superstitions-foreigners-should-know-about A recent survey by the Pew Research Centre delved into what people feel proudest about in their country, with Europeans pointing to history, food and culture among the main reasons. https://www.thelocal.at/20260228/culture-politics-food-what-makes-europeans-proud-of-their-country Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:49:34 +0100 culture-politics-food-what-makes-europeans-proud-of-their-country