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 As spring arrives and temperatures slowly rise again across Austria, there are a few German words and expressions that could come in handy soon. https://www.thelocal.at/20220411/nine-german-expressions-that-perfectly-sum-up-spring-in-austria Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:54:57 +0200 nine-german-expressions-that-perfectly-sum-up-spring-in-austria Austria may still be in winter mode, but soon enough, the signs of spring will start appearing. From packed ski resorts to the return of sidewalk cafés, here’s how you’ll know. https://www.thelocal.at/20250219/the-sure-signs-that-tell-you-winter-is-coming-to-an-end-in-austria Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:27:33 +0100 the-sure-signs-that-tell-you-winter-is-coming-to-an-end-in-austria Two men have died in Vienna after exposure to freezing temperatures. Caritas says the cases show why using Austria’s winter cold lines can be crucial. https://www.thelocal.at/20260115/what-is-the-cold-line-in-austria-and-how-can-it-save-lives Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:12:53 +0100 what-is-the-cold-line-in-austria-and-how-can-it-save-lives Heavy snowfall hit Vienna and other parts of Austria on Friday, causing major disruption to public transport, roads and grounding flights. https://www.thelocal.at/20260220/total-chaos-flights-cancelled-at-vienna-airport-as-austria-sees-extreme-snowfall Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:36:11 +0100 total-chaos-flights-cancelled-at-vienna-airport-as-austria-sees-extreme-snowfall Planning off-piste in Tyrol or a drive through Vienna? Austria’s latest snow front brought new alerts and fast-changing conditions https://www.thelocal.at/20260216/fresh-snow-brings-travel-disruption-and-high-avalanche-risk-in-austria Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:13:58 +0100 fresh-snow-brings-travel-disruption-and-high-avalanche-risk-in-austria While those living near the Alps may be used to subzero temperatures, the cold front hitting the whole country has caught many - especially foreigners - off guard. Here's how to dress for the cold spell in Austria. https://www.thelocal.at/20231204/how-to-dress-for-the-cold-weather-in-austria Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:27:46 +0100 how-to-dress-for-the-cold-weather-in-austria Freezing rain led to widespread transport disruption across Central Europe, including flight suspensions at Vienna airport. https://www.thelocal.at/20260113/freezing-rain-hits-transport-in-austria-and-neighbouring-countries Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:59:11 +0100 freezing-rain-hits-transport-in-austria-and-neighbouring-countries Austria has been hit by some extreme wintery weather and whilst many foreign residents are shivering, Austrians seem generally unfazed. The Local Austria's editor Amanda Previdelli explains how you can take a tip from the locals and enjoy the cold. https://www.thelocal.at/20260110/inside-austria-what-austrians-can-teach-you-about-living-in-cold-weather Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:15:31 +0100 inside-austria-what-austrians-can-teach-you-about-living-in-cold-weather Snowed in and can’t make it to work? Austrian law offers protections for employees during extreme weather events. Here’s what you need to know about your rights and responsibilities. https://www.thelocal.at/20241220/can-you-miss-work-in-austria-because-of-the-snow-and-ice Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:10:45 +0100 can-you-miss-work-in-austria-because-of-the-snow-and-ice Snow, ice and high winds brought transport chaos to swathes of Europe for a third day on Wednesday, with hundreds of flights cancelled and passengers stranded. https://www.thelocal.at/20260107/europe-faces-transport-chaos-as-deadly-cold-snap-persists Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:52:42 +0100 europe-faces-transport-chaos-as-deadly-cold-snap-persists Now that it's December, we can fully get into the festive mode. The question on many people's minds is: will there be a white Christmas in Austria? https://www.thelocal.at/20251202/where-in-austria-is-a-white-christmas-most-likely Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:23:20 +0100 where-in-austria-is-a-white-christmas-most-likely An avalanche crashed into a ski slope on Austria's Stubai Glacier in the Tyrol region on Thursday leaving several people buried in snow. Some of the injured had to be airlifted to hospital. https://www.thelocal.at/20251127/several-people-reportedly-buried-after-avalanche-in-austrias-tyrol-region Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:47:31 +0100 several-people-reportedly-buried-after-avalanche-in-austrias-tyrol-region Do you need to wait for a specific date to start heating your home in Austria? Or is there a limit to how much you can have te heating on? Here’s what tenants and landlords need to know about staying warm this winter. https://www.thelocal.at/20241217/does-austria-have-an-official-heating-season-or-heating-limit Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:58:56 +0100 does-austria-have-an-official-heating-season-or-heating-limit Heat warnings were in place in parts of Austria on Wednesday as sweltering temperatures grip Europe. https://www.thelocal.at/20250813/austria-on-heatwave-alert-as-temperatures-continue-to-climb Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:05:58 +0200 austria-on-heatwave-alert-as-temperatures-continue-to-climb Make sure to stay in the shade this weekend and drink plenty of water as extreme heat arrives back in Austria. https://www.thelocal.at/20250808/heatwave-austria-braces-for-temperatures-up-to-35c Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:11:33 +0200 heatwave-austria-braces-for-temperatures-up-to-35c Austria’s summer has felt more like April—rainy, chilly, and unpredictable. Here’s what’s causing it, and how climate change fits in. https://www.thelocal.at/20250730/why-is-this-summer-in-austria-so-rainy-and-how-long-will-it-last Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:32:16 +0200 why-is-this-summer-in-austria-so-rainy-and-how-long-will-it-last A suspected tornado tore through an Upper Austrian town this week, damaging houses and farms. Here's what experts say about the rare weather event. https://www.thelocal.at/20250716/explained-did-a-tornado-just-hit-upper-austria Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:05:46 +0200 explained-did-a-tornado-just-hit-upper-austria Austria is experiencing waves of high temperatures on summers, which means workers in construction and other outdoor professions are feeling the heat. What does 'Hitzefrei' mean and what are worker’s rights? https://www.thelocal.at/20210625/hitzefrei-when-is-it-too-hot-to-work-in-austria Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:26:13 +0200 hitzefrei-when-is-it-too-hot-to-work-in-austria Austria’s heatwave is coming to an end – but forecasters warn that thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods could follow. Find out which regions are most at risk. https://www.thelocal.at/20250703/thunderstorms-set-to-sweep-austria-as-heatwave-peaks-at-38c Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:18:33 +0200 thunderstorms-set-to-sweep-austria-as-heatwave-peaks-at-38c With Austria reaching increasingly high temperatures, here are some perfect places you can reach by train to cool down. https://www.thelocal.at/20220721/five-austrian-destinations-you-can-reach-by-train-to-escape-the-heat Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:47:22 +0200 five-austrian-destinations-you-can-reach-by-train-to-escape-the-heat