Libraries in Vienna offer well over 1.5 million media in a network of 39 branches. About 60,000 of the more than 1.3 million books are foreign-language books. more
Learning German online
Learn German for free in ten European languages – the online portal deutsch.info will be making this possible from spring 2013. more
The School System
School attendance is compulsory for all children permanently resident in Austria, and lasts for nine years. Compulsory schooling starts on the first of September. more
The City of Vienna has identified knowledge as a vital resource and funds a wide range of programmes to promote innovation and complement national actions. more
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Vienna in Figures
224,697 pupils and students attended school in Vienna in the 2010/11 school year. Source: City of Vienna Statistical Yearbook 2012
15,224 students graduated from a university in Vienna in 2009/10. Source: City of Vienna Statistical Yearbook 2012
81,121 children attended a childcare facility in Vienna in 2011/12. Source: City of Vienna Statistical Yearbook 2012
With 40 productions from 40 countries at this year's Wiener Festwochen (Vienna Festival), there's an exciting time ahead for theatre and music fans. more
Life Ball
The Life Ball in Vienna's City Hall is one of the largest charity events in the world. This year's Life Ball on 25 May has as its theme "1001 Arabian Nights". more
Languages courses for children
The successful summer language course programme "Sowieso Mehr! Your summer. Your city." takes place again. It includes German language classes and sports and leisure activities. more
Road construction projects
As every year, major road construction and renovation projects in Vienna have been scheduled for the summer months, when traffic is generally less busy in the city. more
The Vienna Model
A new exhibition at the Austrian Cultural Forum New York presents The Vienna Model, a survey of public housing design. more
Vienna 2025
"Vienna 2025" aims to provide a broad discussion on the future development of Vienna on its way to becoming a city with two million inhabitants. more
Transgender people
The City of Vienna takes measures to improve the situation of transgender people and publishes Austria's first ever folder on transgender identities. more
Point of Single Contact
The Point of Single Contact (PSC) Vienna now offers service providers who want to do business across Europe its services in English. more
Festival of the Districts
From 1 to 23 June 2013 the Festival of the Districts will tour Vienna, stopping in a different district on each day of the programme. more
Brochure
A new brochure follows traces of events and personalities in Vienna's history to be found in the city today. more
