Based on 162 criteria, Vienna is the most innovative city in Europe and ranks third worldwide. more
Improvements for 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
Right of Residence
In Vienna Municipal Department 35 - Immigration, Citizenship and Registry Offices is the only place where all kinds of residence titles are issued. To obtain a first residence title applications must be made from abroad prior to entry into Austria. more
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
