Vienna | World's most liveable city?
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- čas přidán 30. 12. 2020
- Vienna has been named the World's most liveable city in the last couple of years.
Living in Vienna for decades gives us a great insight into Vienna's strengths compared to other major cities.
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Fully agree. Having lived in the Vienna for nearly seven years and returning to my home country, I miss Vienna every day. I wish I could visit it more often.
What would you say are the negative sides of Vienna ? And do you have any areas you would recommend for living ? I’m considering moving there next year
I found the Vienna the most wonderful city surrounded by different natural beauty luv u
couldn't agree more
Hello. Former Vienna native here. I actually moved to the country becaue building a house here is much cheaper then buying a flat in vienna. I miss it a bit. ( legend has it that if you are born in Vienna you never get it out of your blood no matter where you move and how long you havent lived there. Its just part of you. I miss the grumpyness of vienna and the impoliteness if you stand on the left side of the Escalator.)
😂 you only realize it once you leave the city…the „Wiener Schmäh“ should be a UNESCO HERITAGE 😂
Hey, I am a second generation Canadian and I just became an Austrian citizen (by descent). I will be moving to Austria to buy a house, just not sure where yet. I wanna live close to nice lakes to go swimming. DO you have any recommendations?
@@pat564 If you prefer cold lakes, than Upper Austria (Oberösterreich/Salzkammergut) is your place, if you prefer the lakes to be warm, Carinthia (Kärnten) is more what you want. The question is more, where and with what company is your work.
In the end, you will get what you paid for.
I lived in Salzburg before I moved to Vienna and if you have a car, there are crazy many lakes nearby.
In training orientation with the group I was going to move to Vienna with, our leader, who had been in Vienna for several years told us that we may need reorientation counseling when we moved back home. A lot of people had moved to Vienna, stayed for a few years, then needed counseling. I did!! My therapist said “don’t compare”.
It’s been 20 years since I moved home and after several therapists and constantly comparing, I am officially never going to get over Vienna.
haha
Vienna , the best city in the world, hands down
I had a uniquely wonderful year in Vienna as a music student in 1971-72. Everyday, I went to school and practiced my French Horn. Sounds normal, yes. But because I only lived a few blocks from the Rathaus and Ringstrasse, I was able to attend over 50 operas AND over 50 musical concerts that year. All in standing room. Standing room was affordable. More importantly, the ease of transportation via living near the Ringstasse made attending musical performances easy and quick. A year I could never have replicated anywhere else. And yes, Vienna is beautiful.
You studied French Horn in Vienna?
You dislike Wiener Horn? ;-)
@@austropithecus7055 Hi, yes I studied horn with Fredrich Gabler as a student for one year in the Hochschule fur Musik und Darstellende Kunst. This was back in 1971. I went to Germany and purchased my first horn - an Alexander F/Bb double horn. For myself, a double horn was easier to play especially in the higher register. I like the Wiener horn and it has its own sound but I know that the upper register is more difficult than a double horn. Professor Gabler played the Vienna horn and most of his students. He once invited me to sit in the orchestra pit with him during rehearsal. He was first horn of the Volksoper. It was a great year and I learned a lot from Professor Gabler.
It sounds like you play the Wiener horn? It is the horn of choice in Vienna.
@@johnmaryn4497 No, I don´t play Wiener Horn. I just made a joke about the rivality French vs. Wiener Horn.
Seems, the VPO, and the vienese musicans in general are proud (snobbish?) of their a bit different instruments.
They also insist on goatskin drumheads instead of widespread synthetic.
It´s nice to hear, that your rememberance for Vienna is not negative after so many years.
In which City are you living now? Are you still playing French Horn?
@@austropithecus7055 Yes, you are right on the VPO and certain Vienna instruments. I think the Vienna oboe is also in this group. The Vienna horn certainly was a brassier sound when played loudly, or maybe it became brassier sooner than on a double horn. I didn’t know about the drumheads. Certainly, the VPO was an excellent orchestra (reminder: 50 operas and 50 concerts - wow) and I loved every musical performance that I saw. Opera from the 4th and 5th tier !!! One downside of the Vienna horn was that it was prone more to mistakes in the upper register (the whole overtone series thing). In most professional orchestra you never hear any mistakes, but you did hear the occasional one with the Wiener horns.
I did love that year in Vienna. It was a graduate fellowship from Rotary Clubs International. My sponsor was a Rotarian with whom I had worked slicing baloney and making sandwiches for six years - so I had some “he’s a good kid” street cred and I had good grades. Also, the only year I didn’t work, starting from about age 14, I think. But it was seeing so many musical performances that year that was amazing. I also got involved in “avant-garde music called musique concrete” and made a composition with it. I stopped playing horn after grad work at Indiana U and Ohio State U and played for another 8-10 years or so. I taught Jr High music (band/orchestra) for 6 years. I still have my Alexander horn-needs much reconditioning though. I live in Parsippany NJ. PS: I also played “keyboards” in a pop/society/rock band going through school with friends.
I have good memories of Vienna. Had a room in a hausfrau’s apartment, learned a little German (Ich habe alles vergessen). ??? Oh, if you really want to have a blast, I blogged this entire year online - called “36yearsago” at 36yearsago.com. A lot of “youthful” writing and older “reflections.”.
How about yourself? You have to have some music background. Are you currently a musician? And are you in Europe? My dream, never fulfilled, was to go to Europe EVERY summer and learn a new language. Somehow life got in the way and it didn’t happen. :-) Even today, I wish I could live in Europe and experience all the different cultures and languages. Won’t happen - I’m a bit too old. Let me know a bit about YOU. “-)
@@johnmaryn4497 No sir, I have no musical background. Unfortunately.
My father played horn and flugelhorn in the village brass band. I regret, I didn´t.
I am a carpenter and roofer. It´s also an useful profession, isn´t it?
I guess, interess in classical music is in the US often a matter of class, color and age.
In Austria, it´s a bit different. The love on Classical is not narrowed for rich and intellectual.
Few days ago, i was sitting in the U-Bahn next to a ultra cool teenie.
He had headphones on, but i could hear, he is not listening to hip hop or Billie Eilish, but the arrival of the queen of sheba. This could happen in New Jersey too. But in Vienna it is more probably...
Been there 3 times..Beautiful city and people are very kind
Great video. Can you create a video on coparing Berlin and Vienna please since they are quite similar. would love to know thier if there are any differences.
So grateful and excited to be living here by September '22!
OMG me too🙌
That is, if I pass my B1 Exam😂💔
Absolutely a wonderful city. I'm on my way soon.
My favorite Parks are: Lichtensteinpark, Stadtpark, Motorikpark and Lichtentallerpark.
Really informative video. I'm going to visit Vienna after the pandemic. Thanks! 👍😊
Let us know if we can help you with restaurant recommendations 👍🏽
the best city I've ever been! Amsterdams in on the second place in my personal top
yeah I love Amsterdams
Hi Thanks for the video. I'm currently considering moving to vienna this was very informative!
You gonna love the city 👍🏽
Same!
Hi Jose ,Can you please share your experience about finding a place to rent ?
This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!
It’s definitely a beautiful place 🥳
Very informative 👍🏻😊
Thank you 😊
💯 yes to the 2 questions.
Saw many videos, This was the BEST OF ALL with top points covered. Can you give us a heads up on the Job scenario there for english speakers OR do we need to learn German before we think of moving option.
Thanks for your feedback...I cannot talk for all sectors, but most international companies do tolerate English-speaking staff.
German is a nice bonus but not a must-have.
There are certain jobs/fields, which require you to be fluent in German, but most corporate jobs can be done in English only.
@@KhyatiPuria Thank you very much.
I visit as often as I can . The most beautiful city on Earth . B
I love Austria..❤
Schön das ihr unsere Stadt cool findet! Grüße aus Wien. ❤
I can't wait to move to Vienna! Thank you for this lovely video💫
Cold...Cold
You didn't even mention the Naschmarkt, The StatsOper, other key concert halls like Theater an der Wien, The Grinzing Heurigers, other famous non-dessert restaurants, Prater, the Donauturm, proximity to Czech/Slovakia/Hungary for day or weekend trips. I could go on.
Next time!
All of that you Just said it's the same in my country Slovenia 🇸🇮
That’s great 👍🏽
Yes because we neighbors are more similar than we and especially the Carinthians (haha) realize! 👍
slovenia is beautiful too, but vienna is just bigger and more international than cities like Ljubljana and Bled
Great video, and Vienna truly deserves this ranking. I'd love to learn more in detail about public transportation network in Vienna.
Hi guys, thank you for the video! Which restaurant do you recommend to have fine Italian food in Vienna?
I had delicious pizza at Via Toledo and Pizza Mari. Different pizza styles but both finger-licking-good!
Maybe somebody else knows great Pasta places in Vienna.
Amazing how the Czech Republic and Austria are so similar. After all, what happened after too many years. We are still like one state. I don't understand why... But Prague is a little bit more colorful and has more tourists.
I love Prague...especially its food scene
Vienna is more historical and has more status in the world than Prague. But speaking of colourfullnes, yes Vienna is dull and moody
Bavarian/Austrian food is second to none. Public transport is supreme, and Austrias healthcare system ranks I believe 3rd in the world.
My next home! As soon as I am done with business here in Portugal!
The Austrian tax payer is happy to receive another recipient of federal tax money.
Hi khyati I watched your videos about this beautiful city. I am a digital marketer from India and want to shift to abroad with my Mexican girlfriend. I just want to know how can I find job over there to earn my bread and butter. Or what all documentation I require to apply for citizenship.
I qm hoping to get some helpful tips over my request. God bless you 🙏
Move to England ... not to Vienna. Paris and London is a RUBISH BIN ALREADY DUE TO ALL MIGRATION.... JUST LIKE THE US
WHY NOT TO STAY WHERE YOU ARE AND WORK ON TO CREATE A WORLD AROUND YOU LIKE VIENNA ? PARASITETS...?! VIENNA IS NOT DESTROYED YET...?! - LIKE PARIS AND ENGLAND...?! WHAT IS WRONG WITH TO BE A PIONER OF YOUR OWN COUNTRY FOR TO CHANGE IT TO THE SAME AS VIENNA...?!
Only 5?❤😂
Speaking of health service: there is health insurance. For someone legally employed.receiving pensions or unemployment money, or being related to someone of the former, health services are paid for by the public health insurance system. As a tourist, however, you're normally not covered! If you're not covered, being healed is not cheap.
Where the money comes from? Well, it's automatically deducted from wages,. partly paid by the employer (who actually has an interest in a healthy employee!) and finally, the state who draws that money from taxes.
In short, people actually pay for their health services, but are also subsided by others (companies, rich people).
If you find this communist, you're wrong. If you find it socialist, you're right. Socialism isn't Marxism alone. Don't be deceived by right-wing agitators.
I love wien by conrad
Vienna is not only the most liveable it's also the most loveable city - in our opinion :)
Vienna is another world it has very deep history. It has its own vibes some people don't like it because of that moody and dull scene, only people that have classical taste would love this city. Quote "Vienna, where history dances with the elegance"
Can you handle daily life in Vienna with just English language?
@@0binnamadeit808 so even normal German language won’t be enough? 🤷♂️
@@mattm.7135 Sure. English is widely spoken, but if you can learn some German that would be beneficial also.
German is very easy to learn for a native English speaker, with similar vocabulary but complex grammar.
Yes, you can.
We all learn english in school.
Hello Khyati & Puria. This was such a good video. I am from Mumbai, India and finding the best way to move to Austria as an Artist. I am a Singer, songwriter and a composer. It would mean the world to me if you could help me in any way for the same. Thank you so much, stay safe.
Hi Murtaza, really appreciate your comment and feedback 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Unfortunately we’re not up2date when it comes to Austrian immigration policies. It varies from country to country and I’m pretty sure embassy or the internet can give you much more appropriate information.
I would try to get a spot at university of music maybe.
@@KhyatiPuria Thank you so much for the reply. I am trying to apply in a public university in Austria for a music course ,let's see. Also just wanted to ask, are immigrants having a bad time out there because of the political parties ?? I've heard the people there are also not as friendly to "immigrants"as one would expect. Thank you in advance. Stay safe.
There is room for improvement in most places of the world but I think Vienna itself is on a very good path. Can’t speak for other parts of Austria.
@@MurtazaRetiwala The current national government is relatively conservative but the city council is consistently progressive. Some of the older people might be a bit insensitive but anyone in Vienna you have any reason to interact with should be pretty open minded. Among students you have a good chances of making friends without a word of German although if you don't at least try people in public might perceive you as an ignorant tourist. It's a university city and an international diplomatic hub so people are generally used to seeing all kinds of people.
I can only confirm…when I moved to Vienna 30y ago it was a completely different city - cultur wise. People are much more open minded nowadays
Wow!! Better then America. But I still love America.
The US is dystopian hellhole. Anywhere is better than there
There is lots of changes about child care in our country but enough
Its not true that medical services are ALL free. We pay it through social taxes. Furthermore the majority of the doctors are private - for these you have to pay out of your pocket.
Great input....When compared to many other countries, one of the notable advantages is that you can obtain affordable and, most importantly, unconditional health insurance once you meet the main criteria. It's a significant benefit that ensures access to necessary healthcare services without any additional conditions or limitations.
Of course, nothing is "free" in life - at some point, you pay for it
..... but lets stay precise. The money you have payed "out of your pocket" will be refunded by the puplic insurer once you send them the invoices.
4 instance: consulting a private dentist cost you 1000 €. Depending on the service provided you can get back up to 800 €. I admit it can also happen you get nothing back (purely cosmetic stuff and so forth)
I thought vienna is expensive
Its not. Ppl spread alot of lies.
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Thank you 🙏🏽
Their is little bit change in child caring in our country Nepal but not better till now. I hope after watching this video there will be better changes.
I rather be on a Tropical beach somewhere sipping on Margaritas and swimming in very warm water 🌴🌴🍹
Sounds great!
I am from such country but poor so I prefer vienna
hell pinay
America is still the best place to live..... FYI, NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago is not considered America
Can't disagree :) We, Europeans, always love to compare our cities and countries to the US, but we often forget that whole US is almost the size of Europe. Also not every corner of Europe is offering you high quality life standards.
no it isnt.
Lmao
precisely who determines in your mind, which American cities are, or are no0t, part of "America"?
Vienna is quite boring. It´s pretty and clean and usually safe, but deadly dull and lacks a soul.
Interesting point!
@@KhyatiPuria That thing that Barcelona has. That feeling of life, of being alive...it´s completely absent in Vienna. Vienna is more the feeling of cold steel on your skin or maybe in your heart.
@@QueenBee-mk8xm quite a dramatic way to put it xD
@@andresrashti7138 Yes, well it was exactly the feeling I had when I lived there
@@QueenBee-mk8xm Well, that's a very personal, subjective thing, don't you think? Like everyone's favourite dish varys from person to person
Too close to Russia!
do you happen to own a map?
LOL
Chickens will come to roost...Great city...Awesome benefits & programs..Cheap Transit..Collapse and planned Wars will hurt this unique city really hard...All on the road to WEF by 2030 you will own nothing and be happy..😂🤣😂Gotta love mass immigration compatible with countries values.😉But for now..High marks Vienna...Truly an amazing place .See you in Sept. While I still can.
Yeah, they are very racist and rude. But the city is magnificent. A lot of English speaker tourist but not a lot English information or very basic English info . Restaurants, attractions, transportation are designed for locals or people that already know the city. They practically want you to learn that ugly language. Foreigners get confused and get lost very easy for the lack of English sign. There are not many trees, just concrete every where. I definitely prefer the ocean or green countries in Latin America. Ahhh, and there are so many cigarette smokers everywhere.
I disagree with the racist, Vienna is very multicultural.
Sure we got a lot of grumpy, whiny idiots and a lot of sheep minded people.
But there are also a lot of very kind, funny and crazy kind of Austrians in Vienna😂
You are crazy, it’s one of the most green. Cities in the world. Do your research before you spread lies...
what are you talking @Paul Linos??? :D:D Racist?? This city is multicultural af, almost 50% are non Austrians and from all over the world and 90% are able to speak English. When you walk on the streets, also on the outer districts you hear a lot of English. Better go for a visit there before commenting such bs
@@Felix-oy2jg English language proficiency is not a sign of non-racism. Majority of the 50% of foreign locals are not UN employees. But people who came to do the jobs, which Austrians do not want to/can not do. So again, that's not a sign of non-racism.
@@georgewashington6497 how do you come up with the idea that I connect English language proficiency with not being racist? I connect not being racist with the fact that more than 50% of Viennas population are from other countries all over the world...