Vienna is a large and vibrant city so one can be forgiven for thinking that meeting expats in Vienna is impossible. But We’re here to help. Below are some online resources, social groups, and places to meet expats from all over the world.
Number of expats in Vienna
It is near impossible to accurately tell how many expats there are in Vienna. But as of 2012, the part of the population with an immigrant background makes a bit over a third of Vienna’s demographic, meaning that about a 600 000 people are from this background. This is not to suggest that all of them are expats but that the overall international community of the city is vast and varied.
Vienna's Expat Community
These days, most communities, expat or otherwise, are mostly found online. So with that in mind, here are just some of the many places which give you access to the expat community as well as some helpful tips.
First is the InterNations page for Vienna. InterNations provides you with tons of info regarding upcoming events in Vienna, what to do when you arrive, some helpful guides to the city as well as some tips and tricks for new members. It also houses a good forum for Vienna’s expats.
Another helpful resource is the Virtual Vienna. Not only does it provide valuable information on its blog as well as a forum for expats living in Vienna but it also has a useful “job board” where one can find listings for full-time, part-time, or even freelance work.
The last expat website to recommend is the Vienna-Expat.at which primarily focuses on providing you with direct contact with internationals in Vienna. From forums to FAQs, events and more this site will surely help you get a foothold on your life in Vienna. It also has a Facebook group so follow them there and enjoy your stay.
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Expat groups in Vienna
There are tons of online groups you can find but the best places to find expats in Vienna is on Facebook on sites such as Foreigners in Vienna and Expats in Vienna. These provide you with anything from interesting events, job offers, music performances or stand-ups, and much more. It is also a good place to chat with people and get friends online.
Other social groups are more focused on meeting up around a certain hobby or interest. We only included a few here but they should give you a general taste of the possibilities that are out there. The Art, Wine & Friends group is perfect for any connoisseurs. It posts various events closely related to the three titular interests.
Another is the Vienna JavaScript user which facilitates meet-ups once a month to have short presentations and to share their experiences with coding. The group is open to both newcomers as well as to experienced programmers. There’s something for everyone.
The final social group comes from the other end of the spectrum and is mainly interested in clothes. Vienna Clothes Swapping provides not only a nice place to find your new outfit but also a place to chat and have a drink with the lovely people who bring all these fashion statements to life.
Meet English speakers in Vienna
If you’re wondering where to go and meet English speaking people, there are a few places to do just that. One is the New in Town Meetup which focuses on getting you up and running in new social circles as soon as possible. They organize a lot of events but with fewer people at one time so that you can really get to know everyone who comes. It is open to all ages and backgrounds creating a great space for meeting new people.
The next is the Stand Up Comedy in English Meetup which as the name suggest focuses on teaching as well as performing the craft of comedy. There is no better connector between people than laughter so you should have an ample opportunity to find new friends quickly.
The last place to meet people that we’d like to mention is the Wien Pub Quiz Meetup. If you like trivia questions and beer, this one is for you. They play at least once a week and welcome anyone who is interested in competitive nerd quizzes.
If you want to know more about where to meet new people in Vienna or how to make friends you can read more about it in our article. Flatio is here to give you more than just flats for expats in Vienna.
