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The Best Cities to Move to In Austria
Austria has plenty to offer – a sound economy and public sector, stunning scenery, plenty of places to study and a rich cultural heritage. But which is the best city to move to. The Moving Partnership, who offer competitive international removals to Austria, have been finding out.
Vienna – For the Culture
If you will have time to enjoy the arts and culture, then Vienna should be your choice. The country’s capital has plenty for classical music fans – the Mozarthus museum (the former home of Mozart himself) features concerts of Beethoven and Schubert on its programme as well as Wolfgang Amadeus himself.
There are plenty of palaces too – the Hofburg Imperial Palace, above, is right in the city centre. If you prefer more recent history, then the Prater amusement park, with its giant wheel, is worth a visit. It was made famous in the film The Third Man, which was set in the city’s immediate post-war period.
There are other advantages of moving to Vienna. The large expat community means there are plenty of English speakers (upwards of 300,000), and the public transport system is well developed. There should be plenty of job/career opportunities as well.
Graz – for the Budget-Conscious (and the Student)
However, one disadvantage of Vienna is that accommodation prices tend to be much higher than elsewhere in the country. For this reason, it may be worth considering moving to one of the smaller cities, such as Graz to the south of the country (which is fairly close to the border with Slovenia).
This city has not one but eight universities, with the Karl-Franzens-Universitat (also called the University of Graz) probably the best known, being ranked in the world’s top 500 in the QS World University Rankings in 2024. This is aided by the fact that many courses are taught in English.
Not only are accommodation costs much lower than in Vienna or Salzburg and there’s plenty of student nightlife on offer. The city centre, with its historic Town Hall and Castle Hill, is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Innsbruck – For the Skiing and Winter Sports
The fifth largest city in the country, and the capital of the Western state of Tyrol, has plenty of job opportunities, but the main reason for choosing Innsbruck is the beautiful scenery. It’s in the heart of the Alps, so it won’t take long to get on the downslopes.
The city hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976 (and the Winter Paralympics more recently). It’s a hub for all winter sports, not just skiing – snowboarding, mountaineering, ice skating, and more. The city is also well known for its modern architecture, including some of the sports arenas.
Linz – For Sustainable Living
The city of Linz, the capital of Upper Austria and country’s third largest city, has plenty of parks and green spaces, including Stadtpark and Schlosspark, as well as the Botanical Gardens, so there are plenty of places to chill out. It also helps that it is located on the River Danube.
In addition, the city is one of the leading exponents of green roofs, where there are plenty of incentives to add or build one. The authorities have also encouraged the growth of farmers’ markets – there are 11 regularly held in the city.
Generally, the pace of life is much slower and more relaxed in Linz than many other cities in the country.
International Removals to Austria with The Moving Partnership
At The Moving Partnership we offer removals to Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, and many more towns and cities across the country.
You can choose our dedicated service where you have the sole use of one of our vehicles. Our special service where you can specify your collection and delivery dates. Or, our part-load or groupage service where your possessions share a vehicle with other part-loads, reducing the cost of the transportation. Other options also include full packing and unpacking, cleaning your home (old and new) and insurance.
We can also arrange commercial removals to Austria as well, and can include employee relocation as part of the package.
For more information about our services, follow this link or call us on 01379 855203.
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