Language, Internet & Apps

Mobile Internet

Thanks to EU roaming, you can use your German mobile contract in Austria without additional costs. 4G/5G network coverage is excellent in Vienna.

WLAN

Free WLAN in most cafés, hotels, and museums. The city offers Vienna WLAN at public hotspots.

Language

German is spoken in Vienna — but the Viennese dialect can puzzle even Germans. Some important differences:

• Paradeiser = Tomatoes
• Erdäpfel = Potatoes
• Schlagobers = Cream/Whipped cream
• Marillen = Apricots
• Beisl = Pub/Inn
• Schmäh = Viennese humor (affection disguised as insult)
• Grüß Gott = Good day (DO NOT say "Guten Tag" — it sounds stiff in Vienna)
• Pfiat di = Goodbye (informal)
• Oida! = Universal word for everything (surprise, annoyance, joy — context matters)

English is widely spoken in Vienna — no problem in hotels, museums, and restaurants. As a German-speaking tourist, you naturally have no language advantage, but the Viennese dialect provides amusing moments.

Recommended Apps

• WienMobil: Official public transport app — routes, real-time data, and digital tickets.
• Wien zu Fuß: Walks and routes through the city.
• Google Maps: Download offline maps.
• Too Good To Go: Leftover food from restaurants and bakeries at a bargain price.