Good thing that people in Vienna are used to welcoming 鈥渇oreigners鈥 as it has always been a very international and multinational city. Even if people seem to be grumpy and untouchable - to put it quite frankly, in the end, they will all help you out and provide you with a warm welcome. At least most of them.
Meeting people in Vienna
漏 Shutterstock.comMoving to a foreign place is always just as exciting as it is difficult.聽You are new in Vienna, don't know your way around and haven't yet established a circle of friends. So it is more than understandable that this is one major point to think about when it comes to moving abroad.
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Socialising at your workplace
The easiest way to make new friends in Vienna is through your work. You will easily connect with people simply because you spend a lot of time together. Invite them over to your place or a drink after work, and you will be friends in no time.
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Loiter around the city
If you don't want to build your entire social life around your coworkers, go out, get some coffee or a beer, and within a few minutes, inevitably someone will make eye contact. Rule number one is not to be shy, ask the person at the bar if the seat next to them is taken, if not, well sit down and enrol them in a conversation. You will be surprised how easy it is getting to know people if you send positive vibes and show some interest in their life and culture.
Groups and clubs in Vienna
If you are not a very outgoing type, there is still the possibility to join social networks like 鈥,鈥 which literally means 鈥渁sk next door.鈥 The idea of that platform is to connect people that live close by, within 0.5 kilometres, so you can establish contacts with people living in the same neighbourhood as you.
Even on , you can find countless groups for expats and all kinds of foreigners trying to make a new life and friends here in Vienna.
Sports in Vienna
Another way to meet new people is in sports. So many friendships have probably started while sweating next to each other in a first Bikram yoga session or trying to follow the steps of the Zumba teacher. There are plenty of private football groups you can join or enrol in one of the 鈥淯SI-Kurse鈥 as mentioned in our article about 鈥Student life in Vienna.鈥
Just be yourself and keep enjoying the same activities as in your own life, be open to exploring something new, and you will have built your social network in an instant.
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Apps in Vienna
Last but not least, we have to talk about Tinder. Yes, we know how dull. However, don't underestimate apps like that. In the end, it's all just people looking for some connection. Maybe your match is an actual one and perhaps it could even lead to this great thing called love. You will never know if you don't give it at least a try.
To find out more about cool places around town take a look at our posts about 鈥Things to do alone, with family friends or a partner鈥 and 鈥Gastronomy in Vienna.鈥
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Ruxandra Red2 years ago(Modified)If you want to meet new friends in Vienna, join the Facebook Group - Vienna Girl Gone International! We are an online community for building new female friendships and connections all around the world in a safe and welcoming environment. We organize events in person events on a regular basis.
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