I am moving to Austria

Onkel Neal · 09-09-13, 08:55 AM

In about two years, when I retire

Why? because they are on the top 10 list of most happy countries.

They are number 8, but the top 7 are all frozen snow realms, not enough motorcycle riding time. And Austria's cousin, Australia, is full of deadly spiders, snakes, and birds, too risky. I will see what is required to emigrate to Austria and set up a small mountain cottage. What's the cost of living like in Austria? Is there a bunch of crazy taxes, like England's TV tax?

What does a loaf of bread cost in Austria? I know gas is high, but I can deal with that.

What language do Austrians speak? Any other helpful tips are welcome

Skybird · 09-09-13, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

What language do Austrians speak?

German for the most! With kind of a very sympathetic accent. A girl speaking normal German with Austrian accent, sounds very se... I mean pretty.

In some regions, Italian also may play a role. But with German you'll be fine everywhere.

At least as long as the German football team does not play the Austrians.

Herr-Berbunch · 09-09-13, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

. . . but the top 7 are all frozen snow realms, not enough motorcycle riding time.

Then what is Austria if not a snowy realm?

The last 12 months -

I've even got it in old money for you instead of ºC. That's just for Vienna, if you move westwards into the Alps I'm sure it'll be colder and more snowy. (But great in the summer!)

And if you move to Villach or Klagenfurt you'll probably have Betonov banging on your door every weekend asking for towel-buying advice.

This may help - http://www.migration.gv.at/en/living...agreement.html

Edit - I took ages typing this (researching!) and didn't see Respenus's post re Klagenfurt until after I'd posted, now VipertheSniper's mentioned it too - is there any other website in the world that has three consecutive posts mentioning Klagenfurt? I'd never even heard of it until today!

VipertheSniper · 09-09-13, 09:49 AM

Consider this:

While we may be one of the happiest countries in the world, immigrating here is said to be a pain in the ass for non EU-foreigners. Also we're getting taxed like crazy.

On the other hand, we're a retirees paradise, they are a very strong voting group and getting stronger relative to the workforce, so they're heavily catered to by politicians.

Frankly I'm very skeptical about this happiness-index, not that I'm not happy with my current situation, but I don't see Austria doing anything but falling behind in terms of competitiveness every year. To me, the fact we're on eighth place says more about the blissful ignorance to looming budgetary and economic and educational problems, than it says about a realistic outlook to the future.

If you still decide to move, Klagenfurt is located in a basin, that is very prone to Inversion

Wolferz · 09-09-13, 10:02 AM

Maybe you should ask Arnold why he left....

Betonov · 09-09-13, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by VipertheSniper

If you still decide to move, Klagenfurt is located in a basin, that is very prone to Inversion

It's name is Celovec

Austria is nice. I wish I could work there and live here.

Skybird · 09-09-13, 10:15 AM

Graz would be the one place/city I would be most interested in finding out about. And the countryside around Salzburg (outside tourist season, if Salzburg even has a non-tpourist season...). My Dad was in SB several times when they played the classics festivals there, he said it was beautiful countryside, and very kind people, but overcrowded, due to the tourists.

I know the area between Bad Reichenhall and Salzburg from earlier holidays. Very beautiful place to live, both on the German and Austrian side of the border.

09-09-13, 10:59 AM

go to belise

its cheap to live there and its a tropical paradise full of English speaking laid back people.

you would still be able to ride a water bike and its the economy version of living in Hawaii

the only drawback is all those tanned half naked women all over the place down there.

Aktungbby · 09-11-13, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Graz would be the one place/city I would be most interested in finding out about. And the countryside around Salzburg (outside tourist season, if Salzburg even has a non-tpourist season...). My Dad was in SB several times when they played the classics festivals there, he said it was beautiful countryside, and very kind people, but overcrowded, due to the tourists.

I know the area between Bad Reichenhall and Salzburg from earlier holidays. Very beautiful place to live, both on the German and Austrian side of the border.

I had the pleasure of guarding one of Graz's more interesting features: the famous Graz Armory, left completely intact from the Moslem Turk's last invasion,(circa 1520's) was brought to the museum in San Francisco and opened by hometown hero Arnold Swartzenegger himself; fascinating armor exhibit! Rows of pikes and everyday armor for everyday Grazians defending their city from the Moslem terror of the day. Colin Farrel actually wears the correct 'closed' helmet from the era and the armory in the movie, 'The New World' and a similar helmet was found in a garbage dump in a early Virginia plantation garbage(National Geographic) dump that had been massacred by Powhaten Indians. Good Austrian military gear was widely marketed, even back then.

Bilge_Rat · 09-10-13, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

In about two years, when I retire

Why? because they are on the top 10 list of most happy countries.

They are number 8, but the top 7 are all frozen snow realms, not enough motorcycle riding time.

Hey I resent that considering CANADA is number 6.

You could take up new sports...like snowmobiling...

Wolferz · 09-10-13, 04:19 PM

Pisces · 09-10-13, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Absolutely no problem....may even put up a bid to take on SubSim if it's going to retire with you

You'll do anything to end that "The last one to post wins!"-thread in your favour, don't you?

Herr-Berbunch · 09-10-13, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pisces

You'll do anything to end that "The last one to post wins!"-thread in your favour, don't you?

Or get near his post count (like that would ever happen!).

Jimbuna · 09-11-13, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pisces

You'll do anything to end that "The last one to post wins!"-thread in your favour, don't you?

Pure genius

AVGWarhawk · 09-11-13, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Pisces

You'll do anything to end that "The last one to post wins!"-thread in your favour, don't you?

Now that is hysterical!

09-09-13, 08:55 AM	#1
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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,611 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Graz would be the one place/city I would be most interested in finding out about. And the countryside around Salzburg (outside tourist season, if Salzburg even has a non-tpourist season...). My Dad was in SB several times when they played the classics festivals there, he said it was beautiful countryside, and very kind people, but overcrowded, due to the tourists. I know the area between Bad Reichenhall and Salzburg from earlier holidays. Very beautiful place to live, both on the German and Austrian side of the border. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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VipertheSniper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austria Posts: 1,070 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Consider this: While we may be one of the happiest countries in the world, immigrating here is said to be a pain in the ass for non EU-foreigners. Also we're getting taxed like crazy. On the other hand, we're a retirees paradise, they are a very strong voting group and getting stronger relative to the workforce, so they're heavily catered to by politicians. Frankly I'm very skeptical about this happiness-index, not that I'm not happy with my current situation, but I don't see Austria doing anything but falling behind in terms of competitiveness every year. To me, the fact we're on eighth place says more about the blissful ignorance to looming budgetary and economic and educational problems, than it says about a realistic outlook to the future. If you still decide to move, Klagenfurt is located in a basin, that is very prone to Inversion

09-09-13, 10:59 AM	#8
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	go to belise its cheap to live there and its a tropical paradise full of English speaking laid back people. you would still be able to ride a water bike and its the economy version of living in Hawaii the only drawback is all those tanned half naked women all over the place down there.