--- title: "Great ways to help you settle down when moving to Vienna" url: https://primetours.at/city-blog/great-ways-to-help-you-settle-down-when-moving-to-vienna/ description: "Last year 49,641 people moved to the city of Vienna from another country. Vienna is a vibrant and diverse city, in fact 41.9 % of the city’s population were born abroad." language: en --- # Great ways to help you settle down when moving to Vienna By the Prime Tours team · 28 July 2023 · updated 7 October 2026 · 2 min read ## Settle Down When Moving To Vienna Last year 49,641 people moved to the city of Vienna from another country. Vienna is a vibrant and diverse city, in fact 41.9 % of the city’s population were born abroad. When you are moving to a new country, often the culture, the food and the daily routine of life can be different. This is why it is important to embrace your new home and get immersed in Vienna as soon as you can. Make the most of the thriving arts scene, enjoy some of the local restaurants, and take a tour of the sights and the architecture. Vienna is a wonderful place to make your home, and very quickly you will find that you have settled into your new life. ## Enjoy some guided tours Being a tourist in your new home is a great way of getting to know Vienna, and can help you to get to know the layout of the city better. A free walking tour is a good place to start, and is a great way to experience the architecture and history of the city. The tours only take a couple of hours, and you will be shown around Vienna by a licensed guide that is knowledgeable and friendly. A culinary tour of the city is another good way to get immersed in the food and the culture. You could enjoy tasting some delicious craft beers and sampling some of the varied street food that you will find in Vienna. It is a chance to sample some local delicacies at some of the authentic cafes and restaurants in the city. Tour tip ### [Free Walking Tour Vienna](https://primetours.at/tours/free-walking-tour-vienna-historical-city-center/) Join the Free Walking Tour Vienna daily. Hear Stories about Sisi & Franz, the Habsburg, Hitler and see the historical highlights of Vienna. Free tip-based Next: Tue 3 Nov, 09:45 [Book now](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/primetours/items/140097/?full-items=yes&flow=no) ## Join a parent’s group If you’re relocating with young children it may help you to join a local parent’s group. This can help you to get to know other parents, so you can arrange meet-ups and playdates. Visiting your child’s new school and joining the social media groups for your child’s class can also help them to get to know people quickly. The Vienna Family Network has a great support network for international parents that have settled in the city. Websites like meetup.com and virtualvienna.net can help you to get to know other families that have moved to Vienna from abroad. There is also an English Speaking Parents in Austria Facebook group with more than 2,000 members. ## Head on a pub crawl Going on a night tour of Vienna, incorporating a pub crawl is a great way to be sociable and meet new friends quickly. The tours start at 9pm Mon-Saturday, and you can visit four different pubs and clubs over a period of five hours. At each venue you will get a tasty free drink to sample, and can enjoy good music, lively banter and plenty of atmosphere. If you are moving to Vienna, taking a few tours of the city can help you to meet new people and get your bearings. You can learn about the history of Vienna, the art, the culture and even get to know some of the best places to eat and drink. You’ll be right at home in Vienna in no time. New in town? Get your bearings on the [Free Walking Tour Vienna](https://primetours.at/tours/free-walking-tour-vienna-historical-city-center/) and save on transport with the [EasyCityPass Vienna](https://primetours.at/tours/easy-city-pass-vienna-public-transport-ticket-and-discounts-at-once/). ## Explore Vienna with locals Free walking tours daily, plus pub crawl, Christmas markets and private tours. [See today's tours](https://primetours.at/tours/) [Request a private tour](https://primetours.at/private-experience-in-vienna/#request) **4.6** Google · 2,615 reviews **4.4** Tripadvisor · 1,617 reviews FAQ ## Quick answers ### How can I meet people after moving to Vienna? Joining group activities is a quick way. Prime Tours' guide for newcomers suggests free walking tours, culinary tours and pub crawls for meeting new people, and parent groups for families. Meetup.com, virtualvienna.net, the Vienna Family Network and an English Speaking Parents in Austria Facebook group with more than 2,000 members are named as useful contacts. ### How many expats live in Vienna? According to Prime Tours' guide for newcomers, 49,641 people moved to Vienna from another country in the last year it reports, and 41.9% of the city's population were born abroad. That makes Vienna a diverse city where newcomers are common and communities for international residents are easy to find. ### What is a good way to learn the layout of Vienna after moving? Take a free walking tour. Prime Tours' Free Walking Tour Vienna runs daily for 2 hours with a licensed local guide through the historic centre, so it works as orientation as well as sightseeing. Booking is free and the tour is tip-based. Most guests tip €15 to €20 per person. ### Is the Vienna pub crawl a good way to make friends? It can be. Prime Tours' Pub Crawl Vienna starts at 21:00, lasts about 4 hours and visits four hand-picked pubs with a free drink at each stop, drinking games and a club finale. It costs from €22, is for adults aged 18 and over, and meets at Dick Mack's Pub. Book in seconds ## Tours that match this article [All tours](https://primetours.at/tours/) ### [EasyCityPass Vienna: Public transport ticket and discounts at once](https://primetours.at/tours/easy-city-pass-vienna-public-transport-ticket-and-discounts-at-once/) EasyCityPass Vienna: one ticket for all public transport in Vienna's core zone (24h-1 week) plus discounts at top tourist partners. 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