There’s no chance to deny that, because in fact we are really good at complaining. We Viennese are often called "Grantscherme", meaning it’s not easy to make things right for us. The country and the people – A mentality check What else is special about the Austrian capital, can be read here.
Be careful: We even have “WasteWatchers” in Vienna, who are strictly controlling the waste disposal. The sidewalks in Vienna - you might think, the cleaning mania has broken out. Let’s come to the point of cleanliness, although the most of you probably already know that Vienna is one step ahead than Berlin. Not to forget the newly built Central Station considered as one of the most modern in Europe. From nowhere else you will have such a fascinating view over the city. When you are in Vienna and have no fear of heights you should go to the restaurant of the DC Tower. The skyline along the banks of the Danube is constantly growing and in 2013, thanks to the famous architect Dominique Perrault, the tallest building in Austria was created. But not only the older buildings look magnificent, also the modern architecture has made a name for itself in Vienna. From the Art Nouveau, to the Gothic and the Baroque as well as the historical “Ringstraßenstil”, you can find everything in Vienna. Vienna's architecture astonishes a lot of visitors. Vienna convinces especially with its beautiful city centre which does not exist in Berlin at all. Well, but as they say: often it simply does not depend on the size. Next to Berlin with an area of 891.8 square kilometres Vienna looks quite cute with its size of 414.6 square kilometres. Of course you cannot compare the two cities in terms of size. (Source: Wikipedia, ) Cityscape – Which city shines more? All in all, the weather in Vienna is on the average warmer, drier and sunnier than the weather in Berlin – point for Vienna! Vienna vs. If you count the average hours of sunshine per day, the two cities are almost equal although Vienna is in lead with 5.1 vs. Precipitation is pretty moderate in Vienna – the average number of annual precipitation days is 88 while in Berlin, you have to take your umbrella with you on 103 days per year. While Berlin has an average high temperature of 13.4☌ (56.12☏), the city centre of Vienna has an average high temperature of 15.4☌ (59.72☏). No matter which means of transport you prefer, there is one thing that you’ll notice after your arrival: Berlin’s further north location has influence on the weather. The flight Vienna-Berlin takes 1.5 hours. If you go from Berlin to Vienna by train or bus, you’re 9 to 11 hours on the road (or rails). If you want to travel from Vienna to Berlin, you have to overcome 524 kilometres (linear distance). Germany’s capital Berlin is located further north and a bit further west than Vienna, at 52☁3’N and 13☂4’ E. Vienna is the capital of Austria with the coordinates 48☁4’ N and 16☂1’ E. Regarding the cityscape, mentality, culture, cuisine, fun factor and quality of living - which city has more to offer? Why Vienna remains ahead in almost every category and why also the Germans commend us, can be read here in our comparison. Berlin – A city comparison Why life is better in Vienna
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