Why Austria?

Whether relocating a family, starting a business or making a career switch, here are seven reasons why Austria offers a refreshing change.

 

Perfect placement
With its growing multilingual workforce and strategic location between East and West, Austria is Ideally situated to capitalise on foreign trade. No wonder that the country's domestic goods and service exports are set to exceed the €300bn threshold by 2025.

 

Room to grow
Innovation is key to this booming export market. The government's Research, Technology and Innovation Strategy 2030 provides a clear path to investment for startups while established companies have boosted R&D expenditure to 3.3 per cent of Austria's GDP last year, beating EU targets.

 

Investment in people
In the 19th century, the Austrian school of economics emphasised the importance of the individual. Today that legacy can be felt in a country that puts people at the heart of a growing economy. Austria tops OECD countries for vocational training and career opportunities abound with more than 400 market-leading companies based here.

 

Work-life balance
Of course, work isn't everything - and Austrians certainly know how to enjoy life. Vibrant citles like Salzburg and Vienna hit all the top quality-of-life metrics, while ski resorts, Alpine hikes and crystal-clear bathing lakes rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit.

 

A healthy outlook
With excellent social and medical security, Austria gives you the confidence to live life to the fullest. The world-class healthcare system is well-funded, accessible to all and boasts a high doctor-patient ratio.

 

Creative fulfillment
From Mozart and Fritz Lang to the artists of the Vienna Succession, Austria is synonymous with ground-breaking culture. So, while the Salzburg Festival, the Vienna State Opera and more than 500 museums (including the new Wien Museum) celebrate these homegrown talents, that creativity lives on in a new generation too.

 

Exquisite taste
Viennese coffee houses have been hosting inspiring conversations for centuries and Austria's food-and-drink scene continues to think creatively today. Pioneering chefs such as Steirereck's Heinz Reitbauer are utilising fresh local produce in innovative ways, while Vienna was named best city at the EU Organic Awards. And an Austrian wine renaissance is gaining momentum, led by imaginative winemakers from Vorarlberg to Burgenland.