When I moved to Vienna, I quickly realized that my phone became my best ally. From finding an apartment, to planning a trip, to looking for the nearest bakery - applications have made my everyday life easier. In this text, I share with you proven and useful applications that helped me find my way in Vienna.
🚇 Transportation and movement around the city
1. WienMobil
Official app of Vienna public transport. It enables route planning, ticket purchase, real-time vehicle arrival information, as well as integration with bicycle, taxi and carsharing services. vienna.info
Ideal for: students, workers, tourists.
2. WienBot
City chatbot providing information about Vienna 24/7. You can ask him about parking zones, store openings, events and much more. Android Apps on Google Play+1Digitales Wien+1
Ideal for: newly arrived, tourists.
3. Nextbike / WienMobil Rad
Bicycle rental system throughout Vienna. Registration is simple, and you can find bicycles in many locations in the city.
Ideal for: environmentally conscious, students.Android Apps on Google Play+1Apple+1
4. Donkey Republic
A bike rental alternative with flexible options and affordable prices.
Ideal for: tourists, occasional users.
5. Bolt and Uber
Apps for ordering taxis with transparent prices and quick response.
Ideal for: anyone looking for reliable transportation.
🏠 Housing and ads
6. Willhaben
Austria's largest classifieds for real estate, furniture, cars and more.
Ideal for: anyone looking for an apartment or wanting to sell/buy things.
7. Immowelt
Application specialized in real estate, with detailed search filters.
Ideal for: those looking for a long-term lease or apartment purchase.
8. ImmoScout24
Another popular real estate search app with a large database of ads.
Ideal for: anyone who wants to compare multiple offers.
9. WG-Gesucht
Specialized in finding rooms in shared housing, ideal for students and young professionals. immowelt+8Android Apps on Google Play+8Android Apps on Google Play+8
Ideal for: students, young professionals.
🛒 Shopping and everyday needs
10. Too Good To Go
An app that allows you to buy surplus food from restaurants and stores at discounted prices, reducing food waste.
Ideal for: students, environmentally conscious.
11. Bring!
A shopping list creation and sharing app, useful for families and roommates. getbring.com
Ideal for: families, roommates.
12. Marktguru
It shows current promotions and discounts in supermarkets, as well as the possibility of cashback.
Ideal for:everyone who wants to save money when shopping.
13.BILLA
Official application of BILLA supermarket with information about discounts, coupons and the possibility of online shopping.
Ideal for: regular customers of BILLA stores.Apple+1 Android Apps on Google Play+1
14. SPAR
The SPAR supermarket application with information about discounts and the ability to digitally scan the loyalty card. SPAR International
Ideal for: regular customers of SPAR stores.
🧾 Administration and healthcare
15. Digitales Amt
Official application of Austrian e-government that provides access to various administrative services.
Ideal for: everyone who wants to perform administrative tasks online.
16. Mein ELGA
Electronic health record that allows access to medical data and prescriptions.
Ideal for: everyone who wants to monitor their health.
17. data-bec-segment="114">18. Doctolib
Application for scheduling appointments with doctors and specialists.
Ideal for:anyone who wants to make an appointment quickly and easily.
🗣️ Language and integration
18.Deutschtrainer A1-A2
Goethe Institute application for learning German at basic levels.
Ideal for: beginners in learning German.
19. Duolingo
A popular app for learning languages through play.
Ideal for: anyone who wants to learn German in a fun way.
20. Meetup
An application for finding and organizing events and groups with similar interests.
Ideal for: those who want to meet new people and integrate into the community.
🎭 Culture and free time
21. Eventbrite
Application for finding and buying tickets for various events in Vienna.
Ideal for: concert lovers
🎭 Culture and leisure (continued)
22.Ö-Ticket
Austrian platform for buying tickets for concerts, festivals, theaters and sports events. Very popular for both locals and foreigners.
Ideal for: lovers of concerts and cultural events, families who want to plan their outing in advance.
23. Kunst & Kultur Wien
Official city guide through museums, exhibitions and cultural events. It has been reviewed, updated and useful also in application form via WienBot.
Ideal for: everyone who wants to get to know the cultural scene of Vienna, especially during weekends or holidays.
24. Stadt Wien Freizeit
Section of the city platform with information about swimming pools, sports centers, parks, playgrounds and summer facilities.
Ideal for: families with children, recreationists, new residents who want to explore the city.
25. ORF Sound App
The official app of the Austrian public service (ORF) for listening to radio and podcasts, including regional news from Vienna.
Ideal for: those who want to listen to Austrian news, practice German through the media or listen to local broadcasts.
🤝 Communication and local community
26. Nebenan.de
An application that helps people connect with neighbors, exchange things, services, or information about local events.
Ideal for: families and individuals who want to integrate into the local community.
27. Facebook groups (eg Serbs in Vienna, Moms in Vienna, Students in Vienna)
Although not a classic application, Facebook groups are still one of the fastest places to get answers to specific questions, ads, recommendations and advice.
Ideal for: all newly arrived, especially those from the Balkans.
28. data-bec-segment="172">🏆 TOP 5 apps I can't live without in ViennaTelegram / WhatsApp / Signal
Classic applications for communication, but in Vienna they are also popular for various thematic groups - from housing, to language courses and leisure activities.
Ideal for: digital literates, students, freelancers and anyone looking for fast communication.
🏆 TOP 5 apps I can't live without in Vienna
If I had to choose only 5 apps I use almost every day, they would be:
- WienMobil - because I can't get to the post office or work without it.
- Willhaben – invaluable for apartments, used equipment, and even the bike I found there.
- Too Good To Go – saves me money and saves food along the way.
- Digitales Amt - no paperwork at the counters.
- Marktguru - because it informs me when detergents and coffee are on sale.
📌 Conclusion
Vienna is one of the most organized and practical cities to live in - but only if you know which apps to use. Once you set up a basic digital system - from public transport to discounts and local services - everything becomes simpler.
Whether you are a student, parent, freelancer or just planning to move, I hope this list will help you find your way faster and enjoy everything Vienna has to offer.
If you found this text useful, please share it with someone who is just coming to Vienna - and of course, if you know any others useful application, write to me to add it to the list.
An app that allows you to buy surplus food from restaurants and stores at discounted prices, reducing food waste.
Ideal for: students, environmentally conscious.
11. Bring!
A shopping list creation and sharing app, useful for families and roommates. getbring.com
Ideal for: families, roommates.
12. Marktguru
It shows current promotions and discounts in supermarkets, as well as the possibility of cashback.
Ideal for:everyone who wants to save money when shopping.
13.BILLA
Official application of BILLA supermarket with information about discounts, coupons and the possibility of online shopping.
Ideal for: regular customers of BILLA stores.Apple+1 Android Apps on Google Play+1
14. SPAR
The SPAR supermarket application with information about discounts and the ability to digitally scan the loyalty card. SPAR International
Ideal for: regular customers of SPAR stores.
🧾 Administration and healthcare
15. Digitales Amt
Official application of Austrian e-government that provides access to various administrative services.
Ideal for: everyone who wants to perform administrative tasks online.
16. Mein ELGA
Electronic health record that allows access to medical data and prescriptions.
Ideal for: everyone who wants to monitor their health.
17. data-bec-segment="114">18. Doctolib
Application for scheduling appointments with doctors and specialists.
Ideal for:anyone who wants to make an appointment quickly and easily.
🗣️ Language and integration
18.Deutschtrainer A1-A2
Goethe Institute application for learning German at basic levels.
Ideal for: beginners in learning German.
19. Duolingo
A popular app for learning languages through play.
Ideal for: anyone who wants to learn German in a fun way.
20. Meetup
An application for finding and organizing events and groups with similar interests.
Ideal for: those who want to meet new people and integrate into the community.
🎭 Culture and free time
21. Eventbrite
Application for finding and buying tickets for various events in Vienna.
Ideal for: concert lovers
🎭 Culture and leisure (continued)
22.Ö-Ticket
Austrian platform for buying tickets for concerts, festivals, theaters and sports events. Very popular for both locals and foreigners.
Ideal for: lovers of concerts and cultural events, families who want to plan their outing in advance.
23. Kunst & Kultur Wien
Official city guide through museums, exhibitions and cultural events. It has been reviewed, updated and useful also in application form via WienBot.
Ideal for: everyone who wants to get to know the cultural scene of Vienna, especially during weekends or holidays.
24. Stadt Wien Freizeit
Section of the city platform with information about swimming pools, sports centers, parks, playgrounds and summer facilities.
Ideal for: families with children, recreationists, new residents who want to explore the city.
25. ORF Sound App
The official app of the Austrian public service (ORF) for listening to radio and podcasts, including regional news from Vienna.
Ideal for: those who want to listen to Austrian news, practice German through the media or listen to local broadcasts.
🤝 Communication and local community
26. Nebenan.de
An application that helps people connect with neighbors, exchange things, services, or information about local events.
Ideal for: families and individuals who want to integrate into the local community.
27. Facebook groups (eg Serbs in Vienna, Moms in Vienna, Students in Vienna)
Although not a classic application, Facebook groups are still one of the fastest places to get answers to specific questions, ads, recommendations and advice.
Ideal for: all newly arrived, especially those from the Balkans.
28. data-bec-segment="172">🏆 TOP 5 apps I can't live without in ViennaTelegram / WhatsApp / Signal
Classic applications for communication, but in Vienna they are also popular for various thematic groups - from housing, to language courses and leisure activities.
Ideal for: digital literates, students, freelancers and anyone looking for fast communication.
🏆 TOP 5 apps I can't live without in Vienna
If I had to choose only 5 apps I use almost every day, they would be:
- WienMobil - because I can't get to the post office or work without it.
- Willhaben – invaluable for apartments, used equipment, and even the bike I found there.
- Too Good To Go – saves me money and saves food along the way.
- Digitales Amt - no paperwork at the counters.
- Marktguru - because it informs me when detergents and coffee are on sale.
📌 Conclusion
Vienna is one of the most organized and practical cities to live in - but only if you know which apps to use. Once you set up a basic digital system - from public transport to discounts and local services - everything becomes simpler.
Whether you are a student, parent, freelancer or just planning to move, I hope this list will help you find your way faster and enjoy everything Vienna has to offer.
If you found this text useful, please share it with someone who is just coming to Vienna - and of course, if you know any others useful application, write to me to add it to the list.
Application for scheduling appointments with doctors and specialists.
Ideal for:anyone who wants to make an appointment quickly and easily.
🗣️ Language and integration
18.Deutschtrainer A1-A2
Goethe Institute application for learning German at basic levels.
Ideal for: beginners in learning German.
19. Duolingo
A popular app for learning languages through play.
Ideal for: anyone who wants to learn German in a fun way.
20. Meetup
An application for finding and organizing events and groups with similar interests.
Ideal for: those who want to meet new people and integrate into the community.
🎭 Culture and free time
21. Eventbrite
Application for finding and buying tickets for various events in Vienna.
Ideal for: concert lovers
🎭 Culture and leisure (continued)
22.Ö-Ticket
Austrian platform for buying tickets for concerts, festivals, theaters and sports events. Very popular for both locals and foreigners.
Ideal for: lovers of concerts and cultural events, families who want to plan their outing in advance.
23. Kunst & Kultur Wien
Official city guide through museums, exhibitions and cultural events. It has been reviewed, updated and useful also in application form via WienBot.
Ideal for: everyone who wants to get to know the cultural scene of Vienna, especially during weekends or holidays.
24. Stadt Wien Freizeit
Section of the city platform with information about swimming pools, sports centers, parks, playgrounds and summer facilities.
Ideal for: families with children, recreationists, new residents who want to explore the city.
25. ORF Sound App
The official app of the Austrian public service (ORF) for listening to radio and podcasts, including regional news from Vienna.
Ideal for: those who want to listen to Austrian news, practice German through the media or listen to local broadcasts.
🤝 Communication and local community
26. Nebenan.de
An application that helps people connect with neighbors, exchange things, services, or information about local events.
Ideal for: families and individuals who want to integrate into the local community.
27. Facebook groups (eg Serbs in Vienna, Moms in Vienna, Students in Vienna)
Although not a classic application, Facebook groups are still one of the fastest places to get answers to specific questions, ads, recommendations and advice.
Ideal for: all newly arrived, especially those from the Balkans.
28. data-bec-segment="172">🏆 TOP 5 apps I can't live without in ViennaTelegram / WhatsApp / Signal
Classic applications for communication, but in Vienna they are also popular for various thematic groups - from housing, to language courses and leisure activities.
Ideal for: digital literates, students, freelancers and anyone looking for fast communication.
🏆 TOP 5 apps I can't live without in Vienna
If I had to choose only 5 apps I use almost every day, they would be:
- WienMobil - because I can't get to the post office or work without it.
- Willhaben – invaluable for apartments, used equipment, and even the bike I found there.
- Too Good To Go – saves me money and saves food along the way.
- Digitales Amt - no paperwork at the counters.
- Marktguru - because it informs me when detergents and coffee are on sale.
📌 Conclusion
Vienna is one of the most organized and practical cities to live in - but only if you know which apps to use. Once you set up a basic digital system - from public transport to discounts and local services - everything becomes simpler.
Whether you are a student, parent, freelancer or just planning to move, I hope this list will help you find your way faster and enjoy everything Vienna has to offer.
If you found this text useful, please share it with someone who is just coming to Vienna - and of course, if you know any others useful application, write to me to add it to the list.
Classic applications for communication, but in Vienna they are also popular for various thematic groups - from housing, to language courses and leisure activities.
Ideal for: digital literates, students, freelancers and anyone looking for fast communication.
🏆 TOP 5 apps I can't live without in Vienna
If I had to choose only 5 apps I use almost every day, they would be:
- WienMobil - because I can't get to the post office or work without it.
- Willhaben – invaluable for apartments, used equipment, and even the bike I found there.
- Too Good To Go – saves me money and saves food along the way.
- Digitales Amt - no paperwork at the counters.
- Marktguru - because it informs me when detergents and coffee are on sale.
📌 Conclusion
Vienna is one of the most organized and practical cities to live in - but only if you know which apps to use. Once you set up a basic digital system - from public transport to discounts and local services - everything becomes simpler.
Whether you are a student, parent, freelancer or just planning to move, I hope this list will help you find your way faster and enjoy everything Vienna has to offer.
If you found this text useful, please share it with someone who is just coming to Vienna - and of course, if you know any others useful application, write to me to add it to the list.