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From your US home to Vienna, Salzburg or the Alps, GRC handles every detail of your move to Austria.
Vienna has been ranked the most livable city in the world for multiple years running — and for good reason. Excellent public services, safe streets, and cultural riches make settling in remarkably easy.
Austria combines alpine grandeur with world-class urban living. Vienna's coffee houses, Salzburg's music, and the Tyrolean Alps offer a quality of life that's hard to beat anywhere in Europe.
Austria has an excellent social insurance healthcare system. Registration with the ÖGK (Austrian Health Insurance Fund) is automatic when you start employment. Coverage is comprehensive.
Vienna is very affordable for a Western European capital — significantly cheaper than London, Paris, or Zürich. Housing is reasonably priced, and public transport is one of the cheapest in Europe.
Vienna's public transport is outstanding — annual pass is just €365 (€1/day!). ÖBB trains connect the country efficiently. Austria is a cycling nation and mountain roads are spectacular.
Austria is the land of music, coffee, and alpine traditions. Viennese coffee house culture is UNESCO-recognized. People are formal but warm. Expect Herr and Frau until told otherwise.
Free public schools with strong academics. International schools available in Vienna and Salzburg. Austrian universities are tuition-free or very low cost, even for international students.
Register your address (Meldezettel) at the local Meldeamt within 3 days. Get your e-card for health insurance. Open a bank account (Erste Bank, Raiffeisen). Learn some German — it goes a long way.
Austria has a continental climate in the east (Vienna) and an alpine climate in the west (Tyrol). Summers are warm, winters are cold with excellent skiing.
Austria's cities are compact, safe, and full of culture. Here are the neighborhoods where American expats feel most at home.
The historic heart of Vienna — St. Stephen's Cathedral, opera, and coffee houses. Premium rents but unbeatable location.
Vienna's hipster quarter — independent shops, creative studios, and great brunches. Popular with young professionals. Vibrant and walkable.
Quiet residential area below the fortress. Salzburg is Mozart's city — smaller, more traditional, and surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.
University quarter in Austria's second city. Graz has a UNESCO-listed old town, a vibrant arts scene, and is more affordable than Vienna.
Central, residential area with mountain views in every direction. Innsbruck is the alpine capital — perfect for ski enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.
North bank of the Danube in Austria's tech capital. Linz is modern, affordable, and home to the Ars Electronica center. Growing international community.
Whether you're moving for work, family or a fresh start, GRC manages the logistics so you can focus on your new life in Austria.
Full-service packing, crating, and shipping of your personal belongings and furniture by ocean or air freight — door to door from the U.S. to Austria.
Household goods can be imported duty-free when transferring your residence to Austria. You'll need a detailed inventory, your residence permit, and proof of your previous US address.
Your shipment is delivered to your new Austrian address, with unpacking and furniture assembly services available on request.
GRC's concierge services help with the transition — from navigating local processes to settling into your new community. Concierge available in NY, NJ & CT with other locations case by case.
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