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Originally Posted by Yuri
Do you know if they have a big LGBT scene there or it's sleepý?
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Vienna has a sleepy scene -but then so does anywhere these days, LGBTQ businesses have been closing en masse for over a decade now, as hook up apps rule the joint and less need for ghettoisation. The scene's less of a subculture, thanks to greater acceptance -where do the Gayz mainly go for a drink in London, Frisco, Sydney, Rio or Bangkok these days? The local bar as anyone else.
The Viennese are famed for their city's logo 'Everything's Shit', as muttered by everyone of a certain age. Despite the fact they live in the world's most liveable and lovable city, they're famed for being dour and grumpy, likely chain-smoking their way to a timely end.
The young are completely different of course. Also don't confuse Vienna for the much more conservative culture, govt and country it stands in -it's been a longstanding island of left wing ideals in a sea of traditionalists, long known as 'Red Vienna' since the collapse of the Hapsburg Empire back in 1905. For over a century (other than decade long hiatus during Nazi-ruled WWII) it's been a champion of socialism and progressiveness ruled by the Social Democrats, and why it's standard of living is so far ahead. However change is afoot as the traditional support is starting to slip.
Not many people know this, but Vienna is home to the world's largest concert/ festival -Donauinselfest - free, on the islands and attracting 3 million each year. Not your first choice of party cities, but there if you look. Although not famed within Europe, there are still 9,000 bars and restaurants to choose from