Natural Environment

🎤 Karaoke Night 🎤 Friday | Start: 7:30 PM | Stay until 2am Whether you’re a karaoke fan or just looking for a relaxed and social evening, this event is for you! 🎶✨ Our karaoke night is all about fun, connection, and community - no singing required to enjoy the good vibes. We’re excited to bring back this popular FUSE event at a new location, now with even more ways to connect! We’re teaming up with Brainpower Events and Mausen Bar, expanding beyond Meetup so you can meet people from all over Vienna’s social scene. 📍 New location – with both indoor space and an outdoor seating area, perfect for chatting between songs or just soaking up the atmosphere. Start: 7:30 PM Kind reminder: Please be polite and order at least one drink to support the venue. 🎤 Singing is optional. Socializing is guaranteed.

After work meetup today 💎Would you like to make new friends?✨ ⛳️After a long day at work, what’s better than to communicate with great people, good vibes, and city views? Let’s meet, chat, and enjoy the evening together! ✨ Participation fee is 2€ (cash) to cover organizing. Donations are welcome✨ 💎This is your chance to: • Meet new people and catch up with familiar faces • Share stories • Exchange contacts and grow your circle • Soak in the winter vibe💫 ⭐️Please register if you go and unregister if you don’t go. Join us on WhatsApp and Instagram and don’t miss new events 🔥 https://www.instagram.com/makegoodfriends?igsh=YjA2czVxNjF0cGJi&utm_source=qr https://chat.whatsapp.com/ERvtYIUDqtHLtVwwytpKLZ

Vinyasa Yoga Flow/ 10€/ mats provided Level: sporty beginner- intermediate 
Looking forward to flow with you 🙂
Anna

Please read everything! Check this event again on the day (weather updates, last‑minute changes, etc.). And please be polite: cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend. *** **🍷 Blind Wine Tasting – Let’s End Dry January in Style!** 👋 Hello everyone, Let’s celebrate the end of Dry January with a fun and friendly blind wine tasting! This session is dedicated to red wines from around the world, including: 🇦🇺 Australia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile 🇦🇹 Austria We’ll start with a welcoming glass of white wine, followed by a tasting of six red wines. **🎯 Your Mission** Try to guess: The country of origin Your judgement of the wine (Optional) The grape variety (Optional) The vintage The winner will receive… 🥇 a bottle of wine! **💶 Participation Fee** 25€ per person for Silver Members 30€ per person for Basic Members 👉 Cash only, please. **No‑shows will be removed from the group** — let’s keep this community respectful and enjoyable for everyone. ⭐ Optional: Support the Group Until now, I’ve covered all costs for running this group (Meetup fees, organization, etc.) myself. To keep the community growing, I’m introducing a system that also rewards regular participants and supporters of ExPat’s Island. 🌟 Become a Silver Member Silver Members enjoy: Discounts on wine tastings Discounts on guided tours Priority access for certain events Annual fee: 15€ (Available at every tasting or tour, payable in cash.) If you enjoy these events and want to support the work behind them, this is a great way to help the group thrive. 🍷 Join me on this little adventure! Looking forward to sharing great wines and great company with you. Alexander

Welcome Book Lovers! Join our Meet Up Group to find like-minded book readers! This event is for everybody interested in listening or sharing new book content or comment on it. You are welcome just to come for inspiration. You definitely don't need to read books at the moment. It is a gathering for everybody to find like-minded people interested in learning something new. :) Feel free to bring your own book with you. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation MUT. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. I am happy to host it there. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. This is the address: Rechte Wienzeile 37, 1040 Wien Walk until the end of the main entrance hall. At the end of the hallway you find a big green gate with a sign of the Social Book Club. Please give your best to be on time so that we can have a nice introduction round together. If you can't attend anymore please cancel the event to give someone else the space to come. :) Check out the Social Book Club Website for more content: https://socialbookclub.de/ Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

**𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 #𝟬𝟬𝟮** Fridays in Vienna deserve a better ritual. ✨ 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 is our way of starting the weekend right - relaxed, social and effortless. Join us for an easy-going Friday night with good conversations, new faces and the kind of atmosphere where talking feels natural, not forced. No structured networking. No forced business talk. No artificial conversations. Just people, drinks, music in the background and a city that slowly shifts into weekend mode. 🍸 Come alone or bring a friend - you’ll fit in either way. **𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀:** * Please RSVP only if you’re coming. If plans change, update your RSVP. * Be respectful and inclusive - let’s keep the vibe great. 📍 Follow us on Instagram: [@𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮.𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴](https://www.instagram.com/vienna.networking/)

Hi everyone! On **Saturday, January 31, 2026**, I am planning a beautiful winter hike from Bernhardsthal (AUT) to Břeclav (CZ). Join for a unique journey as we walk from the northernmost tip of Lower Austria across the "green border" into South Moravia in Czech Republic. This trail offers a beautiful mix of tranquil wetlands, historic architecture (Pohansko castle), and the rare experience of crossing an international border on foot. Fortunately we are able to do this nowadays, it used to be the iron curtain. The wire is gone, but we can still track down the surviving remains of the border's former defences as we cross into South Moravia. I also plan a short walk through the city so we can do a bit of sightseeing in Břeclav (especially Břeclav Castle). **Hike Details** **Duration:** Approx. 5,5 hours (pure walking time including some sightseeing in Břeclav) **Distance:** Approx. 17 km (since I plan to prolong the hike to Břeclav Castle and back) **Elevation:** ↗️ 25m / ↘️ 25m (mostly flat) **Difficulty:** Easy (technically) since it's mostly flat and medium fitness due to the distance. **Pace:** We’ll walk at a comfortable, social pace and take short breaks as needed. More information on the trail: [https://www.bahn-zum-berg.at/weinviertel/bernhardsthal-breclav/](https://www.bahn-zum-berg.at/weinviertel/bernhardsthal-breclav/) Depending on our arrival time and the group’s mood, we might stay a bit longer in Břeclav. After exploring the town's sights, we’ll look for a cozy spot for a well-earned hot chocolate or tea and a chat before catching the train back to Vienna. The most suitable trains back from Břeclav to Vienna are likely 16:28 and 18:28. 📍**Meeting Point & Travel** * **Meeting Time:** 07:45 at **Praterstern station** (Ground floor near ticket machines, exit to platforms 1 & 2). Please arrive early so we can buy the group tickets! * **Departure:** Train REX1 leaves at 08:14 (presumably Platform 4). * **Arrival:** Bernhardsthal at 09:25. ⚠️Since we are crossing an international border on foot, **please don't forget your Passport or Personalausweis.** Even though there usually aren't border controls between Austria and Czechia, you are legally required to have a valid travel document on you. Each person is responsible for their own documents and entry requirements! **The "Einfach-raus" Group Ticket** We will use a group ticket for the Austrian part of the trip. It is much cheaper, but it requires some coordination: * How it works: It is one ticket for a group of 2–5 people. We will form these groups who then have to travel together both directions at the meeting point **at 07:45 - please be on time if you want to participate**. You must travel together for both the departure and the return journey. You cannot split off and take a different train home if you are on a group ticket. * **The Cost:** The more people in a group, the cheaper it gets. Expect to pay between €10 and €19 per person. To be fair, we can either pay by specific group size or pool all money and split it equally. Cash is Mandatory: **Please bring physical cash and coins for the ticket**. We need to collect the money before buying the tickets to make sure everyone gets their change back quickly. Information regardingt this ticket: [https://www.oebb.at/en/tickets-kundenkarten/freizeit-urlaub/einfach-raus-ticket](https://www.oebb.at/en/tickets-kundenkarten/freizeit-urlaub/einfach-raus-ticket) If you prefer not to be tied to a group, or if you aren't sure when you want to head back to Vienna, do not join the group ticket. Instead, buy the VOR Freizeitticket, it costs €19,90 for the day in lower Austria. This will also be your option to still join if you arrive too late for the group ticket. Information regarding this ticket: [https://www.vor.at/en/tickets/ticket-overview/leisure-ticket](https://www.vor.at/en/tickets/ticket-overview/leisure-ticket) Please note that the Einfach-raus ticket, VOR Freizeitticket and the Klimaticket Ostregion/Österreich are only valid until Bernhardsthal. **You must buy your own ticket for the section between Břeclav to Bernhardsthal on the way back**, this is possible in Břeclav. Be careful when buying the ticket! Prices differ between regional trains and fast trains (Railjet/EC), buying the ticket in Břeclav with the Czech railway company is usually slightly cheaper - with ÖBB it's €4,60. The Einfach-raus ticket and VOR Freizeitticket are only valid for regional trains. Make sure your ticket matches the train we are taking. **If you’re unsure about ticket options, don’t worry — just message me directly.** And if this sounds complicated: it isn’t. I’ll help coordinate everything at the meeting point so we can start the hike relaxed. **Please indicate on this link if you are interested in a Einfach-raus ticket** when joining, this helps me with the coordination: [https://nuudel.digitalcourage.de/CZbsc2rp5VbUo3qv](https://nuudel.digitalcourage.de/CZbsc2rp5VbUo3qv) **We’ll walk together at a relaxed, social pace, staying as a group throughout the day.** This is not a race or performance hike — the focus is on shared experience, conversation, and enjoying the winter landscape at an unhurried rhythm. We’ll take regular short breaks whenever useful. There are no huts or restaurants along the way, so please bring your own snacks and drinks (at least 1 liter of water or tea). It will be cold, so dress warmly and wear sturdy winter-appropriate shoes. Some sections may be muddy or slightly icy, depending on the weather. While the path is flat and easy, trekking poles can be a great help for extra stability if we encounter any muddy or icy patches. Don't worry about microspikes (Grödel) unless you really prefer using them; the poles will be more than enough for this terrain. **Disclaimer:** As always, this is a free, private leisure activity. I’m not a certified hiking guide, and participation is at your own responsibility and risk. I will send a weather update to everyone registered on Thursday evening. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing you for this winter hike! Jörg ℹ️**Essential logistics** * This trip crosses an international border. **All participants must carry valid travel documents** and are responsible for ensuring they meet the legal requirements to leave Austria and enter the Czech Republic. * **Money:** Card payments are widely accepted in Czech Republic (often more than in Austria!). The currency is Czech Koruna (CZK), but many places take Euros. 1 Euro is currently approx 24 CZK, check exchange rates here. * **Phone Data:** EU roaming rules apply; your Austrian data plan should work at no extra cost (check your provider if using a prepaid/non-EU SIM).

**Location: Cafe Benno** Looking for a relaxed way to meet creative people in Vienna without the pressure of formal networking? Join us for a **Board Game Evening by Creative Collabs Vienna**, where creativity, conversation, and play come together in a friendly, social atmosphere. This event is designed for **creatives, designers, content creators, marketers, photographers, filmmakers, artists, and anyone working or interested in creative fields** who want to connect naturally, through shared experiences. 🧩 **What to expect:** * A cozy and social evening centered around **board games** * Easygoing ice-breakers through gameplay * A mix of **strategy games, party games, and casual games** * Plenty of time to chat, laugh, and get to know people between games * An open and welcoming environment where conversations flow naturally

Join me for a morning photo walk through the city :) We will start at the rooftop of the new Naschmarkt building, then make our way through MQ and Zwidemu to Burggarten. At the end of the walk everyone is welcome to join for a warm drink at a nearby cafe. The event is free of charge but will be limited to max 10 people as it is meant as an opportunity to connect. It is suitable for all regardless of age/level/gear. note: the organizers of this group have recently changed - instead of Dietmar, Urska will be running the events - hopefully the value of the group and these events remains

Join us for **three hours** of badminton! This event is open for all levels and ages! It is part of the club Sportunion Vienna Badminton Community. We are playing at USZ Hietzing (Altgasse 6, 1130, close to the U4 station Hietzing). The hall (Große Halle) is on the second floor. The changing room is on the first floor in the long corridor. Please bring a racket, sports clothes and shoes and a water bottle. We provide feather shuttles. You can also likely borrow a racket from one of our players if you need to.

Be inspired like Beethoven, who roamed these hills in 1814. After gathering at Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) we'll catch a 20-minute train to a quaint municipality just outside Vienna. A short walk will lead us straight through town and up to its thick walled neo-Gothic church. There, we start our proper hike up and around this picturesque mountain with its token 12th-century castle, which also starred in Stephen Herek's "The Three Musketeers". Expect a lush pine forest, magnificent views and impressive medieval architecture. But that's not all. Underway we'll also take a detour to the nearby Seegrotte, Europe's largest underwater lake. A mystical place brimming with history. Price includes train tickets and friendly host. Entrance fee for the 1-hour Seegrotte guided tour and boat ride is \~EUR 18 (not included). To secure your spots, please ... Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) Step 2: Complete your booking at https://vienna.ixpat.com/beethoven

Talk, socialise and meet new people in Pickwick's! What is featured: -Music that is not too loud -A cozy atmosphere -Main focus is socialising and talking -No entrance fee or membership fee (order at least 1 drink for common courtesy) -Food is also available to order -There is no agenda, just come and talk around. Wanna stay only for an hour? Wanna stay until closure at 2 a.m.? All up to you. You can find our whatsapp group via this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JnaWvfYv1czBMlzsVEmSDP How to find us? We will be downstairs to the right at Pickwick's! Spontaneous coming is always welcome, but if you are sure you are coming please RSVP together with your + people so we can give an approximate heads up to the owner regarding reservations. We are looking forward to meeting you all.

⭐️Would you like to meet new friends?✨Welcome to Speed Friending in Vienna! Age 20-29/30-39. Please read the description attentively: Our next event is coming soon! 💎Price 10€ cash and order a drink for boys It is free for girls ✨if you’re not comfortable with the price, you are welcome to skip this event. 💡 How it works: • You’ll have a short conversations with different people. • After each round, you’ll switch to meet someone new. • You’ll note who you liked, and if there’s a match, we’ll connect you after the event. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Age groups: The main groups are for ages 20-29 and 30-39 You are welcome)! Register today)✨ Join us on WhatsApp and Instagram and don’t miss new events https://www.instagram.com/makegoodfriends?igsh=YjA2czVxNjF0cGJi&utm_source=qr https://chat.whatsapp.com/ERvtYIUDqtHLtVwwytpKLZ

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville](https://www.crimsoncup.com/about/location/clintonville)!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program: Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

For Adults: Beginner Macrame Plant Hangers January 31, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Create a basic cord plant hanger and then practice some simple macrame knots to use in future projects. Hosted by Metro Parks VENUE Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 Phone (614)895-6216