How do Germans see Austria?

I do have some Austrian friends and I like them very much. However, from the German point of view we see most of them as: Relaxed, friendly, charming and happy “brown” people. Behaving like choirboys! read more

Educated Germans don't see a large difference between Austria and other German states. Language, arts, and science have common grounds. The delta in folk culture between Austria and Bavaria is likely smaller than between Bavaria and North Germany. The entire idea of a German national state is rather new (1871). read more

However, as Germans now make up one of the largest immigrant communities in Austria, after Turkish people, and the majority of Austria’s foreign tourists are from Germany - it looks like they are condemned to put up with each other and get along as well as they can. read more