Between the Danube, Housing, and Migration: A Tour of Brigittenau (#126 Eugene Quinn)
17 December, 2025
This podcast episode invites you to explore Brigittenau. On a city tour with Eugene Quinn, international students share their views on the city, everyday life, and migration.
This episode of the Technikum Podcast takes listeners on a walking tour through Vienna’s 20th district, Brigittenau, which was organized by the International Office. Led by urban explorer Eugene Quinn, international students explore both well-known and lesser-known places in the district. They learn about the history, cultural influences, and urban planning features of Brigittenau.
Topics include social housing projects, urban development processes, and the role of the Danube as a defining element for the district and the city of Vienna as a whole. In addition, listeners learn about the personal migration experiences of international students and their motivations for studying in Vienna. Participants also gain insights into specific Viennese everyday and cultural practices as well as the city’s historical and international connections.
The episode offers both a socio-spatial and biographical approach to Brigittenau and is aimed in particular at people who are new to Vienna or interested in urban diversity and international perspectives.
Overview of the episode’s content:
- Presentation of Brigittenau beyond common perceptions
- The significance of social housing in the Viennese urban context
- Migration experiences of international students and their motives for studying
- Viennese everyday culture and social characteristics
- The Danube as an infrastructural and cultural lifeline
- Historical developments and international connections of Vienna
- Tips and observations for newcomers
This episode was conducted in English.
