Common personality traits and stereotypes of Austrian people
Contrary to popular opinion, not all Austrians enjoy classical music and waltz around in Lederhosen. Nevertheless, Vienna in particular has an unrivaled classical music scene. However, Austrians are much more than just orchestras and opera.
Austrians are first and foremost known for their love of fine cuisine. The cooking methods of Italy, Hungary, and Bohemia have all had an influence on Austrian cuisine, which is, to put it mildly, eclectic. It's interesting to note that there are a lot of regional variances and dishes that are far lighter than you might have thought.
Austrian food is influenced by Central European cuisine and is frequently compared to Viennese cuisine (the cuisine of Vienna, the capital city of Austria). The first meal of the day, breakfast, is typically bread rolls with butter, jam, cold meats, and cheese. Coffee and tea are also available. Lunch was once considered the main meal of the day.
However, modern Austrians who spend their days in the office hardly ever have time for a lavish lunch. Nowadays, most people have their major meal in the evening. Austrian food staples include Marillenknödel (a dumpling loaded with apricots), Tafelspitz (beef simmered in soup and served with chives sauce, apple, and horseradish), and liptauer (spicy cheese on bread slice).
