In Europe, where the epidemic is surging, there is a country that seems abrupt and special. Van der Beren defended this and said that the reason he violated the curfew was because he forgot the time when chatting with his friends.

Van der Beren defended this and said that the reason he violated the curfew was because he forgot the time when chatting with his friends. Later, Van der Beren said on social media that he felt "very sorry" and believed that his behavior was a false demonstration.

△The Austrian president apologized for violating the curfew/Website screenshot

Unexpectedly, Austria, which is lazy and arrogant in the eyes of outsiders, is a model of anti-epidemic force among European countries - the whole society can quickly organize it, with Western countries One of the rare things to unite in response to the epidemic.

This is known as the most difficult Austrian in Europe to get along with. Perhaps there is too much stingy capital that we have never understood.

Austria, which is sandwiched in the heart of Europe,

is not Australia

"Where are you from?"

"Austria (Austria)."

"I have been to your country, and have been to Melbourne , Sydney and Brisbane , Which city do you belong to? "

" Vienna. "

△ Because the country's name looks very similar, Austria is always misunderstood as Australia/memegenerator

In 2014, then-UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gave a speech at the Vienna Conference , for " Australia” expressed gratitude, leaving the Austrians who really organized the meeting messy in the wind.

Then, Ban Ki-moon apologized at a press conference, saying, "I clearly know that Austria does not have kangaroo ." The misunderstanding like

is no longer surprising to Austrians. They even designed a T-type The shirt, which says "Austria has no kangaroos" is ridiculed.

△Tourists will buy it back as souvenirs/Thedailyedge

The friend of an old artist once took the IELTS in Melbourne. After choosing "Austria", he never found "Melbourne" in the list. He did not react until he saw "Vienna" down. The wrong country was chosen.

is surrounded by a series of countries such as Czech , Slovakia, Hungary , Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland , Germany and other countries in the heart of Europe. Austria does not seem to have a strong presence.

For Chinese tourists, it is difficult to say Austrian celebrities and city names all at once, but when they hear "Mozart" and "Zweig", people often suddenly realize: "So they all belong to Austria?"

△ Austrian chocolate / Tuchuang creative

At this time, Austrians will probably glance at you proudly, too lazy to explain, point to the entry " Austria-Hungarian Empire " in the middle school textbook, let you Recalling historical knowledge.

At the hottest time of European games, Austria is the most unpopular corner.

This Western European country was forced into various "ten-day tours of Eastern Europe" and became an optional stop in the eyes of the old man and aunt who were determined to find the memories of the Soviet Union.

Austria's presence is so low that its red and white flag is easily exposed to face blindness in Western European countries.

△The most elegant country in Europe, Austria has to account for one/unsplash

In March this year, Austria introduced the most severe policy in history. In addition to the suspension of work and school, the youngest prime minister Kurtz announced that in Austria, five people were The above gatherings are completely banned, and the playgrounds, sports fields and all restaurants must be completely closed, and food continues with supermarkets and delivery services.

The EU is almost messed up under the epidemic, and Austria's performance is a good example.

△Austria's most severe anti-epidemic policy/Website screenshot

At this moment, people who have turned their attention to this country again due to the epidemic should feel a little ashamed - because even for music and literature, Austria is in a hurry It is a country that should not be ignored.

John Strauss Jr. wanders along the blue Danube and writes one of the most elegant melodies in the history of human music; Freud hurriedly passed through the streets of Vienna, building a bridge between dreams and reality;

Rilke is here to build a winter night and shape a past that subverts reality; Zweig starts from here and writes the starry words along the way.

Even in the corner of University of Vienna, there is an inconspicuous country child standing. He spent several years conducting pea experiments and becoming the founder of modern genetics.

In biology courses around the world, his name - Mendel , was repeatedly mentioned.

△Austrian stars shine/unsplash

We are so familiar with the works born in Austria, but we know very little about Austria itself.

When many people mention Alps , it is Switzerland. In fact, the Austrian Alps also have a unique style. Compared to the crowds of tourists in Switzerland, this place may be more suitable for travel - Hallstatt, Durnstein, Merr The Monastery of Ke, Hallstatt at the foot of Wuzhi Mountain... is a paradise on earth at the foot of the mountain.

△The Austrian has a stronger sense of existence. It is the inspiration for "Frozen" - Hallstatt/unsplash

"Love before dawn", the Selena and Jesse jumped off the train , came to Vienna, and on the tram slowly surrounding the city, they asked each other small questions that made each other shy and moved. Stories like

seem to be only suitable for taking place in a country like Austria that is romantic, leisurely, and full of artistic temperament.

△Everyone has a romantic picture of Vienna in his heart/movie screenshot

The former European top student

Isn’t it shining anymore?

Feng Jicai wrote in "Vienna Emotion": "Looking at Vienna people lying shirtless everywhere in the middle of the green space, or sitting in a street coffee shop for several hours, or driving outside the city to soak In the lake.

First, sit alone in the middle, whether it is wine or tea, drink slowly, think and think leisurely, no matter how long or short the time is, maybe two or three friends chat with each other, and often sit generously for several hours. It's under the butt.

Time seems to be what they use to enjoy, so they are not stingy with time and are not strict. "

△ Most Austrians are lazy/ unsplash

Austrian leisure and "not seeking progress" seem to be revealed from the bottom of their hearts Those who came out were rich but had little material desires and did not care about international affairs. Austrians were walking all over the streets seemed to be too lazy to explain why they were lazy.

However, this country did not have such an attitude of "independence in the world" from the beginning.

From the center of the storm to the small country and few people, it has experienced historical changes from a big country to a small country. The national character has been changed and reshaped. The turbulent history has turned Austria from the focus of history to a resort, and the changes in history have changed. There are still traces to follow.

△ Graz Streets/ unsplash

Before the formation of nationalism, the Habsburg family, which had overcome all obstacles from the Holy Roman Empire, became the strongest family through marriage and alliance, leading the later Austro-Hungarian Empire to the center of Europe.

Due to the complexity of race, Napoleon's rise promoted the awakening of national consciousness. The Habsburg dynasty tried every means, but it still failed to stop Austria's increasingly serious national problems. After defeating Prussia in the Prussian War, Austria gradually moved towards Decline.

△Vienna Street View, Austria in 1908 / wiki

Among the five great powers, Austria, which evolved into a small idle country, has long lost its huge international influence at that time, but to this day, it is still a beacon of world art. As the birthplace of European art, the streets and alleys of Salzburg, Austria, can be seen in the centuries-old cafes and bookstores, and the Golden Hall of Vienna is still the hall of world music.

The artistic temperament of this country has not declined due to the decline of national strength.

△Vienna artistic temperament /unsplash

Return to quiet Austria, with a strange sense of contradiction all over her body.

Today, Austria is one of the richest countries in the world, but its economic system is not typical of capitalist country .

Austria is called "the most socialist capitalist country in the world". State-owned enterprises control state-owned enterprises and control 95% of basic industries, 70% of the citizens work in state-owned enterprises, and the economy is developed. State-owned enterprises are the economic pillar of the country. .

△Austria under the night sky / Pixabay

In terms of politics, the capital Vienna is the capital of international organizations, and the Global IAEA is established here.

But in fact, Austria did not have the desire to participate in international politics. In 1955, the Austrian National Assembly passed the permanent neutral legislation, announcing that it would not participate in any military alliance, and that it would not allow the establishment of foreign military bases on its territory to become a permanent neutral country. The whole country serves the people, but the army is less than 10,000.

△Belgium Palace is famous for its scatteredness in Vienna/unsplash

Nowadays Austria is known for its scatteredness, but here, it has the world's strictest food safety laws. Even the fast food giant McDonald's had to bow to Austria and use only local potatoes and beef .

When it comes to health and safety issues, this country that doesn’t care about anything will instantly raise a vigilant nerve and be prepared for all precautions.

In the classic movie "Hot of Music ", the story is embedded in a sense of tension in big history, but what is still conveyed to the audience is always a warmth about family and love.

△The sound of music is in Austria,

Austria, a country that has moved from grand history to leisurely life, this small country that has moved from the center of Europe to a tourist destination, just like at the end Maria and the colonel crossed the Alps with seven children with their seven children Likewise, the Austrians also travelled through history.

The historical path from strong to idle, from large to small has also shaped various contradictions in Austria, giving today's Austrians a unique arrogance attribute.

The most livable

or the most difficult stingy nation in Europe?

Today Vienna no longer has its former status, neither the popular culture of Berlin nor the multilingual hodgepodge of London. However, Vienna still has its own uniqueness: laziness, or a kind of "productive laziness".

Intuition tells them that the cafe is a special place where you can happily grind it all day and get meaningful ideas.

△Vienna Café, the birthplace of culture and art,

They also know that laziness is a sin, but if the method is correct, it can also become a virtue.

Unlike the enthusiasm and vitality of most famous tourist attractions, Austria's laziness spreads to the tourism industry.

commented that compared with France, Italy and Germany, Austria is the country in Europe that most disdains to squeeze money from tourists.

The capital Vienna has ranked first in the "Global Livable Cities" selection for many years. However, the world's largest survey agency "Expat Insider", released a survey report: Austria is one of the most unfriendly countries in the world to foreigners.

△Although Vienna is livable, it is not friendly to tourists/unsplash

"I went to the souvenir shop in Vienna to sell postcards and only brought 50 euros of cash. The owner actually said he would not sell it because he couldn't find any money."

" In Austria, driving slower to see the street signs, the car followed behind began to honk at me frantically. "

" I really saw the street sign that said 'Austria has no kangaroos', and then I saw the kangaroos in the zoo."

△Austria's rejection attitude towards tourists too many times/Weibo screenshot

Similar complaints can be seen everywhere on the Internet. In one of the most developed and most beautiful countries in the world, Austria, which has a lot of tourists all year round, is not very comfortable. Visitor experience.

Many restaurants only collect cash. Small vendors selling souvenirs open or close when they feel the mood. Locals on the streets also ignore tourists, which is really not friendly.

As a German nation leading the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrians were born with a sense of aristocratic pride, but because of the defeat of Prussia and being separated from Germany, the Austrians have developed a kind of rejection of foreigners since then. This gives them a high degree of cohesion and national identity.

△ People now find relevant imprints in Austrian art museums/unsplash

Nowadays, the "unfriendliness" of the Austrians comes more from a self-protection arrogance and a laziness to reject international order.

They don’t seem to have much interest in economic development, technological progress, and cultural promotion. They can see a glimpse from their attitude towards various inventions a hundred years ago.

Do you know that the world's first printer and first car were invented by the Austrians?

Austrians are extremely creative, but seem to stop creating - they are too lazy to explain and promote their inventions to the world, so they are not Austria who let printers and cars go to the world.

△ Porsche and the father of the Volkswagen Beetle - Austrian Ferdinand Porsche/wiki

This kind of arrogant character that has been shaped over a long period of evolution, which is contradictory but not conflicting. It is Alps , Danube, and the Golden Hall, Austria's unique business card.

The next time I go to Europe, it is better to use this country as a real destination like in the movie to experience the unique character of Austria in the beautiful scenery.

Many people heard the name of the movie "The Grand Hotel in Budapest" and thought the story took place in Hungary. In fact, the inspiration for this film was from Zweig's novel "The World of Yesterday", with the original background in Austria from 1918 to 1938.

△The original background mentioned in the movie is actually in Austria/movie screenshot

story. The illusory hotel has become a strange and exquisite country. Mr. Gustafa, who does not believe in nationalism and always helps others, is actually the sil Wigg himself.

Behind him is the "Yesterday World", the once magnificent and long gone Austrian past.

At the end of the movie, Mr. Gustafa said: "To be honest, his world had passed away long before he entered, but there is no doubt that he retained this illusion with extraordinary elegance."

△ Austria should not be forgotten in extraordinary elegance/Movie screenshot

I think when outsiders don’t understand Austria’s “unfriendliness” or just ridicule them as a down-and-out aristocratic spirit, no one cares what the Austrians think, but unfortunately Yes, we may have missed the extraordinary elegant romance of the Austrians because of this.