Vienna loses shine: HBO says White Lotus shoot cancel!
Vienna loses shine: HBO says White Lotus shoot cancel!
Wien, Österreich - Vienna has suffered a bitter setback: According to current reports from
The decision not to choose Vienna is all the more regrettable because the creator of "White Lotus", Mike White, had previously emphasized that he had enough of beach locations like Hawaii, Sicily and Thailand. Vienna could have benefited enormously from the new season and the associated tourism boom, which was set at other locations. But the setback for the city goes beyond the loss of a location. The current “Global Liveability Index” shows that Vienna not only slips in the ranking, but is also faced with the accusation of being a goal for “over -tourism” and “handoverness”. These are topics that have increasingly emerged in the public debate in recent times. An example of this negative perception was the cancellation of the Taylor Swift concert due to terrorist threats last year, which also contributed to the devaluation of the city. Copenhagen has established itself as the most livable city in the world, followed by Geneva and Zurich. The ranking is based on a comprehensive evaluation of various indices that take into account criteria such as stability, healthcare, education and infrastructure. A look at the results shows that Copenhagen convinces stability, education and infrastructure, especially in the areas of stability. The evaluation by the Economist Intelligence Unit
placements in the top ten of the most livable cities in 2025 look as follows: The loss of quality of life
The new ranking and its effects
| rank | Stadt | Land |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copenhagen | Denmark |
| 2 | Vienna | Austria |
| 2 | zurich | Switzerland |
| 4 | Melbourne | Australia |
| 5 | Geneva | Switzerland |
| 6 | Sydney | Australia |
| 7 | Osaka | japan |
| 7 | Auckland | New Zealand |
| 9 | Adelaide | Australia |
| 10 | Vancouver | Canada |
Vienna ended up in the divided second place in the ranking, together with Zurich. However, the city has to struggle with a decline in the stability assessment, which increases the concern for the future position. The development also shows that the top ranking of Copenhagen is not only supported by the quality of life, but also by sustainable urban development and a balanced relationship between work and leisure. In Vienna, the pressure could cause other creative solutions to be found to promote stability and quality of life.
An outlook on possible alternative locations shows Kassel, which has come into play as the next option for film productions. This city was emphasized by the SKL-Kädteranking in 2025 as the place of residence of the happiest urban town in Germany. A look into the future shows that Vienna's reputation as an attractive location for international film events could possibly disguise if the city does not take countermeasures.
Vienna is at a turning point. The challenge of finding the balance between tourism and quality of life is more urgent than ever. A city that was once celebrated for its beauty and quality of life now has to be careful not to lose the position in the global rankings.
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