Packing List

Trying to fit a whole year of your life into just one or two suitcases can be a daunting task, so we’ve compiled a list of the most important bits you’ll need for your time in Vienna, to make life a little easier for you!

 

 

 

Essentials

  • Passport
  • Boarding pass
  • Cash (take out enough Euros to get you through the first week before you open up an Austrian bank account)
  • Copies of all important documents – passport, insurance, birth certificate
  • Any credit or debit cards
  • Student ID
  • Driver’s licence
  • EHIC/health insurance card
  • Phone (remember your Austrian SIM card!)
  • Camera
  • Laptop/tablet
  • Chargers and hard drive
  • Plug adaptors
  • Emergency contact list
  • Travel itinerary
  • Medication/prescriptions including birth control
  • Music player and headphones
  • Water bottle
  • Bed linen, if it isn’t provided

 

 

Toiletries

  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • Soap/shower gel
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Moisturiser
  • Face wipes
  • Make-up
  • Hairbrush/comb + hair clips and ties
  • Nail clippers
  • Tweezers
  • Razor
  • Sunscreen
  • Contact lenses and solution
  • Glasses and glasses case
  • Sunglasses
  • Tampons/pads
  • Towel

 

 

 

Clothes

*Try and pick clothes that you can layer up and that you can mix and match!*

 

 

 

 

  • Shoes (trainers, formal, sandals etc.)
  • Underwear (boxers, bras etc.)
  • Socks/tights
  • T-Shirts/tank-tops
  • Long-sleeve shirts
  • Trousers/Jeans
  • Skirts/dresses
  • Jumpers
  • Pyjamas
  • Swimming costume
  • Formal attire
  • Work out outfit
  • Gloves, hats and scarves
  • Winter coat
  • Light jacket
  • Jewellery
  • Optional: skiing clothes

 

Miscellaneous

  • Bag/backpack for day-to-day
  • Going out bag
  • German dictionary
  • FLH welcome package
  • Journal/diary
  • Umbrella
  • Travel guide
  • Room to bring stuff home (if possible!)