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Welcome to Austria
Preface:
General information
Public holidays
Climate with climate scales
Weather
Language
Opening hours
Some prices in supermarkets
The Austrian cuisine
Some prices in restaurants
Currency
holiday home Superservice:
Gratis inclusive - Leisure time schedule
Important hints for your holiday:
Access
Route planner
Checklist
Customs
Petrol station network
Traffic regulations
Bringing pets
Using mobile phones
Using electronic equipment
First-aid kit
Travel insurance
Important phone numbers
Important addresses
News in English
Preface
General information
ÖsterreichWith numerous lakes, green valleys and diversified mountains Austria presents itself as an ideal holiday country. Up and down to the valley discovery tours offer themselves to pilgrimage churches, castles, palaces and mountain farms hundred years of age. Stroll in traditional market places and relax in hidden public baths. Hike for example through the valleys of Inn, Lech and Ziller, on sun-blessed high plateaus, to original mountain villages or ice-covered peaks.
Learn the history of the Salzes, who gave the city and country Salzburg their names. You can explore the baroque city centre of Salzburg on Mozart's traces, or the "little paradise" between Salzkammergut and Hohen Tauern: the imperial city Bad Ischl, Bad Gastein, the Grossglockner street and the world's largest glacier cave.

Take a walk in the historic Old Town of Vienna, along the circular road to the famous museums and magnificient buildings. Get acquainted with Palace Schönbrunn and Palace Belvedere – or with the hidden corners of the suburbia built in Biedermeier style and the trip destinations in Vienna Woods.

Austria attracts with castle hotels and mountain magic, ski slopes and the Großer Oper, museums and national parks and with culinary treats like the Salzburger Nockerln and the apple strudel. This holiday destination country is certainly worth a visit.

We are looking forward to you and will gladly guide you.
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Public holidays
2010/2011

26.10.Austrian National Day
01.11.All Saints' Day
02.11.All Souls' Day
08.12.Immaculate Conception
25.12.Christmas Day
26.12.Boxing Day
01.01.New Year's Day
06.01.Epiphany
22.04.Good Friday
25.04.Easter Monday
01.05.National holiday
02.06.Ascension Day
12.06.Whitsun
13.06.Whitmonday
23.06.Corpus Christi
15.08.Assumption Day
2011/2012

26.10.Austrian National Day
01.11.All Saints' Day
02.11.All Souls' Day
08.12.Immaculate Conception
25.12.Christmas Day
26.12.Boxing Day
01.01.New Year's Day
06.01.Epiphany
06.04.Good Friday
09.04.Easter Monday
01.05.National holiday
17.05.Ascension Day
27.05.Whitsun
28.05.Whitmonday
07.06.Corpus Christi
15.08.Assumption Day
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Climate
Austria is located in the temperate zone of the transitional area of the continentally distinct Central European climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Each of the four seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter) feature a typical climate and temperature. The average temperature in July is around 20°C and in winter around 0°C. The highest temperature in summer adds up to 35°C and in winter it could be as low as minus 20°C. The best travel period is from June to October and from January to April (winter sports).
Annual average data for
Tirol
Climate scale (Innsbruck)
Snow depth (Kufstein)
Salzburger Land
Climate scale (Salzburg)
Snow depth (Krimml)
Upper Austria
Climate scale (Linz)
Snow depth (Bad Ischl)
Steiermark
Climate scale (Graz)
Snow depth (Mariazell)
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Weather in Austria
Here you can learn about the current weather in Austria. To the weather...
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Language
The official language is German; in South Kaernten also Slovenian is spoken, in Burgenland they speak Croatian as well and next to the border Hungarian, too. There is a small Czech and Slovak minority in Vienna, too. Many Austrians speak English. Certain regional dialects differ from the Hochdeutsch German.
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Opening hours
Banks and post offices work with the following open hours: from Monday to Friday 8 - 12 am and 2 - 6 pm. Chemists' are open from Monday to Friday 8 - 12 am and 2 - 6 pm as well as on Saturday 8 - 12 am. Generally, shops in the city are open from Monday to Friday 9 am - 6 pm, mainly till 6 pm. Certain shops close when on lunch break (12 - 2 pm). Groceries open at 8 am and close at 7 pm. Different regulations with longer opening periods are valid on tourist sites, shops in railway stations and in airports are open during rush hour (in some cases till 11 pm).
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Some prices in supermarkets
Brown bread 1 kg from EUR 1,45
Butter 250 gramm from EUR 1,23
1 bottle of beer 0,5 l from EUR 0,58
1 bottle wine 0,75 l from EUR 3,50
mineral water 1,5 l from EUR 0,43
1 kg banana from EUR 1,45
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The Austrian cuisine
In the past few years Austria evolved into a real gourmet paradise. Ambitious agriculturalists, wine makers and innkeepers have rediscovered and brought their originality closer to perfection. From the many exquisite things that flourish between Neusiedlersee and Bodensee, between hills and high mountain pastures, products of highest quality appeal to the epicures.
Typical main dishes are Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz (boiled fillet of beef), gulasch, roast pork and bread dumplings, Bauernschmaus (farmers' feast) and the bismarcks (a kind of cruller). For a light meal you can have bread and cheese or bacon, sausages and marinated grey cheese.
Confection of pastry is a special feature of the Austrian cuisine, meaning desserts, e.g. Kaiserscharm, Salzburger Nockerln, pancakes or Marillenknödel (dumplings filled with apricot) and Zwetschgenknödel (dumplings filled with plum). The tradition of Wiener coffee houses goes back to the time of Turkish wars. In this time not only did the custom of drinking coffee emerge, but also arised the tradition of turning the coffee house into an extended living room. Reading, meditation and discussing matters - these can always be done here. Coffee is drunken in numerous forms, from which the most popular ones are "Verlängerter" (long coffee), "Wiener Melange" (white coffee), "Großer Brauner" (like macchiato) or "Kleiner Brauner" (small coffee with few milk).
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Some prices in restaurants
Soups from EUR 3,50 (e.g. original Wiener potato soup)
Warm appetizers from EUR 7,-
Main dishes from EUR 12,- (e.g. Wiener Schnitzel from calf with potato salad)
Salad from EUR 2,60
Desserts from EUR 4,70(e.g. pancakes with banana ragout & sour cream with honey)
Beer 0,5 l from EUR 2,70 (e.g. Gösser Gold)
Wine 1/8 l from EUR 3,-
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Currency
The official currency in Austria is euro. If you wouldn't like to keep so much cash on you, money can be lift off anytime at one of the many ATMs. Popular credit cards (American Express, Diners, Euro / Master or Visa) are accepted in most of the tourist service points. A quick glance at the appropriate sticker at the entrance might be advisable, especially at smaller, rural facilities.
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Important hints for your holiday
Access
No passport or ID card is necessary for travelling to Austria from a member state of the EU. Tourists can stay in Austria for up to 3 months. Occasional control on the German- Austrian border might occur, but it usually does not. For that, you need a driving licence and a registration approval. In Austria, there is a toll for every motorway and highway. A tourist vignette for 2 months costs 22,20 EUR, for 10 days 7,70 EUR. The vignettes are always available at petrol stations in border regions, in tabak newspaper shops, at post offices and automobile clubs. The vignette must be installed on a clearly visible place, directly on the windscreen. Toll for a simple ride by car: Arlberg Tunnel EUR 8,50
Brenner EUR 8
Karawenkentunnel EUR 6,50
Phyrn-Gleinalmtunnel EUR 7,50
Phyrn-Borsrucktunnel EUR 4,50
Tauernautobahn: EUR 9,50
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Route planner
Here you can plan your route.
Checklist
Haven't you forgotten something important?
holiday home Checklist helps you with the travel preparation stress!!
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Customs
Personal luggage can be brought into Austria without restrictions. When entering the country, the goods you brought do not need to undergo a customs control. Basically, travellers can bring in goods that were acquired and taxed in another EU member state, provided that they serve your own needs. Further inquiry at your customs office.
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Petrol station network
In Austria all the petrol stations sell unleaded normal gas with octane no. 91, as well as Euro Super unleaded gas with octane no. 95. Selling leaded gas in Austria is banned, yet there is an additive available at petrol stations for vehicles without catalyzer.
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Traffic regulations
Wearing seatbelt or crash helmet is obligatory. If not stated otherwise, on highways a universal speed limit of 100 km/h, on motorways 130 km/h and within built-up area 50 km/h is in effect. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0,5. Warning: between 10 pm and 5 am a speed limit of 110 km/h is in effect on all motorways but two: A1 Salzburg - Vienna and A2 Villach - Vienna. Those who pull over and stop, lose their right of way. School buses with blazing warning lights must not be driven past. Full jerry cans are not allowed to be carried.
In case of accidents, please always call for police. Take notes yourself about necessary information (name, address and insurance) of the other party, as well as about vehicles. Take a copy of the police protocol, too. Your insurance mostly depends on that. Information provided by the Austrian Automobile - and Touring - Club (Phone number: 01/ 71 19 90). Breakdown service: ÖAMTC/Europanotruf: 120, ARBÖ: 123 Emergency number for travellers: 01/ 895 60 60.
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Bringing pets
Cats and dogs can only be brought with a canine madness certificate of inoculation which is not older that 1 year but at least 30 days old.
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Using mobile phones
Mobile phones are allowed to be used in Austria, provided that there is service available (i. e. there is connection). Regarding miscellaneous radio installations, restrictions might occur.
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Using electronic equipment
It is also here in effect: 220 V at 50 Hz. There is no need for power converter. All kinds of electronic equipment can be used without problem.
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First-aid kit
The Austrian pharmacies are adequately equipped with medicine. However, you might want to a prepare a small first-aid kit with remedies against the following symptoms: fever, pain, cold and sore throat, intestine disorders, allergy, stings and itching, ointment, sunburn, plaster and disinfectant. Your hometown pharmacy probably offers ready-made packages.
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Travel insurance
Important insurances for your holiday among others are the travel health insurances. Almost all tourists are handled and charged as private patients. Insuring withdrawal from the holiday contract and luggage insurance can also cover considerable financial damages. Please do not forget car insurance and incidental car costs insurance.
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Important phone numbers
International prefix of Austria 0043
Medical first aid 141, 144
Fire department 122
Police133
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Important addresses
The British Embassy
Jaurèsgasse 10, A-1030 Vienna, Phone number: +43 (0)1 71613-0
E-mail: viennaconsularenquiries@fco.gov.uk The US Embassy
Boltzmanngasse 16, A-1090 Vienna, Phone number.: (+43-1) 31339-0
Fax: (+43-1) 310 06 82
E-mail: embassy@usembassy.at
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News in English
Radio Ö1 International is the official international broadcasting station of Austria. They provide a mix of information: culture, music, literature, education, science and religion as well. You can choose the appropriate frequency for your holiday region. BBC World Service is also available in the country concerning international news, analysis and information in English. Its frequency range is between FM 94 and 107.4 Mhz. For the appropriate frequencies, please visit the site of BBC World Service Frequencies. The third option is FM4 Radio, which is a national radio station in Austria. It broadcasts in English from 1am to 2pm, and in German from 2pm till 1am. Notably high level of spoken content (mostly in English), morning programs concerning current affairs. News in French are also transmitted twice a day. For exact frequencies, please take a look at their list.
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We will not leave you helpless! Your SuperService
Service, as we understand it - we totally prepare you. We provide you information about your holiday and your holiday region. We tell you what happens where and when. Austria has a lot more to offer - we provide you many useful and necessary pieces of information and are available for you if needed. You can find tips and hints specialized for you in your rental documents. Gratis included - Leisure time schedule: What? When? Where? Events, trips, sport possibilities, public baths - from now on you will know everything. For your booking, you will be provided all the specific information about your holiday region and interesting trips there.
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