Austria is a wonderful mix of breathtaking scenery and rich history and culture.
1. Austria Quick Facts
Language German
Religion Catholic
Currency EURO (€, EUR)
Visa 90 days visa-free, Shengen Area rules apply
Power Plugs 230 V 50 Hz (C,F Type)
Capital Vienna
ATM ATM are also readily available, allowing you to withdraw local currency using your credit or debit card.
Use card
Credit cards are not widely accepted except in large restaurants and shops in tourist areas. Cash is more common. It is worth checking availability before using a credit card.
APP
Google Maps
2. Packing for your trip
Air plain Ticket
Dollar Flight Club has made it easier and cheaper to buy flights to the Airport.
SIM card
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New member one-time use 15% discount coupon
10% discount coupon for multiple use by all members.
Pacsafe Pro safe 800 Luggage Lock
Good protection against snatchers or impulse thieves.
Universal Power Adapter
One of the most essential but most forgotten items in your travel gear? A power adapter!
Travel insurance
Prepare for risky situations Travel insurance can be a big help in the event of an emergency
GoPro HERO11
If you want to capture your own memories of your travels, GoPro is the way to go. It’s small, has great image quality, and is easy to carry around
3. Transportation
Vienna Ticket Amount
Single ticket: 2.4 euros
24 hour ticket: 8 euros
48-hour ticket: 14.1 euros
72-hour ticket: €17.1
Weekly pass: €17.1
*There are punching machines everywhere, so make sure to punch it before entering. If you are not punched during the inspection, you will be fined.
Taxi start (normal fare) 5.00 EUR 1.80 EUR for each additional kilometer
Vienna subway line map (U-bahn map)
Download the file below.
4.Safety
Austria is a safe country to travel in, and security is very good, especially in Salzburg and Vienna. There are plenty of tourists in the main towns, so it’s not dangerous to go out late at night, but as with the rest of Europe, keep your mobile phone and wallet handy and watch out for pickpockets in public places.
Useful phone numbers for tourists
Police: 133
Ambulance: 144
Fire department: 122
General emergency number: 112
5. Climate
Austria’s climate is continental, with its eastern border stretching into the Pannonian climate zone. More than half of the country is made up of the Alps, with hot, sunny summers reaching 20°C(68°F)-27°C(81°F), sometimes reaching a high of 35°C(95°F) in August. Winter runs from October to April, and temperatures can drop below 0 degrees. The alpine climate of the Alps is characterised by average annual temperatures below 0°C(32°F) and can drop below -20°C(-4°F) in winter.
Vienna’s typical climate is characterised by mild summers and chilly winters, combined with rather mild and cosy Mediterranean temperatures in autumn and spring.
6. price
It is cheaper than Switzerland but more expensive than neighbouring southern and eastern Europe.
Gas (1 litre) 1.80 EUR
McDonald’s Combo Meal: 8.10 EUR
Water (1.5 litres): 0.63 EUR
Milk (1 litre) 1.30 EUR
7. Travel precautions
Always ask permission before taking photos of locals.
Austrians are very law-abiding. If you get caught taking a free ride, you’ll have to pay a €100 fine.
Refrain from talking about Nazis or Hitler.
8. Etiquette & Service Tip
Say hello to people getting on and off hotel elevators. Say thank you for any service, no matter how small. When using the toilet, use HERREN for men and DAMEN for women. Keep your hands on the table during meals.
Spitting, burping, or swallowing runny nose in public is impolite and should be avoided.
Loud noises and calling out to people are also impolite.
Tip
It is customary to tip when served in a hotel, restaurant, or coffee shop. Since tip is not included in the receipt amount, add 5-10% as appropriate.
10. Holidays
The following are the national public holidays for 2024:
1 Jan Mon New Year’s Day
6 Jan Sat Epiphany
1 Apr Mon Easter Monday
1 May Wed Labour Day
9 May Thu Ascension Day
20 May Mon Whit Monday
30 May Thu Corpus Christi
15 Aug Thu Assumption of the Virgin Mary
26 Oct Sat National Day
1 Nov Fri All Saints’ Day
8 Dec Sun Immaculate Conception
25 Dec Wed Christmas Day
26 Dec Thu St Stephen’s Day
2025 National Public Holidays:
Wednesday, 1 January : New Year’s Day
Monday, 6 January : Epiphany
Monday, 21 April : Easter Monday
Thursday, 1 May : Labour Day
Thursday, 29 May : Ascension Day
Monday, 9 June : Whit Monday
Thursday, 19 June : Corpus Christi
Friday, 15 August : Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Sunday, 26 October : National Day
Saturday, 1 November : All Saints’ Day
Monday, 8 December: Immaculate Conception
Thursday, 25 December: Christmas Day
Friday, 26 December: St Stephen’s Day