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Austria is an alluring destination with its stunning natural landscapes, unspoiled nature feels, cultural and musical offerings, trustworthy hospitality attracting visitors any time of the year.

 

Austria is equally famous and worthwhile to travel in winter for its finest skiing and alps as it’s in summer. Austria provides a perfect blend of tradition and modernity which probably no other country can offer with its splendid cities on one hand and scenic rugged outdoors on the other.

 

Austria is a well-known place for Christmas markets which start mainly from mid-November across cities and smaller towns.

 

This country has a lot to offer for its visitors to experience scenic beauty along with city life.

Transportation & Cuisines

Transportation

AIR

Austria is well connected to most British Airports, other European Airports, and internationally including India. Major Austrian airports include Vienna, Innsbruck, and Salzburg with Austrian Air being the national carrier of this country.

 

TRAIN

Austria has a well-developed train infrastructure within the country and it’s highly recommended to travel by train across most of the Austrian cities and towns.

The trains connect major Austrian cities with less than 5 hours of travel. Travelers would enjoy rail journeys as they take you through attractive landscapes, alpine scenery, and valleys with historic towns and beautiful villages.

Interrail Austria pass works effectively if tourists wish to cover the entire country on the rail by providing unlimited travel for 3,4,5,6 or 8 consecutive days in a month.

Austrian rail also provides combined tickets wherein your rail travel can be combined with a ski pass in winter and local sights in summers.

There is also a sleeper rail connection from London to Austria via Amsterdam or Brussels and Cologne.

 

ROAD

Austria has a well-developed and well-maintained road network throughout central Europe making it easier for travelers to access any destination by car.

Austrians drive on the right side of the road and overtake on the left. Visitors would require an IDP (International Drivers Permit) to drive on Austrian roads.

Please be aware – that you need a “vignette” toll sticker to drive on Austria’s motorways and expressways. It is available at the border, at petrol stations, or online.

 

COACH

Coach services are cost-effective and a convenient way to travel within the country along with inter-country travels. Various coach providers provide services from London as well as other areas of the European Union countries.

Cuisines

Austrian Cuisine is highly influenced by Central Europe & the Austrian Hungarian Empire. The cuisine is usually sweet and hearty and it has rich flavors which are dominated by meats, pastries, and bread.

 

Some of the best dishes that you would want to try are:

  • Wiener Schnitzel – a breaded and fried delight
  • Kaiserschmarren – chopped pancakes one of the favorites of Emperor Franz Joseph
  • Dumplings – both savory and sweet in all its variations
  • Käsespätzle – a type of pasta topped with cheese and crispy onions
  • Viennese Apfelstrudel – is a pastry with apple filling which is a sweet crusty delight and an Austrian National Food

 

Good To Know

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Currency

EURO (1 USD = 0.84 EURO) (1 GBP = 1.09 €)

Denominations

Coin Denominations – 1cent, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 & €2 Bank Note Denominations - €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 & €500

Time Zone

3.5 Hours behind of Indian Standard Time (IST)

Tap Water

Safe in Europe

Languages Spoken

German (Usually known as Austrian German)

Electricity Voltage

230V, power plugs and sockets are Type F

Tipping

Tipping is fairly common. Taxi drivers majorly expect tipping however, many restaurants charge service charge so check that before tipping there. Spa’s and restaurants expect about 5% of tips and taxi drivers about 10%.

Visa

Schengen Visa is required for Austria and its needs to be taken prior. The documents need to be submitted to Austrian counters in VFS Visa Application Centres.

Travel Insurance

Is a must when travelling to Europe.

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Tour Plan

1

Best of Austria

Innsbruck (2N) + Salzburg (3N) + Vienna (2N)

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Classic Austria

Innsbruck (2N) + Salzburg (3N) + Graz (2N) + Vienna (3N)

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3

Eastern Europe Tour

Prague (3N) + Vienna (2N) + Budapest (3N)

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4

Eastern Europe With Slovenia & Croatia

Prague (3N) + Vienna (2N) + Budapest (2N) + Ljubljana (3N)

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Eastern Europe With Slovenia & Croatia

Prague (3N) + Vienna (2N) + Budapest (2N) + Ljubljana (3N) + Zagreb (2N) + Plitvice (1N) + Split (2N) + Hvar (1N) + Dubrovnik (3N)

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Best Time To Visit

Austria falls under the temperate climatic zone wherein all four seasons have typical temperatures and climatic characters. Each season offers something for visitors.

 

During summer and warm weather months Hiking, biking, and lakeside holidays are a hit.

 

Winter starts from November to March, Skiing is one of the top things to do. This country holds an ideal skiing infrastructure with a huge variety of Skiing options along with on-the-slope activities.

Cities

 

Innsbruck is a blend of elegance with natural beauty. This city is set amidst the majestic peaks which are exceptional on their own.

 

Innsbruck has retained its old town wherein one can stroll on its streets full of imperial grace and pretty Baroque and Gothic architecture. Innsbruck offers a warm and friendly atmosphere along with its relaxing nature which makes it captivating for its visitors.

 

The Christmas season in Innsbruck is mind-blowing with Christmas markets spread across the city with is extremely picturesque views along with culinary delights and delicious wines.

 

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Salzburg is another of Europe’s beautiful historic cities with classy buildings surrounded by mountains with River Salzach flowing within the city.

 

Salzburg’s unique mix of fresh nature with old culture is awe-inspiring for visitors as they can truly enjoy wandering in the cobblestone streets in the city center and the manicured Mirabell Gardens.

 

Salzburg works as a wonderful base for day trips into the picturesque countryside locations as well as exploring other Austrian and German cities. It’s the birthplace of Mozart as well as the setting of The Sound of Music thus infusing this city with music and history.

 

Salzburg is often termed as the “City of Breweries” and is a must to visit one of them during their tour to this pretty city. Salzburg during Christmas is wonderful with its awestruck Christmas Markets filled with warmth and snow-covered roofs and domes. Salzburg Festival attracts a lot of visitors every year who enjoy Opera, music, and theatre performances.

 

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Vienna serves as the capital city of Austria offering a blend of modern architecture with imperial traditions. Vienna is known for its two famous palaces, cultural events, museums, opera houses, traditional coffee houses, and wine taverns showcasing its Viennese charm.

 

Vienna city is filled with architectural delights, music, art, culture, and fine food, and it's extremely convenient to commute in Vienna due to its outstanding tram service.

 

Geographically its located in the North-eastern region making it easier for visitors and travelers to explore nearby snow-capped mountainous regions and beautiful countryside villages as well as day trips to various cities.

 

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Hallstatt is a postcard-perfect lakeside town that is an hour away from Salzburg and is one of the most visited lakes of Austria.

 

It’s one of the most favorite locations for photographers, artists, and creative people due to its romantic setting and traditional serene buildings. Any kind of traveler and nature lover would get awestruck at this place.

 

It’s named after a nearby salt mine, it offers various attractions to visit, walking trails and water sport activities. This attractive and picturesque lakeside town and the village is usually visited as a day trip from Salzburg.

 

The highlights of the tours include visiting the salt mine by a cable car or funicular railway, Hallstatt Skywalk for its wonderful views of the lake.

 

Zell Am See offers thematic holidays for visitors as it has mountains, glaciers, and a lake. One can experience family holidays in summer and ski holidays in winter.

 

Zell Am See is located on the shore of Lake Zell offering varied activities to enjoy summer with nearby swimming beaches, open-air pools, lakeside promenade.

 

There’s a cable car taking you to a nearby mountain to enjoy spectacular snowy views. The neighbouring town of Kaprun is famed for its glacier skiing a magnet for travelers interested in skiing and leisure as it offers natural beauty, activities, and excellent cuisine to binge on.

 

It’s the perfect place for foodies as it specializes in its culinary delight at every corner with its local cuisine using regional and seasonal products. Regular farmer's markets are the integral parts of this city and the Graz Food Festival in August is worth experiencing with restaurants serving new creations.

 

Graz doesn’t receive as much rush as other known cities of Austria so you can experience a relaxed way of life that stays with you. Graz attracts you for the food and makes you stay for its atmosphere.

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