Austria Travel Guide: General Travel Information
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Arlberg
Axams
Bad Aussee
Bad Gastein
Bad Ischl
Bregenz
Feldkirch
Gerlos
Graz
Grunau im Almtal
Innsbruck
Kaprun
Kirchdorf
Kitzbuhel
Klagenfurt
Koetschach Mauthen
Kremsmuenster
Leogang
Linz
Mieming
Obertraun
Reutte
Salzburg
Schladming
St Gilgen
St Johann in Tirol
Steinach am Brenner
Vienna
Voitsberg
Zell am See
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Lower Austria
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Burgenland
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Vorarlberg
Euro (€) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2, 1 and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Cash and Travellers Cheques can be exchanged at all banks. Banks opening hours are: Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri 0800-1230 and 1330-1500; Thurs 0800-1230 and 1330-1730.
There are foreign exchange counters at airports and train stations which are usually open from the first train / flight until the last.
Credit cards are widely accepted except in smallr hotels and lodges when cash may be required.
There are no specific security threats associated with travel in Austria, but it is always advisable to check with governmental bodies.
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Australian foreign affairs
US State Department
Canadian Consular affairs
On receipt if a valid passpot EU citizens can enter for up to three months. Citizens of USA, Canada and australia require a valid passport and online airline ticket or proof of onward travel. it is advisabe to confirm visa requirements before travel.
Austrian Embassies around the world
Free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available - in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), for EU citizens. Full travel insurance is recommended for all visitors, if you are planning any winter sports or summer climbing and hiking, check your insurance is valid for these activities.
Travel advice for Austria
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin European plugs are standard.
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
6 Jan Epiphany.
6-9 Apr Easter.
1 May National Holiday.
17 May Ascension Day.
27 May Whit Sunday.
7 Jun Corpus Christi.
15 Aug Assumption.
26 Oct National Day.
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
8 Dec Immaculate Conception.
25-26 Dec Christmas.
2008
1 Jan New Year's Day.
6 Jan Epiphany.
21-24 Mar Easter.
1 May National Holiday.
1 May Ascension Day.
11 May Whit Sunday.
22 Jun Corpus Christi.
15 Aug Assumption.
26 Oct National Day.
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
8 Dec Immaculate Conception.
25-26 Dec Christmas.
Summers have relatively high temperatures and the most rainfall. Winters have high snowfall and sunshine.
National Weather Service
BBC Weather