Austria

Quick Facts

Currency Euro (€)
Language German
Best Months Apr - Oct, Dec - Feb for skiing
Visa Visa-free, 90 days (Schengen)
Safety Very safe
Getting Around OBB trains, trams, buses, rental cars
Budget $70-140/day
Tipping Round up 5-10%
Words to Know Gruss Gott (hello), Danke (thank you), Bitte (please), Servus (hi/bye)

Why Visit Austria
Austria looks like a dream. Alpine peaks reflected in crystal lakes, baroque architecture in golden light, villages so picturesque they barely seem real. Vienna is one of Europe’s most elegant cities, Salzburg is pure charm, and the Tyrolean Alps are some of the most beautiful mountain scenery on the continent.

What to Expect
The country is compact and beautifully connected by train. Coffee culture is an art form here, and the pastries live up to every expectation. Summer is perfect for hiking and lake swimming, while winter brings skiing and Christmas markets that glow. Austrians are warm once you get past the formal surface, and the quality of life is visible everywhere you look.

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