Capital of Austria
Travelling in Austria
Vienna and its imperial palaces, Salzburg, the city of Mozart, then the lakes and the Alps: Austria is easy to explore by train. The currency is the euro; by car, a vignette is required on motorways.
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Essentials in Austria
- Languages
- German
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- European Union
- Yes (“roam like at home” for EU mobile plans)
- Power plugs
- Types C, F, 230 V
- Driving
- On the right
- Time
- UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Key cities
Western Austria
Salzburg
Planning your trip in Austria
Guides
Travel in Austria: the complete practical guide
Plan a trip to Austria: when to go, Vienna and Salzburg, trains and the motorway vignette, the Alps and lakes, food and 5 to 10-day itineraries.