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TOURISM IN AUSTRIA
This brochure will provide you with information on travelling by train or plane to Austria
as well as information on driving in Austria. You will find practical advice and important
information covering different topics. We tried to include all the relevant information;
however the information provided is not fully detailed on all points and should be
considered as a guide and not as a verbatim statement of the law.
Travelling by train
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Information on time-tables, fares and service activities are available at ticket desks of
the National Austrian Railways, travel agencies, automobile clubs and mobility call
centers under the following number: +43/051717 or on the website of the National
Austrian Railway www.oebb.at .
Source: www.austria.info
Travelling by airplane
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The following Airports offer daily service of national and foreign flights:
Wien-Schwechat,Graz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Linz and Salzburg.
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The central airport information is available under the following number:
(0)1/7007/2231 or 2232.
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Airport-Shuttle-Service: The City Airport train (CAT) runs between the centre of
Vienna (from the railway station Wien Mitte) to the airport Wien - Schwechat.
Running time:16 minutes
Buses run between the airport Wien - Schwechat and the railway stations
Südbahnhof or Westbahnhof.
Further information: www.austria.info , www.cityairporttrain.com
Travelling by car
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The Austrian traffic rules and road signs generally conform to other European
countries.
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Please note: There is an obligation to pay a road charge at every expressway and
highway in Austria for cars and motorcycles. The necessary vignette/road tax disc
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can be bought at the national driver clubs ÖAMTC and ARBÖ, at tobacconists and
petrol stations.
In the neighbouring countries the vignette/road tax disc is available at particular driver
clubs and at the petrol stations close to Austria’s borders.
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Driving licences of EEA and EU Member States are accepted in Austria. Travellers
coming from other countries have to possess an international driving licence if no
agreement between Austria and their home country exists. Relevant information can
be obtained at national automobile clubs or at ÖAMTC or ARBÖ in Austria).
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Foreign tourists cars have to carry a plate of their home country on the back of the
car.
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When entering Austria it is allowed to carry 10 liters of fuel in an extra canister in
addition to the fuel carried in the car tank.
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Speed limits (which are in force if there is no different regulation by road signs):
Passenger cars and motorbikes:
• on main roads: 100 km/h
• on highways: 130 km/h
• within cities between the local roadboards: 50 km/h
Traveler mobils up to a weight of maximum 3.500 kg:
• Local area: 50 km/h
• Highways: 100 km/h
• motorways: 130 km/h
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There is an obligation to wear a warn waistcoat at Austrian roadways outside built-up
areas. This means that a waistcoat of a reflective colour has to be carried in the car
and has to be put on when getting out of the car in case of a car accident or
breakdown. In case of traffic controls you can be required to show the waistcoat.
For further information the automobile clubs ARBÖ www.arboe.at and ÖAMTC
www.oeamtc.at can be contacted.
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Children unter the age of 14 and not taller than 150 cm have to be transported in an
appropriate child’s safety seat.
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A legal blood alcohol level limit of 0,5 millilitres exists in Austria. In case of
exceedance fines can be imposed. Under certain circumstances deprivation of the
driving licence is possible.
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It is an obligation in Austria to wear a seat belt.
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A driver is allowed to talk only by a hands-free telefon device when driving. The
hands-free telefon device has to be set up in such a way that all the device elements
can be used only by one hand and the driver is not disturbed when using it during
driving.
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Car and motorcycle drivers are obliged to switch on the dim light also during the day.
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When driving a motor cyce it is obligatory to wear a crash-helmet.
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Every petrol station in Austria provides lead free regular-grade petrol with 91 Octan
content, Euro-Super (lead free regular-grade petrol with 95 Octan content) and Super
Plus (lead free regular-grade petrol with 98 Octan content). It is forbidden to sell leadplated petrol. For cars without a catalyzer an additive is available at petrol stations.
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In case of a traffic accident with personal injury the police has to be contacted
immediately. In case of a traffic accident with a car damage the police has to be
contacted if the identity of the other driver cannot be proved. There is a special break
down service of ÖAMTC and ARBÖ that operates day and night and can be
contacted by any driver. ÖAMTC and ARBÖ charge fees to non-members when
providing breakdown assistance.
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Parking time in short parking areas (“blue areas”) can vary between 30 minutes and 3
hours. The exact parking time is usually displayed by road signs placed in front of the
parking area. Appropriate road signs do not have to be rerun at every crossroad. A
parking disk (available at every tobacconist) for free of charge short time parking and
a parking ticket (available at tobacconists and petrol stations) for chargeable short
time parking is be required.
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Rental cars can be rented at every airport, at bigger railway stations and in cities
(budget, AVIS, Europcar-Interrent, Hertz and many other rent companies).
Furthermore many international car leasings run reservation offices in many
countries, so that travellers can rent a car in advance to special conditions from their
home place.
Furhter information: www.austria.info
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AOB - Any Other Business:
Bus:
Public bus traffic services include more than 2.800 scheduled lines. Almost all of the most
important places for tourism worth seeing can be reached by bus.
Central Bus Information: 01/711 01
Mountain railways:
There are about 3.100 cable railways, chairlifts und ski tows in use in Austria. Many of them
lead to altitudes of 3.000 meters.
Travelling time:
The months July, August, Christmas and Easter time are high seasons. Therefore you are
recommended to make a booking in advance regarding transportation as well as
accommodation. Concerning this matter, you should take a look at numerous Austrian offers
from travel agencies in time.
Electricity:
There is an alternating current of 220 V in Austria. Connector plugs/sockets usually conform
to the European Standards. However, as a precaution, you should take an adaptor with you.
If you, as a foreign consumer, are feeling mistreated by an Austrian professional, the
European Consumer Centre- ECC-NET Austria - will be pleased to help you to find an
amicable settlement of the dispute.
Europäisches Verbraucherzentrum
Zentrale Wien
Mariahilfer Straße 81
A-1060 Wien
EUROPA - HOTLINE 0810 - 810 225
Mo - Fr 9.00 -15.00 Uhr
(zum Regionaltarif von max. € 0,0727 pro Minute aus ganz Österreich)
Tel: ++ 43 / 1 / 588 77 0
Fax: ++ 43 / 1 / 588 77 71
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.europakonsument.at
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