Summary
Austria may not be the busiest European country in terms of tourism, but there are many reasons why it should be top of your list. Famed for its masterful musicians such as Mozart and Strauss, amazing Alpine skiing, picturesque mountain villages and the palaces and cathedrals of its capital, Vienna, this is an elegant and cultured destination that’s sure to put a spring in your step.
Austria also has excellent transport links, making it perfect for a multi-centre city break with places such as Bratislava, Budapest and Prague.
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FAQs
The high tourist season starts in June but April, May will be good too, especially if you want to see snow on the Alps and enjoy spring warm weather. You can also visit in September and early October and even winter to enjoy Christmas markets and snow.
The 2-3 nights trip is sufficient enough to see Vienna.
Austrian currency is Euro.
It is customary to tip around 5% if you are satisfied with the service.
Flight to Austria is around 2h-2h20 minutes.
Austria is 1 hour ahead of United Kingdom.
Austria is known for Sigmund Freud, masters of classical music like Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss and Shubert, coffee houses, Sachertorte and Swarovski
German is an official language in Austria.
The top Austrian dishes to try are: Viennese Apfelstrudel, Wiener Schnitzel, Vienna Sausage, Knödel, Tafelspitz, Tiroler Gröstl, Käsespätzle and Potato Gulasch.
The top destinations in Austria to visit are Vienna, Innsbruck, Salzburg and Hallstatt.
