Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Need to Know
For more information, see
Survival Guide
Currency
Euro (€)
Language
German
Visas
Austria is part of the Schengen Agreement. Generally, for stays of up to three months a visa is not necessary, but some
nationalities need a Schengen visa.
Money
ATMs widely available. Maestro direct debit and Visa and MasterCard credit cards accepted in most hotels and in
midrange restaurants.
Mobile Phones
Travellers from outside Europe will need a tri or quad band (world) mobile phone for roaming. Local SIM cards (about
€15) are easily purchased for 'unlocked' phones.
Time
Central European Time (GMT/UTC plus one hour)
