Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Salzburg is busiest in July and August for the Salzburg Festival.
Shoulder (Apr-May & late Sep-Oct)
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The weather's changeable, the lakes are chilly and the hiking's excellent.
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Sights are open and less crowded.
Low Season (Nov-Mar)
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Many sights are closed at this time of year.
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There's a cultural focus in Vienna and the regional capitals.
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Ski resorts open from mid-December.
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High season for skiing is mid-December to March.
Useful Websites
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/austria
) Destination information, hotel bookings, traveller forum and more.
Österreich Werbung
(
www.austria.info
)
National tourism authority.
Tiscover
(
www.tiscover.com
)
Information and hotel bookings.
Embassy of Austria
(
www.austria.org
) US-based website with current affairs and information.
Important Numbers
To dial listings from outside Austria, dial your international access code, the country code, the city code and then the
number.
Country code
643
International access code
00
International operator & information
(inland, EU & neighbouring countries)
118 877
International operator & information (other countries)
090 011 88 77
Mountain rescue
140
Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
112
