Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
First Time Austria
For more information, see
Survival Guide
Top Tips for Your Trip
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Explore towns like Vienna also at night; consider
an easy night hike on a forestry track - it gives a dif-
ferent feel.
Checklist
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Make sure your passport is valid for at
least six months from your arrival date
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Make sure you have a visa if you need
one (
Click here
)
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Arrange travel insurance, and medical
insurance if needed (
Click here
)
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Check credit/debit card can be used
with ATMs internationally
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Make copies of all important docu-
ments and cards (store online or in hard
copy)
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Turn off data roaming on mobile phone
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Choose a convenient city, small town or village as
a regional hub and explore on day trips - it can save
time and lugging bags.
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Build time into your day for coffee house or
Beisl
(bistro pub)visits in Vienna and Salzburg between
sights, or for sitting around in a park or square to
soak up the 'feel' of Austria.
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On one day combine big sights with small ones,
and those involving a lot of leg-work with 'lazy-
bones' sights.
What to Pack
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Hiking boots, plus one pair of dress
shoes (with profile for snow)
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Waterproof jacket (summer) or winter
jacket
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Day pack
What to Wear
Winter can be cold and the ground icy, so several
layers of warm clothing and good shoes are essential,
along with gloves, scarf and a woollen cap or a hat.
In summer wear layers you can peel off and make
sure you have something for occasional rain showers. Especially in larger cities, Austrians
tend to dress up well in the evening or for good restaurants, but fashion jeans are fine even
for upmarket clubs and restaurants if combined with a good shirt or blouse and a men's
sports coat
(Sakko)
or women's summer jacket.
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Electrical adapter if needed (
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)
Sleeping
