About
Austria is a country in Central Europe, a federation consisting of nine states. The capital is Vienna. It has a population of about 9.2 million and an area of 83,879 sq km. It is a highly developed economy with rich infrastructure and culture.
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Cities and Resorts
What to See
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed90 Mbps
4G Coverageexcellent in cities and valleys
SIM from A1, Magenta or Drei costs €10-20 for 5-15GB. Available at airports and Hofer/Billa stores. EU roaming included. Mountain coverage varies.
Electricity
Voltage:230VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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C
F
European plugs Type C and F (Schuko). Voltage 230V. Same as Germany. US/UK travelers need adapter
Local Transport
Operators: FlixBus, Postbus (Austrian Post buses - regional)
Booking: flixbus.at, postbus.at
Popular Routes
Vienna-Salzburg4-5h
€11-23
Vienna-Innsbruck6-7h
€17-32
Salzburg-Innsbruck2h30min-3h
€9-20
Austria—trains excellent, flying unnecessary! Vienna to Salzburg: Railjet 2h15min (€20-60). Sparschiene early booking = 50% off! Vienna U-Bahn superb (€2.60). ÖBB trains modern, punctual, scenic. Mountain routes stunning. Buses cheaper (€11-23) but 4-5h vs 2h15min train. No domestic flights needed—country too small. International trains to Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary easy. Postbus for remote areas.
Local Cuisine
Wiener schnitzel
strudel
sausages
Tipping
Local term: Trinkgeld
Restaurants
5-10% or round upTaxi
Round up fareHotels
Porter1-2 EUR per bag
Housekeeping1-2 EUR per day
Concierge5 EUR for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)5-10 EUR per person
Driver (per day)2-5 EUR per person
Tipping (Trinkgeld) in Austria is similar to Germany. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Say total amount when paying.