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Austria Travel Guide

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EUR Currency
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Arriving in Austria

Main airports

  • Graz Airport (GRZ)Feldkirchen bei Graz
  • Innsbruck Airport (INN)Innsbruck
  • Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
  • Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ)Linz
  • Salzburg Airport (SZG)Salzburg
  • Vienna International Airport (VIE)Vienna

Getting online on arrival

  1. Install your Austria eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: iPhone or Android steps.
  2. When you arrive in Austria, turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it.
  3. Networks listed on our Austria plans: 3 (5G) and A1.net (5G).
  4. Austria plans currently start at $2.75, for 1GB/day over 1 day. Compare all 13 plans.

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Useful facts

Population
8,979,894 (2022)
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Plug types
C and F

Sources: Wikidata and OurAirports open data, checked 29 October 2026.

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Eu Citizens Do Not Require A Visa; Others May Check Specific Entry Requirements.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating High
Travel Advisory No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk Low
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • None reported

Health & Medical

Emergency Numbers Police 133 · Ambulance 144 · Fire 122
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Not Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Excellent
Ride-sharing Apps Uber
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10-15% Is Common In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $60 Tourist: $120 Family: $300

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Accepted
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Drugs, Moderate On Alcohol
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hallo
Hah-loh
Goodbye
Auf Wiedersehen
Owf Vee-der-zay-en
Please
Bitte
Bit-teh
Thank you
Danke
Dahn-keh
Sorry
Entschuldigung
Ent-shool-dee-goong
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Sprechen Sie Englisch?
Shprekh-en Zee Eng-lish?
I don’t understand
Ich verstehe nicht
Ikh fer-shtay-eh nikht
Can you speak slowly, please?
Könnten Sie bitte langsam sprechen?
Kern-ten Zee bit-teh lang-zam shprekh-en?
Can you help me, please?
Könnten Sie mir bitte helfen?
Kern-ten Zee meer bit-teh hel-fen?
What does this mean?
Was bedeutet das?
Vas be-doi-tet das?

Phrase

You Say
Common Responses

Top Attractions

Landmark

Schönbrunn Palace

Historic palace with beautiful gardens.

~2 h ~US$15
Landmark

St. Stephen's Cathedral

A stunning Gothic cathedral located in the heart of Vienna.

~1 h ~US$10
City guide Vienna
Landmark

Linz Castle

A historic castle offering panoramic views of the city.

~2 h ~US$10
City guide Linz
Landmark

Hohensalzburg Fortress

A medieval fortress overlooking the city, offering panoramic views.

~2 h ~US$15
City guide Salzburg
Landmark

Golden Roof

A famous landmark in the old town with a roof covered in 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles.

~1 h Free entry
City guide Innsbruck

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The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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