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Austria - an Introduction

At the very heart of Austria tours you will find beautiful Viennese palaces and of course the stunning locations featured in smash hit film 'The Sound of Music' but aside from all this, you will find a country that is loved by many which is why so many people choose to take their holidays here.

Austria is literally brimming over with history and heritage from Vienna's   palaces to the sheer baroque splendour of Salzburg , the birthplace of Mozart. Those interested in culture should head to Austria's historic spa towns such as Bad Ischl . This is the stop off point for visitors wanting to see the region's stunning lakes.

Whilst enjoying coach holidays to Austria , visit the Krimml Falls , the highest waterfalls in Europe located in the Hohe Tauern National Park , Salzburg. For something a little more sedate, visit Hallstatt with its pastel-coloured houses, crystal clear waters and stunning mountainous backdrops vying for your attention.

Tour packages for Austria typically include; return coach travel or flights, hotel accommodation in a good standard hotel, meals and a variety of included or optional excursions so you can really see the best of the resort you're visiting. You will have the opportunity to sample local Austrian delicacies during your holiday as the board basis tends to be Bed and Breakfast or Half Board.

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For more information about visiting Austria you can visit their official tourism website at  austria.info

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Austria is such a beautiful country with plenty to see and explore that it can sometimes be overwhelming as to what to visit first. Hopefully this will help:

Vienna The historical capital city of Austria is home to a wealth of over 150 beautiful palaces and more than 27 castles and numerous fascinating museums. Visit one of the many coffee houses, try the delicious local delicacies and marvel at the out of this world architecture. This city of music offers a variety of concerts from the more traditional Beethoven to the modern Electronic sounds. Home to the Spanish Riding School, appreciate the skills of both the horses and riders in one of their gala performances.

Salzburg The famous Austrian city of Salzburg, with its backdrop of mountain scenery, is known not only for its beauty but also for being the home of Mozart. In the historical centre, you will find the birthplace of this famous composer, which has since been turned into a fascinating museum. Some main attractions in this wonderful city include: Salzburg Cathedral, the Hohensalzburg fortress and Mirabel Gardens.

The Tyrol This area of Austria is one of the main tourist destinations to visit and offers you everything you'd expect from a visit to this scenic country – lakes, mountains and chocolate box villages! The city of Innsbruck, home to the Golden Roof, is the main city to visit with various museums and other attractions. You are spoilt for choice for places to visit in The Tyrol with the natural Krimml Waterfalls, the glistening Swarovski crystal world or a journey on the infamous Zillertal Railway.

To help you have an enjoyable holiday in Austria, take a look at these useful tips and advice provided by the  Foreign and Commonwealth Office  (FCO):

Health and Travel Insurance You should apply for a free UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) before leaving the UK when you are visiting Austria. Please note this card is not a substitute for travel insurance or medical cover, however, you will be entitled to state provided medical treatment at a reduced cost or sometimes for free if this is required during your stay in Austria.

Should you require  emergency medical assistance during your visit, dial 112 and ask for an ambulance. In the event you are referred to a medical facility for treatment, you must contact your insurance company or your medical assistance provider immediately.

Local Laws and Customs It is a requirement of Austrian Law that you have your passport with you at all times and that the UK driving licence is not an acceptable form of identification.

Entry Requirements

Passport validity If you are planning to visit Austria, you must meet the following passport requirements.

Your passport must be: - Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’) - Valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

Please note: If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. These extra months do not count towards your passport validity.

Visas You can travel to Austria for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Please note that any previous visits you have made to the Schengen countries within the last 180 days will count towards your 90-day limit.

Passport stamping Your passport will be stamped if you enter or exit the Schengen area through Austria as a visitor. These passport stamps are used to check you’re complying with the 90-day visa-free limit in the Schengen area.

Any other nationality looking to holiday in Austria must contact the local embassy to check visa requirements.

The Alps make up 62% of Austria's total area - so expect to see mountains aplenty!

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When travelling to the magnificent country of Austria by coach, you will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy the breath-taking scenery of this beautiful nation, renowned for its stunning mountain regions, picturesque scenery and superb lakes. The castles, palaces and buildings to be found within Austria’s historic cities, such as romantic Vienna, Mozart’s Salzburg and the colourful and charming Innsbruck, are also a sight to behold.

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Hidden in the heart of the Austrian Alps on the banks of the river Salzach, Salzburg is one of Europe’s loveliest cities and the birthplace of Mozar

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The capital of Austria, Vienna is situated on the Danube River in the eastern part of the country.

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There are many magnificent lakes in Austria that offer spectacular scenery and relaxing boat trips and they are popular both with travellers and local residents. Austrian lakes surrounded by snow-capped mountains, lush meadows and traditional alpine villages, could be your next favourite “Lakes & Mountains” destination for summer holidays.

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The stuff of fairy tales, Austria is famously beautiful. Characterized by mountain villages, baroque architecture, Imperial history and rugged Alpine terrain, no other country waltzes so elegantly between the urban and the rural mode of life. Opulent and ornate, the country’s majestic capital – Vienna – is a true gem in Europe; sitting on the Danube, it has counted many creatives and intellectuals among its residents over the centuries, such as Mozart, Strauss and Freud. Other notable regions in Austria include the Bohemian Forest in the far north, the beautiful Traunsee Lake and verdant hillside vineyards to the east. It is also home to the Sachertorte (a deliciously indulgent chocolate cake) – in fact, this is one of Austria’s most famous specialties. One thing’s for certain: wherever you go here, whatever you do, you’re in for a real treat on your Austria tour with us. Austria holidays from Travelsphere take many different forms. Whether you want to visit the country’s enchanting Austrian Lake District or ancient architecture is more your thing, our handcrafted tours offer everything you need to make your trip extra special. In Austria, there’s a wealth of once-in-a-lifetime experiences you’re sure to treasure forever; from palaces to picturesque villages, this glorious place has something for everyone to enjoy. Go on Austria guided tours with Travelsphere and treat yourself to an adventure in idyllic alpine Europe.

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Once one of the world’s most powerful empires, now one of Europe’s most powerful draw cards.

It’s not just Austria’s hills that are alive with the sound of music: the whole country hums with a harmony of history, culture and beauty. From Vienna’s grand palaces to Innsbruck’s ski runs and Salzburg’s manicured streets, Austria dishes up schnitzel with a side of pinch-yourself moments. This is the land of Klimt, of Mozart, of – dare we say it – Schwarzenegger himself. In fact, by the time you finish your Austria tour, we can almost guarantee you’ll be saying ‘I’ll be back’ too.

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Culture and customs.

Though the Austria we know now is a small, beautiful country covered in forests and mountains with small alpine towns and grand imperial cities, it was once the most powerful empire in the world. It ruled   Europe  for centuries and brought wiener schnitzel to the world and for that, at the very least, we should be thankful.

Austria’s historical power and reach mean that its modern ‘culture’ is an amalgamation of its many neighbours and former territories.   Germany , Hungary, and   Italy – all three and more, including the Ottoman   Turks , have had a part to play in Austria’s unique national identity and this is reflected in its art, food, music and the people’s attitudes.

A central part of Austrian culture, particularly in Vienna, is the coffee house. Viennese coffee houses are legendary and listed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The organisation describes the cafes as places ‘where time and space are consumed, but only coffee is found on the bill,’ while Austrian author Stefan Zweig wrote that they’re ‘actually a sort of democratic club, open to everyone for the price of a cheap cup of coffee.’

Then there’s art; architecture; opera and music. Mozart. Joseph Hayden. Johann Strauss. Austria’s culture is exactly that: cultured. And while Vienna has mind-boggling palaces, an unrivalled history of classical music and art and is one of Europe’s most popular urban getaways, that’s not all there is to Austria. Head out of the city and you’ll find snow-capped mountains hosting some of Europe’s best skiing. Walk down the hill and you'll come across Europe's largest lake, acting as both a summer retreat and the Swiss border.

If anything, the Austrians are dabblers, equally comfortable with high culture and high peaks. And whether you're standing at the top of the Alps or the back of the opera, you can be sure that there'll be someone on hand to clink beer glasses and say 'prost'.

History and government

The habsburgs.

Europe was ruled for many centuries by the Habsburg family. They dominated Europe through a series of smart marriages and their ascent to power began with the acquisition of the Duchy of Austria through Rudolf I. He was elected Holy Roman Emperor in 1273 and, after a protracted war, took control of Austria and a number of territories under the Habsburg crown.

The Habsburgs were early adopters of a ‘make love, not war’ approach to gaining territory, and Emperor Maxmilian I began a policy of strategic marriages around 1500 to increase his power and possessions. The Habsburgs gained control over large parts of Southern Germany, the   Netherlands , Burgundy,   Hungary , southern Italy and   Spain , as well as the Spanish colonies.

Ottoman rivalry

The Siege of Vienna, in 1529, was the first attempt by the Ottoman Empire, led by Suleiman the Magnificent, to capture the city of Vienna. The Ottoman army was 100,000 strong and attempted to tunnel under the walls of Vienna to lay siege on the city. They were unsuccessful, but military conflict continued against the Ottoman Turks for over 150 years, with the Ottomans claiming Hungary for over a century. The conflicts culminated in the Battle of Vienna, which the Ottomans eventually lost at the end of the 17th century.

The Reformation

Austria not only faced a threat from the Ottomans in the 16th and 17th centuries but also from the advent of Protestantism. The Reformation spread across Europe and animosity towards the Catholic Church, to which the ruling Habsburg family belonged, became widespread. The Habsburgs attempted to re-Catholicise Protestant Europe through force, which triggered the Thirty Years’ War. The war devastated Europe and permanently altered the continent’s power balance, with both France and Sweden rising as powers and Austria and the Holy Roman Empire becoming severely weakened.

When Napoleon rolled through Europe with the   French  army, he was focused on destroying the Austrian Habsburg-led Holy Roman Empire. Perhaps the most important battle fought within the Austrian Empire was the Battle of Austerlitz, which is considered one of Napoleon’s greatest tactical victories. He took Vienna and the defeated Holy Roman Empire dissolved in 1806, some thousand years after it began, and never reappeared.

The decline of an empire

Following increased pressure from the people of Hungary to be independent, Austria became Austria-Hungary or the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1867 under Franz Josef I. He ruled for almost 68 years until his death in 1916 during WWI, which began after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia following the assassination of the heir to the Empire, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, in Sarajevo in 1914. WWI Austria-Hungary received the unconditional support of Germany, who also declared war on   Serbia .

During the war, a young Austrian named Adolf Hitler enlisted in the Bavarian army. He would go on to become one of the most influential, evil and infamous men in European and world history. He desperately wanted to rejoin Germany and Austria and in 1938 the Nazis annexed Austria – known as the 'Anschluss' –  to a mostly positive response from the Austrian people. Austria would remain a state of Germany until the end of WWII when it was divided into four zones by the victorious Allied nations.

Modern Austria

Austria became an independent nation once more in 1955 and declared permanent neutrality, joining the UN the same year. It is now one of the 20 richest countries in the world and governed by a conservative democratic government. Vienna consistently tops lists of the world’s most liveable cities and the country is a popular tourist destination thanks to its outdoor activities, history, culture and food.

Eating and drinking

Austrian cuisine has much in common with its neighbours. It’s carb-heavy, comforting and so, so delicious. Here are a few classics:

• Schnitzel This alone is a good enough reason to come to Austria. Take boneless meat, thin it with a hammer, coat it in breadcrumbs and fry it up. It doesn’t sound pretty, but the taste speaks for itself. The wiener schnitzel is traditionally served with a slice of lemon (leave your ketchup at home) with potato salad or potato with parsley and butter. September 9th is National Wiener Schnitzel Day, but unfortunately, this isn’t a national holiday – yet.
• Strudel The strudel gained popularity in the 18th century and is related to the Ottoman Empire’s baklava pastry, arriving in Austria via the Turk’s occupation of Hungary. The filling is made of grated apples, sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and breadcrumbs, with ice cream or whipped cream on top.
• Sacher Torte A type of chocolate cake that was invented by Austrian Franz Sacher in 1832. Prince Wenzel von Metternich had asked his chef to create something special for his important guests and the head chef, having fallen ill, let his 16-year-old apprentice, Franz Sacher, take the lead. Sacher’s eldest son, Eduard, perfected the recipe and established the Hotel Sacher in 1876, which was the first place to serve the cake. It remains the city’s most famous culinary speciality and can be eaten at the original hotel.
• Viennese coffee The Vienna coffee is the perfect winter treat. Take a couple of shots of espresso and fill the cup with whipped cream as a replacement for milk and sugar. Drink through the creamy goodness and consider yourself cultured. The coffee houses have, after all, been the centre of Vienna’s social life for more than a century.

Plant-based options

Though traditional Austrian food tends to be meat-heavy, vegetarians and vegans will still have plenty of options. Cities like Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck have seen more and more vegetarian/vegan restaurants open and the many bakeries across the country also sell sweet and savoury vegetarian snacks. If you’re after a more traditional meal, there’ll be plenty of potatoes and sauerkraut to keep you going, and vegetarians may want to try spatzle, a gnocchi-like dish often served with tomato sauce or cheese.

Geography and environment

Austria is a landlocked nation bordered by Germany, Italy,   Switzerland , Slovakia, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, Hungary and the   Czech Republic . Austria itself can be split into three geographical areas: the Alps, the Danube River Basin and the forest country to the north.

The Austrian Alps, which typically sit at an altitude of 3000–3800 m (9843–12,467 feet) cover approximately 65 per cent of the country. There are the Western Limestone and Southern Limestone Alps, which border Switzerland and Italy/ Slovenia  respectively, and then the Northern Limestone Alps running along the German border. The Central Eastern Alps, which are the most dramatic of the mountainous regions, runs west to east through the centre of the country.

Danube River Basin

The Danube, which is Europe’s second-longest river, flows eastward from southern Germany through Austria and out to the Black Sea. Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest were all built along the river, with Vienna and Bratislava separated by just 80 kilometres (50 miles). The river snakes from the northwest to the east, passing through the cities of Linz and Vienna, and the surrounding land is generally low-lying and fertile.

Northern forests

To the north of the Danube, reaching up towards the Czech border, much of the land is undulating and forested. It’s a fairytale-like landscape filled with charming small towns and rolling green hills.

Austria has three types of climate. Vienna experiences a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers while the other major cities, like Salzburg and Innsbruck, are located at a higher altitude and experience cold winters and cooler summers. The mountainous regions have an alpine climate, which is freezing in the winter and cool in the summer, with thunderstorms in the summer afternoons.

Austria has plenty of markets for all your food, art and handicraft needs. Whether you’re in Vienna or Salzburg, Innsbruck or Linz, you’ll no doubt find a market street that’s straight out of a postcard. There are also a few Austrian gifts that you could pick up while travelling in the country:

Channel your inner Julie Andrew and don a dirndl as you frolic through the mountains. We’re not sure how to solve a problem like Maria, but this is a surefire way to look like one. The dirndl is the traditional dress worn by women in both Bavaria and Austria.

Swarovski crystal

Sure, you can find Swarovski all over the world, but has been a family-owned business since it began in Austria in 1895. If you have someone special to come home to, a crystal sculpture or piece of jewellery from the motherland may just confirm that absence really does make the heart grow fonder.

Snow globes

A snow globe? How tacky. Or is it? These cute souvenirs were actually created in Austria by a man named Erwin Perzy, who was trying to improve the brightness of the electric bulb. Shoemakers used water-filled glass globes to increase candlelight and Perzy wanted to do the same with a bulb. After pouring powder into a globe he discovered that it looked a little like snowfall, so he gave up on his idea and instead created a diorama to put inside. Vienna has been producing snow globes ever since, with hundreds of designs available in the gift shop at the city’s Snow Globe Museum.

Festival and events

Austrians love to embrace their cultural history and there are festivals dedicated to classical music, theatre, opera and modern music throughout the year. 

ImPuls Tanz Festival

This month-long dance festival is held in Vienna and attracts thousands of professional dancers, choreographers, teachers and students from around the globe. It has been running for over 30 years and was awarded Austria’s most prestigious art prize in 2012.

Bregenz Festival

An opera festival with a difference. An open-air, floating stage is built on Lake Constance, Europe’s biggest lake, and features some truly incredible productions. The festival was founded in 1946 following the end of WWII.

World Bodypainting Festival

It's all in the name. Artists from around the world travel to Klagenfurt, in southern Austria, to compete at bodypainting while also running workshops. The three-day main event is one of the region's summer highlights and attracts over 30,000 people.

Wiener Festwochen

Held in Vienna, the Wiener Festwochen is a high point of the Viennese cultural calendar, featuring theatre productions, orchestra concerts, recitals and performances. It was established in 1951 as a ‘demonstration of Austria’s will to survive’ and to prove that a city ravaged by war could still engage in cultural activities.

Salzburg Festival

The Salzburg Festival celebrates music and theatre in the birthplace of Mozart (and the Sound of Music). It was first held in 1920 and begins in late July, running through till the end of August.

Further reading

For inspiring stories to prepare you for your Austria adventure, check out these books:

• The World of Yesterday   – Stefan Zweig
• Schlepping Through the Alps   ­– Sam Apple
• The Story of the Trapp Family Singers   – Maria von Trapp
• The Age of Insight   – Eric R. Kandel
• The Painted Kiss   – Elizabeth Hickey
• The Radetzky March   – Joseph Roth
• The Piano Teacher   – Elfriede Jelinek

Austria travel FAQs

Do i need a covid-19 vaccine to join an intrepid trip.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

When is the best time to visit Austria?

The best times to visit Vienna and Salzburg are late spring and early autumn (May, June, and September). That said, there’s really no bad time to visit. Each season has its own charms and though mid-late summer (July, August) can see afternoon thunderstorms rolling in, there’s plenty of sunshine to be had.

The winter months are freezing and snowing, so this is a good time to visit the cities if you’re after a classic European Christmas atmosphere. January and February tend to be dark, quiet and cold.

If you’re looking to take a skiing holiday, the best months are February and March when snow is plentiful and the days are longer than in December or January.

What is the weather like in Austria?

Vienna averages a temperature of 14–24°C (57–75°F) in the summer and -2–3°C (28–37°F) in the winter. It has relatively low levels of precipitation, peaking at 60 mm (2.4 inches) in the middle of summer.

Temperatures are much colder in the mountainous regions, with an average temperature of 8–21°C (46–69°F) in the summer and -9–1°C (16–34°F) in the winter. This gets colder the higher you go. Precipitation is more abundant, typically falling as snow in the winter and thunderstorms in the summer. Austria’s highest mountain, Grossglockner, averages about 165 mm (6.5 inches) in summer and 145 mm (5.7 inches) in the winter.

Is it safe to visit Austria?

Yes, Austria is safe to visit and the cities experience very low crime rates. The biggest risk to travellers probably comes from the mountainous areas, which can be dangerous for inexperienced skiers and hikers. Be sure to pack appropriate clothing, water and food, and tell someone what your plans are if you are heading into the hills.

Do I need a visa to travel to Austria?

Austria is a member of the Schengen Convention, which means that if you travel to an EU member country or countries, like Austria, for a total of fewer than 90 days, a visa is not required. Citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the US, the UK and other member countries of the EU and Schengen area are included under this arrangement.

Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your country of origin. Check the Essential Trip Information section of your tour itinerary for more information.

Is tipping customary in Austria?

Most restaurants will include service charges and taxes in the bill. Rounding the amount up or adding 5–10 per cent to the bill is customary too, although it’s not compulsory.

Your local leader may discuss the idea of running a group tipping kitty on the first day of your trip. In a group tipping kitty, everybody contributes an equal amount at the start of the tour that your leader uses to tip drivers, local guides and hotel staff on your behalf. The leader will keep a running record of all monies spent, which can be checked at any time.

Any money remaining at the end of the tour is returned to group members. This is often the easiest way to avoid the hassle of needing small change and knowing when and what is an appropriate amount to tip. Participation in this kitty is optional, and you are welcome to manage your own tipping separately if you prefer. Please note the tipping kitty excludes tips for your tour leader.

What is the internet access like in Austria?

Internet access in Austria is generally very good. In both larger cities and small towns there will be wi-fi available at hotels, cafes, bars and in some public spaces.

Can I use my mobile phone while in Austria?

Mobile phone coverage is great in most parts of Austria although service may be limited in the more remote parts of the Alps. If you want to use your own SIM card, ensure global roaming is activated before you arrive and make sure you’re aware of any international roaming charges.

What are the toilets like in Austria?

Flushable, Western-style toilets are the norm in Austria.

What will it cost for a...?

Austria’s unit of currency is the euro. Prices here are approximate and shown in US dollars for ease of comparison.

• Single espresso = USD 3
• A large beer in a bar = USD 4
• A bottle of wine from a supermarket = USD 5
• Traditional meal in a standard restaurant = USD 10–15
• 24-hour travel card in Vienna = USD 9

Can I drink the water in Austria?

Yes, it’s safe to drink the tap water in Austria unless otherwise marked. The water in the mountains is beautiful while Vienna has some of its tap water pumped in directly from the Alps. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water and fill a reusable bottle instead.

Are credit cards widely accepted in Austria?

Credit cards are generally accepted all over Austria although some smaller shops and cafes may only accept cash. Always carry a small amount of euros to cover cash purchases, especially when visiting more rural areas.

What is ATM access like in Austria?

ATMs are very common in Austria. It shouldn't be a problem finding one in most towns and cities.

Is Austria safe for LGBTQIA+ travellers?

Austria is a safe destination for LGBTQIA+ travellers. Austrians are generally open-minded and very tolerant, and there are protections in place against discrimination towards LGBT-identifying people while same-sex marriage was legalised in 2019.

For more detailed and up-to-date advice, we recommend visiting  Equaldex  or  ILGA  before you travel.

If you are travelling solo on an Intrepid group tour, you will share accommodation with a passenger of the same gender as per your passport information. If you don’t identify with the gender assigned on your passport, please let us know at time of booking and we’ll arrange the rooming configuration accordingly. A single supplement is available on some tours for travellers who do not wish to share a room.

What to wear in Austria

This depends on the area you’re visiting and what time of year it is. Summertime in Vienna, for example, is perfect for light clothing while the winter requires a full winter wardrobe.

Weather in the mountains is often unpredictable and can change extremely quickly. It’s best to be prepared with layers including a waterproof jacket, waterproof shoes, a warm jumper and thermal layers if need be.

What public holidays are celebrated in Austria?

1 Jan – New Year’s Day

6 Jan – Epiphany

Easter Monday*

1 May – Labour Day

Whit Monday*

Corpus Christi*

15 Aug – Assumption of Mary

26 Oct – National Day

1 Nov – All Saints’ Day

8 Dec – Immaculate Conception

25 Dec – Christmas Day

26 Dec – St Stephen’s Day

Is Austria accessible for travellers with disabilities?

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. We’re always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

Vienna is a relatively accessible city for travellers. Most U-Bahn stations have wheelchair access and ramps are common, though buses and trams won’t necessarily be wheelchair friendly. The Vienna Tourist Information has a comprehensive   Accessible Vienna guide   available for download.

Outside of Vienna, it can be difficult to get around thanks to cobblestone streets and old European buildings, even in the bigger cities like Salzburg and Innsbruck. As a general rule, knowing some common words in the local language, carrying a written itinerary with you and taking to the streets in a group, rather than solo, can help make your travel experience the best it can be.

How do I stay safe and healthy while travelling?

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Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

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Coach connection from London to Austria

Every day is possible to travel from London to Vienna and vice versa with a planned secure transfer in Prague by coach. This service is operated by the Czech operator - RegioJet ex Student-Agency-Bus coach. Despite the name, it is not purely a company offering services for students, and anybody can book and travel with them. Currently, this is the cheapest and easiest option. It is a comfortable and reliable coach service, which connects Britain’s capital London with Vienna. The coach crosses France, Belgium, Germany and the Czech Republic on its way. Travelling to Austria by coach has never been easier. Comfortable, cost-effective and reliable coach transport services operate from Great Britain to Austria. The journey from London to Vienna is long and takes around 24 hours. A detailed timetable for the RegioJet service to Vienna is located below. The cheapest way to travel to Austria is definitely the coach. Enjoy the Alps! When you arrive at the capital - Vienna, you can use regular public transport to reach Graz, Linz, Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Innsbruck, so the journey is more accessible and more relaxed. If you are on a tight budget, then taking the coach can offer some fantastic cost savings. If you are on a tight budget, then taking the coach can provide some fantastic cost savings. While offering excellent fares some of these coach companies featured offering a very high-quality service - you can expect reclining seats, extra hold luggage, free wifi, sometimes they offer you complimentary tea or coffee, and you also have power sockets at each seat.

Note that timetables and fares are subject to change and EuropeBus can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information. Please use a special booking tool to see the current schedule and exact prices and book a ticket for an international journey

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While providing excellent fares with some of these coach companies featured offering a very high-quality service - you can expect reclining seats, extra hold luggage, free wifi, sometimes they offer you complimentary tea or coffee, and you also have power sockets at each seat.

• Regio Jet run an international coach service using modern air-conditioned coaches, with allocated seating, entertainment and even a free drink. Stewards/stewardesses are present on board the coach.
• The coaches are easily identifiable by their yellow colour and feature leather seats with a little recline, a footrest and small tray table to put your complimentary hot drink on. Other drinks and snacks can be purchased, you usually only get one drink during the journey which is served to you in your seat.
• Coaches also feature a toilet.
• Entertainment is provided in the form of music videos, movies or tv shows, often in English with Czech subtitles. Take your headphones along if you want to enjoy this. They also offer complimentary newspapers and magazines, but unless you can read Czech, you'll just be looking at pictures.
• Luggage space is provided in the bottom of the coach, the first bag is always free, and on some routes, further bags are charged for.
• Free wi-fi is also provided.

Travelling from outside London

Megabus and National Express have an expanded network in the UK so you can travelling not only from/to London, but from many other cities and towns in the UK. So you can get to or from London in one easy booking. Just enter the name of the place from which you start the journey, in the box defining the place of departure and London as your start or final destination. Book your connecting travel through the National Express and Megabus websites.

Discover Austria

Have you ever seen an ibex? The silhouette of an ibex stands majestically against the sky. In the Tyrolean Pitztal, you’ve seen this picture so often that for the horned mountain people were a symbol of the holiday region. With over 1000 here, it’s one-quarter of the total ibex population in Austria. Not only are the ibex interesting. From the start of the spring, mountain bike trails are available, and you can also enjoy countless hiking trails, mountain huts or the nature parks. In the numerous parks and climbing rafting, canyoning, paragliding, and bungee-jumping adrenaline junkies spend their money. It is quite comfortable with the highest cable car in Austria to see the glacier at 3,440 meters altitude. Useful guides: Lonely Planet Publications

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Trains & airlines from the UK to Austria

If our information is insufficient for you to convince you to travel by coach, or simply you don’t like this transportation arrangement, then we encourage you to take advantage of rail or flight services. If you want to travel from the London to Austria or vice versa by train, we suggest you visit the Voyages-sncf website , while good flights between Britain and Austria are recommended on the Budget Air’s website Rail services in Europe are fast, frequent and convenient. Tickets can be bought in advance easily via a train reservation service available at Voyages-sncf.com Regular European air link services can be checked and booked at www.budgetair.co.uk . Flights connections are available to various destinations in Europe and worldwide.

To Austria by coach, see current international timetables & fares

M to Sun = Monday to Sunday. Regio Jet normally crosses by Eurotunnel.

London to Vienna standard fares

Age categories: Children: 0-15 years, Youth: 15-26 years, Seniors: 60+ years.

How to buy tickets online for travel from the UK to Vienna?

Use the special journey planner form InfoBus, you can check in here . Anyone from any country can buy tickets this way.  Do a dry run first to check prices and availability before booking for real. Open the special journey planner and book from London to Vienna and/or back looking for the option 'buses with transfer'. The search results will also show cheap savings fares (if they will be available) or standard fares. You pay by debit or credit card and print out your own tickets.  Easy! The prices shown are in GBP, EuropeBus recommends registering when it asks you before completing the purchase.

Travelling to Europe from outside London

National Express together with Eurolines offer nationwide connections to London for a simple add-on price of £15 single or return. Just enter the name of the place from which you start the journey, in the box defining the place of departure. London will automatically be treated as a transfer point. Unfortunately, this option is only available for individual Eurolines connections, so if you aren't able to purchase a ticket with this option, you'll have to buy two separate tickets. One ticket for access into London by National Express, the second ticket for the international Eurolines route from London. 
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The journey from London to Austria by Regio Jet

The operator provides on-board toilet and washroom facilities, reclining seats and air-conditioning as standard.
 Sometimes the coach that picks you up from your departure point has only the final destination displayed on the front windscreen. This is because the majority of routes include multiple stops and it would be impractical to display every stop on the front windscreen. Also, you may have booked a journey which requires a change of coach. In both examples, please ask the driver to confirm that his/her coach is going to the destination stated on your ticket. This coach service departs from Victoria Greenline Coach Station in London which is located close to Victoria Underground and bus stations. This coach service arrives at Vienna's, U2 Stadion, Busterminal Stadioncenter, Engerthstrasse.

The carrier provides service to any person who has purchased a ticket. Number of tickets for the designated route is limited to the number of seats. Having a valid ticket guarantees you use of the service (seat on the coach), however it does not reserve any particular place. Single and return tickets (with the indicated date and time) are for a specific journey, you cannot miss the departure, because you will lose the ticket.

Check-In at London Victoria Greenline Coach Station

Check in takes place directly with the driver or crew . Check in commences one hour before departure and closes 15 minutes before to enable all customers to board and to ensure a prompt departure. You should have your passports and other travel documents ready for inspection at check-in. A boarding card for each customer and luggage labels will be issued and customers will be advised from which gate their coach will leave. Check in time at other UK departure points is 30 minutes before departure.

• Before leaving home for your Regio Jet service, check you have packed all documents and items needed for your journey, especially your ticket, passport (sometimes it is enough to travel with ID card) and if your trip requires a special visa to enter or transit.
• Arrive at the Victoria Greenline Coach Station in London at least one hour before the departure time, as check-in proceedings are quite lengthy. Check-in commences one hour before departure and closes 15 minutes before to enable all customers to board and to ensure a prompt departure.
• Your luggage should be marked tags bearing a name, address, and telephone. Please weigh your luggage at home.
• Never accept other person luggage for transport! Should you notice any luggage left unattended, never touch it! Report the fact to the station’s service staff immediately. Never leave your bags unattended!
• When approaching the Regio Jet's crew member, have your passport and ticket ready. This will streamline the procedure.
• Border control & customs: When going through security check, place all metal items such as keys, watches, belts with large buckles, mobile phones, walkmans, small change, etc. in the boxes, and place them on the conveyor belt of the X-ray machine together with your hand luggage & suitcases. It is advisable to put your overcoats in the boxes. This will streamline and facilitate security control.
• If needed, remember to take your doctor’s certificates.

Check-In at Vienna

You must check-in no later than 30 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket. Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure. 
If there’s no office for check-in, then check-in takes place directly on the coach. Services returning to London arrive in Victoria Greenline Station’s terminal, customers making onward coach connections will need to cross the street to the Departures terminal
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Sea crossings

Once you get to Dover (for the ferry) or Folkestone (for the train) you’ll have to go through passport control – the driver or coach attendant will explain exactly where and when to get off. On entry at the ferry port or Eurotunnel terminal, customers will be required to disembark from the vehicle and pass through both UK and French Border Control offices and show their passports. In Folkestone and on board the ferry you can find a restaurant, shops, bars, cafes, arcade games and loads of sitting spaces – so you can keep well entertained for the 1 hour 30-minute crossing.

Will the international coach stop for a break? Of course, on the majority of services.  All international coach operators provide refreshment breaks on longer journeys, especially overnight services. The European law obliges the driver to take a break every four and a half hours.

Carriage of luggage

Each passenger is entitled to transport one piece of primary luggage (suitcase, travel bag or backpack) of total weight not exceeding 30 kg. In addition to the main luggage, the passenger has the right to carry one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 5kg. Luggage exceeding the limit as mentioned earlier can be transported with the crew’s consent only if there is enough space in the luggage hold. For each additional luggage (1 piece, up to 25kg) or for exceeding the permissible weight of the primary baggage, the carrier shall charge a fee.

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Travel insurance

The best way to protect against unexpected accidents is to buy travel insurance. In my opinion, so that the journey is stress-free, you should never go without travel insurance. This will be the insurance that will apply during the journey and while in a foreign country. The insurance should cover a loss of cash and goods, cancellation of travel and medical treatment abroad. If you travel several times a year and want to save money, you may want to buy an annual insurance policy. Click here to buy insurance.

The official currency in Austria is the Euro. Do you want to exchange money? Currency Exchange online .

If you're going on holiday, a prepaid currency card is a great item to have in your wallet. Here, we take a closer look at prepaid card option from My Travel Cash. There are lots of great reasons why using one of MyTravelCashs’ currency cards. They've found that different types of travellers use their products for various reasons, so, they've created specially tailored products, for example, Euro Currency Card, US Dollar Currency Card and Multi-Currency Card. However, if you think that the traditional exchange of currency is a better option for you, then use the home delivery service offered by Post Office Travel Money. It’s a convenient and fantastic value option. Post Office Travel Money has been awarded Best Foreign Exchange Provider for the last three years running by the British Travel Awards.  You can order online and get currency or Travellers’ Cheques delivered to your front door or pick up from one of 12,000 local Post Office branches. Visit My Travel Cash and Post Office Travel Money websites and choose the most convenient option.

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Austria by coach

Taking the bus is not what it used to be. Due to the well-maintained motorways throughout Central Europe and the highly modernized buses, coach connections to and from Austria today are a comfortable and convenient way to travel. Just lean back and relax!

Coach connections to Austria

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FlixBus are one of the leading long-distance providers in Europe and operate a network of around 1,700 stops within 28 countries.

Departing from London Victoria Coach Station, Vienna Erdberg or Vienna Airport can be reached within 25 to 30 hours, depending on the transfers. FlixBus offer connections with 1 transfer nearly every day as well as direct connections, especially on weekends. Within Austria, this coach provider operates a network of 34 stops which make it easy to travel even further. Prices from € 55 one-way. 

• 1 item of hand luggage (max. 7 kg)
• 2 items of luggage (max. 20 kg each)
• free Wifi, plug sockets, on-board toilet
• low-cost snacks and drinks

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Eurolines are one of the largest low-cost operators of international coach lines in Europe. They are operated by 29 coach companies who provide stops in more than 25 countries.

Departing from London Victoria Green Line Station, Vienna Main Train Station (Hbf) can be reached within approx. 25 hours , including one transfer. Eurolines provide connections nearly every day. Prices from € 45 .

• 1 item of hand luggage
• free Wifi, plug sockets and USB
• on-board toilet

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RegioJet are a private Czech coach provider, who operate bus routes around the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and 90 other cities throughout Europe.

Departing from London Victoria Green Line Station, Vienna Main Train Station (Hbf) can be reached within 24 hours , including one transfer. RegioJet guarantee the on-time arrival and, in case of a delay, offer compensation. Furthermore, this provider offers the possibility to cancel your ticket until the last minute. Connections can be found nearly every day. Prices from € 45 .

• 1 item of hand luggage (max. 15x25x35 cm)
• 1 item of luggage (max. 30 kg)
• free Wifi, plug sockets, built-in entertainment systems
• drinks and refreshments

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Union Ivkoni

Union Ivkoni are the biggest bus carrier in Bulgaria, but also travel to more than 150 towns in Central and Western Europe.

Departing from Victoria Green Line Coach Station, the coach arrives at Vienna Erdberg Station, but also stops in Salzburg or Linz. The trip usually includes no transfer and takes about 30 hours . Prices from € 85 .

• 1 item of hand luggage (max 5 kg)
• 1 item of luggage (max. 50kg)

Getting to London with National Express

National Express offer connections from any national express departure point within the United Kingdom to London.