Things you should know before traveling to Austria

Austria is a beautiful country with wanderfull nature visited by tourists from different countries of the world, but you might be one of those who are planning to travel to it, Here is a selection of things that you should know before starting there.

Visas

Austria is one of the European countries associated with the European single visit visa system known as the "Schengen".

Accommodation and living expenses

A daily expense for accommodation and living expenses of the rate of about 150 to 220 euros depending on the hotel and the season.

Work schedules

Official appointments and permitted times work shops: Monday to Friday: from five o'clock in the morning until nine at night, and on Saturday until six o'clock in the evening, and the times of work and open shops actually they are different, and often from nine in the morning until six in the evening and eight in the morning for food stores,

Weather

Austria is Characterized by  a weather where the four seasons are clearly vary, ranging temperatures during the summer season between 15 degrees (at night) and 27 ° (night), and the weather is relatively mild during the spring and autumn, the winter which falls snow chapter shall be deemed ideal for the practice of sport skiing.

Travel by train

Traveling by train is an ideal way to experience the enjoyment of living in cities and towns in Austria. Where comfortable trains provide service to a wide network of railways connecting the country, with all the European cities lines. European rail lines Austrian card also offers performances unlimited travel by train, where is the economic wonderful way to explore Austria.

Language

The German language is the first language spoken in Austria and 98% of the country's population. The English as a second language in the education system and is used on a large scale.

Tipping

Tipping in Austria ranges between five to ten percent of the waiter whether the invoice amount or the driver of the taxi fee, etc.

Locals

Locals handles a large iPod with tourists and even talk to them and offer their services, and despite the fact that German is the first language, but many speak English well and so there is no worry of any inquiry by providing everyone would be happy to respond to you.

Command

Tourism is the largest industry in the country and the most scenic cities can be very crowded, especially during the summer months, so the leadership in Austria can be a challenge, Put this in mind when planning your trip.

Souvenirs

Austria is characterized by magnificent commemorative gifts, but beware of buying them from the tourist centers scattered cities are expensive and expensive and what you need is a question for the local population better places available for the purchase of such things that you need Saarafonk it is certainly the best and cheapest shops.