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Before setting off on your holiday in Austria, there is some planning to do. We’ve gathered information on airports and hotels as well as excursion suggestions!

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    Salzburg Airport

    Named after Salzburg-born composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg Airport is located 3.1 kilometres from the centre of the town. The main station is reachable in about 25 minutes from which you can get to the inner city within 5 minutes.

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    Linz Airport

    Linz Airport is also known as the Blue Danube Airport. It is situated centrally in the wider area of the Upper Austrian capital and can easily be reached from all directions.

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    Klagenfurt Airport

    Klagenfurt Airport is Carinthia's international airport, located 2.8 kilometres north of the city centre of Klagenfurt. The airport is accessible by shuttle bus or city bus from Klagenfurt central station.

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    Innsbruck Airport

    Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport is the largest airport in Tyrol and handles both regional and international flights. Only a short distance to Innsbruck central station, you can reach the city centre by bus in under 20 minutes.

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    Graz Airport

    Graz Airport is located in the municipalities of Feldkirchen and Kalsdorf, 9.3 kilometres south of Graz city centre. The airport is within walking distance of Flughafen Graz-Feldkirchen railway station, and travel from Graz main station only takes aboout 12 minutes by regional train.

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    Vienna Airport

    Vienna International Airport is located 18 kilometres southeast of central Vienna. It is the busiest and biggest airport in Austria and is often referred to as Schwechat, the name of the county it is in. The airport is the hub of Austrian Airlines and its subsidiaries, as well as budget airline Niki.

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    Webcam Service

    With the webcam service you can always keep an eye on your holiday destination! In addition to live images you will find weather forecasts and more information on Austria’s best hiking routes.

    Webcams in Austrian Hiking Regions
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     © Österreich Werbung / J.Nottebrock & C.Sattler

    Round Trips Austria

    Immerse yourself into the pulsating lifestyle of Austria's cities. Discover the mighty mountain summits, the far ranging fields, the crystal-clear waters. Enjoy the delicious specialities of each region. Compile your personal round trip of Austria here.

    Top Suggestions
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    Chalets near Lanersbach Tuxertal © Österreich Werbung/Diejun

    Chalets & Holiday Homes in Austria

    Skiing and hiking chalets in the Austrian Alps come in all sizes and all standards, with some including extra facilities such as saunas. Whatever your taste there is a chalet for you.

    Chalets & Holiday Homes in Austria
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     © Austrian Airlines

    Flights to Austria

    Travelling to Austria by air couldn't be easier. With an average direct flying time of only 2 hours from most major UK gateways to a choice of popular Austrian destinations, flights to Austria are probably the quickest, easiest, and most cost effective travel option.

    Find Flights to Austria
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    Holiday Service Austria © ANTO/Wiesenhofer

    Holiday Service Austria

    No matter where you are located there is an office of the Austrian Tourist Office near you. Here are the international contact details for the Holiday Service Austria.

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    Boat on the Danube © Österreich Werbung/Wiesenhofer

    Eco-Friendly Travel

    You don't need your car to explore Austria. Be kind to the environment and travel by train, bus or boat, enjoying the country's stunning views all the way.

    Travel with peace of mind
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     © Österreich Werbung / Peter Burgstaller

    Public Holidays & Daylight-Savings Time

    Will there be a public holiday during your stay in Austria? And could there be a clock change whilst you are away? An easy way to find out is to check our lists of Austrian public holidays and daylight-savings time.

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    Euro Banknote © Knipseline/www.pixelio.de

    Currency & Foreign Exchange

    Austria is a member of the Economic and Currency Union and the common currency is the Euro. Find out how to exchange and access your money when travelling in Austria.

    All about the Money
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    Vienna © Österreich Werbung/ Kalmar

    Vienna Card

    Austria’s capital offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture. It is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cosy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm.

    Benefits of the Vienna Card
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    statue from Mozart in Salzburg

    Salzburg Card

    Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is dominated by churches, castles and palaces. Its picturesque old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight.

    Benefits of the Salzburg Card
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     © Vienna Airport

    Airport Transfers

    Once you have arrived at one of Austria's airports there is a quick and comfortable way get to your holiday destination.

    Information on Airport Transfers
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    Postbox © Österreichische Post AG

    Postal Service & Telecommunications

    Get information on postal rates and telephone coverage.

    Stay in touch while in Austria
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    Linz by night © Österreich Werbung/Horvath

    Pixel Hotel

    The most unusual hotel in Linz. Rooms are located all over the city and can be found in former workshops, shops and even on a barge.

    More on the Pixel Hotel
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    Holiday Information Line © Oesterreich Werbung

    Holiday Information Line

    Do you need information on your trip to Austria, or are you simply looking for inspiration? Our Holiday Information Line is at your service with helpful advice and complimentary information material.

    Talk To The Experts
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    Postbus © ÖBB

    Austria by Coach

    Getting to Austria by coach has never been easier. Convenient, cost effective and reliable coach services operate from the UK to Austria.

    More about Coach Travel to / from Austria
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     © Intermaps/ÖW

    Alps in Your Pocket!

    Austria is now more accessible than ever before with the new iAlps Austria application offering the latest weather reports, many summer resort maps and much more.

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    Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse

    Route Planner

    Want to know the quickest way to your holiday destination? Use our convenient route planning tool to plot your journey from A to B!

    To the Route Planner
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     © Österreich Werbung

    Holiday Planner Online Guide

    Searching for a city break, summer getaway or the perfect skiing holiday? Choose one or more of the options below (by resort/region, special interest, transport mode and date) and find the best package holiday for you. Contacts and direct links to our tour operators make it easy to find and book your next Austrian holiday!

    Holiday Planner Online Guide
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    View of the Wilder Kaiser © www.skiwelt.at

    Holidays without Barriers

    Austria offers a wide range of accessible holidays and leisure facilities for those travelling with a disability.

    Accessible Travel within Austria
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    Traditional costumes © Österreich Werbung

    Yes. No. Maybe? The meanings of 'Na'

    'Na' (pronounced 'nah') is one of the most versatile Austrian expressions.

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    Skiing © Österreich Werbung

    Queueing, Austrian style

    When it comes to queueing, Austrians are an unpredictable bunch.

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     © Albertina, Wien

    Vienna For Gay Travellers

    Vienna is well known for it's music and culture, for the coffee houses, the Opera and the Imperial history which the city still showcases everywhere. Vienna’s cultural appeal is, in fact, what draws an ever larger number of gay and lesbian travelers to the city.

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