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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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    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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    Postal Service © Österreichische Post AG

    Postal Service & Telecommunications

    Get information on postal rates and telephone coverage.Since 1490 was the first standardized postal service in Europe, between Innsbruck and Mechelen, Belgium.The Austrian postal corporation is legally autonomous since 1999 and is registered at the Commercial Court in Vienna.

    Stay in touch while in Austria
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    iAustria Mag App © Österreich Werbung

    iAustria Mag

    The interactive travel magazine for your iPad, featuring impressions, reports and recommendations from the Austrian National Tourist Office for your holiday in Austria.

    Discover Austria by iPad
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    Linz and Lentos Museum 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.The Pixel Hotel offer every comfort, but also a large measure of originality.

    More on the Pixel Hotel
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    Route Planner © Österreich Werbung

    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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    Viaduct near Mattersburg © Österreich Werbung / Herzberger

    Vienna to Innsbruck by Train

    Austria's reliable and comfortable trains make it a pleasure to embark on this 12-day journey that takes you from Vienna via Salzburg to Innsbruck.

    Our Recommended Route
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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. Austrians use 'Na' in many different meanings like in an affirmative sense or can be used as an all-round question.

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    Alpine Break © Österreich Werbung/Fankhauser

    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.

    Your guide to Austria
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    Skiing © Österreich Werbung

    Queueing, Austrian style

    When it comes to queueing, Austrians are an unpredictable bunch. At queues there are a variety of things like the urgency of the matter at ticket offices or ski lifts.

    Queueing, Austrian style
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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 Austria by Coach Travel
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    iPhone App © Intermaps/ÖW

    Alps in Your Pocket!

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

    iPhone App
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    Sunset in Carinthia © Österreich Werbung

    Holiday Planner Online Guide

    Searching for a city break, summer getaway or the perfect skiing holiday? Browse by resort / region, special interest, transport mode or date to find the best package for you. The holiday planner makes it easy to find and book your next Austrian break.

    Get planning
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    Wheelchair Hiking © 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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    Pinzgaubahn Steam Railway © Österreich Werbung / Weinhaeupl

    Zell am See by Rail

    Wonderful Alpine scenery forms the backdrop of this 10-day Zell am See rail tour which includes travel, accommodation, breakfast, several dinners and excursions.

    From


    Great Rail Journeys
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    Cycling Austrian Lake District © Inntravel

    Salzburg Lake District

    Situated to the east of Salzburg, the Austrian Lake District is perfect for exploration on two wheels. This Inntravel package includes bike hire, 7 nights' accommodation, luggage transfer, route notes and maps.

    From


    The perfect cycling holiday
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    Outside Hotel Post © Hotel Post, St. Anton

    Hotel Post St. Anton

    One of St. Anton's best known hotels, the popular Hotel Post is centrally located and has long been a favourite with Inghams guests. 7 nights half-board with flights, transfers and 3 guided walks.

    From


    The Inghams deal
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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.

    Visit Website
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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.

    Visit Website
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    Feratel Webcams © Feratel

    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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    Alpine Break © 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 tours
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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.

    Plan your alpine break
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    Save on ski hire © Intersport Rent

    Save Time and Money on Ski Hire

    Intersport Rent offers fantastic discounts when booking online, and they'll have the skis ready to go as soon as you get there. Would you like to rent your equipment while on the move? Then download the first ski rent reservation app to your iPhone or Android mobile!

    Intersport Rent
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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.

    Contact Us
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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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    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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    Kids in back seat © Europcar Österreich

    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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    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.

    Plan your Visit
 

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