Austria

Austria is efficient, clean and more expensive than the Balkans. Trains (ÖBB and Westbahn) are the best way between cities, and regional buses (Postbus) reach the lakes and mountains.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Visa and borders

Schengen. Non-EU visitors are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on first entry

Trains

ÖBB (book in the ÖBB app; cheaper Sparschiene fares in advance) and Westbahn

Rides

Uber in Salzburg and Vienna; local taxis elsewhere

Car travel

A motorway vignette (digital) is required

Plugs

Type C / F, 230V

Emergency

112