Austria Local Customs

 14 Reviews  In Salzburg the people are very polite and all the people that I met spoke English (although some fluently, others only a bit). However, I think that when visiting another country you should try a few... 

 See All 92 Local Customs in Salzburg

 7 Reviews  ... is another well-established Cafe-Konditorei in Innsbruck (the oldest in Innsbruck/Tyrol). Konditorei means pastry shop and you can expect self-made cakes and pastries. The Munding can be found in... 

 See All 41 Local Customs in Innsbruck

 7 Reviews  Although the US has a fixed percentage and Austria may not, tips in Salzburg or Vienna or Innsbruck are very welcome (just like in south Tirol, an Italian province at the border with Austria). And... 

 See All 261 Local Customs in Vienna

 10 Reviews  There's no way to escape it when you are in Salzburg: MOZART everywhere and everything. And when too much of a good thing is too much, there's one Mozart-item you don't want to miss: the Mozartkugel.... 

 See All 92 Local Customs in Salzburg

 3 Reviews  As I was saying, we followed the sounds of the music into the park. Where we came upon a small bandstand in which there were about 12 - 15 people playing. I swear one of the songs they played was... 

 See All 41 Local Customs in Innsbruck

 23 Reviews  From the 14th March until the 26 th March 2003, the 5th French speaking film festival will take place at the Votiv Cinema in Vienna! Films presented during this festival are from France, Egypt,... 

 See All 261 Local Customs in Vienna

 7 Reviews  I'm not a beer drinker at all but beer is a tradition in Austria so I just had to try it . Its very good actually especially on a hot July day . My husband was in his glory as he loves beer anyway. He... 

 See All 92 Local Customs in Salzburg

 3 Reviews  The summer high season is in July and August, when crowds will be bigger and prices higher. The heat can be very uncomfortable during the summers in the cities. Some institutions also will close down... 

 See All 41 Local Customs in Innsbruck

 3 Reviews  Although there is no formal dress code in the sense that you won't be let in without a tie, you will for sure get better service and experience less arrogance and grumpiness if you dress up a little.... 

 See All 261 Local Customs in Vienna

 12 Reviews   All of the food I tasted in Salzburg was first class, and I went out of my way to try the local dishes. One of these was Viennesse Beef! Served with a mint sauce and... 

 See All 92 Local Customs in Salzburg

 3 Reviews  When in Innsbruck/Tyrol --- or Austria in general you will hear a lot of folk-music mostly connected with some serious YODELING :) But how does one do that : holladiholladiridio????... 

 See All 41 Local Customs in Innsbruck

 17 Reviews  Unlike the fast-paced, take-out coffee experience that is customary in America, Vienna has an unrushed café culture. Along with coffee, the waiter will serve a glass of cold tap water. Small food... 

 See All 261 Local Customs in Vienna

 5 Reviews  Watch out for the parades - especially on sundays and special festivities like Easter-Sunday, when I took this picture. A band in tradtional costumes parading through the city, with great music like... 

 See All 92 Local Customs in Salzburg

 5 Reviews   Beautiful paintings everywhere you look. During the guided tour this painting was explained to us. But I have to admit, I forgot what it was.... sorry!!! It still is beautiful to look at though... 

 See All 41 Local Customs in Innsbruck

 4 Reviews  The highlight of Vienna's social calendar, and the most important event, in the Viennese culture lives, is the Opera Ball that happens every year, into the Viennese Opera House. "Rich dance for the... 

 See All 261 Local Customs in Vienna

 3 Reviews  You know that Salzburg is a city of (mostly classical) music, don't ya? If not you'll quickly learn from the musicians playing on the streets. Even in cold winter. This one on the picture played... 

 See All 92 Local Customs in Salzburg

 2 Reviews  Austria requires Toll stickers on all vehicles travelling on their motorways and highways. You can purchase these stickers from post offices and petrol stations or the Austrian Automobile Clubs.... 

 See All 41 Local Customs in Innsbruck

 19 Reviews  I've been in a fair few European capitals in December but I think it's highly unlikely that anyone does Christmas better than the Viennese. The place seems somehow made for Christmas and you will have... 

 See All 261 Local Customs in Vienna

 2 Reviews  Every Thursday, even in winter a nice flower market is held on Residenzplatz in the New Town. I was quite surprised when I stumbled across this small, charming market right as I started my sightseeing... 

 See All 92 Local Customs in Salzburg

 1 Review  Innsbruck Card includes free travel on public transport facilities, access to 21 sightseeing attractions and a return trip to the top of 'Nordkette' (7658 ft.), the Olympic 'Patscherkofl' (7372 ft.)... 

 See All 41 Local Customs in Innsbruck

 24 Reviews  Schoenbrunn castle - the former summerresidence of the austrian emperors. The big park around the castle Schoenbrunn is a great place for a walk, or to go jogging, BUT is Off limits for dogs... 

 See All 261 Local Customs in Vienna

 1 Review  One of the truly Austrian habits is to spend some time weekly at the coffeehouse. "It's Austria!", they say. It's really relaxing to sit and drink nice coffee with a piece of cake! Isn't it marvelous! 

 See All 92 Local Customs in Salzburg