Austria, the winter sports capital of Europe is popular for summer tourists who visit its historic cities and villages and hike in the magnificent scenery of the Alps. The following slides act as a quick reference guide, giving you a clear rundown of the destination, sightseeing points as well as the option to browse through customized itineraries crafted to suit every traveler type.

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An Austria travel guide, giving you a quick rundown of the destination, famous
sightseeing points as well as customised itineraries to suit every traveler type.

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General InformationClimate
Currency – EURO
4hrs 30 minutes behind India in Winter (October – March)
3hrs 30 minutes behind India in Summer (April – September)
Time Difference
Celsius Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg. High 1 3 8 15 19 23 25 24 20 14 7 3
Avg. Low -4 -3 -1 6 10 14 15 15 11 7 3 -1
Clothing:
Light clothes for summer should be supplemented with warmer wear and
rainwear
Thermals for winter

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Austria's regions offer an abundance of activities and pursuits for all ages
and interests.
Main regions visited by our passengers
– Tirol (Innsbruck)
- Province of Salzburg (Salzburg City)
- Vienna
Regions – Austria at a Glance

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Approximate Travel Times / Best Connections by Train
Vienna – Salzburg 3 hours
Salzburg – Innsbruck 2 hours
Vienna – Innsbruck 5 hours
Innsbruck – Venice 5 hours
Innsbruck – Milan 5 ½ hours
Innsbruck – Munich 1 ½ hours
Innsbruck – Zurich 4 hours

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 Capital city of Austria.
 Rewards visitors with its cosmopolitan ambience and magnificent grand
architecture. Home to the Habsburgs, Mozart and Freud among other luminaries
 It is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cozy wine
taverns, and the very special Viennese charm.

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General InformationTo and From the Airport :
Schwechat Airport (Vienna International) approx 20km from the city centre
The bus :
 Runs to the centre of town every 20-30 minutes
 A bus service also operates from the airport to Westbahnhof and Südbahnhof train
stations approximately once an hour between the hours (cost : EUR 6 or EUR 5 with
Vienna Card)
The train :
 Trains run every 30 minutes from the airport, via the S-Bahn line S7 in half hour
to the middle of the city
 A single ticket will cost approximately EUR 3
The taxis :
 quite expensive from the airport. Expect to pay at least EUR30 for the 30-minute
journey into the city
 All taxis are metered although fixed charges apply to certain destinations and the
driver may not activate the meter
 Ask the cost when you get in
 A "driver return" charge may be levied should you take a cab from the city to the
airport on departure

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 Tickets :
 The popular Vienna Card (EUR16.90) allows 72 hours of travel (excluding night
buses)
 also qualifies the holder for reductions on certain museum and gallery entrance fees
and discounts at a number of shops, cafés and Heurigen
The buses (U-Bahn):
 Underground rail is the easiest way to get around the city
 Trains don't stop running until midnight or later
Getting Around Vienna
The Vienna Transport Authority runs the U-Bahn (underground), S-
Bahn (commuter rail), Strassenbahn (tram) and bus network

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The Trains / Stations:
 four main train stations which handle routes around Austria and beyond
 Westbahnhof : for international departures to countries north and west &
domestic Southbound trains
 Südbahnhof : trains for international destinations to the south and east &
domestic westbound trains
 Wien-Nord : for domestic northbound trains
 Franz-Josefs Bahnhof : for domestic eastbound trains

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Shopping
 areas around Kärnterstrasse and Graben are Vienna's two main
shopping drags for Brand-name boutiques, quality jewellery, and
crystal
 For retail clothing outlets at more moderate prices try the shops
around Mariahilferstrasse

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Indian Restaurants In Vienna
Demi Tass: Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 28 Vienna 1040
Indian Pavilion: Naschmarkt 74-75Vienna 1040
Taj Mahal: Nussdorferstraße 33Vienna 9

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Vienna Heurigen Express
 Admire some of the most typical parts of Vienna and rest on a comfortable seat.
 Pass by picturesque wine-growing villages, the romantic Vienna Woods, elegant
villas owned by celebrities as well wine-growers' old houses.
 Take a look at Vienna's impressive panorama, you will also be able to see two
houses where Ludvig van Beethoven used to live, while listening to the recorded
commentary, via loud speakers, offered in several languages.
 Afterwards you may enjoy a typical Viennese Heurigen: this is the name for both
the new wine and the taverns where this wine is served (not included in the price).
Departs: 12.00 to 19.00 hrs Daily
Frequency: Every 60 mins
Dep Point: Nussdorf, 2
Zahnradbahnstrasse (Terminal of
Tramway D) - Grinzing -
Kahlenberg
Sightseeing Tours

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Sightseeing ToursCity Tour and Schonbrunn Palace
Highlights
 'Ringstrasse', Vienna's main boulevard
 State Opera,
 The Museums of Fine Art and Natural History
 The Parliament building, the National Theatre, the City Hall, the University, the
Votive Church, Urania and City Park
 visit Schonbrunn Palace and take a tour of some of the most magnificently
decorated rooms
Duration : 3 hrs 30 min
Days of dep : Daily
Start time : 09.45 / 14.45 hrs
Dep point : Sudtirolerplatz

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Sightseeing ToursPanorama & Danube Tour
Duration : 4 hrs
Days of dep : Daily
Start time : 09.45 (April)
09.45 / 14.45 hrs (May – Sep)
Dep point : Sudtirolerplatz
• Start the tour with a boat-trip on the mighty Danube
• See the famous sights of Hundertwasser.
• Pass through modern Vienna with its impressive UN building and the Danube
Tower en route for the northern part of the city, the 'Cobenzl' (or Northern Vienna
Woods).
• Enjoy a marvellous panoramic view over Vienna.
• Pass by the picturesque little wine growing village of Grinzing

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Sightseeing ToursGrand Danube River Cruise
Duration : 3 hrs
Days of dep : Daily
Start time : 11.00 / 15.00
Dep point : Schwendenplatz
• You'll have an unique opportunity to experience the most impressive sights of
Vienna, while enjoying a relaxing cruise on board the MS Vienna.
• Operation of this cruise is subject to water levels on the Danube. Boarding starts
30 minutes prior to departure.

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 Past and Future meet in the heart of the Alps
 Innsbruck’s world-famous sights, which testify to the province’s great past, stand
alongside post-modern international architecture to create a fascinating blend …
 Not only is Innsbruck full of cultural and sporty attractions, but it also has a
remarkable choice of restaurants and bars.
 It really is the big city in the Alps.

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General Information
To and From the Airport :
Innsbruck International Airport (3km from city centre)
Lufthansa and Tyrolean Airlines both fly here.
The bus :
 Shuttle buses running to the station and centre every 15 minutes, taking about 20
minutes and costing EUR1.50
 Purchase your ticket from the bus driver
The taxis :
 A taxi to the centre costs from EUR10 and should take less than ten minutes

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 Innsbruck Card :
 Entitles you to free use of public transport, as well as free admission to some of
city's main attractions
 costs: 1 day: EUR21; 2 days: EUR26; 3 days: EUR31
 You can purchase the card from tourist offices around the city
The trains :
 Hauptbahnhof (main railway station) is located in the centre of Innsbruck and
about ten minutes from the pedestrian part of town
 Also very near most of the downtown hotels and restaurants
The buses :
 Buses and trolleys running regularly around Innsbruck and because the town isn't
very large
 Excellent option for getting around
 Tickets are purchased directly from the driver
Getting Around Innsbruck

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Indian Restaurants In Innsbruck
Sahib: Sillgasse 3Innsbruck A-6020
Namaste: Höttinger G 15Innsbruck A-6020Austria
Madhuban: Müllerstr 11Innsbruck A-6020Austria

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Swarovski Crystal World
 A unique visit to the amazing and sparking world of Crystals
 Tour will take you to explore the fantastic and sparkling world of
Swarovski Kristallwelten, situated in Wattens
 See the water spouting Giant (a remarkable huge face sculptured on top of a rock)
with his sparkling eyes
 Inside the Giant, there is a whole crystal world museum
Daily Departure
From Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Wattens
(from 09:00hrs, 11:00hrs, 13:00hrs, 15:00hrs)
From Wattens to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
(from 11:30hrs, 13:30hrs, 15:30hrs, 17:30hrs)

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 The birthplace of
Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart
 Dominated by
churches, castles and
palaces
 Gateway to some of
the best Alpine resorts
 The picturesque old
town is a UNESCO
world heritage sight.

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General InformationTo and From the Airport :
Airport : Salzburg WA Mozart International Airport situated just west of the city,
approx 3km from the centre
The buses :
 Bus 77 runs from the airport to Sudtirolerplatz in the city centre from 06h30-
23h00, leaving roughly every 15 minutes
 A ticket costs EUR1.80 one-way and the journey should take no more than 25
minutes
 Bus 2 runs between the airport and the railway station every 15 minutes from
05h30-23h15 (less frequent on Sundays).
 The journey takes around 20 minutes.
 The Salzburg Card, which entitles you to free public transport, is not available at
the airport, meaning that you will have to pay for your inbound journey separately
 Tickets can be bought on board the bus
The taxis :
 A taxi from the airport should take around 15 minutes, and is rather more
convenient should you have large amounts of luggage
 Taxis leave from right outside the arrivals hall
 expect to pay around EUR12-14 for the journey

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The buses :
 Buses are all single-deckers, and the majority run on the overhead electric cables
that criss-cross the street.
 Twin hubs of the Südtirolerplatz is in front of the train station and F-
Hanuschplatz is on the left bank in the old town.
 Bus tickets cost EUR1.70 for a single journey.
 You can pay the driver as you board and he will dispense your ticket.
 The purchase of a Salzburg card however entitles you to free public transport for its
duration.
 If you have possession of a valid card simply board the bus at the middle or back
doors, there's no need to show your pass to the driver.
The Trains :
 Due to Salzburg's central location, it offers excellent railway connections from
around Austria. The railway line between Munich and Salzburg is one of the most
beautiful in the world.
 Situated on the Rechtes Salzachufer near to Südtirolerplatz.
 Local trains are of limited use to tourists.
Getting Around in Salzburg

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• The Getreidegasse, cuts through the centre of the old town & is one of the most
famous shopping streets in Europe
• In the new town Linzergasse is the main shopping street
• Altermarkt has jewellery stores and clothes shops
• Judengasse, is home to some of the city's most interesting gifts, crafts and
knick-knack shops
Shopping

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Recommended Indian Restaurants
Ashoka : Moosstraße 20, Salzburg, Austria
Gourmet Tempel : Kaiserschützenstr 1, Salzburg, A-5020, Austria
Indian Palace : Ziegeleistr 14 Oberndorf bei, Salzburg, A-5110, Austria
Maharadjah : Ignaz-Harrer-Straße 9, Salzburg, A-5020, Austria
Taj Mahal : BAYERHAMER STR 13, Salzburg - 5020, Austria

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Sightseeing Tours
Mozart city tour
Highlights :
 the Mozarteum School of Music
 the Marionette Theatre
 the County Theatre
 the house where Mozart lived
 Trinity Church
 the County Legal Courts
 Nonnberg Abbey
 Hellbrunn Palace
 the Villa of Frohnburg
 the Neutor tunnel
 the Festival Houses
 the Horsepond
 Getreidegasse
 the Church of St. Blasius
 Mozart Square
 ticket for a funicular up to Hohensalzburg
Fortress
Days of dep : Daily
Duration : 1 hr 30 min
Time : 09.30 / 11.00 / 14.00 hrs
Dep Point : Salzburg Sightseeing Office

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Sightseeing ToursThe Most Unique Sound of Music
Tour
Relive the true story of the Von Trapp family which was filmed as the 'Sound of
Music' in the Salzburg area. The tour guides you around the locations made
famous by the film
Highlights :
 The highlights and film locations of the 'Sound of Music'
 beautiful gardens in Hellbrunn
 the wedding church in Mondsee
 free Edelweiss cocktail at the Jugend und
Familiegastehaus close to the Fortress
Days of dep : Daily
Duration : 4hrs
Time : 09.30 / 14.00 hrs
Dep Point : Salzburg Sightseeing Office

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Sightseeing ToursBavarian Alps
Highlights :
 Your tour starts with a drive towards the historical celtic town of Hallein, over
the Durrnberg mountain road, past the old saltmines into neighbouring Bavaria
and Germany.
 Drive over the alpine pass for breathtaking views of the alps, and continue to
Obersalzberg. After a short stop, descend into the valley to the beautiful lake,
Konigssee. From here we drive to Berchtesgaden and take a stroll through this
pretty mountain town.
Days of dep : Daily
Duration : 4hrs
Time : 14.00 hrs
Dep Point : Salzburg Sightseeing Office

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