LANGUAGE - GERMAN
English is becoming more widely spoken in the younger generations as it is taught at school. It is useful to know some numbers and a few short phrases to get you around. See our printable phrase guide to get you started.
CURRENCY -EURO €1EU =$1.19USD =£0.68GBP (02/06)
Cash machines or ATMs are widely available and accept all major credit cards and those displaying the PLUS or CIRRUS logos.
TIME - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME (GMT+1HR)
Clocks forward(+1) last Sunday in March, back last Sunday in October, (-1)
PHONE - COUNTRY CODE 0043
To use local payphones you need a Telekom Austria Calling Card, available from post offices, Metro stations and Tabaks.
| AMBULANCE | 144 | |
| FIRE | 122 | |
| POLICE | 133 | |
| MEDICAL ASSITANCE | 141 | |
| ALLGEMEINES KRANKENHAUS (HOSP.) | 01 40400 | Wahringer Gurtel 18-20 |
| TOURIST OFFICE | (01) 2111 4222 | Albertinaplatz/Ecke Maysedergasse |
| USA | 01 31339 7535 | Parkring 12, A-1010 |
| UK | 01 716 130 | Jauresgasse 12, A-1030 |
| CANADA | 01 531 38 3000 Â | Laurenzerberg 2, A-1010 |
| AUSTRALIA | 01 506 74 | Mattiellistrasse 2, A-1040 |
| NZ | 01 318 8505 | Salesianerg 15/3 |
| SOUTH AFRICA Â | 01 320 6493 | Sandgasse 33, 1190 |
| IRELAND | 01 715 4246 | Landstrasser Hauptstrasse 2 |
| FRANCE | 01 502 750 | Technikerstrasse 2, A-1040 |
| ITALY | 01 712 5121 | Metternichgasse 13, 1030 |
| GERMANY | 01 71154 0 | Metternichgasse 3, 1030 |
| S. KOREA | 01 478 1991 | Gregor Mendel Strasse 25, A-1180 |