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.

EMERGENCIES