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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 hoursSalzburg – Innsbruck 2 hoursVienna – Innsbruck 5 hours

Innsbruck – Venice 5 hoursInnsbruck – Milan 5 ½ hoursInnsbruck – Munich 1 ½ hoursInnsbruck – 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 3The 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 DailyFrequency: Every 60 minsDep 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 minDays of dep : DailyStart time : 09.45 / 14.45 hrsDep point : Sudtirolerplatz

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Sightseeing ToursPanorama & Danube Tour

Duration : 4 hrsDays of dep : DailyStart 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 hrsDays of dep : DailyStart time : 11.00 / 15.00Dep 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 Information

To 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 busThe 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 ToursMozart 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 : DailyDuration : 1 hr 30 minTime : 09.30 / 11.00 / 14.00 hrsDep Point : Salzburg Sightseeing Office

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Sightseeing Tours

The Most Unique Sound of Music TourRelive 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 : DailyDuration : 4hrsTime : 09.30 / 14.00 hrsDep Point : Salzburg Sightseeing Office

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Sightseeing Tours

Bavarian 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 : DailyDuration : 4hrsTime : 14.00 hrsDep Point : Salzburg Sightseeing Office

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