Forum: Austria

....probably heading up to Krakow. In fact, I'm not sure whether or not that's the place to start and head south or start in Innsbruck and head north but I'm not too worried about that now and, I'm flexible. I've just read our own Host Ciao's...

St. Stephen's Cathedral is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions of Vienna. It is a symbol of this city, the most recognizable one, especially because of its multi-colored tile roof. The interior is amazing as there are 18 altars in the...

Can anyone give me more information about the Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna? What museums are available there? What are the prices and how much time do I need to visit all of them? I heard a day is not enough to see the entire Palace and its annexes....

Hello, I am going to divide my Vienna report into several parts. This first one will cover our hotel and the tours we took. I first read about Pension Pertschy in Frommer's Vienna guide. I researched it on Trip Advisor and on several Vienna...

We are visiting Vienna in September, and I am trying to determine the "must sees" for sightseeing. We will be in Vienna four nights, which gives us three full days of sightseeing. I have scheduled private guides and sights as follows: Day 1:...

I've been to Vienna, but I want to try some other places now.

I am attending a wedding in Austria in June. Anyone know an appropriate wedding gift? they are pretty good friends. Any traditions I should know? thanks.

We are planning our 1st European Vacation as a family (about my 20th) in December. I wanted my 2 year old who will then be 3 get a taste of a real Christmas so we are going to Bavaria and Austria. We will be flying in and out of Munich and then...

Does anyone know if Austrians have any special traditions or types of engagements rings?

which is preferable??

Well, as some of you know, I did a home exchange in Vienna last summer. I never made it to Salzburg although I did go to the salt mine near there that is set up for tourists and Berchtesgarten. Who would have thought I would end up going to Austria...

I'm a middle aged woman, traveling alone and looking for B&Bs or small hotels near the train stations in these cities. I'm hoping for cheap to moderate rates. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks.

We're flying into Vienna, and wouldlike to use the S-bahn to travel into the City. Question; the following article says we should purchase ion advance - where and how do we do that? Although no longer advertised by the airport management (which...

Have any of you hiked in Austria? Do you have any recommendations for a hike there? Such as places to see, useful information etc. I will go for a hike there in summer. Thanks, EuropeWord

Has anyone noticed a certain Austrian Airlines hostess, sighted on a flight in june , Toronto to Vienna...short dark hair, very dark eyes..(which I kept falling into and swimming in) .. good efficient airline, btw..was impressed.

Hello all, I am back from my ninth trip to Italy. As soon as I clear up about 140 emails (and believe me I have already deleted a lot), I will begin to report on my trip. I also have a bit of housekeeping to do on the boards. Then I will have...

Hello, I am finally back with my next Vienna report. This time because I had done a bit more research before we left, I found several restaurants where I could enjoy the local food. Last time perhaps because of where I stayed, I had less luck, and...

Traveling from Warsaw to Vienna in May - need tips on getting from A to B for a reasonable price. Tips, links, the phone number of a shady character who can hook me up with some tickets of dubious origins (I kid, I kid...)? Also, any tips on what...

Hi there, I know...my trip is not until April 2006, but I am planning ahead...I will be staying in Vienna from April 1st to April 7-8. I will be attending the EGU conference held at the Austria Center. It is very important that I go to this...

I am flying into Salzburg and need to get to Laakirchen. Does anyone know my options? Thanks

we are planning to spent few days holiday in Bad Gastein/hofgastein we have received very interesting offers from Hotel Bismarck and Hotel Carinthia has anyone information abt these 2 hotels or any suggestion thanks

Hi all, We have a free day in Vienna, and was thinking about taking a day trip to Budapest. Has anyone done this? How did you go? Bus tour? drive yourself? train? I'd love some imput! Thanks! Denice

From July 5, 2007, to August 1, 2007, I was based in Vienna, Austria, on my 33rd home exchange with the H Family. The apartment was located on Sechsenhauserstrasse near the Gumpendorferstrasse U-bahn stop. It was a large apartment that could have...

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