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Things to know about Austria as a holiday destination

Information on travel, tolls, customs, transport, mail, currency, sustainability and tips for barrier-free travel.

Find here information about how to get to Austria, accommodation suggestions, entry and customs, mail and communication, currency, accessible travel and more.

Meet Austria's provinces

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The most important emergency numbers

  • European emergency number 112

  • Fire brigade 122

  • Police 133

  • Ambulance 144

Breakdown Services

  • ÖAMTC emergency breakdown service 120

  • ARBÖ emergency breakdown service 123

  • Mountain rescue 140

  • Doctor-on-call 141

Daylight-Savings Time

Time Zone: Central European Time (CET)

Daylight-Saving Time is valid from the last Sunday in March (02:00 am CET) to the last Sunday in October (03:00 am CEST).

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