Organize your stay Austria
Covid-19 : current situation Austria
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, entry and travel restrictions may apply Austria. Remember to visit the site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before you leave for the latest information
Money Austria
Austria adopted the European currency a long time ago. The euro is therefore in force in this country.
Budget & Tips Austria
It's no secret that Austria is a destination for rather comfortable budgets. A winter sports holiday, for example, will cost you twice as much as in France for a comparable category.
Passport and visas Austria
European citizens do not need a visa to travel to Austria. An identity card or passport is sufficient.
Driver's license Austria
You don't need to take any special steps. Your French driving license is sufficient and authorizes you to drive in Austria.
Health Austria
Remember to activate your European health insurance card before you leave. Austria's healthcare system is very efficient.
Mandatory vaccination Austria
No specific vaccinations are required for travel to Austria. That's up to you. But medical advice is always useful before you travel.
Security Austria
Austria is a very safe country. You won't be bothered by acts of delinquency. Or sometimes in the city at night, in outlying districts.
Time difference Austria
There is no time difference between France and Austria, either for winter or summer time.
Spoken languages Austria
The official language of Austria is German. The most widely spoken foreign language is English.
Communication Austria
Your cell phone works normally in Austria. Internet connections are good almost everywhere, except in remote mountain areas. Wifi is now almost always free in hotels and restaurants, and also in town cafés.
Electricity and measurements Austria
There's no need for adapters, as electrical outlets are the same as in France. Temperatures and distances are indicated as in France in degrees Celsius and kilometers.
Luggage Austria
Depending on the season, you travel with the same clothes as in France. In summer, it's increasingly hot. In winter, in high-altitude resorts, you'll need to pack clothes for extreme cold. For the rest, you won't miss a thing. Austria has evolved!
