Hey everyone!! Hope you enjoy this list of travel tips for Austria :) As usual, feel free to add more tips in the comments if you have them, and check out the written version for more detail: happytowander.com/austria-travel-tips/
Austrian here - excellent content! I actually saw The Sound of Music for the first time at 61 on Christmas Eve with my South Korean daughter-in-law because she felt a little home-sick and it's a Korean Christmas tradition
I wish I found your video sooner, we visited Austria and stayed in Graz it was an eye opener and we've learned so much in 3 days. We would definite go back to Austria, and you have given solid tips for next time we visit the country. Thank you .
Well done! My husband is Austrian, but I am American, and I have been there with him several times. Your tips are so accurate. And kasespatzle is yummy!
So I live in Vienna and I can say that it’s one of the most beautiful cities in Austria. Well you HAVE to visit Vienna in Winter, because that’s when the Christmas markets are “active” and they are soooooo magical. Oh and don’t forget to dress as warm as you can in Winter, because Vienna can be veeeeeeeeeryyyyyyyyyyy cold.
As an Austrian, I appreciate the appreciation for our culture. The only thing I really don't agree with is the point about jaywalking. I'm not even sure whether it is actually illegal, but what I can definitely tell you is that it absolutely is common here and you'll see and probably also do it all the time. About sauce on Schnitzel. It's not 'apparently' sacrilegious, it's horrible - don't do it. Why would anyone ruin the nice and crispy Schitzel with some lame sauce. It's just wrong - Germans are like cavemen to us for doing this. Don't do it and if you want to stay safe in Austria, do not ask anyone for it. Apart from that, Austrians are welcoming and hospitable people and we love to share our culture with you. :)
I had a limited time to travel with a friend by train from Paris to Bucharest in just 10 days. We had stops first in Paris, then Salzburg, Vienna, Budapest, and Bucharest. My favorite stops were both Salzburg and Vienna. Even compared to Paris, it was cleaner and much more affordable. The transportation was amazing, with both elevators and escalators in all the stations to make it easier to travel with luggage. The food and hotels were great and much more affordable, even in Vienna. My next European trip will hopefully be only to Austria so that I can take my time to see a lot more of the country as well as Vienna- the most beautiful city I have ever seen.
I’ve been to Europe several times including Austria but I’m still learning new things on these travel tips. Hope you’ll cover more countries and cities.
I spent 4 days in Vienna the first week of December 2012 and it was magical with all the holiday decorations and Christmas markets. I was also lucky enough to score a ticket to the Vienna Boys Choir Adventkonzert in the Goldener Hall of the Musikverein. On another trip, I toured the Salzkammergut region. Beautiful.
Lovely share, I lived across the border (20 minute drive) so I visited Austria like I`d visit my neighbourhood.It`s lovely to see things from your lenses.Thanks so much for sharing.
Your content is so useful! I'm surprised it's not promoted by TH-cam more. I like your blog too, a lot of good practical advice how to travel for less money
Thank You very much . As you rightly said these are practical videos and one must know this. I am planning next year to Austria and this is very helpful to me. Thank you once again
Your travel guide/tip video is a gem in a sea of information. Your friendly demeanor and practical advice make it a joy to watch. Oh, and quick question - have you had the chance to explore the v4 Bento Bag from NomadLane? It seems like a perfect fit for your travel style.
In Asia,Thailand 🇹🇭 is my favorite but in Europe, Austria 🇦🇹 is now my favorite. Used to like Malaysia and Singapore too in Asia. And Poland and Scotland in Europe.
Wow! That’s a sound summery! As an Austrian, I feel heard :) you should see Carinthia though. Less traveled, while offering stunning mountains and lakes.
After living in the Munich area for three years, in the Spring of '79, I spent six weeks at a farm house near Spittal an der Drau... until the house caught fire. A Kachelofen ignited the insulation (shredded wood and clay) inside a wall. I got an axe and opened up the wall. Flames came out... and we spent a few hours pouring buckets of water inside the wall. After we thought it was out, since we didn't have a telephone, I ran down to the next farmhouse. I wanted the Bäuerin to tell the (freiwillige) fire department to come to make sure the fire was out. I was thinking a few people. She called the fire department and exclaimed "Feuer! Aneterhof!" A siren went off in the valley... and I could see several cars starting to make their way up along with a firetruck or two. The fire department poured a lot more water into the walls... and told us we did the right thing. One of the Feuerwehrmänner (he must have been at least 18) pointed his nozzle at me and joked "Hands Up!" We had a good laugh. The last I heard... the owner was actually happy about the house (built in the 1920s) because he would be able to build a new house. Most of what you said about Austrians applied also to Germans... at least Bavarians... except for staring. People always looked away. I think it had to do with shame about WWII.
Super good tips. everything hit spot on especially for the first timer. I would just add for public transit it is on the honor system but check. And no ticket NO EXCUSE the fine last time I saw on the posters was $125 dollars US. But I am a tourist and did not know does not work. Just do not get scammed the checkers always have a badge on their coat with the shield of Vienna.
Austria looks beautiful I wish I had the opportunity or finances to live abroad for awhile and travel and explore all the beautiful countries you've been to and lived great information and tips.
You re so charming . I just came back from Australia last week . Will be in Austria in March . Thanks for the beautiful video ! LOL with the magnet you mentioned 😂😂😂
It´s very exiting to see your discription about my own country😀👍 And yes we feel very annoyed if a waiter comes more often to ask if we want something. Btw the Wiener Schnitzel comes from Milan :D
finally somebody who mentions Vorarlberg and if you wanna eat real Kässpätzle you've to eat it in Vorarlberg because in the rest of austria you'll not get good cheese 😅
Great Video, with an impressive amount of detail in a short time. I would like to point out one mistake tho: Austria does not bann jaywalking, in fact we don't even have a word for jaywalking. You just have to yield to vehicles if you are crossing without a zebra crossing. If you are on a zebra crossing you still have to yield to trams and watch out for entitled Karens (of any gender😜) in SUVs who think that laws don't apply to them.
Hi. We’re going to stay in Vienna and do day trips to Salzburg and Hallstatt. Do you reckon we get a train pass instead of buying individual train tickets?
for everyone interesteg in youth culture, here are some austrian bands which are popular right now in Austria. Here is a list and an example-song: Bilderbuch ("Maschin", "Plansch") Leyya ("Zoo", "The Fall", "Solitude") Wanda ("Columbo", "Bolognia") Naked Cameo ("Shangri La", "Dead Weight") Sharktank ("HAPPY", "Too much") Josh. ("Cordula Grün", "Von dir ein Tattoo") Folkshilfe ("Mir laungts", "Maria Dolores") Pressyes ("Atlantic Ocean Spray", "Years") My Ugly Clementine ("Who", "The Good The Bad The Ugly") One ticket should not be more than 40€. Most tickets will be more like 25€. Because "big bands" in austria are still kind of "small" compared to Coldplay, Rammstein etc, but we love them. If you have the chance to visit a concert, do it :D
OK - about The STARING. I have this many times before. BUT- would it be polite or impolite to ACKNOWLEDGE and say Halo? I ask because I am a generally friendly person! ♥ What kind of reaction am I to expect? Danke!
9:03 wrong! Although you may find many delicious different kinds of wine in the eastern parts austria is definitely more of a beer country (augustiner is the best beer)
At the end of September I will go to Vienna .on the first day I 'll arrive late afternoon. I think I can visit 2 ,3 places a day. To buy or not is the problem 😂. So confusing .
Depends a lot on where you go! Up in the mountains for instance it may still be a little cool. I would bring mostly summer clothes but maybe 1 long sleeve, 1 long pair of trousers and a waterproof jacket with a hood in case you need to layers up. Weather in Central Europe can be unpredictable sometimes haha
@@HappytoWander thank you so much for replying! I do live in Europe and I can confirm that the weather is really unpredictable but I really needed some recommendations from people who traveled there before so again thank you!!💗
Do you by chance offer any site-seeing devices? I am looking to come back to Europe in possible Oct/Nov but will be traveling alone this time so would be cool to have someone who knows their way around.
As an austrian, I must say your informations are very on point. On a lot of Austrian travel tips I heard that we stare a people - it is not that common as youtube wants you to think. We too find it rude and don't like it. So please don't do it.
Yes as someone who stayed in Vienna for a week, I didn't experienced being stared at and I didn't observe Viennese stare at people that much. And I was out everyday during my stay there going from place to place. I don't get where it's coming from haha.
I am planning to go to Vienna this summer to study, so have some questions mainly about nudity. Since I want to feel safe and wonder if there are places to avoid the nudity. Its not something I want to see and dont want to risk walking somewhere by accident and accidentally seeing something. I get that it`s not everywhere but i do want to be able to go to a beach without seeing any nudity. For a lot of reasons but mainly safety and boundries. I hope that someone can help me with this, or if the person who made the video could explain the topic a bit more.
“Austria is a cheaper version of Switzerland” dont say that just don’t. also cranberry sauce is very common in Austria to don’t be surprised when u get cranberry
In austria we don't say " stimmt so" we say "passt scho" which means "it's fine" but be carefull on how you pronounce it, "passt scho" can also mean "fuck you"
the part about jay walking is simply not true. You are allowed to cross every street wherever and whenever you want. You simply have to do it in a manor to not force anyone
An Austrian here Some minor adjustments: We Austrians do not care how you are pronouncing anything. Never met anyone that does. But we will probably try to teach you to pronounce it correctly, just for fun 😁 And i never thought of why the waiter has to get called to order anything after the initial order. I think noone ever thought of his privacy. We just accepted the situation. Me personaly and i think many more Austrians would love to get asked more frequently if we wanna order something else 🥲 Yeah, NEVER order Schnitzel with a sauce. We actually think that is super strange. I think we do not even offer that in restaurants. Austrians eat their Schnitzel like this, so keep this in mind: Schnitzel + A slice of lemon + cranberry jam + option 1: cooked potatos (with parsley), option 2: Fries, option 3: Potato salad, option 4(the best option): cooked potatoes with persley and also rice. Many people also order a mixed salad extra to the Wiener Schnitzel. Little children often eat ketchup instead of cranberry jam. AND it is not true, most toilettes at rest stops on the highway are free to use. Toilettes in little shops at rest stops are always to pay for. That's it. Good video :D Ask me for more infromation haha
I’m thinking about going to Vienna in beginning of September, but when I looked up, Vienna looks pretty much Iike a city like Frankfurt; and I’m starting to worry I’d get bored if I’d stay a whole week there. Can you advise me where to go in Vienna or another place near by using the metro or train? I want to see city but I want to see more of nature, a bit of country side would be pretty much appreciated. I’m kinda lost and I’d like an advice from you. Thanks!
I am an Austrian and live in Linz. If you like the mountains or more coutryside go to Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Bad Ischl or Salzburg (Mozart was born there)….the Wolfgangsee or Salzkammergut is beautiful! From most of the places you can go by train or rent a car. Vienna is not boring at all! Culture, shopping or music…nature also…boat trip on the Donau…so many things to do. Enjoy the coffeehouse culture. ☺️
Vienna is the only capital in the World with its own vineyards, you can go for a hike in the beautiful hills around vienna (all accessable by Tram or bus). There is also a lot of nature in the City, "Donauinsel" for example is a big Island in the danube river there is also a lot of nature in the "Prater" area, its an amusement park surrounded by a wood. There is also a national park which beginns AT the City border its called "Nationalpark Donauauen". There are hundreds of Museums and castles in Vienna and you can make a day Trip to Bratislava, the capital of slovakia, by boat, its called Twin City Liner. If you visit Vienna, you have to go to "Zentralfriedhof" its the biggest cemetery in Austria and one of the biggest in Europe, parts of it are left alone for many decades and nature is coming back, you can see deer, fox and rabbits. Zentralfriedhof is one of my favorite places in Vienna, not many tourists know about it, beside the wild parts of the cemetery there is some really beautiful architecture there. There are a lot of things to do and to see in Vienna. Frankfurt, Germany is really boring, there are no old houses and its the bank of europe, its a business town, not a tourist town. Come to Vienna and enjoy it.
@@akirarza3689 Hallo I am planning for Austria in late November for 6 days. Can you help me what shall I not miss??!! I have Vienna , salzburg , hallstatt in mind. Shall I connect it with Prague or no? What about weather? Rain or no rain?
@@samiaasaad4059 Hello, it may be a little late, but if you want to visit another capital right next to Vienna I would suggest Bratislava, it's just 50km from Vienna and you can get there for example with the "Twin City Liner" down the danube and back. Greetings from Vienna 😉
Don't ever used "cheaper" to compare country to country....and no way people confused about these two countries... Austria is full of culture and Australia is not...
is jaywalking rly illegal here, or enforced? if so then no one cares lol also I was taught that no matter where a pedestrian crosses a car has to stop and wait for them
Hi...one suggestion: would you kindly remove the yellow banner that is on the screen during the video; a moment or two is fine but it is distracting and partially obscures what you ostensibly want us to see.....thanks!
It's not normal for most Austrians to run around nude at beaches or visit such places. Just a special segment of the population likes that stuff for whatever reason. As children we always went to the nude beach here at our river and laughed at all ugly, old, nude people as we were hanging from a tree above before we went to our own spot, we also knew our choleric teacher was sometimes there and nobody wanted to see this 50 year old woman with a mullet naked.
Christina, this was quite helpful in my planning. Would you kindly check email? I have sent it some days ago. It is about some additional queries I had regarding my Prague-Austria-Ljubljana scheduled in May 2024. Please. Thanks a lot in advance.
Great Video, I can tell as partly Austrian. But why that Speed talking? You speak in a speed that is hard to follow even for a fluent speaking in British English. Slow down, keep calm and have a Beer. Cheers!
As a non-native speaker of English, I think it's a good way to practice one's listening skills, plus it is super gratifying to be able to understand without any effort 99% of what she saying.
😂know this. No car need!exept you hate people! Dont be too polite😂 A bier is best friend We not middle age and no cheap swizerland. Salzburg and Vienna is rival
Not everything is correct - mixing Austria with Australia is common only among the north americans - Visit Styria if you like wine, otherwise nothing is there. Carinthia, Salzburg and Tyrol worth a visit. - you can leave the tips on the table, nothing happens - fkk is anything, but popular. Only in a few places allowed. Do a research before. Those places for tourists. So you never see naked people all over. - learn german words only if you interested, but don't use it, if not necessary. Very hard to understand german mixed with English accent and mainly in the countryside the staff are not austrians, a few don't speak german, only english. And do not litter. In Vienna throwing away a cigarette can cost €100.
Streets in Vienna (inner city) are littered with cigarette butts everywhere though. Cigarette butts aside, the streets are virtually litter-free when I stayed there.
Hey everyone!! Hope you enjoy this list of travel tips for Austria :) As usual, feel free to add more tips in the comments if you have them, and check out the written version for more detail: happytowander.com/austria-travel-tips/
No offense, too much fast talking is not in Austrian culture. This must be a generational thing.
Austrian here - excellent content! I actually saw The Sound of Music for the first time at 61 on Christmas Eve with my South Korean daughter-in-law because she felt a little home-sick and it's a Korean Christmas tradition
As an Austrian I have to say: You are spot on! ;)
thanks for the good work!
Wow thank you so much for the kind words!! 🥰
As an Austrian, I have to agree. Never been portrayed so accurately on the finer differences.😊
I wish I found your video sooner, we visited Austria and stayed in Graz it was an eye opener and we've learned so much in 3 days. We would definite go back to Austria, and you have given solid tips for next time we visit the country. Thank you .
I would also highly recommend going to Munich!
Austria is like Switzerland and Poland/Czechia combined 😍😍😍
Hello, thanks for your Presentation of my beautiful Austria. Many greetings from good old Vienna 🎡🎩
Thanks for watching!!!! 😀
Well done! My husband is Austrian, but I am American, and I have been there with him several times. Your tips are so accurate. And kasespatzle is yummy!
So I live in Vienna and I can say that it’s one of the most beautiful cities in Austria. Well you HAVE to visit Vienna in Winter, because that’s when the Christmas markets are “active” and they are soooooo magical. Oh and don’t forget to dress as warm as you can in Winter, because Vienna can be veeeeeeeeeryyyyyyyyyyy cold.
As an Austrian, I appreciate the appreciation for our culture.
The only thing I really don't agree with is the point about jaywalking. I'm not even sure whether it is actually illegal, but what I can definitely tell you is that it absolutely is common here and you'll see and probably also do it all the time.
About sauce on Schnitzel. It's not 'apparently' sacrilegious, it's horrible - don't do it. Why would anyone ruin the nice and crispy Schitzel with some lame sauce. It's just wrong - Germans are like cavemen to us for doing this. Don't do it and if you want to stay safe in Austria, do not ask anyone for it.
Apart from that, Austrians are welcoming and hospitable people and we love to share our culture with you. :)
Loved your videos, lots of great information. My wife and I are going to Austria this September for about three weeks, cant wait.
So happy you’ve found my videos useful. Safe travels and have a great time in Austria!! 🥰
Hi i am from hospitality background any vocational training programs are there in Austria in hospitality sector how to find internships ….
Love from the United States of America to Austria! 🇺🇸❤️🇦🇹
We are doing 10 days in Austria leading up to and including Christmas. Can’t wait.
I had a limited time to travel with a friend by train from Paris to Bucharest in just 10 days. We had stops first in Paris, then Salzburg, Vienna, Budapest, and Bucharest. My favorite stops were both Salzburg and Vienna. Even compared to Paris, it was cleaner and much more affordable. The transportation was amazing, with both elevators and escalators in all the stations to make it easier to travel with luggage. The food and hotels were great and much more affordable, even in Vienna. My next European trip will hopefully be only to Austria so that I can take my time to see a lot more of the country as well as Vienna- the most beautiful city I have ever seen.
I’ve been to Europe several times including Austria but I’m still learning new things on these travel tips. Hope you’ll cover more countries and cities.
I spent 4 days in Vienna the first week of December 2012 and it was magical with all the holiday decorations and Christmas markets. I was also lucky enough to score a ticket to the Vienna Boys Choir Adventkonzert in the Goldener Hall of the Musikverein.
On another trip, I toured the Salzkammergut region. Beautiful.
Sounds like you had an amazing trip!!! I have yet to visit Vienna during Christmas time haha. It’s definitely on the list :)
Thanks for sharing! Austria is my next vacation place, looking forward to it!
Hi, we are here right now ! Thank you for all the hints and tips
You’re welcome! Hope you have an amazing time. Safe travels!
Lovely share, I lived across the border (20 minute drive) so I visited Austria like I`d visit my neighbourhood.It`s lovely to see things from your lenses.Thanks so much for sharing.
Your content is so useful! I'm surprised it's not promoted by TH-cam more. I like your blog too, a lot of good practical advice how to travel for less money
Thanks so much for the kind words!!! 🫶 and thanks for watching!
Watching this because am visiting Austria soon cant wait to come back to this video after my visit 😂
crisp, quick & informative, hope to hear some Hotel recommendations as well
I'm super excited to visit Austria. Will stay for 10 days.😀 Thanks for the tips.
Thank You very much . As you rightly said these are practical videos and one must know this. I am planning next year to Austria and this is very helpful to me. Thank you once again
Your travel guide/tip video is a gem in a sea of information. Your friendly demeanor and practical advice make it a joy to watch. Oh, and quick question - have you had the chance to explore the v4 Bento Bag from NomadLane? It seems like a perfect fit for your travel style.
I want to visit the magical place in Austria in Hallstatt 😊
For me Innsbruck is the most beautiful city I austria
Ah I love Innsbruck! Such a beautiful city!!
Super helpful, thank you for being thorough and entertaining 🥰
In Asia,Thailand 🇹🇭 is my favorite but in Europe, Austria 🇦🇹 is now my favorite.
Used to like Malaysia and Singapore too in Asia. And Poland and Scotland in Europe.
Wow! That’s a sound summery! As an Austrian, I feel heard :) you should see Carinthia though. Less traveled, while offering stunning mountains and lakes.
Best part, im Austrian and im from Vorarlberg, but i now live in the UK.
Nice! I loved Vorarlberg when I visited 🤩
@@HappytoWander Good to hear! Thank you for visiting Vorarlberg
Thk you ! I really enjoy the video ❤
After living in the Munich area for three years, in the Spring of '79, I spent six weeks at a farm house near Spittal an der Drau... until the house caught fire. A Kachelofen ignited the insulation (shredded wood and clay) inside a wall. I got an axe and opened up the wall. Flames came out... and we spent a few hours pouring buckets of water inside the wall. After we thought it was out, since we didn't have a telephone, I ran down to the next farmhouse. I wanted the Bäuerin to tell the (freiwillige) fire department to come to make sure the fire was out. I was thinking a few people. She called the fire department and exclaimed "Feuer! Aneterhof!" A siren went off in the valley... and I could see several cars starting to make their way up along with a firetruck or two. The fire department poured a lot more water into the walls... and told us we did the right thing. One of the Feuerwehrmänner (he must have been at least 18) pointed his nozzle at me and joked "Hands Up!" We had a good laugh.
The last I heard... the owner was actually happy about the house (built in the 1920s) because he would be able to build a new house.
Most of what you said about Austrians applied also to Germans... at least Bavarians... except for staring. People always looked away. I think it had to do with shame about WWII.
Super good tips. everything hit spot on especially for the first timer. I would just add for public transit it is on the honor system but check. And no ticket NO EXCUSE the fine last time I saw on the posters was $125 dollars US. But I am a tourist and did not know does not work. Just do not get scammed the checkers always have a badge on their coat with the shield of Vienna.
Great video planing to come in December with family ❤
tnx for great infi=o...i like your english by the way
articulate, insightful, beautifully delivered (you really need to get to Carinthia)!
Thanks so much for the kind words, Frank!! Will definitely have to get to Carinthia sometime 😍 it looks amazing!
Well done video. Very accurate and helpful. Thx and have fun!
Austria looks beautiful I wish I had the opportunity or finances to live abroad for awhile and travel and explore all the beautiful countries you've been to and lived great information and tips.
Thanks so much for watching, Lisa!! I hope you get to see some of these places for yourself someday soon 💛
You re so charming . I just came back from Australia last week . Will be in Austria in March . Thanks for the beautiful video ! LOL with the magnet you mentioned 😂😂😂
It's a nice country because of the nature mostly!!
It´s very exiting to see your discription about my own country😀👍
And yes we feel very annoyed if a waiter comes more often to ask if we want something.
Btw the Wiener Schnitzel comes from Milan :D
Awesome video! Thanks!
AHHHH!!!! I'm coming to Austria in a few weeks for the _Summa Cum Laude Music Competition_ ... I'm so excited! 😄
You are a smart Girl. As a local i can say, you see a lot of things.
Gasstationshops are also open on Sunday and they pretty much have most of what you need, they are more expensive though.
Thank you so much! This video is so helpful!
Good job!
Very helpful. Thank you!!
Great video… going to Austria from Canada in a couple of Weeks… what do you think is the best place/time to get Euros?
Great vid for 1st timer
finally somebody who mentions Vorarlberg
and if you wanna eat real Kässpätzle you've to eat it in Vorarlberg because in the rest of austria you'll not get good cheese 😅
Thanks a lot, very good tips TBH
Good job man 👏
Great Video, with an impressive amount of detail in a short time.
I would like to point out one mistake tho: Austria does not bann jaywalking, in fact we don't even have a word for jaywalking.
You just have to yield to vehicles if you are crossing without a zebra crossing.
If you are on a zebra crossing you still have to yield to trams and watch out for entitled Karens (of any gender😜) in SUVs who think that laws don't apply to them.
i thought zebra crossings mean the pedestrian has priority, even over trams and busses
Country amazing!
Hi. We’re going to stay in Vienna and do day trips to Salzburg and Hallstatt. Do you reckon we get a train pass instead of buying individual train tickets?
for everyone interesteg in youth culture, here are some austrian bands which are popular right now in Austria. Here is a list and an example-song:
Bilderbuch ("Maschin", "Plansch")
Leyya ("Zoo", "The Fall", "Solitude")
Wanda ("Columbo", "Bolognia")
Naked Cameo ("Shangri La", "Dead Weight")
Sharktank ("HAPPY", "Too much")
Josh. ("Cordula Grün", "Von dir ein Tattoo")
Folkshilfe ("Mir laungts", "Maria Dolores")
Pressyes ("Atlantic Ocean Spray", "Years")
My Ugly Clementine ("Who", "The Good The Bad The Ugly")
One ticket should not be more than 40€. Most tickets will be more like 25€.
Because "big bands" in austria are still kind of "small" compared to Coldplay, Rammstein etc, but we love them.
If you have the chance to visit a concert, do it :D
great damn video!
Thanks so much!!
Thank you!
You guys, I watched almost half of this video before I realized it wasn't about Australia! 😂but I did search for travel to Australia !
OK - about The STARING. I have this many times before. BUT- would it be polite or impolite to ACKNOWLEDGE and say Halo? I ask because I am a generally friendly person! ♥ What kind of reaction am I to expect? Danke!
9:03 wrong! Although you may find many delicious different kinds of wine in the eastern parts austria is definitely more of a beer country (augustiner is the best beer)
At the end of September I will go to Vienna .on the first day I 'll arrive late afternoon. I think I can visit 2 ,3 places a day. To buy or not is the problem 😂. So confusing .
How about February? Is it good..
How is the weather in August? Is it really hot so I'll need to wear shorts all the time or should I bring long sleeves and trousers as well?
Depends a lot on where you go! Up in the mountains for instance it may still be a little cool. I would bring mostly summer clothes but maybe 1 long sleeve, 1 long pair of trousers and a waterproof jacket with a hood in case you need to layers up. Weather in Central Europe can be unpredictable sometimes haha
@@HappytoWander thank you so much for replying! I do live in Europe and I can confirm that the weather is really unpredictable but I really needed some recommendations from people who traveled there before so again thank you!!💗
Do you by chance offer any site-seeing devices? I am looking to come back to Europe in possible Oct/Nov but will be traveling alone this time so would be cool to have someone who knows their way around.
Whether May is peak season in Austria?
Austria is NOT a "cheaper version" of any other country, let alone Switzerland.
Hi ^^ Do I buy Vienna pass +city pass at the same time for 3 days?
As an austrian, I must say your informations are very on point.
On a lot of Austrian travel tips I heard that we stare a people - it is not that common as youtube wants you to think. We too find it rude and don't like it. So please don't do it.
Yes as someone who stayed in Vienna for a week, I didn't experienced being stared at and I didn't observe Viennese stare at people that much. And I was out everyday during my stay there going from place to place. I don't get where it's coming from haha.
I am planning to go to Vienna this summer to study, so have some questions mainly about nudity. Since I want to feel safe and wonder if there are places to avoid the nudity. Its not something I want to see and dont want to risk walking somewhere by accident and accidentally seeing something. I get that it`s not everywhere but i do want to be able to go to a beach without seeing any nudity. For a lot of reasons but mainly safety and boundries. I hope that someone can help me with this, or if the person who made the video could explain the topic a bit more.
“Austria is a cheaper version of Switzerland” dont say that just don’t.
also cranberry sauce is very common in Austria to don’t be surprised when u get cranberry
Austria is beautiful oida
Is eating etiquette big thing for Austrians?
In austria we don't say " stimmt so" we say "passt scho" which means "it's fine" but be carefull on how you pronounce it, "passt scho" can also mean "fuck you"
the part about jay walking is simply not true. You are allowed to cross every street wherever and whenever you want. You simply have to do it in a manor to not force anyone
That was great but I wish you had spoken more slowly.
Hi, do I need a passport to go to Austria?
Too fast. What’s the hurry? I heard a lot but don’t remember much.
😍😍😍
nice
As an Australian, when visiting Austria I had to buy the tee shirt saying “There are no kangaroos in our country”
An Austrian here Some minor adjustments:
We Austrians do not care how you are pronouncing anything. Never met anyone that does. But we will probably try to teach you to pronounce it correctly, just for fun 😁
And i never thought of why the waiter has to get called to order anything after the initial order. I think noone ever thought of his privacy. We just accepted the situation. Me personaly and i think many more Austrians would love to get asked more frequently if we wanna order something else 🥲
Yeah, NEVER order Schnitzel with a sauce. We actually think that is super strange. I think we do not even offer that in restaurants.
Austrians eat their Schnitzel like this, so keep this in mind: Schnitzel + A slice of lemon + cranberry jam + option 1: cooked potatos (with parsley), option 2: Fries, option 3: Potato salad, option 4(the best option): cooked potatoes with persley and also rice.
Many people also order a mixed salad extra to the Wiener Schnitzel.
Little children often eat ketchup instead of cranberry jam.
AND it is not true, most toilettes at rest stops on the highway are free to use. Toilettes in little shops at rest stops are always to pay for.
That's it. Good video :D
Ask me for more infromation haha
I’m thinking about going to Vienna in beginning of September, but when I looked up, Vienna looks pretty much Iike a city like Frankfurt; and I’m starting to worry I’d get bored if I’d stay a whole week there. Can you advise me where to go in Vienna or another place near by using the metro or train? I want to see city but I want to see more of nature, a bit of country side would be pretty much appreciated. I’m kinda lost and I’d like an advice from you. Thanks!
I am an Austrian and live in Linz. If you like the mountains or more coutryside go to Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Bad Ischl or Salzburg (Mozart was born there)….the Wolfgangsee or Salzkammergut is beautiful! From most of the places you can go by train or rent a car. Vienna is not boring at all! Culture, shopping or music…nature also…boat trip on the Donau…so many things to do. Enjoy the coffeehouse culture. ☺️
@@akirarza3689 thank you! This is kind of you!
Vienna is the only capital in the World with its own vineyards, you can go for a hike in the beautiful hills around vienna (all accessable by Tram or bus). There is also a lot of nature in the City, "Donauinsel" for example is a big Island in the danube river there is also a lot of nature in the "Prater" area, its an amusement park surrounded by a wood. There is also a national park which beginns AT the City border its called "Nationalpark Donauauen". There are hundreds of Museums and castles in Vienna and you can make a day Trip to Bratislava, the capital of slovakia, by boat, its called Twin City Liner. If you visit Vienna, you have to go to "Zentralfriedhof" its the biggest cemetery in Austria and one of the biggest in Europe, parts of it are left alone for many decades and nature is coming back, you can see deer, fox and rabbits. Zentralfriedhof is one of my favorite places in Vienna, not many tourists know about it, beside the wild parts of the cemetery there is some really beautiful architecture there. There are a lot of things to do and to see in Vienna. Frankfurt, Germany is really boring, there are no old houses and its the bank of europe, its a business town, not a tourist town. Come to Vienna and enjoy it.
@@akirarza3689 Hallo
I am planning for Austria in late November for 6 days.
Can you help me what shall I not miss??!!
I have Vienna , salzburg , hallstatt in mind.
Shall I connect it with Prague or no?
What about weather? Rain or no rain?
@@samiaasaad4059 Hello, it may be a little late, but if you want to visit another capital right next to Vienna I would suggest Bratislava, it's just 50km from Vienna and you can get there for example with the "Twin City Liner" down the danube and back.
Greetings from Vienna 😉
Don't ever used "cheaper" to compare country to country....and no way people confused about these two countries... Austria is full of culture and Australia is not...
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is jaywalking rly illegal here, or enforced? if so then no one cares lol
also I was taught that no matter where a pedestrian crosses a car has to stop and wait for them
Ty gt
schnitzel with sauce....that´s for sure a sacrilege...a real schnitzel needs no sauce....thanks for mentioning that...HAHAHAAA...
Hi...one suggestion: would you kindly remove the yellow banner that is on the screen during the video; a moment or two is fine but it is distracting and partially obscures what you ostensibly want us to see.....thanks!
Note: my wife is asian and while in vienna she has been regularly insulted and discriminated. Yep, beautiful austria
It's not called a State of Austria. It is Bundesland....or in English Province
Federal state in English
Why you are in such a hurry talking ? I felt tensed listening to you!
It's not normal for most Austrians to run around nude at beaches or visit such places. Just a special segment of the population likes that stuff for whatever reason.
As children we always went to the nude beach here at our river and laughed at all ugly, old, nude people as we were hanging from a tree above before we went to our own spot, we also knew our choleric teacher was sometimes there and nobody wanted to see this 50 year old woman with a mullet naked.
Christina, this was quite helpful in my planning. Would you kindly check email? I have sent it some days ago. It is about some additional queries I had regarding my Prague-Austria-Ljubljana scheduled in May 2024. Please. Thanks a lot in advance.
Great Video, I can tell as partly Austrian. But why that Speed talking? You speak in a speed that is hard to follow even for a fluent speaking in British English. Slow down, keep calm and have a Beer. Cheers!
Agree! I wanted to know what she said the name of the dumpling cheese and onion dish was. Going in June!
😂😂😂 thats what exactly the first thing i have noticed and it felts me annoying!! She's in a hurry😅😅
As a non-native speaker of English, I think it's a good way to practice one's listening skills, plus it is super gratifying to be able to understand without any effort 99% of what she saying.
I love her talking speed! But I am 100% fluent in English so I guess this is why
You can decrease the speed
😂know this.
No car need!exept you hate people!
Dont be too polite😂
A bier is best friend
We not middle age and no cheap swizerland.
Salzburg and Vienna is rival
Please try to talk a little slower..... ❤
Sorry - I’m a fast talker by nature haha. Definitely trying to work on it. Thanks for watching! :)
You can slow the playback speed if that helps
Not everything is correct
- mixing Austria with Australia is common only among the north americans
- Visit Styria if you like wine, otherwise nothing is there. Carinthia, Salzburg and Tyrol worth a visit.
- you can leave the tips on the table, nothing happens
- fkk is anything, but popular. Only in a few places allowed. Do a research before. Those places for tourists. So you never see naked people all over.
- learn german words only if you interested, but don't use it, if not necessary. Very hard to understand german mixed with English accent and mainly in the countryside the staff are not austrians, a few don't speak german, only english.
And do not litter. In Vienna throwing away a cigarette can cost €100.
Streets in Vienna (inner city) are littered with cigarette butts everywhere though. Cigarette butts aside, the streets are virtually litter-free when I stayed there.