Useful Information
Currency
The official currency of Austria, since 2002, is the Euro, like many other European Union countries.
Local Time
Local time in the Austrian Republic is GMT+1 (summer time) and GMT+2 (winter time), the same as France, Spain and Italy.
Medical Assistance
In Vienna, European citizens can use the European Health Insurance Card, with which they will receive free medical assistance. Visitors of other nationalities are advised to purchase medical insurance.
Plugs and Voltage
Plugs are two round pins. Voltage is 220v.
Telephone Prefixes
The country code for Austria is +43. The prefix for Vienna is 1.
Safety
Vienna is always mentioned as being one of the safest cities in Europe. However, as anywhere else, there may be pickpocketing and theft in the most touristy areas.
Weather
The Viennese weather is classed as mild continental, which means very cold winters (the snowy season is from December to February) and mild, pleasant summers.
Important Telephone Numbers
The number of the Viennese police is 133, emergencies 112, firefighters 122 and ambulances 144.
Restaurant Times
In general, restaurants in Vienna open their kitchens between 11:00 and 14:00 for lunch and between 18:00 and 22:00 for dinner.
Transport
The Viennese underground runs from 05:00 until midnight (Fridays and Saturdays 24 hours a day), trams and buses finish earlier. Night Owl buses run between 00:30 and 5:00.