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NEED TO Climate

Mild to hot summers, cold winters
KNOW Warm to hot summers, mild winters
Mild year-round
Cold climate
CURRENCY
Euro (€)
Vienna
LANGUAGE GO Late Mar–Oct
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German (see p520) Kitzbühel Salzburg
GO Jun–Sep & # GO Jul & Aug
VISAS Dec–Mar
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Generally not required for Innsbruck # Graz
stays of up to 90 days; GO Jun–Sep & GO Apr–Oct
Dec–Mar
some nationalities need a
Schengen visa.
FUEL
Petrol stations are common
on main roads and highways,
and in larger towns.
Unleaded costs around
€1.50 per litre and diesel is
€1.25.
When to Go
RENTAL CARS High Season (Apr–Oct)
Auto Europe (www. » High season peaks from July to August.
autoeurope.com) » In lake areas, the peak is June to September.
Avis (www.avis.com)
» Prices rise over Christmas and Easter.
Europcar (www.europcar. » Salzburg is busiest in July and August for the Salzburg
com) Festival.
Hertz (www.hertz.com)
Shoulder (late Mar–May & late Sep–Oct)
» The weather’s changeable, the lakes are chilly and the hiking’s
IMPORTANT NUMBERS excellent.
Europe-wide emergency
covering police, fire and » Sights are open and less crowded.
ambulance (%112) Low Season (Nov–Mar)
» Many sights are closed.
» There’s a cultural focus in Vienna and the regional capitals.
» Ski resorts open from mid-December.
» High season for skiing is mid-December to March.

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