AUSTRIA TRAVEL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS | 30 Must-Knows Before Visiting Austria + What NOT to Do!

Planning to visit Austria for the first time? In this video, I'm sharing all my best Austria travel tips for new visitors, from important must-knows for your Austria trip to common mistakes that tourists make in Austria. Don't miss this video if you're planning your own trip to Austria!

0:00 INTRO
0:23 BASICS & TRAVEL PLANNING FOR AUSTRIA
2:47 TIPS FOR GETTING AROUND AUSTRIA
4:12 CULTURE & ETIQUETTE TIPS FOR AUSTRIA
7:54 FOOD & DRINK TIPS FOR AUSTRIA
9:39 TIPS FOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN AUSTRIA

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Travelling to Austria for the first time? In need of Austria travel advice that caters to a newbie? This Austria travel guide is packed with must-knows before you visit Austria as a tourist, with a rundown of common tourist mistakes in Austria as well as answers to common questions like how to tip in Austria, Austria culture shocks, Austria culture and etiquette tips, where to go in Austria, places to visit in Austria and more so you can have the Austria trip of your dreams. Whether you're looking for Salzburg tips, Hallstatt tips, Vienna tips, or tips for Austria hidden gems, be sure to watch this video!

[nina]

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

[Tsunakumura]

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. :)

[SherlockH]

As an Austrian I have to say: You are spot on! ;)

thanks for the good work!

[kimengelbrecht]

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 .

[rowena]

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.

[ortauq]

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

[katelynhendersonrealtor]

Super helpful, thank you for being thorough and entertaining 🥰

[DianaRotheneder]

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!

[townbytown]

Hello, thanks for your Presentation of my beautiful Austria. Many greetings from good old Vienna 🎡🎩

[gehtdianschasau]

Well done video. Very accurate and helpful. Thx and have fun!

[vramarathnam]

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

[azhadsoud]

Great video planing to come in December with family ❤

[devereux]

Loved your videos, lots of great information. My wife and I are going to Austria this September for about three weeks, cant wait.

[irisbrodrick]

Thank you so much! This video is so helpful!

[rikayangu]

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.

[zuoudnm]

crisp, quick & informative, hope to hear some Hotel recommendations as well

[francinejaninesarmiento]

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.

[Oksana-]

Your content is so useful! I'm surprised it's not promoted by YouTube more. I like your blog too, a lot of good practical advice how to travel for less money

[thevigarfeeling]

Hi, we are here right now ! Thank you for all the hints and tips

[zed]

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.