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Essential apps for
Austria
Österreich
GermanEUR5 apps
Vienna and Salzburg are highly walkable and English-friendly. Bolt is the main rideshare; Uber operates as a licensed taxi layer.
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Power & Plug
TypeC / F
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz
Standard European.
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Basic phrases
German
- HelloGrüß Gott / Hallogroos got / hah-loh
- Thank youDankeDAHN-kuh
- Excuse me / SorryEntschuldigungent-SHOOL-di-goong
- YesJayah
- NoNeinnine
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Tipping
Tipping is customary and usually 5-10%, given by rounding up and stating the total amount you want to pay as you hand over the money, rather than leaving coins on the table. Tip waiters, taxi drivers, and hairdressers; round up for cafes.
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All German phrases
Hello
Grüß Gott / Hallo
groos got / hah-loh
Thank you
Danke
DAHN-kuh
Excuse me / Sorry
Entschuldigung
ent-SHOOL-di-goong
Yes
Ja
yah
No
Nein
nine
Please
Bitte
BIT-tuh
Goodbye
Auf Wiedersehen
owf VEE-der-zane
How much?
Wie viel kostet das?
vee feel KOS-tet dahss?
Where is the bathroom?
Wo ist die Toilette?
voh ist dee toy-LET-tuh?
The check, please
Die Rechnung, bitte
dee REKH-noong, BIT-tuh
I don't understand
Ich verstehe nicht
ikh fair-SHTAY-uh nikht
Do you speak English?
Sprechen Sie Englisch?
SHPREKH-en zee ENG-lish?
Help!
Hilfe!
HIL-fuh!
Delicious
Köstlich / Lecker
KUST-likh / LEK-er
Cheers
Prost
prohst
Briefing
What to know before you go
✓ Do
- Greet with a firm handshake and direct eye contact, and use titles like 'Herr' or 'Frau' with surnames
- Say 'Gruss Gott' as a greeting when entering shops, especially outside Vienna
- Be punctual for appointments and social engagements; lateness is considered rude
- Wait for a toast of 'Prost' with eye contact before drinking, and clink glasses individually
- Dress neatly and modestly; Austrians value tidy, put-together appearances
- Keep your voice down in public and respect quiet hours, especially on Sundays
✕Don't
- Do not confuse Austria with Germany or assume they are the same; Austrians value their distinct identity
- Do not make jokes or references to Nazis and World War II, which is highly offensive
- Do not jaywalk, as crossing against a red pedestrian light is frowned upon and can be fined
- Do not be loud, brash, or skip greetings, which is seen as poor manners
⚠️ Common scams to know
- Overpriced 'concert ticket' sellers in period costume around Vienna's tourist spots offering low-quality or non-existent performances
- Restaurants near major sights with inflated prices and unclear menus; check prices before ordering
- Pickpockets on busy U-Bahn lines and at Stephansplatz, Naschmarkt, and other crowded tourist areas
- Taxi drivers taking long routes from the airport; use official ranks, fixed-fare services, or ride apps
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