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From celtic settlement to centre of the austro-hungarian empire, the city’s history is long. The pomp and splendor in the monuments prove it. Book a flight to Vienna.

On the margins of the Danube, the capital of Austria and music has endless culture, cafés and splendidly preserved gardens.

Keep counting the palaces
The Schönbrunn complex, old imperial residence, is one of the most popular sights in Vienna – containing not only gardens and but also a zoo. Mind also the Belvedere palace and museum, with many works of art from Monet to Van Gogh and Klimt. The Hofburg (Habsburg palace) and the St. Stephen Cathedral complete the essential.

And take a break to have fun
The MuseumsQuartier is a modern place dedicated to contemporanean art and gastronomy. Vienna has an intense social life, filled with bars and cafés where people drink punsch – a warm beverage of wine and brandy. And there are two absolute must-dos: the Opera (Staatsoper) and the ferris wheel at the Prater!

Culture and Business

On a business trip, knowing the culture and customs of the country you are visiting can have a big impact on the success of your business.

Before leaving

Make sure you have your citizen’s card or passport and boarding pass with you. Depending on your country of origin, arrange your visa or other required documentation well in advance.

Climate

Austria is located in a temperate climatic zone. Temperatures depend largely on altitude. Average temperatures in Vienna are around 19ºC in the summer and -1ºC in winter.

Time zone

GMT + 1 

Geography and Politics

Austria is located in central Europe and is a member of the European Union. It is a representative parliamentary democracy composed of nine federal states.

Tips and Payment

Some businesses do not accept credit cards, so it is always useful to have cash with you. Austria is part of the Eurozone, so the currency used will be the Euro (EUR). It is good practice to tip 5 to 10%.

Language and expressions to memorize

The official language of the country is German. Croatian, Hungarian and Slovenian are also spoken. Learning a few German phrases will only help you: "Wie geht es Ihnen?" = how are you?; “bitte” = please; “danke schön” = thank you very much; “entschuldigung” = excuse me.

What to do

Be on time. Whether it is for a business meeting or a coffee with a colleague, the Austrians are not usually late.

What not to do

Do not confuse Austria with Germany. Although they have cultures with similar influences, they are countries with different habits. Do not talk about income, it's a taboo subject in Austria.

What to wear

Austrian culture is quite formal, especially as far as business is concerned. Depending on the context, if in doubt it is always better to dress in a more conservative and professional manner. Even in less formal situations, it is important to maintain a neat and organized appearance.

First contact

When meeting someone for the first time, greet him or her with a handshake. If you are invited to someone's house, bring a bottle of wine and a bouquet of flowers to show your appreciation.