Austria
Austria gives us 27 places spread evenly.
4Destinations
17Family attractions
5Types of day out
Quick facts about Austria
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguageGerman
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
PaymentCards in cities, cash elsewhere
English spokenVery High (EF EPI #3)
1Top family destinations in Austria
2Explore by region
3Things to do in Austria
Tours & tickets in Austria
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Travel essentials for Austria
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4Practical essentials
Dish to trySchnitzel
CapitalVienna
Plug typesEuroplug, Schuko
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number112
Calling code+43
Daylight8–16 hours of daylight
Population8,979,894
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
5Recently updated guides
6Plan your trip to Austria
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetCards in cities, cash elsewhere
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Schuko
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +43
7Austria with kids – highlights
Why families love Austria
Salzburg has 3 of the places we cover and Innsbruck 2, so outside Vienna the coverage is thin. Comfortable months are apr and then jul through oct, which is a reasonable window either side of the summer.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelCards in cities, cash elsewhere · English: very
Food to trySchnitzel
So much to see17 family attractions in 4 destinations
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
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