Austria
Vienna's palaces and concert halls, Salzburg's Sound of Music scenery and the Alps.
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Know before you go
Best time to visit: May to September and December
Warm from May to September; December for Christmas markets and winter for skiing.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Time
- 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (3 hours 30 minutes behind in their summer)
- Power plugs
- Type C, F – carry a universal adaptor
- Language
- German
Where to go in Austria
Top things to do in Austria
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CultureInstant bookingBelvedere Palace Tickets: Klimt's The Kiss, Vienna
Direct entry to the Upper Belvedere, the Baroque palace that holds Gustav Klimt's The Kiss and the world's largest Klimt collection – or the Lower Belvedere and its exhibitions.
CultureInstant bookingSisi Museum and Hofburg Imperial Apartments Tour, Vienna
A skip-the-line guided tour of Vienna's Hofburg: the Sisi Museum on Empress Elisabeth, the Imperial Apartments of Franz Joseph, and the Silver Collection – with an Imperial Treasur…
CultureInstant bookingSpanish Riding School: Lipizzaner Performance and Tours, Vienna
Watch the white Lipizzaner stallions perform classical dressage in the Baroque Winter Riding Hall of the Hofburg, or take a guided tour of the stables and arena.
CultureInstant bookingSchönbrunn Palace Grand Tour, Vienna
The Habsburgs' summer palace: 40 state rooms where Empress Sisi, Maria Theresa and the young Mozart lived and played, plus the gardens and Gloriette.
CultureInstant bookingVienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert at the Kursalon
An evening of Vienna's favourite music – Mozart's arias and Strauss waltzes – played by an orchestra with opera singers and ballet dancers, in the Kursalon where Johann Strauss onc…
SightseeingInstant bookingSalzburg: The Original Sound of Music Tour
Sing along to the film locations: the Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron, the gazebo at Hellbrunn and the church in Mondsee where Maria married the Captain.
NatureInstant bookingFrom Vienna: Hallstatt & Alpine Lakes Day Trip
A day to Austria's fairy-tale lakeside village of Hallstatt, with a stop at Melk Abbey or the Wachau valley and free time by the lake.
Combo tickets – two attractions, one lower price
Booking famous sights together usually costs less than buying each ticket on its own.
CultureInstant bookingUpper Belvedere + Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel Combo
Klimt's The Kiss at the Upper Belvedere and a ride on the Prater's historic Giant Ferris Wheel.
CultureInstant bookingSpanish Riding School + Upper Belvedere Combo
The Lipizzaner horses at the Spanish Riding School and Klimt's masterpieces at the Belvedere.
Austria: questions travellers ask
+What is the best time to visit Austria?
The main season is May to September and December. Warm from May to September; December for Christmas markets and winter for skiing.
+What are the top things to do in Austria?
Popular choices are Belvedere Palace Tickets: Klimt's The Kiss, Vienna; Sisi Museum and Hofburg Imperial Apartments Tour, Vienna; Spanish Riding School: Lipizzaner Performance and Tours, Vienna; Schönbrunn Palace Grand Tour, Vienna; Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert at the Kursalon. We list 9 experiences across Vienna, Salzburg.
+What is the time difference between India and Austria?
Austria is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (3 hours 30 minutes behind India during their summer time).
+Which currency and plug type does Austria use?
The currency is the Euro (EUR). Sockets are type C, F, so carry a universal adaptor. You pay Plantenium in Indian rupees.
+Can I book Austria tickets in rupees?
Yes. Prices on Plantenium are in Indian rupees with taxes included, and your e-ticket or voucher comes by email and WhatsApp.