Useful to KnowAustrian Tourist Boardhttp://cms1.austria.info/xxl/_site/at/_area/383532/home.html Conference languageThe official language of the conference will be English for all presentations and documentations. No simultaneous translation will be available. CurrencyAustria is a member of the Economic and Currency Union - the common currency is the Euro. (1 EUR = 100 Cent = 13.7603 ATS) The following Euro-banknotes and coins are in circulation:
Foreign CurrenciesThe respective exchange rate (purchase or sales rate) is valid for all other foreign currencies. National and foreign currencies can be imported and exported in unlimited amounts. Banking Hours (General)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m to 12:30 p.m and 1:30 p.m to 3 p.m Automated Teller Machines (cash dispensers)Outside of banks, cash can be withdrawn around the clock at some 3,000 cash dispensers in all of Austria. National and foreign Maestro cards (cash cards) are accepted. Other automated teller cards are national and foreign MasterCards, American Express cards, Visa credit cards and Diners cards as well as the Cirrus and Visa-Plus cash cards that belong to this payment system. Credit CardsCredit cards are accepted in cities and tourist centres by numerous hotels, restaurants, shops and gas stations. If and which credit cards are accepted is indicated by the logos displayed on the exterior facade of the respective business (usually on the entrance door). Electricity220 V alternating current. Connector plug/outlet correspond generally to the Euro-norm, but as a precaution one should still bring along an adaptor. Internet access will be provided at the Conference site. Federal Province of StyriaStyria is the second largest of Austria's nine provinces. Styria shares borders with Slovenia and the Austrian provinces of Salzburg, Upper Austria, Lower Austria, Burgenland and Carinthia. Styria encompasses mountain ranges, forested hills and green pastures. The main river is the Mur. Facts & Figures:
Health RegulationsMedical Service, PharmaciesAustria is 'well-stocked' with doctors and pharmacies. Pharmacies operate a rota system for night and Sunday duty; when closed a notice is displayed giving the addresses of the nearest pharmacies that are open. Emergency Numbers
Health Insurance CoverageInsured persons of the EWR-member states (= EU-member states + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland as well as in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Yugoslavia, Croatia and Macedonia, in urgent cases can use their holiday insurance coverage form - obtained from their health insurer before starting their holiday - for medical care in Austria to the same benefits as those granted to persons insured in Austria. Information available at the respective health insurance company in the national state. Mail Service & TelecommunicationsThe respective opening hours of post offices vary and are posted at the entrances of the post offices. Some main and station post offices in larger cities are also open at night, as well as Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, however with a restricted range of services. Postal RatesFrom Austria to countries abroad there are 2 mailing possibilities:
Rates for standard letters and postcards: ShoppingShopping hoursLegally permitted opening hours for stores: Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m to 19:30 p.m, Saturday to 17:00 p.m. The actual opening hours for stores may vary, usually from 09.00 a.m. to 18.00 p.m (Grocery stores from 08.00 a.m), Saturdays to 13.00 or 17.00 p.m. Exceptional regulations with longer opening hours exist in tourist areas; shops at railway stations and at airports are open during the travel timeschedules (in part until 23:00 p.m). Tobacco merchandiseis available at tobacconists' shops (Tabaktrafiken) at original prices, and at hotels, restaurants, coffee houses and inns with a surcharge. SouvenirsCraftmanship is a popular souvenir i.e. ceramic, woodcarving, artistic iron welding and traditional dress, Augarten-Porcellan, enamel jewelry and glass creations. Refund of Value-Added Tax (VAT)Foreign tourists with residence outside the EU may obtain a refund on the VAT they pay on single purchases totalling over € 75,--, by completing certain customs formalities when taking the goods out of the country. The relevant form is issued directly at the store, and the goods must be taken out of the country within 3 months and must receive a stamp from the EU border customs office as confirmation. The "Global Refund Cheque", with which you receive a tax refund upon leaving the EU internal market, is available at all stores with the sign "Global Refund TAX FREE SHOPPING". Attention: For tourists with residence within the European Union obtaining refunds on VAT is unfortunately no longer possible! Time & HolidaysPublic Holidays 2007
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET) Daylight Savings TimeDaylight Savings Time is valid from the end of March to the end of October (CET + 1 hour):
Visa FormalitiesPlease contact your nearest Austrian Embassy, Consulate or your travel agent. WeatherAustria is located in a temperate climatic zone with a Central European climate influenced by the Atlantic climate. The four seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter) each have typical temperature and climatic characters. Due to the topographical diversity and the relatively large West-East expanse, there are three differentiating climatic regions:
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