Austria
country · Austria
Overview
Austria is a country in Europe, with its capital at Vienna.
Key facts
| Country | Austria |
|---|---|
| Currency | EUR |
About the country
Austria is a country in Europe.
The capital city is Vienna.
Practical information
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main language spoken is German.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Austria by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Austria
Among the places worth a look in Austria are Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Vienna, Sankt Pölten, Bregenz, Dornbirn and Villach — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Austria usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Austria
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Getting around Austria
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
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