Interesting facts about Austria
Many of us have been to Austria – skated on the alpine ski slopes, saw the sights of the capital. But do we know everything about this country?
These curious facts will surely be an unexpected discovery for some!
About indigenous people and their customs
• The crowns are sensitive to the form of communication with each other. Long forgotten in the past greetings “Kiss your hand, madam”, “My respect, dear sir” are still in use here. The crowns have great respect for the presence of titles and academic degrees, expressing special respect to people who have them.
• Crowns are extremely sociable. They do not get complex when meeting, they easily enter the company, find common themes, know how to have fun, drink and relax.
• Pensioners are respected in Austria. Women go on a well-deserved rest at 60, men at 65. Upon retirement, everyone receives a discounted ticket for travel on public transport, which gives 30% savings on the cost.
• The Viennese adore their national clothes – dyrndl and trachten – and they wear them not only on holidays. The costumes are delightful – fluffy skirts, cambric blouses with a piquant neckline, lace aprons, and for men – national jackets with lapels decorated with beautiful buttons and a traditional hat with a feather.
About local traditions
• The pride of the Viennese is crystal-clear water flowing through water taps from high-altitude springs. Having ordered a cup of aromatic coffee in any cafe, you will receive with the order a glass of this ringing pure water with an amazing taste of freshness.
• Most Viennese prefer to travel around the city by bicycle. Cycling areas, outlined by a yellow stripe, are given almost more attention here than pedestrian ones. And God forbid you to enter this zone without a bicycle – it can come to a fine.
• Free parking in Austria is limited to the times indicated on the road sign. Having put the car in such a parking lot, the owner is obliged to attach a counter intended for this on the windshield. If the car is not picked up at the wrong time, a fine is issued, which must be paid immediately after the fact. In rolling machines, counters are built in from the start.
About sights
• For tourists who did not manage to get to the performance at the Vienna Opera, but really want to see the interior of this luxurious building, daytime tours of the theater are provided if this day is free from rehearsals.
• Lucky ticket holders for the famous Vienna festivals, concerts and performances of the Symphony Orchestra can use them to travel on public transport. The expiration date is 2 hours before the start of the performance and 6 hours after its end. This is a concern for connoisseurs of great art!
• Christmas is a special holiday in Austria Preparation for it begins in mid-November. The famous Christmas markets in the square near the Town Hall, the lush Christmas markets near the Schönbrunn Palace, the romantic Christmas market in the Belvedere Palace – everything here is imbued with the spirit of magic, art and graceful beauty.
About pastry habits
• The patent for the production of the famous Mozartkugel sweets belongs to the Fürst company in Salzburg. The original candy wrapper is blue. Licensed sweets, which so attract tourists as souvenirs, have a red wrapper, are cheaper and taste different from the original.
• The special pride of the Austrians is the exclusive handmade mini-sweets from the Altman und Kuehne company. The size of a fingernail, they are sold in elegant branded boxes and each is not alike.
• Lovers of Austrian desserts are welcome in the Diglas and Schottenring cafes: there you can not only taste the delicate apple strudel baked according to an old recipe, but also take part in a baking master class.