{"id":604800,"date":"2021-11-23T15:41:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T12:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=604800"},"modified":"2022-01-03T08:22:53","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T05:22:53","slug":"interesting-facts-about-austria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/interesting-facts-about-austria\/","title":{"rendered":"Interesting facts about Austria"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many of us have been to Austria<\/a> – skated on the alpine ski slopes, saw the sights<\/a> of the capital. But do we know everything about this country?<\/p>\n

These curious facts<\/a> will surely be an unexpected discovery for some!<\/strong><\/p>\n

About indigenous people and their customs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Interesting<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 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.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Crowns are extremely sociable. They do not get complex when meeting, they easily enter the company, find common themes, know how to<\/a> have fun, drink and relax<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pensioners are respected in Austria. Women go on a well-deserved rest<\/a> at 60, men at 65. Upon retirement, everyone receives a discounted ticket for travel<\/a> on public transport<\/a>, which gives 30% savings on the cost.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Viennese adore their national clothes – dyrndl and trachten – and they wear them not only on holidays<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n

About local traditions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Interesting<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 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.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Most Viennese prefer to travel<\/a> around the city<\/a> by bicycle. Cycling area<\/a>s, 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.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Free park<\/a>ing 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.<\/p>\n

About sights<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Interesting<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 For tour<\/a>ists who did not manage to get to the performance at the Vienna<\/a> Opera, but really want to see the interior of this luxurious building, daytime tours<\/a> of the theater are provided if this day is free from rehearsals.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lucky ticket holders for the famous Vienna festivals, concerts and performances<\/a> of the Symphony Orchestra can use them to travel<\/a> on public transport<\/a>. 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!<\/p>\n

\u2022 Christmas<\/a> 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 Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace, the romantic Christmas market in the Belvedere Palace – everything here is imbued with the spirit of magic<\/a>, art and graceful beauty.<\/p>\n

About pastry habits<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Interesting<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 The patent for the production of the famous Mozartkugel sweets belongs to the F\u00fcrst company in Salzburg. The original candy wrapper is blue. Licensed sweets, which so attract tour<\/a>ists as souvenirs<\/a>, have a red wrapper, are cheaper and taste different from the original.<\/p>\n

\u2022 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.<\/p>\n

\u2022 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<\/a> in a baking master class.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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