The Austrian Alpenverein is an essential resource for anyone who goes hiking in Austria. Become a member: it's cheaper than you think.

My driving licence has been lost/stolen. What should I do?

It might surprise those new to Austria that there are laws governing when you can and cannot cut your grass and use other motor-driven...

As a country with extensive woodland, agricultural land and mountainous regions, Austria is a country with a long hunting tradition....

The time for compulsory winter tyres (tires in US English) in Austria is between 1 November and 15 April. The law requires winter tyres...

Austria is a country with a long-established and respected hunting tradition. Find out how to take part here.

How to launch a website in Austria - which legal formalities are required to comply with Austrian and EU law?

Find out about parking in the largest towns and cities in Austria including Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Klagenfurt, Wiener Neustadt...

How to access subsidies for buying a new e-bike, cargo bike or folding bike

What language level is required for Austrian citizenship applications?

The problem of discrimination in Austria: rental accommodation. And what to do about discrimination.

In the first 12 months following moving to Austria you can receive tax exemptions on the personal property you bring with you. Find out more

Register of physiotherapists in Austria which you can by filter by language, location, method etc.

Public transport maps and information for all provinces and major towns and cities in Austria

Information about the Austrian church tax and how to avoid it should you wish to do so.

Where to find your local emergency dentist in Austria

In 2022 Austria launched the Klimaticket . This is an annual ticket which gives you unlimited travel Austria-wide on public transport. Prices (at 1/1/2026) The Klimaticket is valid for 12 months from any start date. Category Price KlimaTicket Ö Classic €1,400 ​ KlimaTicket Ö Youth* / Senior / Special €1,050 Family surcharge +€150 * Travellers aged 25 or younger, or 65 and older and disabled travellers pay € 1.050,00. Find out everything about the Klimaticket including where y

Introduction There have been many posts regarding Health Insurance products that are approved for immigration purposes (residence permit). Ordinarily a Schengen Visa travel insurance policy is accepted for a Visa application to Austria, BUT it is NOT accepted for a residence permit . The BMI have the final determination as to what is approved for applications, but the information below is provided to allow the end-user to make an informed choice based on information that i

Every spring/summer in Austria there is a high risk of you or your children becoming a tick's lunch. This is a problem in every province...

In brief The short answer to this question is "yes" you need to buy a Vignette to drive a car, motorcycle or truck on the Austrian...