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

Graham Crewe
Apr 29, 20232 min read
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My driving licence is lost/stolen. What do I do?
My driving licence has been lost/stolen. What should I do?

Graham Crewe
Apr 26, 20231 min read
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The law regarding lawn mowing and other noisy activities
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...

Graham Crewe
Apr 10, 20231 min read
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Hunting Culture, Laws, and Licensing in Austria
As a country with extensive woodland, agricultural land and mountainous regions, Austria is a country with a long hunting tradition....

Ted
Apr 10, 20237 min read
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When do you have to change your car's summer/winter tyres in Austria?
The time for compulsory winter tyres (tires in US English) in Austria is between 1 November and 15 April. The law requires winter tyres...

Graham Crewe
Apr 10, 20233 min read
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Guide to shooting sports in Austria
Austria is a country with a long-established and respected hunting tradition. Find out how to take part here.

Ted
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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Guide to launching a website in Austria
How to launch a website in Austria - which legal formalities are required to comply with Austrian and EU law?

Keith Davies
Apr 5, 20234 min read
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Parking in Vienna and the major cities of Austria
Find out about parking in the largest towns and cities in Austria including Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Klagenfurt, Wiener Neustadt...

Graham Crewe
Apr 4, 202311 min read
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Subsidies for e-bikes, cargo bikes and folding bikes
How to access subsidies for buying a new e-bike, cargo bike or folding bike

Graham Crewe
Apr 2, 20231 min read
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What German language level is required for Austrian citizenship?
What language level is required for Austrian citizenship applications?

Graham Crewe
Mar 28, 20231 min read
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Discrimination in rental accommodation
The problem of discrimination in Austria: rental accommodation. And what to do about discrimination.

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Mar 28, 20232 min read
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Moving to Austria from a third country: tax exemptions on personal property
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

Graham Crewe
Mar 26, 20231 min read
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Find a physiotherapist in Austria
Register of physiotherapists in Austria which you can by filter by language, location, method etc.

Graham Crewe
Mar 26, 20231 min read
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Austrian local public transport maps
Public transport maps and information for all provinces and major towns and cities in Austria

Graham Crewe
Mar 12, 20231 min read
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Church tax (Kirchenbeitrag)
Information about the Austrian church tax and how to avoid it should you wish to do so.

Graham Crewe
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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Emergency dentist
Where to find your local emergency dentist in Austria

Graham Crewe
Feb 12, 20231 min read
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Save the planet - unlimited public transport travel for a great annual price
In 2022 Austria launched the Klimaticket . This is an annual ticket which gives you unlimited travel Austria-wide on public transport....

Graham Crewe
Feb 6, 20231 min read
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What Health Insurance policies are approved for Residency
Introduction There have been many posts regarding Health Insurance products that are approved for immigration purposes (residence...

Keith Davies
Feb 4, 20233 min read
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TBE (FSME) TICK VACCINATIONS
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...

Graham Crewe
Jan 31, 20232 min read
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Do you need to pay to use the Austrian Autobahn system?
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...

Graham Crewe
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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