| Travel
Essentials for Ebensee and Feuerkogel |
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| Currency
and Money Exchange |
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The
currency in Austria is the Euro. Money can be easily exchanged at
banks, which are open from Monday to Friday. Almost every Austrian
city, town or village has an ATM machine. |
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| Weather |
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Summers
can be very hot and winters are usually cold with heavy snowfall..
Generally the weather can be very varied in the Salzkammergut. You
may be lucky and enjoy sunshine for several days or weeks, but the
region has also a reputation of receiving quite a lot of rain. Due
to the present climate change the weather is however changing and
summers are getting less hot and winters less cold. |
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| Austria
Travel Advice and Security |
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Austria
is among the safest countries in the world. However you should
always consult your foreign office's travel advice section to get
the latest travel advice information. Prior to any trip you should
also talk to your GP and/or visit a travel clinique to find out
about any vaccinations that you should take. Austria is a
mountainous country and mountains can be dangerous. The weather can
change in minutes and you may find yourself surrounded by fog
with a visibility of only 2 - 3 metres. Always get appropriate
advice before you set out. Appropriate
outdoor clothing is also very essential.. |
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| Further
Information |
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| Books |
There
are several very good Austria travel
guides available in English. |
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| Visa |
EU
national do not require a Visa. Other nationals should contact the
Austrian Embassy at their country of residence |
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| Mobile
Phones |
The
Austrian telecommunication companies have roaming agreements
with many other countries. So there is a good chance that your
mobile phone will work. |
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| Useful
Contacts |
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| Tourism
Information |
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Ebensee
has a local tourist office, which can provide you with further
information about Ebensee and the region. |
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Contact Details:
Tourismusbüro Ebensee
Rathaus Zimmer Nr. 6
Hauptstraße 34
A-4802 Ebensee am Traunsee
Tel. +43 (0) 6133-8016 |
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| Useful
Numbers |
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Ambulance: |
144 |
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Police: |
133 |
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Fire: |
122 |
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Mountain
Rescue: |
140 |
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