Important information for your holiday in Upper Austria. What you need to know when you spend your holiday in Upper Austria: entry requirements, regulations for motorists and important telephone numbers.
Austria is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Agreement. At the borders between Schengen member states, there are no border controls. However, carrying an identification document is compulsory. Even children require travel documents!
Currency
1 euro = 100 cents
Country code
0043
Among EU member states, there is free movement of goods. Tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, however, can only be imported duty-free with your personal luggage in such quantities which qualify for personal use. The following quantities must not be exceeded:
The following goods can be imported into Austria from non-EU countries with your personal luggage for personal use or as presents:
The speed limit for cars and motorcycles is 130 km/h on motorways, 100 km/h on country roads and 50 km/h in towns. It is compulsory for all car occupants to wear a seat belt and for motorcyclists to wear a helmet. For children, the use of a child’s safety seat in accordance with their age and height is compulsory. All motorways and highways are toll roads. Motorists can choose between a 10-day, 2-month or annual vignette (toll disc). Toll discs are available at service stations, post offices, tobacconists and the automobile associations ÖAMTC and ARBÖ. The formation of emergency corridors is required on motorways and highways in the event of a traffic jam. For drivers, the maximum legal blood alcohol content permitted is 0.5 mg/ml. When driving in wintry road conditions, winter tyres are compulsory from 1 November to 15 April.
An EU pet passport is required for dogs, cats and ferrets providing proof of a valid anti-rabies vaccination. In addition, all animals must be fitted with a microchip for identification purposes. Other pets, such as rodents, may travel without health certificates. Animal owners are, however, responsible for preventing the spread of animal epidemics.
Doctors and pharmacies can be found in all larger towns, municipalities and cities. Pharmacies take turns in providing night and weekend services. Hospitals form the backbone of stationary medical care in almost all district capitals in Upper Austria.
Important telephone numbers:
European emergency number: 112
Fire brigade: 122
Police: 133
Rescue: 144
Emergency doctor: 141
Mountain rescue: 140
ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120
ARBÖ roadside assistance: 123
