![]() ![]() So yes, you have to pay! If you are caught without a ticket you might pay a fine of around 80 Euros. THINGS TO KNOW WHEN YOU GO TO IT SCHOOL FREEYou might think Austrians’ public transportation is free since it seems as though everyone gets on and doesn’t pay but it is actually operated on an honor system. But that is not to say that you shouldn’t put in a little effort to learn some basic words in German, such as Thank You (Danke), Please (Bitte) or Hello (Hallo! / Grüss Gott) 9. Most Austrians speak basic English as it is taught in school. So if you really want a Sweet Sixteen birthday come to Austria ). Soft Alcohol (beer and wine) is legal at 16 and it is legal to drink in public. That includes restaurant menus, stores, supermarkets and so forth. Unlike in the USA, taxes are included in the displayed price. Here are a few dessert we have eaten as a main dish: Mohnnudeln, Palatschinken, Germknödel, Apfelstrudel and Kaiserschmarren. So mommy’s rule, of no sweets before dinner, can go kick rocks when you are in Austria. It’s Totally OK to Eat Dessert As a Main DishĪustrians love their sweet stuff just like the next person. So yes, if you are thirsty you can walk into a bathroom and drink from the SINK, unless of course you see a sign that reads “Kein Trinkwasser” (no drinking water). Austria’s water is rated among the top 5 best drinking water in the world. Okay that is kind of gross, but that is how good the quality of water is there (please don’t drink from the toilet). You Can Drink the Water Straight From the Toilet THINGS TO KNOW WHEN YOU GO TO IT SCHOOL MOVIEThe Sound of Music is just a Hollywood movie that distorted the story of the Von Trapp Family. Most Austrians have never seen the Sound of Music nor do they give a rat’s ass about it. So for your own sake, refrain from calling them Germans or you won’t hear the last of it. Austrians are a proud bunch and put a lot of value on their own heritage. They might have some similarities but they are not the same. It’s like comparing cats with dogs, or Canadians with Americans. So please, try to forget about the consumer lifestyle for this ONE day and enjoy a day without shopping. Sunday is a Day of RestĪustrians really take their day of rest seriously and the majority of businesses are closed on Sundays. Now that we got that out of the way, let’s get to our list! 1. Just to make sure we are all on the same page here, we are talking about Austria, you know, the small alpine country in the heart of Europe? If you are looking for the big Island with the many kangaroos you have come to the wrong place. ![]()
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