Transport communication in Austria, perhaps, can be called one of the best in Europe. This is especially true for public transport. In most Austrian cities, public transport is represented by trams, buses, less often – trolleybuses. In the capital of the country, Vienna, the most convenient way of moving is five U-Bahn metro lines and S-Bahn train, which run both between the suburbs and in the city itself. A very well developed tram network. Those who wish can ride a horse -wagon – a Fiacra, which will take it to any point of the city, however, the trip will cost quite a lot. There are no distant bus routes in Austria, there are only suburban. Buses mainly bring passengers to railway stations. The most convenient, however, the most expensive type of public transport in Austria is a taxi that can always be called by phone. In large cities, taxis are equipped with meters, and in small cities there are hard tariffs for trips. Many high -speed highways in Austria are contained in excellent condition. Traveling along the main routes and autobahns of the country – paid. Large rolling companies have offices in all large cities, at railway stations and airports.
Railways in Austria
But railway transport in the country is well developed. The country has a good railway message with most European states, and the journey will be very pleasant – all trains are comfortable and high level of service. Trains are the main means of movement within the country. The length of the railway tracks here is more than six thousand kilometers, and the pride of the local railway is the impeccable accuracy of traffic movement. Trains of the National Railway Company OBB are sent to all the largest cities of the countries every hour. For lovers of traveling by train there is one pleasant feature – in Austria you can buy a single travel in Europe, which makes it possible to travel almost three dozen countries. The railway transport uses many a wide variety of preferential tariffs designed for different categories of the population.
Air and Mountain Transport Austria
Despite the fact that the country’s territory is not too large, there are a lot of airports in Austria serving both international and internal flights. The largest Austria Airport Swvehat is located eighteen kilometers from Vienna, smaller airports serve mainly flights to Europe and within the country. Since the mountains occupy most of the country, one cannot help but mention the mining modes of transport. These are funiculars, armchair cable lifts, cable roads and ski elevators. In Austria, bicycle trips are also very popular – you can rent a bicycle at most railway stations. Fans of water travels from mid -April to end of October can ride along the Danube, moreover, not only around the country, but also to neighboring states.
Tasty and musical Austria
In winter and summer, Austria is famous for its culinary delights. Perhaps the most famous of them is the Vienna Schitzel: a huge piece of juicy veal in crackers, often occupying the whole plate. It is accepted to eat with a variety of vegetable salads. Another, no less famous dish is “bmphun”, fried chicken with garlic. There are also many exquisite desserts – a Viennese apple strudel with nuts and honey, a rum cake “Googelhupf”, multiple cakes, cakes and pancakes.
Austria should certainly visit music lovers, lovers of skiing, connoisseurs of antiquities and all those who like to enjoy the beauty of nature, majestic and harsh ancient castles and Gothic panoramas of cities.
