Immaculate Conception

📣 Traveler notes

Austria is a major global tourist destination, a landlocked German-speaking Central European country popular for both winter sports and summer visits to its historic cities and Alpine scenery.

• Do not call Austrians 'Germans,' as this is potentially offensive.
• Use the formal 'Sie' when addressing strangers or older people, reserving 'Du' for close friends.
• Be mindful of formal titles (e.g., Prof., Dr.) when addressing older Austrians.
• Business interactions tend to be formal and professional.
• Smoking is prohibited in most indoor public venues and hotels.
• Observe Austrian law prohibiting the display or questioning of Nazi symbols. General good manners are valued; formal greetings include 'Grüß Gott' (hello) and 'Auf Wiedersehen' (goodbye). Use a handshake and eye contact when meeting people. Maintain a respectful tone in public and note that removing shoes is customary in most households.