Día de San Florián

📣 Notas para viajeros

Austria is a central, landlocked, German-speaking European country, renowned for its historic cities, villages, and the Alps. It attracts tourists year-round, popular for both winter sports and summer hiking.

• Use the formal pronoun 'Sie' when addressing strangers.
• Respect professional titles (e.g., Prof., Dr.), especially among older generations.
• Tipping is customary; observe specific local establishment practices.
• Always remove shoes when entering private homes.
• In public pools and beaches, swimsuits are required.
• Follow local customs regarding physical greetings.
• Respect Austrian law regarding Nazi symbols. Common greetings include 'Grüß Gott' in shops or 'Servus' informally. Physical greetings often involve a handshake; public behavior should be restrained, and it is customary to remove shoes when entering most homes.