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Information on Austria |
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Country
info
A
concise guide to the history, culture and traditions including
other relevant
information.
For a breakdown
of information on this country select:
Country Guide
Get a feel
for City life in:
City
Guide
Contact
information with no frills at:
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
The place for maps online: Maps.com
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 Embassy/Visa Details |
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 Emergency Numbers |
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Ambulance,
Fire and Police numbers are listed. Marine, Mountain
and Consulate (24Hr) Emergency numbers to follow, where
applicable.
Police:
Ambulance:
Fire: |
999
999
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 Health & Safety |
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 Accessibility |
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bakpaka
is in the process of researching accessibility for
ALL travellers worldwide.
For European Rail Passes, TGV and Point to Point Tickets:
Euro Railways
The information being collated reflects the standards
and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation,
places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.
Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide
Students!!! Save now with the ISIC or ISE Card. Discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world: ISE Cards and ISIC Cards
It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just
say hello
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 Travel Tips/What's on |
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General
and country specific tips for backpackers, including
things to do and see. We are looking for your input,
so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers
and us know what's happening out there!!!
Tailored trips through:
Ski Europe
If you would like to become an author, please email us:
info [AT] bakpaka dot- com
Well-versed in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet online
ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves
the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local
people.
Visit
the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre
at:
Ecotourism
For
tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman
What
to see and where to find it:
Tourist
Attractions
Select
the Country, Resort and Skill Level amongst other
preferences at:
Ski Guide
News
and comment from around the world:
World News
Europe
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 Climate Report/When to go |
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This
section will develop into a comprehensive guide to
current weather and seasonal trends experienced in
this country, and advise on weather related issues
affecting places of interest.
Current
regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather
Europe
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 Accommodation/Cyber Cafes |
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bakpaka
is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide
to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check
out the worldwide accommodation options below and
through our travel link…
The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN
Youth Hostels recommended for backpackers by backpackers:
Backpacking Europe
The
4anything guide to hostels:
Worldwide
Accommodations
The world's leading independent backpacker accommodation
network at: Backpackers
Resorts
A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under
construction.
The
most comprehensive guide on the net: Cyber
Cafes
Here's
a selection operating in this country:
Vision
Sturnengasse 4,
Bludenz A-6700, Austria.
Tel: (43) (5552) 30060
Fax: (43) (5552) 30060
Email: herbert.newland@aon.at
Cost/Hour: 90 ATS (US$9)
Hours: 08:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri), 08:00-12:00
(Sat)
diemediathek
Vorbeckgasse 12,
Graz 8010, Austria.
Tel: (43) (316) 773191
Fax: (43) (316) 773191/19
Email: diemediathek@stadt.graz.at
Cost/Hour: Members free (membership 50 ATS/Year)
Hours: 8:00-15:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-19:00 (sat)
Media Markt Salzburg
Alpenstraße 107,
Salzburg 5020, Austria.
Tel: (43) (662) 624571
Fax: (43) (662) 624571
Email: webmaster@mediamarkt.com
Cost/Hour: FREE
Hours: 9:00 - 19:00 (Mon-Fri), 9:00 - 17:00 (Sat)
Cafe Bierbeisl Einstein
Rathausplatz 4,
Vienna 1010, Austria.
Tel: (43) (1) 405 26 26
Fax: (43) (1) 405 26 26 24
Email: albert@einstein.at
Cost/Hour: ATS 108
Hours: 07:00-02:00 (Mon-Fri), 09:00-02:00 (Sat-Sun)
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 Travel Advice |
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bakpaka
is in the process of building a Travel Information Centre.
In the meantime updated travel advice can be found at
the following addresses:
Although
this information can sometimes be specific, the majority
will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.
U.S.
Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S.
Customs
U.K.
Customs
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