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Transferring a Driver's License

In general, only valid foreign driver’s licenses may be transferred (expiration dates issued in the country of origin also apply in Austria). Drivers must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in Austria.

A driver’s license issued by a non-EU or non-EEA country must be…
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Local Fish Specialities in the Salzkammergut Region

What could be more delightful than sitting on a restaurant´s outdoor terrace on a beautiful day under a large chestnut tree or in a cosy restaurant dining room and be treated to local specialties? Twenty-five fish restaurants in and around the Salzkammergut region offer a variety of…
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Traveling by Plane

The Blue Danube Airport Linz is located in Hörsching and serves Linz and Upper Austria. The airport offers scheduled flights to various destinations as well as charter flights to popular tourist destinations.

For continually updated flight information and other useful information,…
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Overview on key topics regarding Austrian labor law

An employee in Austria has the right to a written service note by the employer which lists a written record of rights and obligations in the employment agreement. By law, written service notes must include the employer and employee’s name and address as well as other…
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General Information on Austria

If you plan on spending some time in Austria, some general information, facts and figures might help make your stay more interesting and enjoyable: Austria, with Vienna as its capital, is situated in Central Europe. Austria has extensive political connections with neighboring countries and…
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Bakeries & Pastry Shops

Austrian bakeries sell a variety of fresh bread and pastries. Many pastry shops also serve tea, coffee and other beverages for patrons at the bakery with a slice of cake or pastry. Many smaller, local bakeries and pastry shops in Austria continue to be family owned.

Bread, cakes…
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