Three national airlines operate in Austria. These are Austrian Arrows,
Austrian Airlines and Lausda Air, which work in collaboration with the
Austrian Airlines Group. The Vienna airport is 18 km away from the city.
Airport buses transport passengers to the South Train and West Train
Station. Railway, chauffeur-driven car and taxi service are also provided
at the airport. Duty free shops, post office, banks, eateries, left luggage,
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tourist information, conference hall, nursery, car hire and car parking
facilities are provided to passengers at the airport.
Salzburg airport is 4 km away from the city and buses, trains, taxis and
hotel coach shuttle passengers to and from the airport. Facilities such as
duty-free shops, post office, currency exchange, left luggage, conference
hall, restaurants and car hire exist at this airport.
Check out the other airports such as Klagenfurt Airport, Graz Airport and
Linz Airport for more details. All the airports charge a fixed rate for porter
service.
International tourists can get to Austria by Austrian Federal Railways, if
planning to travel by train. It has a large network which connects the
major cities within Austria and outside of Austria.
Travelers can find connections to and from Germany, Russia, Greece,
Romania, Turkey, Brussels, Paris and Italy. International rail passes or
Eurail Pass can be bought to travel around Austria as they provide
unlimited travel and other special offers too.
A good network of roads here provides an interesting journey. Take the
Eurotunnel when crossing the Channel Tunnel while traveling by car.
Bookings should be made in advance. A car can be hired at the airports
and railways stations, and if driving your own car, carry documentations
like UK driving license or national driving license and car registration
papers.
Toll booths are installed on the motorways. So, if the change is carried in
advance it will ensure no delays on the journey. Registration documents
should be carried at all the times while driving. The lights should be
turned on while driving in the city or outside.
There are strict laws for seat belts and drinking while driving. If using the
motorbike, a high visibility jacket and helmet must be worn; it’s
compulsory for both the passenger and driver. Many federal, private
companies and local authorities provide bus services. Coaches are
provided for moving around within the cities.
Wurm and Kock provide a cruise passenger service. Along with the cruise
trip, packages include a hotel stay. Check beforehand for special offers.
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Officially known as the Republic of Bulgaria or Bulgarian Republic,
Bulgaria is a beautiful mountainous country lying in the Balkan Peninsula
in Southern Europe, bordering the Black Sea to the east, Serbia and the
Republic of Macedonia to the west, Romania to the north, Greece and
Turkey to the south. Bulgaria also borders Turkey, Romania, Ukraine,
Russia, and Georgia along the sea. The largest and the capital city is Sofia.
The country may be very small in area, but its rich in ancient culture,
picturesque localities, down to earth and friendly people who provide the
warmth and hospitality of the old days.
Bulgaria is known as “Land of Roses” due to the largest production of
roses here. Although Bulgaria is known mostly for its sea resorts, much of
the actual country can be explored in the great mountain regions, with
many ski resorts, which is a perfect destination for skiers.
With unique customs, spectacular crafts, colourful festivals, folklore and
so on, Bulgaria has it all to take the imagination of visitors by surprise and
excitement.
Population & Languages
The population of Bulgaria is roughly 7.4 million and the official language
spoken there is Bulgarian. Turkish and Roma are also spoken by a
considerable percentage of the population.